The Fifth Woman by Henning Mankell
In this gripping Scandinavian crime novel, a seasoned Swedish detective is drawn into a complex investigation when a series of brutal murders rocks his quiet community. The detective and his team are plunged into a dark world of revenge and sinister motives as they uncover the connection between the victims and a past they cannot escape. The detective's methodical approach and deep introspection lead him down a path where the killer's identity is as surprising as the motive, revealing the chilling depths of human malice and the lengths to which one will go to settle scores. As the body count rises, the detective must race against time to prevent further bloodshed and bring the perpetrator to justice.
The 4615th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 560
- Original Language
- Swedish
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 40th on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- 500 Must Read Books (The Daily Telegraph)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)