Search - Faceless Killers (Kurt Wallander, Bk 1)

A well written police mystery introducing detective Kurt Wallander of Ystad, Sweden. A small town detective finds himself buried in big city problems.

Wallander investigates savage murder of elderly Swedish couple in climate of high racial tension. Mankell typically places the stories murder investigation into the context of Swedish current events. In 1990 for "Faceless Killers" it was Somalia refugees in Sweden.

Originally published in Swedish in 1990's, series continues as follows:

Mördare utan ansikte, 1991 (Faceless Killers)
Hundarna i Riga, 1992 (The Dogs of Riga)
Den vita lejoninnan, 1993 (The White Lioness)
Mannen som log, 1994 (The Man who Smiled)
Villospår, 1995 (Sidetracked)
Den femte kvinnan, 1996 (The Fifth Woman)
Steget efter, 1997 (One Step Behind)
Brandvägg, 1998 (Firewall)

Fabulous Swedish mystery. Quality writing, an interesting puzzle with numerous twists and a fully developed and intriguing character, Ystad police inspector Kurt Wallander. I will definitely be reading more of this series. Lots of Scandinavian angst and a chilling atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Another great Kurt Wallander murder mystery.

Liked this very much and have requested all other books (10 I believe) currently available in his series. I think #11 has just been published. Quite dark Swedish life in the modern world - an interesting window.

A wonderful plot - enjoyed to read how they figured out who did the murder....
I would read this author again.

If you enjoyed "The Girl With the Dragon Tatoo" series, you might also enjoy this series. Keeps your interest as you follow Kurt Wallander's thoughts unraveling a crime interwoven with Kurt trying to have a personal life unsuccessfully. Often the reader knows more than the investigative team. Reading to find out how they solve the crime and if they will solve before another murder is committed.