Description
In a chilling winter day in 2008, the peaceful routine of a small town is disrupted by the mysterious disappearance of Håkan von Enke, a retired high-ranking naval officer. As the chilling winds swirl around the community, the search for von Enke begins, unraveling layers of secrets and buried ties to a haunting past. The case quickly captures the attention of seasoned detective Kurt Wallander, who finds himself embroiled in a complex web of deceit that stretches beyond the present.
Wallander's investigation uncovers a series of unsettling connections linked to von Enke's service in the military, pointing to a shadowy history that may have been buried for decades. As he delves deeper, Wallander is forced to confront not only the enigma of the officer's past but also his own personal struggles, leading to a gripping narrative filled with suspense and introspection.
With each clue that emerges, the line between past and present blurs, revealing the impact of history on contemporary lives. The tension mounts as Wallander races against time, determined to piece together a puzzle that is as much about the human condition as it is about solving a crime. In this intricate tale of loss and redemption, readers are drawn into a world where the haunting echoes of history can impact even the most peaceful of lives.
Wallander's investigation uncovers a series of unsettling connections linked to von Enke's service in the military, pointing to a shadowy history that may have been buried for decades. As he delves deeper, Wallander is forced to confront not only the enigma of the officer's past but also his own personal struggles, leading to a gripping narrative filled with suspense and introspection.
With each clue that emerges, the line between past and present blurs, revealing the impact of history on contemporary lives. The tension mounts as Wallander races against time, determined to piece together a puzzle that is as much about the human condition as it is about solving a crime. In this intricate tale of loss and redemption, readers are drawn into a world where the haunting echoes of history can impact even the most peaceful of lives.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
384 pages
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 2011
Publisher
Knopf
Edition
1st
Editions
83 editions
ISBN-10
0307593495
ISBN-13
9780307593498