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Informationen zum Autor Henning Mankell has become a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing! gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries are currently dominating bestseller lists all over the globe. His books have been translated into over forty languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series Wallander! starring Kenneth Branagh. Mankell devotes much of his free time to working with Aids charities in Africa! where he is also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008! the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience. Klappentext The first new Wallander novel for a decade - the culmination of the bestselling series from the godfather of Swedish crime. Every morning Håkan von Enke takes a walk in the forest near his apartment in Stockholm. However! one winter's day he fails to come home. It seems that the retired naval officer has vanished. Detective Kurt Wallander is not officially involved in the investigation but he has personal reasons for his interest in the case as Håkan's son is engaged to his daughter Linda. And when Håkan's wife Louise also goes missing! Wallander is determined to uncover the truth.
