The Axe Woman by Håkan Nesser - ISBN: 9781509892365
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Cold case, axe-wielding killer, vanished man, nothing is as it seems.

The Axe Woman

A Gripping Thriller from the Godfather of Swedish Crime

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  • Paperback

    464 pages

  • Release Date

    12 March 2024

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Summary

‘A master of suspense’ - Sunday Times

When Inspector Gunnar Barbarotti returns to work after a personal tragedy, his boss hands him a cold case to ease him back in. But the case doesn’t stay cold for long …

The Axe Woman is the fifth Inspector Barbarotti novel from bestselling author Håkan Nesser.

Five years previously, Morinder simply vanished. His partner claimed he had travelled abroad, never to return. But Arnold’s partner was Ellen Bjarnebo: one of Sweden’s most n…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781509892365
ISBN-10:1509892362
Author:Håkan Nesser, Sarah Death
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:Pan Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:464
Release Date:12 March 2024
Weight:330g
Dimensions:197mm x 130mm x 33mm
Series:The Barbarotti Series
What They're Saying

Critics Review

One of the best Nordic Noir writers * The Guardian *One of Sweden’s best crime writers * The Mail on Sunday *A master of suspense * The Sunday Times *The godfather of Swedish crime * Metro *Some aficionados would argue that the Swede Hakan Nesser is the most accomplished writer in the [Nordic noir] field today, and The Axe Woman is choice fare – Barry Forshaw * Financial Times *

About The Author

Håkan Nesser

Håkan Nesser is one of Sweden’s most popular crime writers, receiving numerous awards for his novels featuring Inspector Van Veeteren, including the European Crime Fiction Star Award (Ripper Award), the Swedish Crime Writers’ Academy Prize (three times) and Scandinavia’s Glass Key Award. His Van Veeteren series is published in over twenty-five countries and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. In addition to the popular Van Veeteren series, his other books include the psychological thriller The Living and the Dead in Winsford and The Barbarotti Series. Håkan Nesser lives in Gotland with his wife, and visits the UK regularly.

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