The Rock Blaster, 9780857059475
Paperback
Against odds, a survivor’s life shapes love, labor, and a nation.

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  • Paperback

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    21 February 2022

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Summary

The Rock Blaster: A Story of Survival and Conviction

An early gem from the creator of the Kurt Wallander series, charting the life of a principled man through tragedy, heartbreak, true love and the battle for a nation’s soul.

“A very engaging portrait … There is a powerful lack of sentimentality to the telling of the story [and] a lovely and genuinely moving love story at the heart of the book.” Liam Heylin, *Irish Examiner*

At 3 p.m…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780857059475
ISBN-10:0857059475
Author:Henning Mankell, George Goulding
Publisher:Quercus Publishing
Imprint:MacLehose Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:21 February 2022
Weight:149g
Dimensions:196mm x 126mm x 18mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

One of Scandinavia’s finest writers.

Provides a fascinating preview of the psychology of Kurt Wallander who was to become Mankell’s most famous creation - Shots Magazine

One of Scandinavia’s finest writers.

He is in the great tradition of those whose works transcend their chose genre to become thrilling and moral literature.

A literary writer of considerable accomplishment. - Independent.

In life and in art Henning Mankell was a man of passionate commitment.

Mankell is the master.

Mankell’s fierce instinct for social criticism is admirable. - New York Times.

Mankell writes with both a social conscience and great humour. - Daily Telegraph.

About The Author

Henning Mankell

Henning Mankell (1948-2015) became a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries continue to dominate bestseller lists all over the globe and his books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations.

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