Set mostly in what he depicted as a particularly bleak region of sweden, mankells crime stories have a strong sense of place. The return of the dancing master 2000 one of the best of the nonwallander books. Apr 01, 2011 henning mankell s last wallander novel arrives swedish author henning mankell has become famous for his kurt wallander detective stories. Henning mankell s novels have been translated into fortyfive languages and have sold more than forty million copies worldwide. Great news for fans who feared theyd see no more of kurt wallander. See the complete kurt wallander series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He is best known for his mystery series of novels featuring kurt wallander. The novel is about three generations of women in a swedish history back drop. Henning mankell books in order the henning mankell books in order for the translated kurt wallander series are different from the actual order of the original published swedish series.
At the end of the troubled man, henning mankell needs only six short lines of narrative to pull the plug on his enormously popular series of kurt wallander detective novels. In the shadow girls, authorpoet jesper humlin struggles under the pall of a frustrating life. The introduction, discussion questions, and suggested further reading that follow are designed to enhance your groups discussion of the troubled man, the final novel in henning mankells critically acclaimed and bestselling kurt wallander series. Henning mankell books list of books by author henning. Henning mankell was a prolific swedish novelist, playwright, storyteller, and humanitarian who was devoted to fighting world poverty. The novel opens as wallander is called to a farmers field, where he helplessly witnesses. Henning mankell, who has died aged 67, after being diagnosed with cancer last year, established almost singlehandedly the global picture of sweden as. When he was two years old the family moved to sveg where the father worked as a court judge. Henning mankell, born february 3, 1948, stockholm, swedendied october 5, 2015, gothenburg, swedish novelist and playwright best known for his crime writing, especially for a series of novels featuring kurt wallander, the chief inspector of ystad police department. Henning mankell has 172 books on goodreads with 477230 ratings. In the tradition of per and maj, the godfathers of police procedurals in this neck of the woods, henning mankell adheres to the realism evangelized by this duo of authors.
Oct 05, 2015 henning mankell, who has died aged 67, after being diagnosed with cancer last year, established almost singlehandedly the global picture of sweden as a crime writers ideal dystopia. As usual with henning mankell s books i enjoyed it greatly. Sidetracked is the third kurt wallander mystery, following faceless killers and the white lioness. The author henning mankell, who died monday at 67 from lung cancer, came up with the idea for kurt wallander after he returned to sweden from africa in. The year 1990 saw the comeback of henning mankell and he released two books in the same year after a silent period of 6 years. Firewall is a crime novel by swedish author henning mankell synopsis.
His books are well crafted, easy to read and very atmospheric. When a retired car dealer and a missing florist are murdered, inspector kurt wallander is appalled by the means of their death. Henning mankell is a swedish author of crime fiction and childrens books. Fredrik welin is a former surgeon who retired in disgrace decades earlier. Bestsellers new releases recommended award winners coming soon free public domain free premium 50% off 50 specials browse all. About henning mankell henning mankells novels have been translated into fortyfive languages and have sold more than forty million copies worldwide. Jan 17, 2015 henning mankell stands on the patio of his house, hands in his pockets, enjoying the view. Wallander author henning mankell on the catastrophe of.
Kurt wallander by henning mankell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Author henning mankell bio and signed books vj books. There is the spectacular and atmospheric italian shoes, the emotional chronicler of the winds and even a series of childrens books. The writer lives on a hillside village about 40 minutes drive south of gothenburg. If youre plaaning on reading more than one then theyre best read in chronological rather than dae of. Henning mankell then proceeded to write numerous novels and plays since then and cemented his place as one of the greatest novelists of all time. Fredrik welin is a former surgeon who retired in disgrace decades earlier to a tiny island on which he is the only resident. When he reaches the isolated farmhouse he discovers a bloodbath.
The titles are listed in the order in which they occur in the timeline of the series. Oct 05, 2015 the author henning mankell, who died monday at 67 from lung cancer, came up with the idea for kurt wallander after he returned to sweden from africa in the late 1980s and was shocked by the racism. Download and read online for free ebooks written by henning mankell. Henning mankell s last novel about an aging man whose quiet, solitary life on an isolated island off the coast of sweden is turned upside down when his house catches fire.
Told from the perspectives of both cop and criminal, mankells third kurt wallander mystery revolves around the veteran swedish inspectors search for a savage serial killer who scalps his victims after delivering a fatal hatchet blow. Even with all the books he has written, henning mankell will always be associated with the kurt wallander books, with the best including the following. The pace was very good and i found it difficult to put it down. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed inspector wallander mysteries continue to dominate bestseller lists all over the globe and his books have been translated into fortyfive languages and made into numerous international film and television. However, it is his series of novels featuring kurt wallander, the intelligent but angry protagonist with a dogged. Having sold millions of copies worldwide, the wallander stories have been adapted a number of times, growing the detectives fan base even further. Henning mankell, sean barrett, random house audiobooks. International bestselling author henning mankell s books have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide.
Aside from being an author, mankell is wellknown for his leftwing political activism. One of the most outstanding works by henning is the novel daisy sisters which was published in 1982. Henning mankell 19482015 became a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in africa. Henning mankell books list of books by author henning mankell. International bestselling author henning mankells books have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. But the mystery of the girls motive for killing herself is soon upstaged by the activities of one of swedens rare serial killers. Oct 29, 2014 swedish writer henning mankell is best known for his crime fiction series featuring inspector kurt wallander.
Henning mankells kurt wallander series is very popular in europe, and sidetracked won the best crime novel of the year award there. Im irritated by the way he treats women, the kind of s he eats, henning mankell told me a few. But then again, its interesting that the same thing happened with the jo nesbo books the translations are totally out of order compared to the original ones. Henning mankells kurt wallander novels in chronological order. The story actually begins when wallender is called out to a farmers field where a young girl is seen just standing. Most of the books can be read in isolation but your enjoyment of some might be spoiled by the fact that a subsequesnt novel will tell you how the book ends. Set in sweden in the years 19121914 it tells the story of a naval officer whos task it is to sound depths and check navigational charts. Kurt wallander series by henning mankell goodreads.
Best known for his series of police procedurals featuring the adventures of swedish detective kurt wallander selling over 10 million copies worldwide henning mankell has become a mystery master garnering critical acclaim in both the u. Buy sidetracked by henning mankell online at alibris. L ike many widely loved fictional characters, kurt wallander was loathed by his creator. Secrets in the fire is another widely acclaimed novel that henning mankell is famed for writing. Henning mankells kurt wallander novels in chronological. A kurt wallander mystery 5 by henning mankell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His grandfather, who he shares a name with, was a piano composer. Dead good henning mankells kurt wallander books in order. The eye of the leapord was a hunting novel based in sweden and zambia while a bridge to the stars was the first book of the series about joel. Books by henning mankell author of faceless killers. Timeline of the kurt wallander stories the english translations are not being published in order. As usual with henning mankells books i enjoyed it greatly. An event in autumn by henning mankell, laurie thompson. The killings are the carrot leading kurt by the nose.
To learn more biographical information about henning, check out his. He is the son ivar henningson, grandson of pianist henning ivar henning, great grandson of emil theodore mankell, great great grandson of johan herman mankell born in niederasphe germany. Everything from his personal relationships to his professional pursuits to his finances seems to be failing miserably. Faceless killers 1997 the dogs of riga 2001 the white lioness. He was the first winner of the ripper award and also received the glass key and the crime writers association golden d. Oct 05, 2015 l ike many widely loved fictional characters, kurt wallander was loathed by his creator. Mar 28, 2011 at the end of the troubled man, henning mankell needs only six short lines of narrative to pull the plug on his enormously popular series of kurt wallander detective novels. The top five wallander novels to get you hooked on henning. He also wrote a number of plays and screenplays for television. One frozen january morning at 5am, wallander responds to what he believes is a routine call out.
The family lived in the court house in sveg and young henning much enjoyed listening to the grownups discussions on crime and punishment. Henning mankells last novel about an aging man whose quiet, solitary life on an isolated island off the coast of sweden is turned upside down when his house catches fire. Inspector kurt wallander works at the police station in ystad sweden. Henning mankells novels have been translated into fortyfive languages and have sold more than forty million copies worldwide. Here is a list of all the books with their original swedish publication date to help you. Henning mankell stands on the patio of his house, hands in his pockets, enjoying the view.
Henning mankells last wallander novel arrives swedish author henning mankell has become famous for his kurt wallander detective stories. Wallender tries to talk to her but as he approaches her she sets herself on fire. The kurt wallander series has been published in thirtythree countries and consistently tops the bestseller lists in europe, receiving major literary prizes including the uks golden dagger award in 2000 and generating numerous international film and. If youre plaaning on reading more than one then theyre best read in chronological rather than dae of publication order.
Just like the title, the novel is very captivating and full of intrigue. A kurt wallander mystery 10 by mankell, henning and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He was the first winner of the ripper award and also received the glass key and the crime writers association golden dagger. Author henning mankell was the acclaimed author of the kurt wallander mysteries plus more than 20 other novels, both series and standalones. Henning mankell obituary henning mankell the guardian. The return of the dancing master 2000 one of the best of the nonwallander books features young detective stefan lindman.