The Inspector and Silence: An Inspector Van Veeteren Mystery

"A taut and compelling mystery in a consistently outstanding series."
—Booklist

"[A] fine fourth Inspector Van Veeteren mystery."
—PW (starred)

"[The Inpector and Silence] builds slowly, the grim haunting plot perfectly suited to the methodical, stoic hero."
—Kirkus Reviews

"This is stylish, atmospheric crime fiction with a strong moral core from an award-winning author; essential for readers of the genre."
—Library Journal

"A thrilling investigation." —Newsweek

Praise for Håkan Nesser and the Inspector Van Veeteren Mysteries
 
“Nesser’s novels look for the roots of crime in the ills of society . . . He has seized his chance to create his own dark poetry from these stark materials, and the effect is haunting.”
—The Wall Street Journal
 
“Nesser is a master of suspense.”
—The Sunday Times (London)
 
“Devotees of Jo Nesbø and Henning Mankell will agree that Nesser belongs in that select circle of A-list Scandinavian crime novelists.”
—Booklist
 
“Nesser has a penetrating eye for the skull beneath the skin.”
—The New York Times
 
“Inspector Van Veeteren seems destined for a place amongst the great European detectives.”
—Colin Dexter, author of the Inspector Morse mysteries