Munster's Case: An Inspector Van Veeteren Mystery

"Hakan Nesser returns to the Scandinavian dark and gloom, with a new lead investigator in a murder case where the unexpected trumps the ordinary." —Shelf Awareness

"Gripping." —Kirkus  

"In this intelligent mystery, Nesser has chosen to sideline Van Veeteren a little . . . It's the fabulous storytelling and the understated humor that makes this book stand out from the crowd. This simply is great crime fiction." —ScandinavianBooks.com

"Sterling . . . Gallows humor punctuates the solid plot as Munster's introspective musings lead to a surprise ending." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)



Praise for The Inspector and Silence
 
“A thrilling investigation.”
—Newsweek
 
“A taut and compelling mystery in a consistently outstanding series.”
—Booklist
 
“[The Inspector and Silence] builds slowly, the grim, haunting plot perfectly suited to the methodical, stoic hero.”
—Kirkus Reviews
 
“This is the stylish, atmospheric crime fiction with a strong moral core from an award-winning author; essential for readers of that genre.”
—Library Journal
 
Praise for Håkan Nesser
 
“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)
 
“Nesser has a penetrating eye for the skull beneath the skin.”
—The New York Times