Munster's Case: An Inspector Van Veeteren Mystery (Inspector Van Veeteren Mysteries)
"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 forThe 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