The Blinded Man
A gripping Scandinavian crime thriller
Arne Dahl author Tiina Nunnally translator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Vintage Publishing
Published:5th Jul '12
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
A gripping tale of murder and intrigue unfolds in The Blinded Man, where an elite team races to catch a killer targeting Sweden's powerful.
In The Blinded Man, the first installment of Arne Dahl's acclaimed crime series, readers are thrust into a gripping narrative centered around the murder of two influential businessmen in Sweden. As the elite of the nation find themselves under siege, the atmosphere is charged with anxiety and media frenzy. A special task force is formed, tasked with the urgent mission of apprehending the elusive killer who has left behind no trace, complicating the investigation further.
Detective Paul Hjelm, who is grappling with his own controversies following a recent shooting incident, is unexpectedly called to join this high-stakes team. His inclusion raises eyebrows, yet he is determined to prove his worth. The investigation takes unexpected turns as Hjelm and his colleagues delve deep into the lives of the victims, attempting to unravel the connections that may lead them to the murderer. The tension escalates as they race against time, aware that each moment lost could mean another life taken.
The Blinded Man not only captivates with its intricate plot but also paints a vivid picture of the societal pressures and moral dilemmas faced by those in power. Dahl's masterful storytelling and character development create a thrilling atmosphere that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the truth behind the chilling events unfolding in Sweden's elite circles.
Mystery devotees who loved Mankell's Kurt Wallander, and crime-fiction "lifers" who still treasure Sjowall's and Wahloo's Martin Beck, will want to add Paul Hjelm to their short lists of international favorites * Booklist *
Thoughtfully haunting and sometimes beautifully written, the first of Hjelm's cases to be translated into English is likely to resonate with readers of the Stieg Larsson trilogy * Kirkus (starred) *
Arne Dahl has created a school of his own within the Swedish crime writing tradition. He combines global intrigue with intelligence, suspense, and genuine literary quality -- Lars Kepler, author of 'The Hypnotist'
Loose canon Paul Helm and his character-filled team entertainingly chase multiple false leads as they hunt for a Thelonious Monk obsessed assassin * Metro *
[A] superb police procedural... Dahl has created a brilliant character and a terrific story, and should that not be enough, this is a classic cop-shop tale of the old school * The Globe and Mail (Canada) *
ISBN: 9780099575689
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 27mm
Weight: 309g
448 pages