The Unlucky Lottery

In this intriguing mystery, a lottery win leads to murder, pulling Inspector Münster into a dark investigation that reveals shocking family secrets and life-threatening twists in The Unlucky Lottery.

In The Unlucky Lottery, Håkan Nesser weaves a gripping tale of mystery and suspense, marking the sixth installment in the celebrated Inspector Van Veeteren series. The story begins with a seemingly joyous occasion as four friends celebrate their lottery win. However, the festivities take a dark turn when one of them, Waldemar Leverkuhn, is discovered murdered in his home just hours after the celebration. This shocking event sets the stage for a complex investigation that unravels a web of secrets within the Leverkuhn family.

With Chief Inspector Van Veeteren on a sabbatical and working in a second-hand bookshop, the responsibility of solving the case falls to Inspector Münster. As he begins to piece together the circumstances surrounding Leverkuhn's death, the situation escalates when another member of the lottery group goes missing. Münster finds himself in dire need of Van Veeteren's expertise, leading him to seek assistance from the retired inspector. Together, they delve into the dark past of the Leverkuhn family, uncovering hidden truths that challenge their understanding of the case.

As Münster interviews the family members, including Irene, who resides in a psychiatric clinic, he uncovers startling revelations that not only complicate the investigation but also put his own life at risk. The Unlucky Lottery is a masterful exploration of human relationships, secrets, and the consequences of greed, leaving readers on the edge of their seats until the final twist.