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The Return

An Inspector Van Veeteren Mystery (3)

An Inspector Van Veeteren Mystery (3)

By Hakan Nesser

By Hakan Nesser

By Hakan Nesser

By Hakan Nesser

Best Seller

Part of Inspector Van Veeteren Series

Part of Inspector Van Veeteren Series

Paperback $16.00

Mar 11, 2008 | ISBN 9781400030330

Ebook $11.99

Mar 06, 2007 | ISBN 9780375424830

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    About The Return

    International Bestseller 

    Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is forced to unlock the secrets of a nearly perfect murder in this taut psychological thriller.

    On a rainy April day, a body—or what is left of it—is found by a young girl. Wrapped in a blanket with no hands, feet, or head, it signals the work of a brutal, methodical killer. The victim, Leopold Verhaven, was a track star before he was convicted for killing two of his ex-lovers. He consistently proclaimed his innocence, however, and was killed on the day of his return to society. This latest murder is more than a little perplexing and Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is determined to discover the truth, even if it means taking the law into his own hands.

    About The Return

    International Bestseller 

    Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is forced to unlock the secrets of a nearly perfect murder in this taut psychological thriller.

    On a rainy April day, a body—or what is left of it—is found by a young girl. Wrapped in a blanket with no hands, feet, or head, it signals the work of a brutal, methodical killer. The victim, Leopold Verhaven, was a track star before he was convicted for killing two of his ex-lovers. He consistently proclaimed his innocence, however, and was killed on the day of his return to society. This latest murder is more than a little perplexing and Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is determined to discover the truth, even if it means taking the law into his own hands.

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    About Hakan Nesser

    HÅKAN NESSER is one of Sweden’s most popular crime writers. He has received many awards for his novels featuring Inspector Van Veeteren, including the European Crime Fiction Star Award, the Swedish Crime Writers’ Academy prize for best crime novel (three times),… More about Hakan Nesser

    About Hakan Nesser

    HÅKAN NESSER is one of Sweden’s most popular crime writers. He has received many awards for his novels featuring Inspector Van Veeteren, including the European Crime Fiction Star Award, the Swedish Crime Writers’ Academy prize for best crime novel (three times),… More about Hakan Nesser

    Product Details

    Category: Crime Mysteries | Suspense & Thriller

    Paperback | $16.00
    Published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
    Mar 11, 2008 | 336 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9781400030330

    Category: Crime Mysteries | Suspense & Thriller

    Ebook | $11.99
    Published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
    Mar 06, 2007 | 336 Pages | ISBN 9780375424830
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    Praise

    “The mystery of a headless corpse . . . brings insight to the puzzle of human behavior.” —The New York Times Book Review
     

    “Foreboding. . . . A number of crime writers try to explore morality and motivation. . . . Nesser achieves more than most.” —Deseret News
     

    “Every bit enjoyably creepy as his previous offering.” —Entertainment World
     

    “Mystery fans should rejoice.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch

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