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Originally published in Swedish as Polis, Polis, Potatismos!

The shocking sixth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Beck investigating a brutal assassination. When Viktor Palmgren, a powerful... read more

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  • Martin Beck: Swedish police detective from whose perspective these stories are mostly told
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The day was hot and stifling, without a breath of air.

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This is book 6 of 10 in Martin Beck. (standard series)

Preceded by The Fire Engine That Disappeared, and followed by The Abominable Man.

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  1. Maj Sjöwall (Author)
  2. Per Wahlöö (Author)

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Original Language: Swedish
Publisher: Norstedts Förlag
Country: Sweden
Publication Date: 1970
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Page Count: 231

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