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Martin Beck: Book 5
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Description edit
Originally published in Swedish as Brandbilen som Försvann.
The lightning-paced fifth novel in the Martin Beck mystery series by the internationally renowned crime writing duo, Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, finds Beck investigating one of the strangest, most violent, and unforgettable... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Martin Beck: A Swedish police detective from whose perspective these stories are mostly told
First Sentence edit
The man lying dead on the tidily made bed had first taken off his jacket and tie and hung them over the chair by the door.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 5 of 10 in Martin Beck. (standard series)
Preceded by The Laughing Policeman, and followed by Murder at the Savoy.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Maj Sjöwall (Author)
- Per Wahlöö (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: Swedish
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1969
ISBN: 0394412087
Page Count: 213
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1969
ISBN: 0394412087
Page Count: 213
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- Dewey: 658.802
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