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Henning Mankell has become a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries are currently dominating bestseller lists all over the globe. His books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh. Mankell devotes much of his free time to working with Aids charities in Africa, where he is also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008, the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience. www.henningmankell.co.uk
A sensuous, beguiling tapestry -- William Boyd New York Times Mankell is the master. Let's be honest: I hate thrillers. But I love Mankell -- Viv Groskop Red Magazine Mankell uses his deep knowledge of Mozambique's history and politics to great advantage in this unusual and riveting story Daily Mail Mankell's narrative incorporates comments on racism, colonialism and the treatment of women, and his love of Africa has not blinded him to many abiding issues which he makes timelessly resonant Independent Mankell uses his deep knowledge of Mozambique's history and politics to great advantage in this unusual and riveting story -- Kathy Stevenson Daily Mail
