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
Inspector Wallander is one of the most wonderful creations in contemporary crime writing -- Mark Lawson * Guardian * Truly horrifying... The novels become a compulsion - one reads them all * Daily Telegraph * A first-class police procedural * Independent on Sunday * The real test of thrillers of this kind is whether you want to spend more time in the detective's company. I certainly do -- Sean French * Independent * Mankell's long, subtle, involving novel could turn you to crime * Daily Telegraph *