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The Laughing Policeman (A Martin Beck Police Mystery)
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Product Descriptionon A Cold And Rainy Stockholm Night, Nine Bus Riders Are Gunned Down By An Unknown Assassin. The Press, Anxious For An Explanation For The Seemingly Random Crime, Quickly Dubs Him A Madman. But Superintendent Martin Beck Of The Stockholm Homicide Squad Suspects Otherwise. This Apparently Motiveless Killer Has Managed To Target One Of Beck S Best Detectives And He, Surely, Would Not Have Been Riding That Lethal Bus Without A Reason.Reviewmust Reading For Anyone Who Claims To Be [A Student] Of The Best Detective Fiction. Saturday Review. A Tantalizing, Intricate Tale. New York Times Book Review. A Topnotch Example Of The Police Procedural School Of Mystery. Chicago Suntimes. I Ve Read The Laughing Policeman Six Or Eight Times. Each Time I Reach The Final Twist On The Final Page, I Shiver Afresh. Jonathan Franzen. .Must Reading For Anyone Who Claims To Be [A Student] Of The Best Detective Fiction. Saturday Reviewa Topnotch Example Of The Police Procedural School Of Mystery. Chicago Suntimesabout The Authormaj Sjowall And Per Wahloo, Wife And Husband Team, Wrote Ten Martin Beck Mysteries. Maj Sjowall Besides Being A Crime Novelist Is Also A Poet. Per Wahloo, Who Died In 1975, Was A Reporter For Several Swedish Newspapers And Magazines And Wrote Numerous Radio And Television Plays, Film Scripts, Short Stories, And Novels.From Audiofilelate On A Cold Night, Eight Passengers And The Driver Of A Municipal Bus Are Gunned Down. This Begins Another Excellent Police Procedural About Martin Beck And His Colleagues Of The Stockholm Homicide Squad. Once Again, Tom Weiner Gives A Performance That Is Pitch Perfect For The Material. The Very Different Personalities Of The Squad Members Are Beautifully Rendered, As Are Characters We Meet Only Once Or Twicein Particular, A Detective'S Wife And The Girlfriend Of One Of The Victims. The Plot Takes Several Unexpected Turns, But Weiner'S Sure Narration Is Always On Key With What Is Happening. The Result Is That While We Are Lost In The Emotion Of The Story, We Are Never Lost Amid The Action. R.E.K. Winner Of Audiofile Earphones Award Audiofile 2009, Portland, Maine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main plot of The Laughing Policeman? A: The Laughing Policeman revolves around a chilling incident in Stockholm where nine bus riders are shot by an unknown assailant. Superintendent Martin Beck investigates the seemingly random crime, suspecting deeper motives behind the attack.
- Q: Who are the authors of The Laughing Policeman? A: The book is written by Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo, a husband-and-wife team known for their Martin Beck mystery series.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of The Laughing Policeman have? A: This edition of The Laughing Policeman is available in audio CD binding.
- Q: When was The Laughing Policeman published? A: The Laughing Policeman was published on February 10, 2009.
- Q: Is The Laughing Policeman suitable for those new to detective fiction? A: Yes, The Laughing Policeman is highly recommended for anyone interested in detective fiction, as noted in reviews that highlight its engaging narrative and intricate plot.
- Q: How long is the audio version of The Laughing Policeman? A: The exact length of the audio version may vary, but it typically runs several hours, encompassing the full narrative of the book.
- Q: What themes are explored in The Laughing Policeman? A: The Laughing Policeman explores themes such as crime, morality, and the complexities of human behavior, set against the backdrop of a police procedural investigation.
- Q: Can The Laughing Policeman be enjoyed as a standalone novel? A: Yes, while it is part of a series, The Laughing Policeman can be enjoyed as a standalone novel due to its self-contained plot.
- Q: What type of audience would appreciate The Laughing Policeman? A: The Laughing Policeman appeals to fans of mystery and police procedural genres, as well as readers seeking a well-crafted story with rich character development.
- Q: What accolades or recognition has The Laughing Policeman received? A: The Laughing Policeman has been praised by various publications, including being noted as a top-notch example of police procedural writing and a must-read for detective fiction enthusiasts.