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The Laughing Policeman: A Martin Beck Police Mystery (4) (Martin Beck Police Mystery Series)
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The Incredible Fourth Novel In The Martin Beck Mystery Series By The Internationally Renowned Crime Writing Duo Maj Sjwall And Per Wahl, Finds Martin Beck Heading A Major Manhunt In Pursuit Of A Massmurderer. With A New Introduction By Jonathan Franzen: I'Ve Read The Laughing Policeman Six Or Eight Times. Each Time I Reach The Final Twist On The Final Page, I Shiver Afresh.On A Cold And Rainy Stockholm Night, Nine Bus Riders Are Gunned Down By A Mysterious Assassin. The Press Portrays It As A Freak Attack And Dubs The Killer A Madman. But Superintendent Martin Beck Thinks Otherwiseone Of His Most Ambitious Young Detectives Was Among Those Killedand He Suspects It Was More Than Coincidence. Working On A Hunch, Beck Seeks Out The Girlfriend Of The Murdered Detective, And With Her Help Beck Reconstructs The Steps That Led To His Murder. The Police Comb The Country For The Killer, Only To Find That This Attack May Be Connected To A Case That Has Been Unsolved For Years.
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- Q: What is the main plot of 'The Laughing Policeman'? A: 'The Laughing Policeman' follows Superintendent Martin Beck as he leads a manhunt for a mass murderer who kills nine bus riders in Stockholm. The story unfolds as Beck investigates the case, which he suspects is connected to the unsolved murder of one of his detectives.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'The Laughing Policeman'? A: The book is written by the acclaimed crime writing duo Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, known for their impactful contributions to the genre.
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Laughing Policeman'? A: 'The Laughing Policeman' is categorized as Genre Fiction, specifically within the police mystery sub-genre.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Laughing Policeman' have? A: 'The Laughing Policeman' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Laughing Policeman' a new book? A: Yes, this edition of 'The Laughing Policeman' is classified as new.
- Q: When was 'The Laughing Policeman' published? A: 'The Laughing Policeman' was published on February 10, 2009.
- Q: Is there an introduction by any notable author? A: Yes, the book includes a new introduction by Jonathan Franzen.
- Q: What makes 'The Laughing Policeman' a significant read? A: The book is notable for its intricate plot and character development, as it is part of the Martin Beck police mystery series, which has been influential in the crime fiction genre.
- Q: Can 'The Laughing Policeman' be read as a standalone novel? A: While it is part of a series, 'The Laughing Policeman' can be enjoyed as a standalone novel due to its self-contained plot.