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The Pyramid

An Inspector Wallander Mystery

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The Pyramid

By: Henning Mankell
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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When Kurt Wallander first appeared in Faceless Killers back in 1990, he was a senior police officer, just turned 40, with his life in a mess. His wife had left him, his father barely acknowledged him; he ate badly and drank alone at night.

The Pyramid chronicles the events that led him to such a place. We see him in the early years, doing hours on the beat whilst trying to solve a murder off-duty; witness the beginnings of his fragile relationship with Mona, the woman he has his heart set on marrying; and learn the reason behind his difficulties with his father.

These thrilling tales provide a fascinating insight into Wallander's character, and demand to be heard in one sitting. From the stabbing of a neighbour in 1969 to a light aircraft accident in 1989, every story is a vital piece of the Wallander series, showing Mankell at the top of his game.

Featuring an introduction from the author, The Pyramid is an essential read for all fans of Kurt Wallander.

©2008 Henning Mankell (P)2009 Random House Audio Anthologies & Short Stories Crime Fiction Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Heartfelt Short Story Crime Middle East

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This is a good background to Kurt Wallender and how he became the moody, divorced detective. The first few short stories lead into a longer story bringing us up to the first book.

Great background to Wallender

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I was looking forward getting the background stories to one of my favourite detective. I found the stories engrossing, but inconclusive. I thought my recording was incorrect, because I did not realise the end of the story had arrived. Not really worth my one credit.

disappointing.

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Well, I didn't expect such quality character development, story or performance. All too often the short story doesn't quite measure up, not so here. Gripping tales, expertly told, all the way.

Excellent! short stories as good as full length

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poor production/edit between download parts right when Wallander is in middle of interviewing somebody.

great book but clunky edit in middle

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I am unbelievably sad that I have read, and heard, every one of the Wallander books. no more to be had

Kurt Wallander brilliance

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