Sidetracked (Kurt Wallander, #5)
by Henning Mankell, Steven T. Murray
Sidetracked by Henning Mankell, Steven T. Murray holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 13.4K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 432 pages.
About Sidetracked
Fourth in the Kurt Wallander series.In the award-winning Sidetracked, Kurt Wallander is called to a nearby rapeseed field where a teenage girl has been loitering all day long. He arrives just in time to watch her douse herself in gasoline and set herself aflame. The next day he is called to a beach where Sweden’s former Minister of Justice has been axed to death and scalped. The murder has the obvious markings of a demented serial killer, and Wallander is frantic to find him before he strikes again. But his investigation is beset with a handful of obstacles—a department distracted by the threat of impending cutbacks and the frivolity of World Cup soccer, a tenuous long-distance relationship with a murdered policeman’s widow, and the unshakably haunting preoccupation with the young girl who set herself on fire. Fascinating and astute, Sidetracked is a compelling mystery enhanced by keen social awareness.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Henning Mankell, Steven T. Murray |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 432 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.05 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,401 |
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What genre is Sidetracked?
Sidetracked is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Sidetracked worth reading?
Based on 13.4K reader ratings, Sidetracked has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Sidetracked?
Sidetracked has 432 pages.
Who wrote Sidetracked?
Sidetracked was written by Henning Mankell, Steven T. Murray. It was first published in 1995.
What is the ISBN for Sidetracked?
The ISBN-13 for Sidetracked is 9781400031570.0.
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