The Fire Engine That Dissappeared

Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö (Authors); Joan Tate (Translations from Swedish)

ISBN 10: 0394723406 / ISBN 13: 9780394723402

Published by Vintage Books/ A Diviosion of Random House, New York, 1977

About this Item

218 pp. Solidly bound copy with minimal external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Moderate foxing on page edges. Seller Inventory # 5vHd0002

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Fire Engine That Dissappeared

Publisher: Vintage Books/ A Diviosion of Random House, New York

Publication Date: 1977

Binding: Mass Market Paperback

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

Commissioner Martin Beck's associates begin a search for a ladder truck whose disappearance resulted in the death of eleven people

Review:

‘Superbly well done. It stars the gloomy head of homicide, Martin Beck, and is stunning right up to the last paragraph. The authors are ready for the great Simenon.’ New York Magazine

‘The tale proceeds at a fast clip, inventive and tantalizing as the pieces of the puzzle alternately fit together and fly apart...“The Fire Engine that Disappeared” is downright fascinating.’ Publishers Weekly

'A gripping read, brilliantly plotted and with frequent moments of hilarity or tenderness.' The Guardian

Praise for Sjowall & Wahloo:

‘Plots are interesting as well as realistic, the various homicide men are admirably characterised, and the amused, sarcastic comments on modern Sweden are a delight.’ Sunday Times

‘The writing is elegant and surprisingly humorous – if you haven’t come across Beck before, you’re in for a treat.’ Guardian

‘One of the most authentic, gripping and profound collections of police procedurals ever accomplished.’nMichael Connelly