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The Fifth Woman

Kurt Wallander

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The Fifth Woman

By: Henning Mankell
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Fifth Woman by Henning Mankell, read by Sean Barrett.

Four nuns and a fifth woman are killed in a savage night-time attack in Africa. A year later, Inspector Kurt Wallander investigates the disappearance of an elderly birdwatcher and discovers a gruesome and meticulously planned murder - a body impaled in a trap of sharpened bamboo poles. Then, another man is reported missing.

Once again Wallander's life is put on hold as he and his team work tirelessly to find a link between the series of vicious murders.

Winner of the CWA Gold Dagger for Sidetracked.

 Crime Crime Fiction Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Murder

Critic reviews

Inspector Wallander is one of the most wonderful creations in contemporary crime writing (Mark Lawson)
Truly horrifying... The novels become a compulsion - one reads them all
A first-class police procedural
The real test of thrillers of this kind is whether you want to spend more time in the detective's company. I certainly do (Sean French)
Mankell's long, subtle, involving novel could turn you to crime
All stars
Most relevant
I love the author, the intricate plots, believable characters that you care about (even the perpetrator!) and the narrator is, as, always superb. We adore Sean!!

Another great read!

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Thoroughly rnjoyed this Wallander. Strong story and an excellent perfotmance; lovely cadence, the rhythm of the performance carried the story beautifully.

Another gripping tale and performance

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I am a fan of the television adaptations of these books, so wasn’t sure if the books and the narrator would be as good.

Definitely as good, probably better. The longer timeline gives a more nuanced story and better character development than there is time for in a tv serial.

A real positive is the relatively straightforward personality of Wallender, without the irritating quirks TV producers seem to be obsessed with.

Deep and Dark

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love these books. as I have said before some books are better in book / audible format than re-im!gined on tv

among the best of the entire series

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book/story. It has been a brilliant listen. I always enjoy listening to books narrated by Sean Barrett.

BRILLIANT

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