The Demon of Dakar

A Swedish police inspector probes a murder tied to the local culinary scene in this puzzling mystery.

Winner of the Swedish Crime Academy Award for Best Crime Novel, international sensation Kjell Eriksson has quickly built a name for himself in the United States. In this highly acclaimed new thriller, Manuel Alavez’s life is in ruins. One of his brothers is dead, the others is in jail, and the man who double-crossed both men is running a high-class successful restaurant. A series of dramatic events inevitably leads to murder, and Inspector Ann Lindell traces all leads back to the restaurant as she attempts to thwart a cunning killer.

Praise for The Demon of Dakar

“Eriksson’s unique achievement is crafting a richly layered novel packed with sublime character detail out of which his murder puzzle seamlessly emerges.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Intriguing . . . complex . . . will appeal to fans of Fossum and Tursten. A must for the growing contingent of Swedish crime-fiction devotees.” —Booklist