About “Återkomsten”
In this 1995 crime novel by Håkan Nesser, a young girl on a woodland hike discovers a corpse missing its hands, feet, and head. Chief Inspector Van Veeteren, recovering from surgery in a nearby hospital, begins piecing together the clues in the case.
Praise for “Återkomsten”
“The mystery of a headless corpse . . . brings insight to the puzzle of human behavior.”
“Foreboding. . . . A number of crime writers try to explore morality and motivation. . . . Nesser achieves more than most.”
“Every bit enjoyably creepy as his previous offering.”
Book details
- First published
- 1995
- Latest edition
- 2008 · ISBN 9781400030330
- Pages
- 321
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The return | 2008 | 9781400030330 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The return | 2007 | 9780375421976 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Återkomsten?
Återkomsten by Hakan Nesser has 321 pages.
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