First published 2014
Kurt Wallander thought moving into a house with a beautiful garden would bring him peace. Instead, while exploring his new property, he uncovers a human hand protruding from a shallow grave. The discovery reveals an entire corpse buried on his land. Though the local police take charge of the investigation, Wallander cannot stay away from the mystery literally in his backyard. Already juggling another active case, he finds himself pulled deeper into questions about his home's history and its former owner. The veteran inspector must confront uncomfortable truths about the place he hoped would be his sanctuary. This short novel explores what happens when the past refuses to stay buried and home becomes the scene of a crime.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Autumn
176 pages · Paperback · Vintage Canada