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One Step Behind

An Inspector Wallander Mystery

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One Step Behind

By: Henning Mankell
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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It is Midsummer's Eve. Three young friends meet in a wood to act out an elaborate masque. But, unknown to them, they are being watched. Each is killed by a single bullet. Soon afterwards, one of Inspector Wallander's colleagues is found murdered. Is this the same killer, and what could the connection be? In this investigation, Wallander is always, tantalisingly, one step behind.

©2002 Henning Mankell (P)2010 Random House Audiobooks Crime Fiction Fiction International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary

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Having enjoyed the TV series, i thought i might like this choice, but was concerned that it wouldn't live up to my hopes, or that my 'knowing' the plot would spoil it.

however, it far surpassed what i expected. Totally enjoyable from start to finish- couldn't stop listening to it and didn't want it to end.
Narrator: engaging and just right. Characters and plot galore. Impressive understanding of life's experiences at times.

Advice: the plot won't be what you expect from the TV series, although the familiar characters and some events is comforting.
Don't plan to do anything except listen to this once you start it. Enjoy

enjoyable wouldn't begin to describe it

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The story was interning and well pace. The reader did well with subtle performance.

Excellent story, well read

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Henning Mankell is one of my favourite authors and the combination of his writing and Sean Barrett's narration makes for an excellent audiobook. This is one of the best of the Wallander stories in my view and I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook.

Excellent story.

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Outstanding drama. Revisited a second time and didn’t want it to end. Simply a fantastic audiobook.

One step above all previous books

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I love Wallander, so am a bit biased to start with, but found this to be an engaging listen. It’s a nice change to actually care about the characters too, with so many of today’s writers creating cardboard cutout characters with no individuality. A couple of little niggles; Sean Barrett, please get a new microphone as there is an uncomfortably loud whistling ‘sibilance’ sound sometimes, and I did roll my eyes on occasion when Wallander made incredibly stupid rookie mistakes. In all though an enjoyable listen.

Great Nordic Noir

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good story, riveted to the end, cannot wait 8next download, overall would recommend this one to all wallander fans

great story

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Another fantastic story by the master of Scandinavian modern crime thriller. This is the first one that I have listened to rather than read, and I really enjoyed it. It is a great way to get under the skin of Wallander. He really is a wonderful character, and the book is superbly written.

One step behind by Henning Mankell

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I love Sean Barrett as narrator of several crime series including these. Story gets a bit bonkers but Wallander’s character shines through as always,

Crazy but gripping

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Where does One Step Behind rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Right up there with the best...compelling and entertaining

Who was your favorite character and why?

Harry of course

Which character – as performed by Sean Barrett – was your favourite?

Again it has to be Harry.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A twist at every corner.

Any additional comments?

Sean Barrett again reads this so well and engenders just the right atmosphere.

Excellent as ever

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Yet again another brilliant book from the Mankell pen....absolutely great story with twists and turns makes for a wonderful experience. Add Mankell to Sean Barrett and you have the winning combination. Would heartily recommend.

another unputabledown book from the expert.

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