Borkmann's Point (1994)

by Håkan Nesser

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Series: Inspector Van Veeteren (2)

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Fiction. Mystery. Thriller. HTML: International Bestseller Internationally bestselling author H�kan Nesser makes his U.S. debut with this riveting tale of murder and suspense that reveals the deep humanity of the characters portrayed even as it sends chills up the spine. Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is called to the sleepy coastal town of Kalbringen to assist the local police in the investigation of two recent ax murders. Soon the case turns from bad to worse when another body turns up and one of Van Veeteren�s colleagues, a young female detective, disappears without a trace. Now Van Veeteren must find the killer, and, it is hoped, his colleague, before anyone else comes to harm. Riveting and intellectually satisfying, Borkmann�s Point unfolds like a chess match where each move could prove deadly. .… (more)

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While the writing is excellent this specfic volume of the series was frustrating. It drags on and on, with officers more interested in eating, drinking, talking and playing chess. And this same team of officers didn't act on their concerns for their missing colleague until late in the game. Disappointed.

Don't know if I want to continue with this series.

Bookish59 | Nov 21, 2024 |

Characters were fine, plot fairly straight forward. I knew early on who it was, but it remained to find out why. Will try one of his later books (

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cspiwak | Mar 6, 2024 |

Big clumsy man fingers all over this story. Ugh! (

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soraxtm | Apr 9, 2023 |

I found this much more engaging than Mind's Eye. I'm not entirely sure why. Perhaps Van Veeteren is drawn in more depth as well as the secondary characters too. Also I think I may have adapted to Nesser's at times chopped writing style. Am looking forward to reading more in the series. (

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Stephen.Lawton | Aug 7, 2021 |

The second in the series was better, at least to me. I still wouldn't have figured it out myself. An axe murdered is at large in a middling size sea town. The police are stumped. Van Veeteren is sent in to try to figure it out. How are the victims connected? (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Håkan Nesser	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Luĳten, Clementine	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Thompson, Laurie	Translator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Det grovmaskiga nätet : Borkmanns punkt ; Återkomsten ; Kvinna med födelsemärke by Håkan Nesser

Das vierte Opfer/Das falsche Urteil: Zwei Romane in einem Band by Håkan Nesser

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Awards

Bästa svenska kriminalroman (1994)

Crime Writers' Association Awards (Shortlist – International Dagger – 2006)

Glass Key Award (Nominee – 1995)

Årets bästa kriminalroman (1994)

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1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (Swedish)

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Borkmann's Point

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Borkmanns punkt

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1994 (original Swedish)

2006 (English: Thompson)

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But of course, necessity can never be a reason
nor an excuse. Only a cause.

C.W. Wundermaas, former detective chief inspector

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To Sanna and Johannes

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Had Ernst Simmel known he was going to be the Axeman's second victim, he would no doubt have downed a few more drinks at The Blue Ship.

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Fiction. Mystery. Thriller. HTML:

International Bestseller

Internationally bestselling author H�kan Nesser makes his U.S. debut with this riveting tale of murder and suspense that reveals the deep humanity of the characters portrayed even as it sends chills up the spine.

Chief Inspector Van Veeteren is called to the sleepy coastal town of Kalbringen to assist the local police in the investigation of two recent ax murders. Soon the case turns from bad to worse when another body turns up and one of Van Veeteren�s colleagues, a young female detective, disappears without a trace. Now Van Veeteren must find the killer, and, it is hoped, his colleague, before anyone else comes to harm. Riveting and intellectually satisfying, Borkmann�s Point unfolds like a chess match where each move could prove deadly.

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