The Dying Detective: A Mystery

The victim: an innocent nine-year-old girl. Racing against time, he uncovers a web of connections that links sex tourism to a dead opera singer and a self-made millionaire. And as Johansson draws closer to solving the crime, he finds that he will have to confront not just a mystery but his own mortality as well.. Cunning and perceptive, always one step ahead, he was known in the National Criminal Police as "the man who could see around corners". But now Johansson is retired, living in the country, his police days behind him. And the only thing that can save him from despair is his doctor's mention of an unsolved murder case from years before. After suffering a stroke, Johansson finds himself in the hospital. Tests show heart problems as well. Lars Martin Johansson is a living legend. With the help of his assistant, Matilda, an amateur detective, and Max, an orphan with a personal stake in the case, he launches an informal investigation from hi

I miss Lars Well constructed mystery that built steadily toward a satisfying end. Great characters and dialog to boot. A good read. Looking forward to more reading from this author.. L.A.R. said Why did his wife love him? Search me.. Perrson showed me that I clearly prefer younger detectives in fiction; at least in their fifties/sixties.. D. Edger said Excellent Mystery. Good story, well paced. Nice variation on plot.