Per Wahloo
4 SeriesPer Wahloo (1926-1975) was a Swedish crime fiction author, best known for co-authoring the Martin Beck series with Maj Sjowall. Their novel "The Laughing Policeman" won the Edgar Award for Best Novel in 1971. Before his writing career, Wahloo worked as a crime reporter.
Per Wahloo, co-author of the Martin Beck series with Maj Sjowall, presents gripping narratives in "The Laughing Policeman," also known as "Investigation of Murder," and "The Lorry," alternatively titled "A Necessary Action." These novels delve into intense investigations led by Detective Martin Beck. In "The Laughing Policeman," Beck tackles a mass shooting on a Stockholm bus, uncovering deeper criminal connections. "The Lorry" follows Beck as he unravels a case involving a truck driver's mysterious death, revealing a web of corruption. Both stories showcase Wahloo's mastery in weaving complex plots with compelling character development.
