Maj Sjowall Per Wahloo Man Who Went Up In Smoke Martin Beck Police 3 vintage '76
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Maj Sjowall Per Wahloo Man Who Went Up In Smoke Martin Beck Police 3 vintage '76. Corner spine wear, tanning, good + condition. It is the second book in the ten-book Martin Beck series, following Roseanna. The Man Who Went Up in Smoke is the. Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo, The Man Who Went Up In Smoke, A Martin Beck Police, vintage books paperback1976 . Corner spine wear, tanning, good + condition The Man Who Went Up in Smoke is the second novel in Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö's Martin Beck police procedural series, featuring Inspector Martin Beck's abrupt trip to Budapest to find a missing Swedish journalist, Alf Matsson, leading him into the Eastern European underworld and an international racket. Published in 1966, the book is known for its realistic, slow-paced police work, international intrigue, and its departure from typical spy thrillers, focusing on Beck's persistent, methodical investigation. Key aspects of the novel: Plot: Beck's vacation is interrupted when he's sent to Budapest to find a journalist who has vanished, forcing him to navigate a foreign underworld with the help of local police. Genre: A police procedural that is a cornerstone of the Scandinavian crime fiction genre, known for its realism and social commentary. Protagonist: Martin Beck is portrayed as a relatable, sometimes grumpy, but persistent detective who relies on meticulous work rather than flashy heroics. Themes: Explores international intrigue, subterfuge, and the contrast between Western and Eastern European police methods. Series: It is the second book in the ten-book Martin Beck series, following Roseanna.
