The Pyramid

<b>** The inspiration for the NETFLIX original series <i>Young Wallander</i> - out now **</b><br> <b><br></b>When Kurt Wallander first appeared in <i>Faceless Killers</i>, he was a senior police officer, just turned forty, with his life in a mess. His wife had left him, his father barely acknowledged him; he ate badly and drank alone at night.<br> <br> <i>The Pyramid</i> chronicles the events that led him to such a place. We see him in the early years, doing hours on the beat whilst trying to solve a murder off-duty; witness the beginnings of his fragile relationship with Mona, the woman he has his heart set on marrying; and learn the reason behind his difficulties with his father. These thrilling tales provide a fascinating insight into Wallander's character, from the stabbing of a neighbour in 1969 to a light aircraft accident in 1989, every story is a vital piece of the Wallander series, showing Mankell at the top of his game.<br> <br> Featuring an introduction from the author, <i>The Pyramid</i> is an essential read for all fans of Kurt Wallander.