Kurt Wallander is a fictional Swedish detective created by Henning Mankell. He is the protagonist of a series of 12 novels and 3 short stories. Wallander is a complex and troubled character, and his novels are often dark and atmospheric. He is known for his dogged determination and his ability to empathize with the victims of crime.
Henning Mankell (1948-2015) was a Swedish author, playwright, and filmmaker. He is best known for his Wallander series of detective novels. Mankell was born in Stockholm, Sweden, and studied theater at the University of Gothenburg. He worked as a director and dramaturge at several Swedish theaters before publishing his first novel, “The Man from Beijing,” in 1973. Mankell’s novels have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. He has also written several plays, screenplays, and children’s books. Mankell was a recipient of the Swedish Crime Writers’ Academy Award and the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière. He died in 2015 at the age of 67.
Sjowall & Wahlöö was a Swedish husband-and-wife writing team, Maj Sjowall (1935-2020) and Per Wahlöö (1926-1975). They are best known for their series of 10 detective novels featuring Martin Beck, a police inspector in Stockholm. The novels are known for their realistic portrayal of Swedish society and their focus on social issues.
Leonardo Rizzoli is a fictional Italian detective created by Andrea Camilleri. He is the protagonist of a series of 27 novels and 2 short stories. Rizzoli is a Sicilian detective who works in the city of Vigata. He is known for his quick wit and his ability to solve complex cases.
Andrea Camilleri (1925-2019) was an Italian author, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for his Montalbano series of detective novels. Camilleri was born in Porto Empedocle, Sicily, Italy. He studied literature and philosophy at the University of Palermo. After graduating, he worked as a teacher and a journalist. Camilleri began writing detective novels in the 1990s. His Montalbano series is set in the fictional town of Vigata, Sicily, and features Inspector Salvo Montalbano as the protagonist. The novels have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Camilleri also wrote several plays, screenplays, and short stories. He died in 2019 at the age of 93.