The Fifth Woman

Summary

In the book «The Fifth Woman», Swedish detective Kurt Wallander faces a series of brutal murders that shake his hometown. All the victims are men, and each has been killed with particular savagery. Wallander and his team begin an investigation that leads them to conclude that the murders are connected to events that occurred many years ago in Africa. As the investigation deepens, Wallander discovers that the killer is a woman driven by a desire for revenge for the death of her mother and other women killed in Africa. This case becomes personal for Wallander, and he must use all his skills and intuition to stop the killer before she strikes again. The book explores themes of revenge, justice, and the moral dilemmas faced by those who uphold the law.