A review by marco5599
The Fire Engine That Disappeared by Maj Sjöwall, Per Wahlöö

4.0

Another all-absorbing Martin Beck mystery, which it isn't, because it's more of a team effort really. Other detectives take the spotlight from time to time, one of them even claims the role of hero of the book. Gunvar Larsson is a life saver and therefore wins this round. Also because I love his no nonsense attitude. This guy does not clown around and his mouth is more lethal than a loaded shotgun. The case is a rather peculiar one. It looks as if a man who was about to commit suicide has been murdered in what appears to be an accidental fire. That's.. Puzzling. And there's lots more to it. Sjöwall & Wahlöö's novels might be slim, but they have more to tell about detectives, their work and the world they live in than many of its modern day, double sized counterparts. This series is gold.