The Department of Sensitive Crimes by Alexander McCall Smith audiobook

The Department of Sensitive Crimes

By Alexander McCall Smith
Read by David Rintoul

Recorded Books, Inc.

The Detective Varg Novels: Book 1

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9781664477933

  • ISBN: 9781664585768

  • ISBN: 9781664748989

Runtime: 7.26 Hours
Category: Fiction/Humor
Audience: Adult
Language: English

Summary

Summary

A Booklist Pick of Best Crime Books in Audio

From the beloved and bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a lighthearted comedic novel about a Swedish police department tasked with solving the most unusual, complicated, and, often, insignificant crimes. The detectives who work in Malmo Police's Department of Sensitive Crimes take their job very seriously. The lead detective, Ulf Varg, prioritizes his cases above even his dog's mental health. Then there are detectives Anna Bengsdotter, who keeps her relationship with Varg professional even as she realizes she's developing feelings for him . . . or at least for his car, and Carl Holgersson, first to arrive in the morning and last to leave, who would never read his colleagues' personal correspondence--unless it could help solve a crime, of course. Finally, there's Erik Nykvist, who peppers conversations with anecdotes about fly fishing. Along with an opinionated local police officer named Blomquist, the Department of Sensitive Crimes takes on three extremely strange cases. First, the detectives investigate how and why a local business owner was stabbed . . . in the back of the knee. Next, a young woman's imaginary boyfriend goes missing. And, in the final investigation, Varg must determine whether nocturnal visitations at a local spa have a supernatural element. Using his renowned wit and warmth, Alexander McCall Smith brings a unique perspective on Scandinavian crime. Equal parts hilarious and heartening, The Department of Sensitive Crimes is a tour de farce from a literary master.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“McCall Smith’s engaging book teeters between comedy and pathos as the squad tussles with bizarre activity.” Wall Street Journal
“With a subdued delivery laced with menace, Rintoul dryly portrays the quirky Swedish police department tasked with solving strange and difficult crimes. Booklist (starred audio review)
“The master of the gentle mystery kicks off a brand new series with an appealing cast.” BookReporter
“I really enjoyed how Professor McCall Smith wove together all these cases in his novel while also highlighting the personal interactions between and interior lives of each member of the squad.” Criminal Element

Reviews

Reviews

Author

Author Bio: Alexander McCall Smith

Author Bio: Alexander McCall Smith

Sir Alexander McCall Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of over 120 novels, including the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, the Isabel Dalhousie series, 44 Scotland Street novels, Corduroy Mansions series, the Perfect Passion Company novels, and more. He has also written stand-alone novels, books for children, and nonfiction works. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the American Academy of Arts Medal for Literature, the Lifetime Award of the Scottish cultural organization, the Saltire Society, the UK Author of the Year Award, and honorary degrees from thirteen universities in Europe and North America.

Titles by Author

Details

Details

Available Formats : CD, Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction/Humor
Runtime: 7.26
Audience: Adult
Language: English