Red Wolf by Liza Marklund is the fifth title in a series which follows the trials and tribulations of Annika Bengzton a crime reporter for the Evening Post.

This is the first novel I have read from Liza Marklund and although part of a long standing series “Red Wolf” can certainly be read as a standalone novel.

Entirely based in her native Sweden, (born in Pålmark in Northern Sweden) Marklund’s novel is a compelling and taut thriller that oozes class thanks mainly to her wonderfully descriptive narrative, exploring Northern Sweden at winter.

Annika Bengzton begins investigating a thirty year old mystery and with the help of a fellow journalist Benny Ekland from the “Norrland News” newspaper, she discovers that the explosion of an Air Force plane was the possible act of terrorism.

Flying north to meet with Ekland she arrives to discover that the reporter is dead. Initial investigations lead the police to an accidental death theory but when Bengzton finds a young witness, the case changes from one of accidental to premeditated murder. A grievous, calculating and sadistic murder. Ekland was on the verge of handing over key information surrounding the crime and his premature death complicates Annika’s investigation.

As the case matures, it becomes evident that a psychopathic serial killer is on the loose when Annika ties the brutal murders together. Despite her initial guilt over one of the murders she continues her quest for discovery and justice.

Full Review on my blog http://www.milorambles.com/2010/10/02...