A thrilling series of tales that provide a fascinating insight into Wallander's complex character. From the stabbing of a neighbour in 1969, to a light aircraft accident in 1989, every story is a vital piece of the Wallander series, showing Mankell at the top of his game ** The inspiration for the NETFLIX original series Young Wallander - out now **When Kurt Wallander first appeared in Faceless Killers, he was a senior police officer, just turned forty, with his life in a mess.