Missing (Karin Alvtegen novel)

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Author Karin Alvtegen
Original titleSaknad
CountrySweden
LanguageSwedish
Set inSweden
Publisher2000 (2000)

Missing (Swedish: Saknad ) is a 2000 crime fiction novel by Swedish author Karin Alvtegen. The psychological thriller is set in Alvtegen's native Sweden. It received the 2001 Glass Key award, the Nordic literature award for best crime fiction. [1] The story was translated into English in 2003. It was adapted for television as the 2006 miniseries Missing , directed by Ian Madden and starring Joanne Frogatt and Gregor Fisher.

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References

  1. ↑ "Winners" Archived 2009-12-24 at the Wayback Machine , Glasnyckeln, passagen.se, retrieved 20-05-2009
  2. ↑ "2009 Edgar Nominees", Mystery Writers of America, theedgars.com, retrieved 20-05-2009


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