In the chilling depths of a Stockholm night, a grotesque crime unfolds within the sterile walls of a hospital room. The victim, a high-ranking police officer named Nyland, meets his end not in battle, but butchered in his bed, a bayonet the grim messenger of death. This brutal assassination throws Detective Inspector Martin Beck into the murky waters of an investigation where motives are as plentiful as the dark secrets Nyland kept. As Beck delves deeper, the line between friend and foe blurs, revealing a tangled web of betrayal and revenge. "The Abominable Man" is not just a quest for justice; it's an exploration into the darkest corners of the human psyche and the corruption within the ranks of those sworn to protect. Beck must navigate through a labyrinth of lies and deceit, where every clue draws him closer to the abyss. In this masterful narrative, Maj Sjöwall weaves a tale of suspense that questions the very foundation of authority and the price of silence. It's a race against time to uncover the truth, for in the shadows, an abominable man awaits.