Character · The Stockholm police · 8 books
Gunvald Larsson
Gunvald Larsson is an abrasive detective from a wealthy family.
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Character facts
- First appearance
- The Man on the Balcony (1967)
- Latest appearance
- The Terrorists (1975)
- Books
- 8 (8 major)
- Series
- Martin Beck
- Author
- Maj Sjöwall & Per Wahlöö
- Circle
- The Stockholm police
Where to meet Gunvald Larsson
Gunvald Larsson first appears in The Man on the Balcony (1967), in a major role, book 3 of the Martin Beck series.
Every book with Gunvald Larsson
In publication order, with the size of their role in each.
- 1967MThe Man on the Balconymajor role · Martin BeckBuy
- 1968MThe Laughing Policemanmajor role · Martin BeckBuy
- 1969MThe Fire Engine That Disappearedmajor role · Martin BeckBuy
- 1970MMurder at the Savoymajor role · Martin BeckBuy
- 1971MThe Abominable Manmajor role · Martin BeckBuy
- 1972MThe Locked Roommajor role · Martin BeckBuy
- 1974MCop Killermajor role · Martin BeckBuy
- 1975MThe Terroristsmajor role · Martin BeckBuy
Appears most often with
| Character | Books together |
|---|---|
| Einar RönnQuiet detective from the north | 8 |
| Fredrik MelanderDetective with a perfect memory | 8 |
| Martin BeckDetective, later head of the National Homicide Squad | 8 |
| Lennart KollbergBeck's closest colleague | 7 |
| Rhea NielsenLandlady who becomes Beck's partner | 3 |