Built-in, loyal readership: The Wallander series has sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and spawned acclaimed TV adaptations. The New Press published each in hardcover in the US and then licensed the paperback rights to Random House. Next year, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of The New Press, Henning Mankell returns to TNP New Introduction: Kenneth Branagh's introduction adds star power and a strong front-of-book selling point. Name Recognition: Henning Mankell is a heavyweight name in international crime fiction. His reputation for tightly woven, psychologically deep plotting draws readers who want more than a quick thriller. Genre: Seizes the momentum of renewed interest in Scandi-noir, fueled by high-profile works like Netflix's new adaptation of Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole series.