Van Veeteren finds retiring from the police force is easier said than done when two decapitated bodies are found in quick succession. The matching MO in the two grisly murders brings the investigation teams of Maardam and Kaalbringen together - a collaboration that is not without its problems.
| Writing | Håkan Nesser | Author |
| Directing | Erik Leijonborg | Director |
| Writing | Niklas Rockström | Screenplay |
| Writing | Stefan Thunberg | Screenstory |
| Writing | Björn Carlström | Screenstory |
| Production | Jan Marnell | Producer |
| Sound | Stefan Nilsson | Music |
| Crew | Rolf Lindström | Cinematography |
| Editing | Petra Ahlin | Editor |
| Production | Imor Hermann | Casting |
| Art | Lars Strömsten | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Marie Flyckt | Costume Design |