HE’LL STEAL YOU IN YOUR SLEEP

The fourth gripping serial killer thriller in the No.1 bestselling Joona Linna series. Perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo.

HE’S SWEDEN’S MOST PROLIFIC SERIAL KILLER.

Jurek Walter is serving a life sentence. Kept in solitary confinement, he is still considered extremely dangerous by psychiatric staff.

HE’LL LULL YOU INTO A SENSE OF CALM.

Mikael knows him as “the sandman”. Seven years ago, he was taken from his bed along with his sister. They are both presumed dead.

HE HAS ONE TARGET LEFT.

When Mikael is discovered on a railway line, close to death, the hunt begins for his sister. To get to the truth, Detective Inspector Joona Linna will need to get closer than ever to the man who stripped him of a family; the man who wants Linna dead.

Published
August 28, 2014
Original title
Sandmannen
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Killer Instinct

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In the shadowy corners of Stockholm, a new breed of killer emerges—a chilling figure whose every move seems calculated and every murder meticulously planned. Killer Instinct is a pulse-pounding crime thriller series that dives deep into the minds of both hunters and prey, where nothing is as it seems, and every twist is designed to leave you breathless.

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At the heart of the series is Joona Linna, a detective with an unshakable drive to uncover the truth, no matter the personal cost. As he faces increasingly complex and brutal cases, the line between justice and obsession begins to blur. Each book in the series plunges readers into a labyrinth of psychological tension, where intricate crimes are only part of the story. The real challenge lies in understanding the forces that drive these killers, the primal instincts that reveal themselves in the most terrifying ways.

What sets Killer Instinct apart is its blend of suspense, psychological depth, and relentless pacing. Lars Kepler weaves a world that feels as gritty and raw as the crimes it portrays. From the chilling atmospheres of the Swedish cityscapes to the complex, morally ambiguous characters, every page is an invitation to unravel a deeper mystery. The series is as much about the dark corners of the human mind as it is about solving murder cases.

As the stakes rise and the tension intensifies, Killer Instinct challenges readers to confront the darkest aspects of human nature. With each book, the questions become more urgent: Who is the real monster, and how far are we willing to go to stop them?

For fans of psychological thrillers, Killer Instinct offers a masterclass in suspense and storytelling, where the hunt for a killer is just the beginning of the chilling journey. Every page turn uncovers a new layer, leaving readers eagerly awaiting the next twist in this unforgettable series.

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