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The Nightmare

By: Lars Kepler
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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‘One of the most exciting Swedish crime novels of recent years…’ Göteborgsposten

From the bestselling author of The Hypnotist comes the second high-octane thriller featuring Detective Inspector Joona Linna

He is an artist in terror
The lifeless body of a young woman is discovered on an abandoned boat. A man is found hanging alone in his apartment.

This is his masterpiece
Should the deaths be treated as suicide or murder? Four people know the answer. But a killer wants them dead.

And only one man can destroy it
Can Detective Inspector Joona Linna keep them alive long enough to find out the truth?

Perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo

Praise for Lars Kepler:

A high-octane, taut thriller’ Marie Claire

It doesn’t get much better than thisGöteborgsposten

Intricate detective work and heart-ticking suspenseBoston Globe

‘Kepler’s plots are always thrillingThe Sunday Times

‘Hurtles along … full of nuanced detail which sets it far above the average thrillerYou’ll be terrifiedEvening Standard

‘Taking Europe by storm…ferocious, visceral storytelling that wraps you in a cloak of darkness’ Daily Mail

Deeply scarifying stuffIndependent

‘Kepler has a direct line to a very dark place in the human soul’ Lev Grossman, Time

‘The reader is ready to sell his own soul for the opportunity to read this book without interruption, at one sitting.’ Arbetarbladet

‘A creepy and compulsive crime thriller.’ Mo Hayder

Intelligent, original and chilling Simon Beckett

‘Kepler matches the great Jo Nesbo for gothic excitement.’ Weekend Australian

©2012 Lars Kepler (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary

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Good intriguing story moving at a good clip. Strong characters and that element of suspense to keep you hooked.

A page turner if ever there was one

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Having read the Hypnotist, I had to order the audio version of 'Nightmare'.
Great audiobook.

Nightmare Another excellent story from Lars Kepler

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Highly recommend for a decent thriller that has mystery & suspense.
Looking forward to the next in the series.

Gripping

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An exciting, at times almost heart-stopping, thriller. Well written, credible characters and a more or less believable plot. Perfect for gardening or a long car drive. Not for bedtime!

Gripping

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Sean Barrett elevated the story beyond the level of the Hypnotist, the first in the series and to my mind defines Joona Lina the lead detective. It pains me to say that occasionally the reading by Saul Reichlin makes me think this detective sounds like Laura Bakker (from the Hewson books) and I don't see the expected Finnish accent .
Good engaging story, enjoy.

Nightmare thriller

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Interesting plot. Well rounded characters who hold your affection or hostility. The book held my attention from start to finish.

what a story teller

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The first half of this book is high drama and just when you think things are nearing a conclusion the plot opens wide to weave together a wealth of subplots which were quietly brewing beneath the main action. The author brings it all together brilliantly and Sean Barrett could turn the Shipping news into a best seller.

Two distinct halves to this excellent book.

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Brilliantly writen from first page to last. hold you throughout the lead detctive is clever and the villan rearly bad bad bad like a villan ought to be. not a book for the squeemish.

I look forward to my next book by Kepler. also the narration is spot on I love these scandinavin thrillers.

The nightmare

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great listen fantastic story read brilliantly by the wonderful Sean Barrett I would recommend this to anyone who likes nordic thrillers a classic

the wonderful nightmare

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I love this series but read them in the wrong order. This is definitely not one of my favourites but still enjoyable x

not bad

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