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The Sandman

By: Lars Kepler
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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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.

©2014 Lars Kepler (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Horror International Mystery & Crime Literary Fiction Mystery Psychological Thriller & Suspense Scary Fiction Suspense Exciting

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Critic reviews

‘Sensational … like meeting Hannibal Lecter all over again – twice’ Lee Child

‘Kepler’s plots are always thrilling, but The Sandman is one of the most hair-raising crime novels published this year’ THE SUNDAY TIMES

‘Hurtles along … full of nuanced detail which sets it far above the average thriller … You’ll be terrified’ EVENING STANDARD

Praise for Lars Kepler:

‘Terrifying and original’ SUN

‘A rollercoaster ride of a thriller full of striking twists’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

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

‘Deeply scarifying stuff’ INDEPENDENT

‘Kepler has a direct line to a very dark place in the human soul’ Lev Grossman, TIME
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First time reading this author for me. Suitably impressed, will definitely read more of his work

Edge of the seat stuff

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Excellent narration. Captivating story with memorable characters. This author manages to inject humanity into horror, taking you along a twisting path

Captivating with its suspenseful pace.

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this author is an amazing writer always keeps me hooked. the narrator is good too

brilliant

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Another good thriller from Lars, wouldn't say its his best, it is slow at times which isn't expected in a Kepler book. I did enjoy the read and the story was very interesting and nice to know more back ground into his other books. Would recommend if you've read the others, if not then start at the beginning of his books first!

Good book from Lars, not his best

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Good intonation by the narrator adds to the already compelling story. Kepler always keeps you on the edge of your seat, and this is no different.

Chilling story

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I enjoyed this from start to finish, the story moved well and held my attention to the end. Perhaps a little far fetched in places but didn't matter as I was immersed in this story.

Plenty of suspense, surprises and action set in a really gloomy world..

Performance was impeccable, well read and a good pace.

I enjoyed thoroughly.

This is a nerve shredder!

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But I love this narrator, he makes you feel what he’s saying. A different story, keeps you wanting to know what happens next. It’s the quickest I’ve listened to a book in a while. Good author and excellent narrator what more could you want.

Grisly tale

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Saul Reichlin is a master of foreign-language thriller audio, and he's used to really scary effect in this Scandi-horror with a kick-ass heroine and an even more kick-ass hero. The villain is the most frightening yet in the series. Must-listen

Terrifying

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Fantastic story. Not a single boring moment. Narrator is consistently good with a wide range of voices and accents. Pleasant voice that flows with the story. Highly recommended!

Brilliant!

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Great storyline and suspense throughout the whole story. Best of the series so far although all are good

An all round great read!

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