The Sandman
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.
Lars Kepler
Lars Kepler is the pseudonym of the Swedish writing duo Alexander and Alexandra Ahndoril, a pair whose collaborative genius has redefined Scandinavian crime fiction. Under this name, they've created one of the most thrilling and suspenseful series in modern crime literature, centered around Detective Joona Linna. Their stories are known for their relentless pace, intricate plots, and a chilling exploration of human nature’s darkest corners.
The couple began writing together after their shared passion for crime novels led them to merge their individual talents—Alexandra’s keen psychological insights and Alexander’s experience in writing thrillers. Their first book, The Hypnotist, immediately captured the attention of readers and critics alike, launching the Joona Linna series into the international spotlight. Since then, the duo has continued to captivate audiences with their ability to craft complex characters, nail-biting suspense, and twists that leave readers breathless.
Killer Instinct
Also known as Joona Linna.
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.
Killer Instinct consists of ten books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
