The Rabbit Hunter
It begins with a nursery rhyme. Nineteen minutes later you die…
The sixth gripping thriller in Lars Kepler’s bestselling series featuring Joona Linna. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo.
There’s a face at the window.
A masked stranger stands in the shadow of a garden, watching his first victim through the window. He will kill him slowly – play him a nursery rhyme – make him pay.
A killer in your house.
The police offer ex-Detective Joona Linna a chance to clear his name: help Superintendent Saga Bauer track down the vicious killer terrorising Stockholm, before he strikes again.
Only one man can stop him.
Now Joona stands between a disturbed predator and its prey. He must catch a killer who hunts in the shadows and who is dangerously close to losing control…
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.

