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Kjell Eriksson

    January 1, 1953

    Karl Stig Kjell Eriksson delves into the complexities of human psychology and moral ambiguity within his compelling crime novels. His narratives are characterized by sharp insights into character motivations and intricate plots that often explore the darker facets of human nature. Eriksson masterfully crafts suspense and atmosphere, providing readers with an immersive and unsettling literary experience. His writing is lauded for its intelligence and depth, setting it apart within the genre.

    Kjell Eriksson
    The Deathwatch Beetle
    The Princess of Burundi
    The Hand That Trembles
    Stone Coffin
    The Cruel Stars of the Night
    The Demon of Dakar
    • 2021

      The Deathwatch Beetle

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.2(200)Add rating

      "Originally published in Sweden by Ordfront fèorlag under the title Dèodsuret"--Copyright page.

      The Deathwatch Beetle
    • 2016

      Stone Coffin

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.3(27)Add rating

      A bright June morning. A mother and daughter are run over and killed on the road to Uppsala. Was it an accident or deliberate attack? It is up to Inspector Ann Lindell to piece together the clues and motives that tore this family apart.

      Stone Coffin
    • 2015
      3.2(311)Add rating

      Kjell Eriksson has made a huge splash around the globe with his series set in his native Sweden. Already a star in Europe and the Nordic countries, Kjell Eriksson has American critics raving. In this new book in the Ann Lindell series, Professor Bertram von Ohler has been awarded the Nobel Prize for medicine. This news causes problems in his otherwise quiet upper-class neighborhood. Not everybody is happy with the choice of winner. Mysterious incidents start to occur. Boyish pranks say the police, but what follows is certainly not innocent amusement. Police inspector Ann Lindell becomes involved in the case and immediately is transported back into her own past. Eriksson has been nominated for the Best Swedish Crime Novel five times."Open Grave, " the sixth book in his critically acclaimed and internationally loved series, is a chilling novel about renunciation and revenge.

      Open Grave. Offenes Grab, englische Ausgabe
    • 2014

      Inspector Ann Lindell hasn't had much time to enjoy her new relationship with journalist Anders Brant before he disappears without a trace and a homeless man's body is found with Anders' phone number in his pocket.

      Black Lies, Red Blood
    • 2011

      Uppsala, Sweden. Three cases: a missing person, a dismembered foot found washed up on the beach and a cold case murder that will not be forgotten. What connects the three? It will be a challenge for Ann Lindell to unravel the knots and discover what ties bind them together.

      The Hand That Trembles
    • 2009

      The Demon of Dakar

      • 370 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.7(63)Add rating

      Kjell Eriksson has captivated audiences with his gripping storytelling, earning acclaim across Europe and the Nordic countries. American critics praise his work as "stunning," "chilling," and "suspenseful," highlighting the haunting quality and brilliance of his narratives. His ability to weave captivating plots has solidified his reputation as a masterful author in the literary world.

      The Demon of Dakar
    • 2008

      As autumn creeps across the Swedish city of Uppsala, elderly Professor Ulrik Hindersten disappears without a trace. When the bludgeoned corpses of two local farmers are unearthed within days of each other, Inspector Ann Lindell and her team are called in to investigate what might connect the crimes.

      The Cruel Stars of the Night
    • 2007

      This spellbinding new thriller opens when a young father fails to show up for supper on a snowy night just before Christmas. His is not the only sinister disappearance, and before the final breathtaking climax, a secret killer terrorizes an entire frightened town.Despite being on maternity leave, Inspector Ann Lindell is determined to find John's murderer. The cruel cat-and-mouse game that follows leads Ann to a deadly confrontation with a treacherous killer. Ann must decide whether to take a huge risk that could result in many more dead bodies in the snow, including hers and that of her unborn child.

      The Princess of Burundi