Lars Kepler Books

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.

The No 1 Swedish thriller by the author of The Hypnotist and The Nightmare

IF YOU SEE HIS REFLECTION IT'S ALREADY TOO LATE . . . The gripping new crime novel from global thriller writing phenomenon, Lars Kepler.

You thought you were alone. Think again. The groundbreaking fifth thriller in Lars Kepler's bestselling series featuring Joona Linna. Perfect for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. CLOSE THE CURTAINS A film arrives at Stockholm's National Crime Investigation Department showing a woman in her own home, plainly unaware she is being watched. The police don't take it seriously ... until she is found murdered. LOCK THE DOOR When the next video arrives, Detective Margot Silverman frantically attempts to identify the victim. But it's already too late. Because at the time the video was sent, the killer was already inside their house... BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE Soon Stockholm is in the grip of terror. Who will the Stalker target next?

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.

Tumba, Sweden. A triple homicide, all of the victims from the same family, captivates Detective Inspector Joona Linna, who demands to investigate the grisly murders - against the wishes of the national police. The killer is at large, and it appears that the elder sister of the family escaped the carnage; it seems only a matter of time until she, too, is murdered. But where can Linna begin? The only surviving witness is an intended victim - the boy whose mother, father, and little sister were killed before his eyes. Whoever committed the crimes intended for this boy to die - he has suffered more than one hundred knife wounds and Lapsed into a state of shock. He's in no condition to be questioned. Desperate for information, Linna sees one mode of recourse; hypnotism. He enlists Dr. Erik Maria Bark to mesmerize the boy, hoping to discover the killer through his eyes. It's the sort of work that Bark had sworn he would never do again-ethically dubious and psychically scarring. When he breaks his promise and hypnotizes the victim, a Long and terrifying chain of events begins to unfurl.

'It may take you a while to sleep after you finish it' DAILY EXPRESS The most chilling and terrifying serial killer thriller of the year, from international bestseller Lars Kepler. 'Wraps you in a cloak of darkness' DAILY MAIL Sweden's most notorious serial killer. Jurek Walter was shot and killed years ago. The police moved on and managed to forget the darkness that had tainted their lives. Has come back from the dead. But now someone is leaving a trail of broken bodies across Sweden and the clues all point to Walter. Detective Joona Linna is convinced his worst nightmare is becoming a reality: the man who tore apart his family has returned to finish the job. He doesn't just kill you. He buries your loved ones alive. When Joona's partner is taken - and locked inside an underground coffin - he finds himself with an impossible choice: leave her to die or walk into the trap set by the only man he ever feared.

CAN YOU CATCH A KILLER? OR ARE YOU ALREADY IN THE WEB? From the globally bestselling Lars Kepler comes the most anticipated crime thriller of 2023, perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo and Alex North. Three years ago, Detective Saga Bauer received a postcard detailing a gun and nine white bullets, one meant for her partner, Detective Joona Linna. The sender claimed Saga was the only one who could save him, but as time passed, the threat seemed to diminish. Now, a decomposing body is discovered hanging from a tree in the forest, accompanied by a milky white bullet casing. As the body count rises, the police realize the killer is sending riddles, offering a chance to prevent further murders, yet they always arrive just too late. The investigation becomes increasingly complex, ensnaring Joona in a web from which he may not escape. Praise for Lars Kepler highlights the book's fast pace, chilling suspense, and intricate twists, with reviews describing it as a non-stop rollercoaster of tension and ferocious storytelling. This gripping narrative promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats.

THRILLER / SUSPENSE. From the bestselling author of The Hypnotist comes the second high-octane thriller featuring Detective Inspector Joona Linna Stockholm, Sweden: the lifeless body of a young woman is discovered on an abandoned boat. Later, a man is found hanging alone in his apartment. Should the deaths be treated as suicide or murder? Only four people know the answer. And one man wants them dead. Can Detective Inspector Joona Linna keep them alive long enough to find out the truth?

A mysterious man presents a photo of a dead body at a private detective's office, setting off a gripping investigation. As the detective delves deeper, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead to unexpected twists. The narrative explores themes of morality, justice, and the complexities of human relationships, all while maintaining a suspenseful atmosphere. With each revelation, the stakes rise, drawing readers into a compelling story filled with intrigue and unexpected turns.

Nel cuore della notte, qualcuno chiama il numero di emergenza per segnalare un furto in corso in un campeggio chiuso nei pressi di Stoccolma. La polizia, giunta sul luogo del crimine, si trova di fronte a una scena agghiacciante: le pareti, il soffitto e il pavimento sono coperti di sangue. La vittima è stata assassinata con un'accetta e brutalmente smembrata. In una delle stanze, gli agenti trovano un giovane che dorme, usando un braccio mozzato come cuscino. Il ragazzo, immediatamente arrestato e portato in custodia, è il figlio diciassettenne di un famoso scrittore e soffre di una rara forma di sonnambulismo. Potrebbe essere il colpevole o, al contrario, un testimone degli orribili eventi di cui non riesce a ricordare nulla. Il detective Joona Linna, incaricato del caso, chiede al suo vecchio amico Erik Maria Bark di utilizzare l'ipnosi per scoprire cosa sia realmente accaduto nel camper. Un assassino brutale è ancora in libertà e non ha ancora detto la sua ultima parola.

Sammuta valot ja sulje verhot, vainooja on ikkunasi takana Poliisille lähetetään linkki Youtube-videoon, jolla esiintyy salaa kuvattu nainen. Seuraavana päivänä aviomies löytää hänet raa'asti murhattuna. Sitten saapuu toinen video. Tapausta ryhtyy tutkimaan kuolleeksi uskotun Joona Linnan tilalle tullut komisario Margot Silverman. Hän on varma, että aviomies on tehnyt rikospaikalla jotakin. Paha sokkitila estää kuitenkin miehen puhuttamisen, ja apuun kutsutaan hypnotisoija. Erik Maria Bark. Se, mitä transsiin vaivutettu mies paljastaa, saa kuitenkin Erikin mielenrauhan järkkymään. Kaiken takana saattaa olla hänen uransa pahin virhe. Virhe jonka tunnustaminen maksaa hänelle kaiken.

Jasmin è una donna, una madre, un soldato dell’esercito svedese di stanza in Kosovo. Vive per l’amore del figlio Dante, che ha avuto da un suo commilitone, un uomo poco affidabile che cerca di affogare nell’alcol e nella droga gli orrori della guerra. Jasmin in Kosovo è stata ferita gravemente, e durante il ricovero in ospedale, mentre lottava tra la vita e la morte, la sua anima si è trovata per qualche giorno in un’affollata e misteriosa città portuale dove tutti i cartelli sono scritti in cinese e dove ha visto imbarcarsi, per non tornare mai più, uno dei suoi uomini. Ma Jasmin è forte e sa come tornare dalla città misteriosa, sa che si deve stare molto attenti a non farsi rubare la targhetta d’argento che ti mettono al collo quando arrivi nella città misteriosa, perché è il lasciapassare per il ritorno. Due anni dopo la prima esperienza nella città dei morti, Jasmin ci ritorna di nuovo con il figlio: hanno avuto un incidente d’auto e solo lei riesce ad allontanarsi per tornare di nuovo nel mondo dei vivi, lontano dal porto delle anime. Dante è molto più grave, dev’essere operato, e Jasmin non può abbandonarlo nella città misteriosa: deve tornare, lottare per quello che ha di più caro, in un terribile gioco di morte che rischia di vederla sconfitta. Un thriller dal ritmo cinematografico che non lascia respiro, con una nuova protagonista che piacerà ai fan dell’IpnotistaI e ne conquisterà di nuovi.

Sur une vidéo anonyme adressée à la police criminelle, une femme est en train d’enfiler son collant, probablement filmée à son insu. Le lendemain, elle est retrouvée assassinée à coups de couteau. Lorsqu’elle reçoit une deuxième vidéo, la police panique à l’idée d’avoir un train de retard sur le meurtrier. Tout est mis en oeuvre pour identifier la prochaine victime. En vain. Puis le même scénario se répète… et les cadavres se multiplient : un tueur en série voyeuriste balance ses exploits sur internet juste avant de passer à l’acte. Et la police est dans l’impasse. Un nouveau meurtre survient : cette fois les enquêteurs découvrent sur place un homme en état de choc. Il a nettoyé la maison de fond en comble avant d’allonger confortablement le corps mutilé de sa femme dans le lit conjugal, mais ne se souvient plus de rien. Pour forcer les barrages de la mémoire, la police fait appel au Dr Erik Maria Bark. L’hypnotiseur va reprendre du service, pour la première fois depuis très longtemps, loin de se douter que ses découvertes l’entraîneront dans une dangereuse spirale mensongère qui pourrait s’avérer fatale. Verrouillez la porte, tirez les rideaux et savourez le frisson de ce thriller magistral et haletant de l’unique Lars Kepler !

Strhující povídky z temného světa komisaře Joony Linny Zkraťte si čekání na nový díl bestsellerové série s Joonou Linnou a Sagou Bauerovou touto sbírkou dechberoucích povídek. Lars Kepler se v Námořníkovi vrací do světa oblíbených vyšetřovatelů a přináší šest samostatných příběhů, které vám nedají spát. Otec musí provést nájemnou vraždu, aby zachránil svého syna. Mladá novinářka se zamiluje do možného sériového vraha. Úspěšný právník je zatažen do krvavého spiknutí. Dvě dospívající dívky skončí uvězněny ve smrtící hře. A dočkáte se také příběhu vysvětlujícího temnou cestu obávaného Jurka Waltera. Jak se stal jedním z nejděsivějších sériových vrahů všech dob? Právě teď na to Lars Kepler přináší odpověď. Námořník překypuje vším, na co jsme u Keplera zvyklí — komplexními postavami, rychlým tempem, silnými emocemi, násilím a zápletkami, které vám přivodí noční můry.

Julie Starková tentokrát na prknech, která znamenají svět. Do kanceláře Julie Starkové přichází zoufalá herečka Bianca Salová, kterou podle jejího tvrzení pronásleduje její mrtvý snoubenec. Předešlou noc se Bianca probudila a uviděla ho ve své ložnici a několik dní předtím se údajně vloupal do její šatny v Činoherním divadle a zapálil jí šaty. Její snoubenec však tragicky zahynul před sedmi lety, právě když Bianca zkoušela hlavní ženskou roli v tragédii Macbeth v Královském činoherním divadle. Bianca se přímo na jevišti zhroutila a celé představení muselo být zrušeno. Nyní dostal divadelní soubor šanci hru inscenovat znovu a během zkoušek se začaly dít ony nevysvětlitelné návštěvy. Julie Starková se hereččina případu ujme. Doprovází Biancu na zkoušky a proniká do dynamiky divadelního prostředí. Zdá se, že stalker se pohybuje přímo v souboru. Téměř nikdo z herců nemá pro incidenty alibi a napětí před premiérou roste. Julie zároveň požádá svého bývalého manžela Sidneyho, aby vyšetřil nejasnosti kolem úmrtí Biančina snoubence. K vyřešení tohoto záhadného případu bude muset Julie zapojit všechny své psychologické instinkty, pozorovací schopnosti a logické myšlení. Zavřu oči v modlitbě je druhým dílem série Klíč od Alexe Ahndorila, autorské dvojice, která stojí za Larsem Keplerem.

Jedna z nejúspěšnějších krimisérií současnosti. Půl milionu výtisků prodaných jen v České republice. Deset milionů celosvětově. Kepler objevil přímou linku do nejtemnějších zákoutí lidské duše. - Lev Grossman, Time