YOUR MIND IS HIS PLAYGROUND. A gruesome triple homicide. There’s only one surviving witness—the boy whose family was killed before his eyes . . . and he can’t remember what happened. The police are desperate for information. Detective Joona Linna enlists the help of hypnotist Erik Maria Bark. But when Bark unlocks the secrets in the boy’s memory, he triggers a terrifying chain of events that will put all their lives in jeopardy.
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"Loved this. Chilling. Well structured with excellent prose and credible dialogue. Fast p;aced plot with many twists and turns to keep the writer on his/her toes. Subject well researched gaing the writer's respect snd deeper enjoyment of the book.Will search for this wrtier's work again. "
— Katy (5 out of 5 stars)
" I read about 100 pages then quit reading. Couldn't figure out where this book was going. "
— Hank, 2/16/2014" Nice diversion from American thrillers. "
— Louanne, 2/14/2014" Enjoyed the book at the start, then it started to drag a bit. Ending was ok nothing special after it dragged on for so long. "
— Jacqui, 2/13/2014" Really different from any other books I have read. It kept me hooked, loved the character of Joona. What is interesting is that the twists and the plot are totally unpredictable and takes you by surprise through out. Overall a good read. I am happy that I picked the book to read. "
— Sri, 2/5/2014" Pretty gruesome. "
— Paul, 1/30/2014" I highly recommend this book if you're forced to sit in a room for 9 hours watching videos of continuing legal education lectures. It's quite a page-turner; plus, the cover blurb says that you'll like it if you like the Stieg Larsson books, since they share a sense of "existential Nordic dread," and really, who doesn't look for that in a novel? "
— Becky, 1/28/2014" Solid crime novel with scary criminals. Some awkward writing--quality of translation or in the original?--but the plot is very propulsive. "
— Julie, 1/19/2014" i guess i am going through the phase where i want to read another stieg larsson book because this is my second attempt and this book is worse than the harry hole series. it is so obviously written by two different people that it seems clunky to read. the group therapy sessions were painful to read the story implausible. oh yeah serial killer on the loose and i won't need police protection???? "
— Jennifer, 1/17/2014" it wasn't great. it started out ok but with all the Pokemon stuff and well, whatever. if I were you...I'd skip it. "
— Megan, 1/13/2014" A fine Swedish noir, as it goes. But I get annoyed by mysteries that use structure and chronology to create the suspense. "
— Scott, 1/12/2014" it really made me stay up at night. I would have to say that it's one of my favourite novels. "
— Melissa, 12/31/2013" I liked this book better than the other Lars Kepler book. Probably because this is the first book in the series and I thought the plot was tighter. I wouldn't say these are as good as the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo books as they get compared to a lot, but a decent read. "
— Cortney, 11/25/2013" Good book. Was a bit scary; the children... brrrr. "
— Anick, 9/23/2013" I need someone else to read this so that I can discuss this. "
— Karen, 7/1/2013" Mediocre Swedish thriller. Would have been much better with about 200 less pages - much too bloated. "
— Cheryl, 3/30/2013" Liked it very much, however, think I like "Girl with Tatoo...." a little better, but am anxiously awaiting sequel, "The Nightmare". "
— Joan, 11/24/2012" What a wonderfully constructed tale - pacey and at times breathless I totally disagree with comments that deny the existence of character or excitement. I was thoroughly absorbed from start to finish and await the next installment from Inspector Joona with impatience! "
— Nick, 9/25/2012" A page-turning crime story. "
— Christiane, 9/3/2012" Scary as shib. "
— Leigh, 8/1/2011" Ik ben er niet helemaal uit. Ofwel is dit boek slecht geschreven, ofwel slecht vertaald. Ik heb het na 40 pagina's opgegeven. "
— Dominiek, 6/22/2011" Loved reading this , it was a book I couldn't put down "
— Belinda, 6/15/2011" Just started this one. On page 50. Hooked me on the first page. This is going to be a good one!!! Stayed up ALL NIGHT finishing this book. Wow! Great read! Chilling! Could not, would not, put it down! If you like mysteries, this is a MUST READ! "
— Michele, 6/2/2011" twists, turns, a story within another story. dark is some areas, it made me guess and when I guessed wrong, it was surprising. A great little read. "
— Candi, 6/2/2011" Not too bad a pace, lots of twists and turns and the author manages to switch between people without it being jarring. Glad I bought it on a whim. "
— Tashana, 5/20/2011" Received this as an advanced reader's copy ... really enjoyed falling into the story. Well done! "
— Faye, 5/19/2011" Soberbo!! Um livro que nos prende do princípio ao fim e que junta dois mistérios numa só acção. É uma história sempre em movimento, não se torna aborrecido em momento algum. BRILHANTE! "
— Darklady, 5/19/2011Lars Kepler is a pseudonym for a literary couple that lives and writes in Sweden. Both established writers with several published books, they teamed up professionally for the first time to write The Hypnotist.
Saul Reichlin is a narrator, actor, producer, and director. He has lent his voice to more than fifty television documentaries.