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The Nightmare

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The Nightmare

By: Lars Kepler
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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Summary
#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Detectives Joona Linna and Saga Bauer must confront a relentless killer who’s always one step ahead in this installment of the Killer Instinct series from the #1 international bestselling author of The Hypnotist.

“Action-oriented, inventive, with over-the-top plots and larger-than-life heroes and criminals.” —Los Angeles Times Magazine

Police discover the lifeless body of a young woman on an abandoned yacht. The next day, a man is found hanging in his apartment. When Detectives Joona Linna and Saga Bauer uncover a surprising connection between the two deaths, they realize they are up against a brutal killer and a ruthless business tycoon who preys on his victims’ worst nightmares to achieve his sinister ends.
Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Police Procedurals Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary

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Critic Reviews

Praise for The Nightmare and Lars Kepler's Joona Linna Series:

“Intricate detective work and heart-ticking suspense.” —The Boston Globe

“Action-oriented, inventive, with over-the-top plots and larger-than-life heroes and criminals.” —Los Angeles Times Magazine

"Gripping.... Kepler will have you turning pages long after your bedtime." —The Philadelphia Inquirer

“A high-octane, taut thriller.” —Marie Claire (UK)
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