Thriller
The Hypnotist: A Novel by Lars Kepler
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In Tumba, Sweden, a shocking triple homicide grips Detective Inspector Joona Linna, who is determined to uncover the truth despite national police objections. The victims belong to one family, with the elder sister seemingly escaping the massacre. The only witness is a traumatized boy, left with over a hundred knife wounds, who is unable to provide any information. Desperate for answers, Linna turns to Dr. Erik Maria Bark, a hypnotist who had vowed to never practice again. As Bark delves into the boy's subconscious, a chilling sequence of events unravels, revealing dark secrets and unexpected twists. Get ready for a nail-biting thriller audiobooks experience! Disclosure:…
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Our Take
In "The Hypnotist: A Novel," Lars Kepler masterfully entwines suspense and psychological intrigue, drawing readers into the chilling depths of a triple homicide that shatters a family in Tumba, Sweden. Detective Joona Linna's relentless pursuit of the truth, aided by the ethically torn hypnotist Dr. Erik Maria Bark, creates a gripping narrative that oscillates between desperation and revelation. With its relentless twists and heart-pounding pace, this #1 international bestseller is not just a thriller but a haunting exploration of trauma and memory that lingers long after the final page is turned.
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Edition Details
- Runtime
- 17 hours and 38 minutes
- Release date
- 2011-07-05
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