Writing a series is in itself a difficult task and that too a crime or psychological thriller is an uphill task. From accidentally purchasing The Hypnotist just because I liked the cover, I have become a very big fan of Lars Kepler after so many books in the series. I did not actually know that this book was out yet until I accidentally was browsing through the Kindle catalogue. I did not waste any time buying an electronic copy. Actually, this is my first electronic copy of the Joona series. All others were paperbacks.
Jurek Walter is dead. People are trying to get back to normalcy but are still entrapped in the web of Jurek. Saga is trying to lead a normal life and wishes to get back to her old job. Joona Lima still carries the guilt of shooting Jurek and his habits are coming back. Some time back Saga Bauer received a postcard with a message and nine silver bullets. The message says that one of the bullets is for Joona Lima. The police discover people are being abducted and murdered. The killer leaves a riddle addressed to Saga to identify the person as a tin figurine and the location where this is going to happen. Now, it is all up to Saga and Joona must solve these riddles and try to locate the killer who is on a killing spree with utmost perfection.
As with the case of the other books of the series, this also was an exciting read. One important feature that always stands out with Lars Kepler is their attention to detail. This is what made me their fan in the first place. Be it the location where the story unfolds, be it the investigative procedure, be it the crime - the intrinsic detailing is what keeps this book an absolute page-turner. I really like the way the lead characters are portrayed. Be it Saga, be it Joona, the characters are not perfect. They have their inner demons who they are fighting, whom they sometimes succumb to which really makes them more down to earth. The antagonist was very bought out. Even though we get to know about the antagonist somewhere in the middle of the read, it is really interesting to see how the back story was told and the way the character was written. Equally interesting is the way Jurek seems to hold sway over the characters even after he dies in the previous book. Having said this, this book may be a difficult read for people who cannot stand violence and gore. The attention to detail can make this more vivid and gory. As for me, I am totally into this kind of writing due to which, it did not pose a problem for me.
In total, a great crime thriller read. Fans of the genre will enjoy this fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat thriller. People not comfortable with violence and gore can avoid the book. As for me, I continue to be a fan of Lars Kepler.
For more of my reviews on Lar Kepler's books, check out the below.
Stalker - Stalker by Lars Kepler
The Rabbit Hunter - The Rabbit Hunter by Lars Kepler
Lazarus - Lazarus by Lars Kepler
The Mirror Man - The Mirror Man by Lars Kepler
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