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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I requested this book in my early days on NetGalley, not realising it was part of a series. I think had I read the previous books I would of enjoyed this one more as it was clear that I had missed a lot in terms of character relationships and events. Whilst an effort was made to explain previous events I still felt like part of the puzzle was missing. Note to self, check if a book is part of a series before you request it!
What I loved about this book was the main storyline. The scenes when the victims knew they were being stalked and were trying to save themselves made my heart race and head me on the edge of my seat. I felt like I was holding my breath during Jackie’s scene! This part of the story was chilling, intense and thrilling. I also enjoyed learning more about hypnotism and it’s uses in criminal cases.
Whilst I did enjoy this book I did have trouble connecting to the characters, mainly because there were so many of them! I felt there were a lot of side stories and more characters than necessary. I don’t know if this was a ploy to try and throw us readers off the scent of the murderer? Unfortunately for me I had guessed who the murderer was before their final reveal. This was disappointing because it’s that final revelation that makes the read more exciting.
I did however love the backstory to the murderer and thought the final scenes were haunting and action packed. As I said previously Jackie’s scenes were some of my favourites and I think she was a character that I could connect with most, especially as she was a piano tutor.
What I loved about this book was the main storyline. The scenes when the victims knew they were being stalked and were trying to save themselves made my heart race and head me on the edge of my seat. I felt like I was holding my breath during Jackie’s scene! This part of the story was chilling, intense and thrilling. I also enjoyed learning more about hypnotism and it’s uses in criminal cases.
Whilst I did enjoy this book I did have trouble connecting to the characters, mainly because there were so many of them! I felt there were a lot of side stories and more characters than necessary. I don’t know if this was a ploy to try and throw us readers off the scent of the murderer? Unfortunately for me I had guessed who the murderer was before their final reveal. This was disappointing because it’s that final revelation that makes the read more exciting.
I did however love the backstory to the murderer and thought the final scenes were haunting and action packed. As I said previously Jackie’s scenes were some of my favourites and I think she was a character that I could connect with most, especially as she was a piano tutor.
Jag hade två problem med boken, som är hyfsat spännande i övrigt: först och främst känns den nästan löjligt mordporrig - den verkligen göttar sig i att sätta läsaren i det skräckslagna mordoffrets skor.
För det andra, så återintroduceras "Hypnotisören", Erik Maria Bark, som en huvudkaraktär (antagligen för att Persbrandt = finansiering av uppföljare till filmen). Alla som läst första boken vet att denna person är roten till allt ont och förtjänar all skit som händer honom, mest för att det ofta är han som genom sin otroligt dåliga människokännedom (speciellt med tanke på hans yrke) och sitt ännu sämre omdöme oftast är den direkta orsaken till minst hälften av allt lidande i böckerna.
Nåja, det fick mig ändå att vända blad snabbt, då jag skyndade mot ett slut där jag hoppades att idioten kanske äntligen skulle få vad han förtjänade...
För det andra, så återintroduceras "Hypnotisören", Erik Maria Bark, som en huvudkaraktär (antagligen för att Persbrandt = finansiering av uppföljare till filmen). Alla som läst första boken vet att denna person är roten till allt ont och förtjänar all skit som händer honom, mest för att det ofta är han som genom sin otroligt dåliga människokännedom (speciellt med tanke på hans yrke) och sitt ännu sämre omdöme oftast är den direkta orsaken till minst hälften av allt lidande i böckerna.
Nåja, det fick mig ändå att vända blad snabbt, då jag skyndade mot ett slut där jag hoppades att idioten kanske äntligen skulle få vad han förtjänade...
Women are being killed in Stockholm. Before they were killed they were stalked and filmed and the images sent to the police. The police are struggling to find a connection between the victims but the way they have been posed after death links them to a murder committed nearly 10 years earlier for which someone has been incarcerated. Psychologist Erik Maria Bark assists the police with their case but finds that he himself has become a suspect. Even thought I haven't read any of the other books in this series I really enjoyed this one and will look for the rest of the series now.
So I haven’t actually read any of the previous books in this series, even though I think I own one or two (naughty I know) but for me it worked perfectly well as standalone.
Joona Lima is no longer a policeman, and a shadow of his former self but he can’t resist when Detective Margot Silverman asks him to help with a case.
A video of a young woman, unaware she is being watched, is sent anonymously to the Swedish National Crime Unit. They are written off as nothing, until the woman in the video is found dead, brutally murdered in her own home.
The case gets personal when evidence points to Joona’s friend, Erik Maria Bark. Will he catch the killer before the police catch up with Erik?
Wow, I don’t know where to start with this book, it’s gripping, gory and utterly addictive!
Stalker is over five hundred pages, but it didn’t feel like it was that long with short chapters and a rapid pace had me flying through those pages.
Fair warning, do not read this book at night, especially if you’re a bit of a scaredy cat like me! After reading the scene where a woman is being stalked in her own home by an unknown person, I ended up going round my house checking all the doors and windows were locked.
Joona is really going through it in this book. His health is worsening, he’s still suffering from an old injury and is convinced he’s done with being in the policeman. But he can’t resist a case and you see as the book goes along, he’s the kind of person who seems to need police work, as it lights a fire under him.
My heart was in my mouth for most of the ending and I was very surprised by who the killer was, which for me is a rarity.
The book is quite gritty with a lot of twisted and unnerving characters. There’s also sex, drug and extreme violence, so if you’re a fan of more light hearted crime fiction, it may not be for you.
My only issue was I don’t know if this is because it’s translated or it’s just the way the authors write but it took me a little getting used to the blunt style of writing.
I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys gritty and violent serial killer thrillers.
Joona Lima is no longer a policeman, and a shadow of his former self but he can’t resist when Detective Margot Silverman asks him to help with a case.
A video of a young woman, unaware she is being watched, is sent anonymously to the Swedish National Crime Unit. They are written off as nothing, until the woman in the video is found dead, brutally murdered in her own home.
The case gets personal when evidence points to Joona’s friend, Erik Maria Bark. Will he catch the killer before the police catch up with Erik?
Wow, I don’t know where to start with this book, it’s gripping, gory and utterly addictive!
Stalker is over five hundred pages, but it didn’t feel like it was that long with short chapters and a rapid pace had me flying through those pages.
Fair warning, do not read this book at night, especially if you’re a bit of a scaredy cat like me! After reading the scene where a woman is being stalked in her own home by an unknown person, I ended up going round my house checking all the doors and windows were locked.
Joona is really going through it in this book. His health is worsening, he’s still suffering from an old injury and is convinced he’s done with being in the policeman. But he can’t resist a case and you see as the book goes along, he’s the kind of person who seems to need police work, as it lights a fire under him.
My heart was in my mouth for most of the ending and I was very surprised by who the killer was, which for me is a rarity.
The book is quite gritty with a lot of twisted and unnerving characters. There’s also sex, drug and extreme violence, so if you’re a fan of more light hearted crime fiction, it may not be for you.
My only issue was I don’t know if this is because it’s translated or it’s just the way the authors write but it took me a little getting used to the blunt style of writing.
I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys gritty and violent serial killer thrillers.
dark
mysterious
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think I loved this even more than The Sandman. So good!
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A