The Hypnotist (Joona Linna, #1)
by Lars Kepler, Ann Long
The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler, Ann Long holds a well received rating of 3.63 out of 5, based on 23.7K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 503 pages.
About The Hypnotist
Prepare for The Hypnotist to cast its spellIn the frigid clime of Tumba, Sweden, a gruesome triple homicide attracts the interest of Detective Inspector Joona Linna, who demands to investigate the murders. The killer is still at large, and there’s only one surviving witness—the boy whose family was killed before his eyes. Whoever committed the crimes wanted this boy to die: he’s suffered more than one hundred knife wounds and lapsed into a state of shock. Desperate for information, Linna sees only one option: hypnotism. He enlists Dr. Erik Maria Bark to mesmerize the boy, hoping to discover the killer through his eyes.It’s the sort of work that Bark has sworn he would never do again—ethically dubious and psychically scarring. When he breaks his promise and hypnotizes the victim, a long and terrifying chain of events begins to unfurl.An international sensation, The Hypnotist is set to appear in thirty-seven countries, and it has landed at the top of bestseller lists wherever it’s been published—in France, Holland, Germany, Spain, Italy, Denmark. Now it’s America’s turn. Combining the addictive power of the Stieg Larsson trilogy with the storytelling drive of The Silence of the Lambs, this adrenaline-drenched thriller is spellbinding from its very first page.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Lars Kepler, Ann Long |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 503 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.63 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,690 |
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What genre is The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Hypnotist worth reading?
Based on 23.7K reader ratings, The Hypnotist has an average score of 3.63 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist has 503 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Hypnotist?
The Hypnotist was written by Lars Kepler, Ann Long. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Hypnotist?
The ISBN-13 for The Hypnotist is 9780374173950.0.
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