Blue Monday

A Frieda Klein Mystery

De: Nicci French

Narrado por: Beth Chalmers

The stunning first book in a new series of psychological thrillers introducing an unforgettable London psychotherapist

Frieda Klein is a solitary, incisive psychotherapist who spends her sleepless nights walking along the ancient rivers that have been forced underground in modern London. She believes that the world is a messy, uncontrollable place, but what we can control is what is inside our heads. This attitude is reflected in her own life, which is an austere one of refuge, personal integrity, and order.

The abduction of five-year-old Matthew Farraday provokes a national outcry and a desperate police hunt. And when his face is splashed over the newspapers, Frieda cannot ignore the coincidence: one of her patients has been having dreams in which he has a hunger for a child. A red-haired child he can describe in perfect detail, a child the spitting image of Matthew. She finds herself in the center of the investigation, serving as the reluctant sidekick of the chief inspector.

Drawing readers into a haunting world in which the terrors of the mind have spilled over into real life, Blue Monday introduces a compelling protagonist and a chilling mystery that will appeal to readers of dark crime fiction and fans of In Treatment and The Killing.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Fast-paced and spooky…it leaves readers with the promise of intriguing tales to come.”

—People (****)

“A neat puzzle with a satisfying resolution and a terrific twist at the end.”

—The New York Times Book Review

“A superb psychological thriller…With its brooding atmosphere, sustained suspense, last-minute plot twist, and memorable cast of characters, this series debut will leave readers eager to discover what color Tuesday will be.”

—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“With its smart plot, crisp prose, and a stunning final twist, this is psychological suspense at its best. Absolutely riveting.”—Booklist, starred review

“This is psychological suspense done right. The authors pace themselves and build the tension slowly while carefully developing each of the players. For fans of Tana French’s and Lisa Gardner’s moody, dark, twisty thrillers.”

—Library Journal

“A searing psychological thriller in the rich vein of Kate Atkinson and Laura Lippman, Blue Monday is powerful and gripping—a page-turner with heart and soul. Psychotherapist Frieda Klein is an enormously appealing new series hero.”—Joseph Finder, bestselling author of Buried Secrets


“Unrelenting …unnerving…unforgettable. Psychological dynamite.”

—Alan Bradley, bestselling author of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

“Nicci French creates a haunting and complex psychological puzzle about memory and heredity, with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end. This gripping thriller certainly bodes well for the future of the series and I look forward to reading more about unlikely heroine Frieda Klein.”

—Camilla Läckberg, bestselling author of The Ice Princess

“A fabulous, unsettling, and riveting look at motives and memory and relationships. And what drives people to do the unthinkable.”

—Louise Penny, bestselling author of A Trick of the Light

“Nicci French is undeniably at the top of British psychological suspense writing.”

—The Observer (UK)

“Complex and flawed, Frieda Klein is a refreshingly human protagonist, an intriguing debut for a truly unique character.”

—Tami Hoag, bestselling author of Down the Darkest Road

The most unlikeable protagonist in the history of crime fiction

I actually listened to all the books in this series because, well, that’s what crime fiction junkies do when they find something that’s passable. But I find myself coming back to write this review literally years later because the protagonist of these books annoyed me so much that I sometimes still think about it and it bothers me. Yikes! Perhaps it will work for you, but it didn’t for me!

Excellent all the way around.

I love how this story progresses. It was exciting to anticipate how each character would add to the plot. The unexpected twists and turns kept me on full alert. And who doesn't love London? The narration was ON POINT; each scene distinguished by style and inflection, made it like watching your favorite TV series. A fantastic read all around.

Frieda Kein

What did you like best about this story?

I just like all the Frieda Klein series. They can't write them fast enough!

Interesting Read. The beginning of a new series.

Would you try another book from Nicci French and/or Beth Chalmers?

I liked it enough to read another book by the author.

Would you recommend Blue Monday to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes. It was interesting enough and there was enough storyline to interest me.

Great story

Absolutely loves the story kept me enthralled the whole way to work. Some of the voices the narrator made were just a little tough on the ears. Otherwise no complaints.