Lazarus

A novel

By: Lars Kepler, Neil Smith. - translator

Narrated by: Saul Reichlin

#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A nonstop roller coaster of suspense, taking us deep into the hearts and minds of perfectly realized characters. And, oh, what a villain! ... The definition of a one-sitting read!” —Jeffery Deaver, New York Times best-selling author of The Goodbye Man

Sometimes the past won't stay buried.

All across Europe, the most ruthless criminals are suffering gruesome deaths. At first, it seems coincidental that their underworld affiliations are finally catching up to them. But when two of the victims are found to have disturbing connections to Detective Joona Linna, it becomes clear that there’s a single killer at work. Still, police are reluctant to launch an investigation. If a mysterious vigilante is making their jobs easier, why stand in his way? Joona, however, is convinced this is no would-be hero. These deaths serve a much darker purpose.

Desperate for help, Joona turns to Saga Bauer. If his hunch is correct, she’s one of the few people who stands a chance at bringing this criminal mastermind down. But Saga is fighting her own demons—and the killer knows just how to use them to his advantage. He continues to strike with impunity, and no one, it seems, is safe. When the killer begins targeting those closest to Saga and Joona, it appears more and more likely that Joona has been right all along, and that tracking down the person responsible will force him to confront a ghost from his past ... the most terrifying villain he’s ever had to face.

Not as Good as Others

I thought Jo Nesbo liked to kill off people, but there’s lots of dead bodies in this one. It was good but the character revival reminded me of the Terminator, he wouldn’t die. If you like the series and like Swedish Noir this won’t disappoint.

The Series is becoming repetitive.

The series is becoming repetitive and the story line unrealistic. I think I will pass on future books in this series.

Horrifying and additive

I’ve read a lot of dark thrillers, but think this book tops the list. My heart was pounding most of the time. I screamed out loud in angst and wanted to just stop listening…..but couldn’t. I recommend this book but only if your blood pressure can take it!

Truly enjoyable.

Another excellent novel by Lars Kepler. Saul Reichlin is a perfect match for this series.

Lazy plot line

Plot was written with little effort in making it believable. Disappointing as it had so much potential.