The Sandman

By Lars Kepler, Neil Smith (translator),

Book cover of The Sandman

Book description

#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • This installment in the Killer Instinct Series tells the chilling story of a manipulative serial killer and the two brilliant police agents who must beat him at his own game.

“With its tight, staccato chapters and cast of dangerous wraiths lurking everywhere, The Sandman is a…

Shepherd is reader supported. When you buy books, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Why read it?

1 author picked The Sandman as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Focusing on a deeply disturbed serial killer, this book got under my skin! I felt such a wide range of emotions reading this, from fascination to fear and shock, and couldn’t stop turning the page. Although the central character, detective Joona Linna, features in all the Kepler books, this book can be read as a stand-alone. 

From Jessica's list on dark Scandi Noir.

Want books like The Sandman?

Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 53 books like The Sandman.

Browse books like The Sandman

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in criminal investigations, Sweden, and serial killers?

10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about criminal investigations, Sweden, and serial killers.

Criminal Investigations Explore 445 books about criminal investigations
Sweden Explore 71 books about Sweden
Serial Killers Explore 281 books about serial killers