Lars Kepler is the pen name of the Swedish husband-wife crime fiction writing duo Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril. Their novels are known for their dark and suspenseful plots focused on the character of detective Joona Linna.
The couple wrote their first novel, 'The Hypnotist', in 2009, which became an instant bestseller in Sweden.
The success of the book led to a seven-figure deal with Knopf in the U.S.
Their subsequent novels have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide.
The duo has won numerous awards for their work including the Glass Key Award, the Best Swedish Crime Novel Award, and the Crime Writers' Association International Dagger.
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The Hypnotist is the debut novel of the Joona Linna series, which follows detective Joona Linna as he tries to solve a series of brutal murders.
The Nightmare is the second book in the Joona Linna series, in which Linna investigates a series of seemingly unrelated crimes that lead him to a dangerous conspiracy.
The Fire Witness is the third book in the Joona Linna series, which follows the detective as he investigates a series of murders linked to a mysterious woman who witnessed a crime as a child.
Lars Kepler is the pen name of the Swedish husband-wife crime fiction writing duo Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril.
The Joona Linna series is a collection of crime novels focused on the character of detective Joona Linna as he investigates and solves various criminal cases.
The first book in the Joona Linna series is 'The Hypnotist'.
As of 2021, there are six books in the Joona Linna series.
Yes, 'The Hypnotist' has been adapted into a feature-length film in Sweden and 'The Sandman' has been adapted into a television series for Netflix.