A review by kbranfield
Lazarus by Lars Kepler
4.0
4.5 stars.
Lazarus by Lars Kepler is a chilling addition to the Joona Linna series. This latest release can be read as a standalone but I HIGHLY recommend the previous mysteries for important back story.
Police Superintendent Joona Linna's life is finally getting back to normal when two recent murders lead him to believe serial killer Jurek Walter is still alive. Setting in motion the plans he already has in place, he and his daughter Lumi disappear. Before leaving, he tries to convince his girlfriend Valeria deCastro to join him but she refuses. Saga Bauer, who works for the Swedish Special Police, does not heed his warning about Jurek which leaves her father Lars-Erik and her half-sister Pellerina and Valieria unprotected. By the time she finally believes him, will it be too late to save her and Linna's loved ones from Jurek's diabolical plot for revenge?
Saga and Nathan Pollock are working to find a violent killer whom Linna is certain has been recruited by Jurek. Neither Saga nor Nathan are convinced of his assertion but there is no doubt this killer is extremely dangerous. During the course of their investigation, they finally learn that Joona's uncanny supposition about Jurek is correct. Time is not on their side as they frantically try to find answers about where he was after they thought he was dead.
Joona eventually abandons his plan and returns to find Jurek. His instincts once again prove to be invaluable as he, Saga and Nathan continue their hunt for their adversary. Saga deeply regrets not trusting Linna's advice and she is absolutely devastated as Jurek's thirst for vengeance threatens her loved ones.
Lazarus is a dark and gritty mystery that is incredibly fast-paced and engaging. The tension remains high as Joona and Saga hunt for a nemesis who will stop at nothing to destroy them. Lars Kepler brings this disturbing mystery to a nail-biting, edge of the seat conclusion. The final chapter will leave readers of the Joona Linna series impatiently awaiting the next installment in this absolutely outstanding series.
Lazarus by Lars Kepler is a chilling addition to the Joona Linna series. This latest release can be read as a standalone but I HIGHLY recommend the previous mysteries for important back story.
Police Superintendent Joona Linna's life is finally getting back to normal when two recent murders lead him to believe serial killer Jurek Walter is still alive. Setting in motion the plans he already has in place, he and his daughter Lumi disappear. Before leaving, he tries to convince his girlfriend Valeria deCastro to join him but she refuses. Saga Bauer, who works for the Swedish Special Police, does not heed his warning about Jurek which leaves her father Lars-Erik and her half-sister Pellerina and Valieria unprotected. By the time she finally believes him, will it be too late to save her and Linna's loved ones from Jurek's diabolical plot for revenge?
Saga and Nathan Pollock are working to find a violent killer whom Linna is certain has been recruited by Jurek. Neither Saga nor Nathan are convinced of his assertion but there is no doubt this killer is extremely dangerous. During the course of their investigation, they finally learn that Joona's uncanny supposition about Jurek is correct. Time is not on their side as they frantically try to find answers about where he was after they thought he was dead.
Joona eventually abandons his plan and returns to find Jurek. His instincts once again prove to be invaluable as he, Saga and Nathan continue their hunt for their adversary. Saga deeply regrets not trusting Linna's advice and she is absolutely devastated as Jurek's thirst for vengeance threatens her loved ones.
Lazarus is a dark and gritty mystery that is incredibly fast-paced and engaging. The tension remains high as Joona and Saga hunt for a nemesis who will stop at nothing to destroy them. Lars Kepler brings this disturbing mystery to a nail-biting, edge of the seat conclusion. The final chapter will leave readers of the Joona Linna series impatiently awaiting the next installment in this absolutely outstanding series.