Description: The Chestnut Man by Soren Sveistrup NOW A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIESIf you find one, hes already found you ....From the creator of The Killing, "a full-throttle thriller in the tradition of classic Stieg Larsson" (A.J. Finn, author of The Woman in the Window).Winner of the Barry Award for Best First Mystery/Crime Novel * A New York Times Book Review Best Book of the YearA psychopath is terrorizing Copenhagen.His calling card is a "chestnut man"--a handmade doll made of matchsticks and two chestnuts--which he leaves at each bloody crime scene.Examining the dolls, forensics makes a shocking discovery--a fingerprint belonging to a young girl, a government ministers daughter who had been kidnapped and murdered a year ago.A tragic coincidence--or something more twisted?To save innocent lives, a pair of detectives must put aside their differences to piece together the Chestnut Mans gruesome clues.Because its clear that the madman is on a mission that is far from over.And no one is safe. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography SØren Sveistrup is an internationally acclaimed script writer, creator and film producer of several TV series. From 2007 to 2012 he was the creator and writer of THE KILLING, which has won several international awards, been sold to more than a hundred countries all over the world and remade for AMC by Fox Television Studios in the US. He lives in Copenhagen. Review "Cunningly plotted . . . . Although its hard to look away from Sveistrups fiendish villain, the good guys are also worthy of your attention." -- New York Times Book Review"A tension-charged debut. . . . Incendiary." -- Financial Times"This might just be the thriller of the year. The Chestnut Man grips you from the opening page and never lets go, as were pulled into a haunting whirlwind of secrets, deception and the dark side of the soul. The policing is top-notch, of course, and the characters--good and bad--are so real were sure weve met them before. Brilliant!" -- Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game"A full-throttle thriller in the tradition of classic Stieg Larsson, drenched in atmosphere and charged with adrenaline. Buckle up. Youll gulp down every word. I loved this book." -- A.J. Finn, author of the The Woman in the Window"A stellar debut." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"This is a page-turner that will make you hesitate before turning the page, so unnerving is the violence. One of the best and scariest crime novels of the year, it adds to its rewards by promising us at least one sequel. A tantalizing, un-put-down-able novel by an instant master of the form." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Superb... Sveistrup creates a plot so intricately woven that even a seasoned crime reader wont guess the ending. This book is the best kind of terrifying." -- Library Journal, starred review"A complex procedural deepened by gut-wrenching social commentary." -- Booklist"A big, bold, spend-all-day-reading thriller.... In his debut crime novel, SØren Sveistrup instantly establishes himself as a must-read author for fans of Nordic Noir legends Jo NesbØ and Lars Kepler--and, for that matter, as a must-read for any reader who just wants a gripping thriller to sink their teeth into." -- Crime by the Book"A thrilling page-turning story with lots of twists and turns that will keep you reading right to the last page." -- Red Carpet Crash Review Quote "Cunningly plotted . . . . Although its hard to look away from Sveistrups fiendish villain, the good guys are also worthy of your attention." -- New York Times Book Review "A tension-charged debut. . . . Incendiary." -- Financial Times "This might just be the thriller of the year. The Chestnut Man grips you from the opening page and never lets go, as were pulled into a haunting whirlwind of secrets, deception and the dark side of the soul. The policing is top-notch, of course, and the characters--good and bad--are so real were sure weve met them before. Brilliant!" -- Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game "A full-throttle thriller in the tradition of classic Stieg Larsson, drenched in atmosphere and charged with adrenaline. Buckle up. Youll gulp down every word. I loved this book." -- A.J. Finn, author of the The Woman in the Window "A stellar debut." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "This is a page-turner that will make you hesitate before turning the page, so unnerving is the violence. One of the best and scariest crime novels of the year, it adds to its rewards by promising us at least one sequel. A tantalizing, un-put-down-able novel by an instant master of the form." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Superb... Sveistrup creates a plot so intricately woven that even a seasoned crime reader wont guess the ending. This book is the best kind of terrifying." -- Library Journal, starred review "A complex procedural deepened by gut-wrenching social commentary." -- Booklist "A big, bold, spend-all-day-reading thriller.... In his debut crime novel, S Details ISBN0062895370 Author Soren Sveistrup Short Title The Chestnut Man Pages 528 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0062895370 ISBN-13 9780062895370 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2020-09-08 Publication Date 2020-09-08 DEWEY 839.8138 Audience General Subtitle A Mystery Novel Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2020-09-08 Imprint US Harper Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129661871;
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