The Chestnut Man
The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup is a gripping thriller published by Penguin Books in 2019, featuring 501 pages in English. This debut novel from the creator of the acclaimed TV show The Killing unfolds in a quiet suburb where a young woman is discovered brutally murdered, with a chilling doll made of chestnuts hanging above her. The investigation takes a dark turn when a fingerprint linked to a girl who was kidnapped and murdered a year prior is found on the doll, raising questions about a potential connection between the two crimes.
Readers will find a narrative steeped in suspense and psychological intrigue, as the story explores the chilling implications of the new killer’s actions. The book delves into themes of crime and mystery, drawing on elements typical of police procedurals and psychological thrillers. As the plot unfolds, the tension escalates, leaving readers to ponder whether the killer’s spree will end with the arrival of winter or if it is just the beginning.
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‘A full-throttle thriller in the tradition of classic Stieg Larsson, drenched in atmosphere and charged with adrenaline. I loved this book’ A. J. Finn, author of The Woman In The Window
‘A cracking ending that left me STUNNED’ 5***** Reader Review
THE CHILLING DEBUT NOVEL FROM THE CREATOR AND WRITER OF HIT TV SHOW THE KILLING, perfect for fans of THE FALL and DES
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As the leaves fall, he’s coming for you . . .
One October morning in a quiet suburb, the police make a terrible discovery.
A young woman is found brutally murdered with one of her hands missing.
Above her hangs a small doll made of chestnuts.
Examining the doll, Forensics are shocked to find a fingerprint belonging to a young girl, kidnapped and murdered a year ago.
Can a new killer be the key to an old crime?
And will his spree be over when winter arrives – or is he only just getting started? . . .
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‘The Stieg Larsson comparisons seem unfair – on Sveistrup. He is quite simply in another league’ Metro
‘If you’re pining for a dose of Jo Nesbo-style Scandi noir, The Chestnut Man should hit the spot’ The Times
‘Has success written all over it’ Daily Express
‘Creepy, clever and packed with tension’ Sun
‘If you are one of the millions who enjoyed The Killing, you’ll want to read the first novel by its creator’ Guardian
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Praise for The Killing
‘TV of the absolute finest quality . . . the writing shines’ Guardian
‘Excellent . . . A shrewd mix of police procedural, political thriller and domestic drama’ New York Times
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