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Violence
Very heavy
Graphic family massacre; extremely detailed violence; serial killer violence throughout
Language
Some
Moderate language
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal substance use
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Extreme psychological horror; killer's mindset rendered in full; survivor trauma; hypnosis revealing unbearable memory
What this book is about
Detective Joona Linna investigates a massacre that has left an entire family dead — except for one teenage boy who lies catatonic in a hospital. Desperate for leads, Joona enlists the help of hypnotist Erik Maria Bark to unlock the boy's buried memories. What emerges is more horrifying than anyone expected, and the killer is already hunting again. One of the most celebrated Scandinavian crime debuts in years, The Hypnotist is not for the faint-hearted.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Extremely graphic family massacre
Severe violence throughout
Graphic serial killer content
Very disturbing psychological content
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