This is the fifth book in the Joona Linna series by Lars Kepler. It is not necessary to have read the previous books in order to appreciate this one.
Stalker is a fast paced police procedural, crime thriller that has the reader hooked from the first line and keeps them guessing until the very end. The stalker element of the story provides spine chilling creepiness to the novel that had this reader hiding under the covers. The large cast of characters all bring their own personalities and traits which enhance the book.
This was a great read, even if it has left me feeling very uneasy and making sure my blinds are closed and doors locked as soon as I get home.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Scandinavian writers are truly one of the best in telling chilling stories. This story was a long one, 500+ pages filled with madness and cruelty. The feeling that somebody is watching when your at home alone, has to be the most uncomfortable one there is. It's hard to understand how a person can be that sick to not being able to distinguish between fantasy and reality. What I loved the most about this book is that Joona didn't think about consequences and that he had absolute faith in his friend. And this faith saved Erik's life. Shocking to me was the end, the trail against Joona and the verdict. Yeah, I know he did some questionable things, but it was necessary and saved lives. I hold out a little hope that he will overturn the verdict in some way. Oh, and the funniest person in the book has to be Margot Silverman, telling folks that her baby will not be born before the case was closed. Had to chuckle a little there. Besides that, there isn't much room for any positive thoughts. Everything looks so bad for all involved that it is hard to believe in a good outcome. I can't wait the read the next book about Joona and see where the story takes me. I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK!

Brilliant book. A real old fashioned page turner that had me guessing till the end. Highly recommended

This is my first Lars Kepler book. As always, I struggle with foreign names and it puts me off Scandinavian books a bit. However - the story is absolutely cracking. I could not put it down, although one night, I had to get out of bed and leave it for a little while as it was so intense!! I didn't guess for quite a long time who the eponymous stalker was, but even once the reader knows there are more shocks and thrills to come. If you like (grisly) murders, this is definitely for you - me? I'm going back to read from the beginning of the series!!

The National Crime Investigation Department, based in Stockholm, is receiving uploaded films of women, the first proper encounter we come across is of a lone female being filmed in her house after coming back from a run. Margot the new police authorities expert on serial killers and Adam another member of the investigating team are the first to see the film, try and work out who and where the woman is knowing she is going to be murdered. You then go to the woman's house and live through her murder and I have to say this was the most scared I've been reading that and made me not want to get out of bed for anything!!
Here unfortunately for me the story changed, maybe it was my own fault for not having read the other four books but I hadn't a clue what one character was doing and why and the story then got strung out with not a lot happening and I was disappointed to say the least because the first part of the book was excellent. I managed forty percent of the book and regrettably gave up, I love a good thriller and thought at the beginning this was going to be it but unfortunately not.
I would like to thank netgalley and Harper Collins for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

Wonderful read of a compelling Nordic Noir. This was a re-read for me, I still find it as creepy and menacing as before. The videos and the stalking is prime material for a gripping read as here. Loved the characters and the setting. Definitely a book I would recommend highly.

The premise is good but the style of writing is very odd (third person, present tense??). I couldn't get into it at all.