(published in English as The Disciple ) is the second installment in the Sebastian Bergman series by Swedish duo Michael Hjorth and Hans Rosenfeldt. It is widely considered an excellent example of "Scandinavian Noir" for its dark atmosphere and psychological depth. Plot Overview
The original Hinde case is what made criminal psychologist famous, and he soon realizes that these new "copycat" crimes are personally targeted at him. As the investigation intensifies, Bergman must confront his past while navigating his own messy personal life. Reader & Critic Consensus
: It is noted as a "fast-paced page-turner" with shocking final revelations that satisfy long-term series fans.
A heatwave hits Stockholm, coinciding with a series of brutal murders that mimic the signature of , a serial killer who has been locked in a maximum-security prison for 15 years.
: Michael Hjorth and Hans Rosenfeldt (creator of the TV series The Bridge ).
: The book is praised for its high tension. Readers often feel a sense of dramatic irony because they understand Bergman's behavior while the other characters do not.
(published in English as The Disciple ) is the second installment in the Sebastian Bergman series by Swedish duo Michael Hjorth and Hans Rosenfeldt. It is widely considered an excellent example of "Scandinavian Noir" for its dark atmosphere and psychological depth. Plot Overview
The original Hinde case is what made criminal psychologist famous, and he soon realizes that these new "copycat" crimes are personally targeted at him. As the investigation intensifies, Bergman must confront his past while navigating his own messy personal life. Reader & Critic Consensus
: It is noted as a "fast-paced page-turner" with shocking final revelations that satisfy long-term series fans.
A heatwave hits Stockholm, coinciding with a series of brutal murders that mimic the signature of , a serial killer who has been locked in a maximum-security prison for 15 years.
: Michael Hjorth and Hans Rosenfeldt (creator of the TV series The Bridge ).
: The book is praised for its high tension. Readers often feel a sense of dramatic irony because they understand Bergman's behavior while the other characters do not.