First of all, can we have a Saga Bauer series? Or at least a follow-up? I'd take a prequel, even.

Okay, on to the review.

This was twisted and creepy from page 1, right down to the very last page. I don't know how the husband & wife team comprising Lars Kepler comes up with it but damn. This book is the poster child for page-turner. Here are some highlights:
1. Fast-paced plot, which still took time to flesh out characters, by making the chapters pretty short.
2. Who would have thought that a Scandinavian crime thriller could be so diverse? The authors use names and short descriptions of characters to make sure that you know that everyone in this book isn't blond-haired and blue-eyed.
3. Two amazing main characters, and a very, very creepy villain. Lots of side characters with little details and anecdotes to bring them to life.
4. All the twists and turns and WTF moments you could ever want. The hits just keep coming, so don't even try to catch your breath.

I received a copy of this book through the Penguin First to Read program. I was not obligated to review but I did because HOLY CATS IT'S GOOD.