# The Chestnut Man

**NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES**

'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_

**_The Times_ Best Paperbacks of the Month**  
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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_

## Details

- **Price:** 0.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** Penguin Books
- **Type:** Søren Sveistrup

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> Updated: 2026-09-02