Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Postcard Killers |
2010 |
Liza Marklund |
Buy |
Liza Marklund is best known for her eleven-book Annika Bengtzon crime series, but she has also written one standalone thriller. The Postcard Killers was a collaboration with James Patterson, published in 2010, and became a number-one bestseller in several countries.
The novel follows an American detective and a Swedish journalist who join forces to hunt a pair of young killers moving through European capitals. It draws on Marklund’s knowledge of Scandinavian media culture and Patterson’s fast-paced plotting style.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many standalone novels has Liza Marklund written?
Liza Marklund has one standalone novel, The Postcard Killers (2010), co-written with James Patterson. Her other works are part of the Annika Bengtzon series.
What is The Postcard Killers about?
The Postcard Killers follows NYPD detective Jacob Kanon and Swedish journalist Dessie Larsson as they track a pair of serial killers who send postcards of famous artworks to local reporters before each murder across Europe.
Do you need to read the Annika Bengtzon series before The Postcard Killers?
No. The Postcard Killers is a completely separate story with different characters. It can be read independently of the Annika Bengtzon series.