How Long to Read Swanhild

How Long Does it Take to Read Swanhild?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 45 minutes to read Swanhild by Noreen Aidan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Does he desire her as a lover? Or as his next prey?Hilda leads a typical unhappy middle-class life with a typical middle-class husband who betrays her with his typical middle-class secretary. Yet Hilda refuses to believe that this should be all what the future holds in store for her. To the surprise of her family and friends she leaves her ordinary life behind, moves to Scotland and starts working for an environmental organisation. In the rough beauty of the highlands she meets a mysterious stranger, who evokes an odd feeling of recognition in her. But "the devil", as they name him, is said to be the serial killer who terrorizes the whole area.Despite his hostility, "the devil" and Hilda feel an irresistible erotic attraction towards each other. After she finds a dead female body, she starts searching for answers. She discovers shocking evidence, thoroughly hidden for decades by respected local citizens and the Catholic Church alike.In the meantime the serial killer is looking for a new victim.- sometimes horrific, sometimes romantic, sometimes sexy, sometimes funny, sometimes profound, but always thrilling like hell! -Each book of the Survival series is a complete story and can be read separately from the others. On the other hand you can enjoy meeting your favourite characters again in another book of the series, if you want. All the books have one thing in common: They are as passionate as a hot night with your dream lover and at the same time extremely thrilling.A special note from the author: Dear reader, did you ever ask yourself how serial killers really are? In every novel or movie, the serial killer is always the evil genius who mocks the police in order to demonstrate his intellectual superiority. But is that the reality? As you certainly expect, the answer is no. The fact all the usual authors stick to the ingenious mocking-the-police type of murderer raises one question: Are the real killers too boring to deliver a good thriller? I found out that the contrary is the case.When I wrote "Swanhild", I did a lot of research on serial killers. I read and watched several reports, analysed the language characteristics of real serial killers and even walked on the actual crime scenes of the Jack-the-Ripper murders in London at night. The outcome of these investigations is the killer in "Swanhild". His life, his thoughts, his desires, his fears, his rage, his development, even the words he uses - all this is identical with the way how real serial killers expressed themselves in letters, interrogations and court reports. You would be surprised how terrifying reality can be.Here is what readers wrote about "Swanhild":"Very beautiful story!" (from Karin)"Even after a few minutes I was enthralled. I read it almost without any interruption, couldn't wait to find out what happens next or how the story turns again. Seldom I've read something which on the one hand keeps the tension like King's novels do, and on the other hand reveals the feelings and thoughts of the characters, making the story almost nightmarishly close to reality. ABSOLUTE RECOMMENDATION for man and woman." (from Sascha, both businessman and singer of a rock band)"You must have read it! I've never read such a thrilling and authentic book. You can really immerse yourself into the characters. The book is an absolute must-have. I'm already longing for the next book of Noreen Aidan." (anonymous reader)"The book is like a discovered pearl. Sometimes I almost shook with laughter, and immediately afterwards my heart was pounding like mad out of excitement what would come next." (from Gabi)

How long is Swanhild?

Swanhild by Noreen Aidan is 462 pages long, and a total of 116,424 words.

This makes it 156% the length of the average book. It also has 142% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Swanhild Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 36 minutes to read Swanhild aloud.

What Reading Level is Swanhild?

Swanhild is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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