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1986 - Book 1: Hunted in Time

Author:
Jesper Ersgård
Read by:
John Chancer
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Ratings
Book
170
Narrator
85
Release Date
April 14, 2023
Duration
10 hours 23 minutes
Summary
February 28, 1986. A confused old man is found wearing a dressing gown and slippers in the snow on Östermalmstorg in Stockholm. He talks incoherently about being in the wrong body at the wrong time and then warns that Olof Palme will be murdered. A few hours later, Sweden's Prime Minister was shot dead on Sveavägen in Stockholm.

The police go up in full alert and the old man is interrogated. How could he know about the assassination plans? The man refuses to say anything until he has spoken to a certain Elias Werner.

In their desperate search for clues, the police contact Elias Werner. He has no idea who the old man is or why he wants to talk to him in particular. Stunned and amazed, Elias accompanies him to the police station. What he doesn't know is that this is the beginning of an incredible adventure. Against his will, he will be transported forward in time to the year 2017.

Elias from 1986 must do everything to get back to his own time. It becomes a brutal hunt for the past in an alien future. Elias realizes that nothing in his life is what it seems. Old secrets are drawn to the surface. Bit by bit, the shocking truth about himself is revealed.

1986 is a breathtakingly exciting thriller by Jesper Ersgård. Hunted in time is the first book in the 1986 trilogy.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Bj O. Nov 2023

It started out great but by the end there was so much repetition of “confusion” and these “im confused!! Who are you!??” Conversations were pedantic and pointless that at the end of the book I did not bother to get book 2. Im disappointed. I like long books but there was 2 hours worth of filler that was irritating by hour ten.

Profile Avatar Christine P. Nov 2023

YES! Such a great read! What an interesting premise! I chose this book from a handful of free VIP books! I am so happy I picked this book! From the beginning to the end I was engaged! I finished book 1 and paid the credit for book 2! What a cool storyline!

Profile Avatar Vincent I. Feb 2024

The 1st & 2nd Book were amazing! I was hooked. I couldn't put the books down. One hour and fourteen minutes into the third book President Donald Trump was compared to Hitler & Stalin. I couldn't believe it. An American President being compared to Hitler & Stalin! And I was already hooked on the books. I was so mad. I am pondering on whether I should finish listening. I am writing this before I make my decision. I wish I never started listening to these books. So, if you are an American, whether you are Republican or Democrat, if you are a true American and love your country as I do, don't start listening to these books unless you want to get pissed off! Yes, it is a good story, but a slap in the face to even think America would have a President that is comparable to two demons that killed millions of people. Shameless writer!!!

Profile Avatar VictorGP Nov 2023

Good story / good twists and turns / sometimes repetitive but no too bad. I think it would make a great movie.

Profile Avatar Sherry L. Jul 2023

As usual this narrator is brilliant. Loved the book. It’s a real adventure with constant twists and turns.

Profile Avatar E G. Feb 2024

I just loved it. I enjoyed all the twist and turns. I just bought book2 and I think I will start reading it right away. Also the narrotor did an excellent job.

Profile Avatar Jeffrey M. Sep 2023

Good story. Sometimes too much repetitive worries.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2023

Really enjoyed.

Profile Avatar Rico S. Jun 2025

A twist of a dimension / time travel adventure. Nice story

Profile Avatar Roger L. May 2025

Excellent, inventive story. Soo good I have listened to it twice over the past few months. Have the follow-up, equally good and also three others from Jesper Ersgard and now Joakin Ersgard.

Profile Avatar Matt H Apr 2025

Good read and twist and turns. Picked this up and book two in the free VIP section.

Profile Avatar Steve J. Apr 2025

very enjoyable with plenty of twists

Profile Avatar Super Sapper Mar 2025

Lots of twists and turns. Story and plot were excellent. Sometimes repetitive.

Profile Avatar Adam W. Mar 2025

I can’t tell if this is the worst author ever, or if he just thinks that his readers are stupid. The writing is terrible! The dialogue is ridiculous, the characters inner dialogue is idiotic. The twist at the end is dumb, too. It’s a blatant set up for the rest of this series. And I can’t believe anyone would actually consider continuing it. (I’m actually surprised that I finished THIS one) The single most annoying thing…? The phrase… ”I don’t understand” ”I don’t understand” ”I don’t understand” ”I don’t understand” And “you’re not making any sense” Before you read (listen to) this book, take a guess how many times you’ll encounter these phrases. Go on, guess. You’ll be off by a factor of ten.

Profile Avatar Melissa F. Mar 2025

amazing story!!!!

Profile Avatar Conor B. Feb 2025

Didn’t know what to expect with this one, very pleasantly surprised how good it was.

Profile Avatar Mr M Jan 2025

Brilliant science fiction with a very human hero. Time travel in a completely different and unexpected way. Can’t wait to read the next one. Jesper Ersgard has become my favourite author of the last five years. I consider him the Dan Brown of Sweden.

Profile Avatar B. K. J. Jan 2025

Really enjoyed this time travel tale so much so that I've bought Book 2!

Profile Avatar Kurt B. Dec 2024

Entertaining. Despite the time travel issues the listener can easily follow the story. Looking forward to book 2

Profile Avatar Eric Jarvis Dec 2024

Love it. Can't wait to get into the other two books. Narrator was very good. Story was very captivating. Edge of my seat the whole time.

Profile Avatar Desmond Nov 2024

Jespwr Ersgard books are criminally under rated!

Profile Avatar Beth P. Nov 2024

Great book

Profile Avatar Robert H. Nov 2024

really enjoyed this book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2024

One of the best books I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. It probably helps that I love time travel stories, but the writing and narration were great and I look forward to book 2!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2024

Great book some decent twists that keep it interesting

Profile Avatar Kristie F. Oct 2024

I judge books by how often I need to rewind because I can’t pay attention. I probably only hit the back button once or twice during this whole book. It kept me interested laughing out loud at some parts. I will be continuing the series.

Profile Avatar craig specht Oct 2024

This book was awesome. The narrator did a great job.

Profile Avatar Mike S. Oct 2024

I wasn't sure at first. But it literally drag me in. I couldn't turn it off.

Profile Avatar Ben H. Oct 2024

I had to listen to three hours of before it got exciting. Once three hours in, it was decent but that's a very long time to wait a story before it gets good.

Profile Avatar Rick Bush Oct 2024

Loved this story

Profile Avatar Steven S. Oct 2024

Looking forward to next release

Profile Avatar Kelly W Jul 2024

thought provoking

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

Very interesting approach to the plot. Entertaining and I will go on to finish the series.

Profile Avatar Barry I. Jun 2024

A twist in time travel which I thought was quite interesting. Good story line and excellent narration.

Profile Avatar Sam R. Jun 2024

Interesting idea, felt the characters were a bit dense sometimes and sped up the playback because it was read too slowly for my taste, but I do want to know what's going to happen next. Like the setting of Stockholm too.

Profile Avatar Pol Reamonn Apr 2024

I absolutely loved this trilogy that kept me gripped throughout. In fact, I base my knowledge of Swedish history off of this series.

Profile Avatar Kerrie S. Feb 2024

John Chancer enhances the story by his interpretation. enjoyed listening

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2024

very well written and entertaining book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2024

Most titles have not held my interest like this storyline did. But I am partial to science fiction so this was understandable. A fun ride through various time periods but all within a thirty year span. Wanted to continue with book two right away p so must have caught my curiosity. Based in Stockholm Sweden and I could not help thinking if I had lived there and knew the city I would have appreciated the story all the more.. I even found myself using google maps to look up some locations mentioned in the book!

Profile Avatar Gini L. Dec 2023

The story premise is interesting but the lead character is very annoying - so much confusion and repetition - the reveals move at snails pace

Profile Avatar Marcel L. Nov 2023

The basis of the story is quite interesting, but to my mind the development of the plot could have been somewhat better. Nevertheless I am somewhat inclined to also read/listen to the remaining two books in this series.

Profile Avatar H. Michael R. Nov 2023

Terrific plot, unconvincing main character, good narrator.

Profile Avatar Veronica C. Nov 2023

I didn’t want it!!!!

Profile Avatar Marcos M. Nov 2023

Book was great

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2023

I liked this free one so much that I bought the next one in the series! I need to know what happens!

Profile Avatar Toby S. Nov 2023

Bit repetitive but interesting story well told by the narrator.

Profile Avatar Kimberly C. Nov 2023

Good series. Kept my interest.

1986 -  Book 1: Hunted in Time

1986 - Book 1: Hunted in Time

Author: Jesper Ersgård
Read by: John Chancer
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