From the early pages of the new standalone novel by jo nesbo, author of the harry hole series, it quickly becomes clear that an extended network of highly placed officials are in on a scheme to use. Sonny lofthus, a heroin addict, is in prison for murder and is so happy there he is ready to confess to another murder in return for a continuing supply of drugs until he finds out. Jo nesbo is one of the worlds bestselling crime writers, with the leopard, phantom, police, the son, the thirst and knife all topping the sunday times bestseller charts. This excellent standalone from nesbo, best known for his harry hole series. In the early books, hes protected by his friend and superior in the oslo. Jo nesbo creates a riveting story of crime and corruption within the oslo police department. Nesbo has proven a master with his harry hole series and once again with his latest stand alone novel the son. Sonnys been in prison for a dozen years, nearly half his life. The son is a standalone book that centers around protagonist sonny lofthus, a convicted murderer and heroin addict.
Knife, the 12th harry hole book, translated from the norwegian by neil smith, is arguably the best entry yet in the authors outstanding series. Nesbos 2000 harry hole book the redbreast is an example of nesbos writing at its best. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the son. The first book in the harry hole series of novels is the bat, which was published in 1997. Detective harry hole arrives in a steaming hot bangkok. Cbtbs beginners guide to jo nesbo crime by the book.
Harry is a police officer with the oslo crime squad. The author of the internationally bestselling harry hole series now giv. Original title isbn 97803853579 published on 2014319. Besides his crime fiction, he also writes the childrens book series doctor proctor. Nesbo concludes the book with harry hole facing two killers and a moral conundrum. He has sold over a million and a half copies of his books in norway alone. Ive said it before and ill say it again, im a diehard fan of jo nesbo and ive read probably every book, with the exception of his childrens titles. And so a new famous novel star, harry hole, was born. A complex character, chainsmoking, harddrinking and uncompromising, harry hole is for many readers the ultimate detective. At this stage rakel has left him and has a new boyfriend.
Sonny lofthus is a strangely charismatic and complacent young man. Nesbos new book makes all the hype before publication seem like false modesty, and is. Its not a harry hole novel but theres no mistaken the author is jo nesbo. The author of the bestselling harry hole series now gives us an electrifying standalone novel set inside oslos maze of especially venal, highlevel corruption. The latest jo nesbo book is macbeth, published in 2018. The author of the bestselling harry hole series now gives us an electrifying standalone novel set inside oslos maze of especially venal. Jo nesbo was born on march 29, 1960 in oslo, norway. To continue reading, get the full word biography in jo nesbo books in order. Harry hole series book 5 jo nesbo author 2012 the devils star harry hole series book 5 jo nesbo author sean barrett narrator 2005 the devils star harry hole series book 5 jo nesbo author don bartlett translator 2009 the devils star harry hole series book 5 jo nesbo author robin. An englishtranslated version of the book named the devils star was translated by don bartlett. A video overview of nesbos books which originally appeared on my instagram. Hes an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 33 million copies around the world.
A deftly plotted novel that probes the deepest mysteries. The son is a long complicated novel with plenty of twists, characters, violence, love, in fact plenty of everything. He finished college with a degree in business administration. Crime fiction at its best from the premier thrill king nesbo. The author of the bestselling harry hole series now gives us an electrifying standalone. The author of the bestselling harry hole series now gives us an electrifying tale of vengeance set amid oslos brutal hierarchy of corruption. Jo nesbo, author of the incredibly successful harry hole series, has written a fast paced and exciting stand alone thriller in the son. His rendition of the shakespearean story is a bloody crime noir. Hes an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 45. Jo nesbo books in order a mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbos harry hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world. The harry hole series of books are written by norwegian crime fiction author jo nesbo. A norwegian author, jo is most well known for his harry hole novels. How to read the jo nesbo books in order books reading order.
But, in my opinion, best book by jo nesbo is the son, which is a standalone novel. Download book the son by author jo nesbo in pdf epub. Jo still currently lives in oslo, close to his daughter and former wife. This is my third jo nesbo book i started with the son and then began the harry hole series with the bat and now im hooked. The son 2014 books for children full biography link to jo nesbo s website. Jo nesbo is a norwegian novelist who is best known for his harry hole book series. If you have read any of nesbo s series about the oslo detective, harry hole sounds like whoole with the e sounded, you know that harry is not sufficiently hardboiled. The redbreast a harry hole novel by jo nesbo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In addition to the harry hole series he is the author of standalone novels headhunters and the son.
The latest harry hole novel is called knife and its published mid 2019. Rodstrupe, 2000 is a crime novel by norwegian writer jo nesbo, the third in the harry hole series although the first in the series to be available in english a large part of the book is laid at the time of the second world war specifically, the siege of leningrad, wartime vienna and the bombing of hamburg making the redbreast a war novel as well as a. Harry hole 10 jo nesbo ebook the son jo nesbo 20190422t01. He is the author of ten harry hole novels, headhunters, the son, and several childrens books. The guardian books podcastjo nesbo on the harry hole detective series. His mother is deceased, he has a weak relationship with his father and his sister had down syndrome.
Crime, fiction, mystery, mystery thriller, thriller. Maybe the best thing about reading a harry hole novel is jo nesbos. Especially when it comes to novels with inspector harry hole. Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal kindle monthly deals free kindle reading apps. His books have garnered countless international awards, sold over forty million copies, and been translated into fifty languages. Jo nesbo has been nominated for many prizes for his work. One of nesbo s most accomplished novels financial times harry is on a special mission. Midnight sun introduces readers to ulf, a former fixer for a crime boss. Buy jo nesbo ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. The author of the internationally bestselling harry hole series now gives. Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbos series of ten crime novels.
The official website for jo nesbo, author of the harry hole detective crime novels including the bat, the snowman and more bestselling thrillers, blood on snow and midnight sun. Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbo s series of ten crime novels. His first crime novel featuring harry hole was published in norway in 1997 and was an instant hit, winning the glass key award for best nordic crime novel. The norwegian tourism industry probably cringes every time nesbo releases a new book because the oslo we read about in the son is every bit as dark, corrupt, drugriddled, crimeridden, violent and sinister as the one where hole.
Of course, i recommend reading jo nesbo books in order you can check the chronology e. This is a brilliant crime thriller, well up to the pace and setting of earlier books but brought right up to date with a whole new bunch pf people getting in. The wr0ng side 0f g00dbyeaudio book by michael connelly duration. No harry hole in the son, fear not, the suspense, thrills and action are present and accounted for.
Jo nesbos harry hole series is one of the essential series within the. Jo nesbo is one of the worlds bestselling crime writers, with the leopard, phantom, police, the son and his latest harry hole novel, the thirst, all topping the sunday times bestseller charts. John mullan on the redbreast guardian book club books. In 1998 jo moved to bangkok for a while, where he worked on his second novel called cockroaches.
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