Police: The compelling tenth Harry Hole novel from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller (Harry Hole, 10)

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The novels place Harry in many places in Oslo and give an unabashed view of the city, both good and bad. The Bat Series Scandinavian crime thrillers don’t come much darker or more tense than the best-selling Harry Hole series, and this tenth outing for the Norwegian detective is the best yet Deirdre O’Brien, Sunday Mirror

Although the Harry Hole series has not been transferred to the big screen the release of the 2011 film Headhunters, based on the stand alone novel of the same name showed that Nesbo’s stories are screen worthy. Then there is the police academy and a young girl there who seems overly obsessed with the police murders and serial killers in particular. As the story unwinds she might have more to do with the murders than anyone can imagine.The publishers believed that the stories set in Oslo would be a better bet. Only once these became hugely popular was Jo Nesbo’s very first novel translated. The Devil’s Star Series Filled with the right mix of disturbed villains, corruption and deranged scenarios to make it completely terrifying. Exactly what you want from a Nesbo novel Janice Butler, RTE Guide Policeman Harry Hole is flawed, but all the more perfect because of it… Nesbo keeps everything hanging in the balance, just the way his fans like it UK Regional Press Syndication The novel introduces many of Harry’s flaws. You see his alcoholism first hand as well as get some insight into what his problem has caused in the past. The novel is fast paced with a developed mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the culprit is revealed. Although this was the very first novel in the series it was not translated into English until later.

There is a new "young" police chief. He is not quite experienced enough to handle this, but since there is no Harry Hole he is doing the best he can. Boasts the customary ability to render attempts at work and sleep futile until it is finished Jake Kerridge, Daily Telegraph Furthermore there is a a tiny diamond secreted in her eyelid in the shape of a pentagram. Harry must drag himself out of his alcoholic hole and use his detective skills to uncover the identity of the killer. This novel is interesting, not only because of the plot and characters but also by the use of the number 5. In the dark world of Scandinavian crime, Jo Nesbo's novels are darker than most… Settle down with a glass of Akvavit and prepare for a long night Independent

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In the dark world of Scandinavian crime, Jo Nesbo's novels are darker than most... Settle down with a glass of Akvavit and prepare for a long night" * Independent *

This being the fifth novel in the series Jo Nesbo expertly wove the number 5 into the story. For example, the number of days between murders is 5 and the victims were all murdered on the fifth floor. There are many more instances of the number being used. It gives an exciting under layer to an already enthralling story. The Doctor Proctor Series Resistance is futile: Nesbo has some rare, Ancient Mariner-type gift for holding his readers completely in thrall until he has finished with us Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express As usual, the brilliant Nesbo is several steps ahead of you in this endlessly twisting, multi-layered thriller that also shines a light on the murky areas of Norway's upper echelons" -- Natasha Harding * Sun * After Phantom, I was curious to see how dark the follow up would be, but this is possibly the best in the series yet. I made the mistake of reading Police in just a few days - in fact this is much too fast. Since re-reading the book, I discovered that I'd missed the odd subtle sentence, hidden nuggets of information shining a light on plot development - or not! There is someone killing police officers. That person is killing them at the scenes of previous murders that wen't unsolved. The murders are brutal. The person is bludgeoned almost beyond recognition and then killed.After finishing Police, I feel like I've experienced the same "void" that's mentioned in the book, when the investigation is complete, leaving a feeling that is both bereft and expectant. Nesbo’s best since The Snowman… Particularly strong in portraying the interaction between cops Marcel Berlins, The Times

Oh, and did I mention that there are several love stories running throughout the book? Yup, four love stories to hold more interest. Police is a story replete with gory events, dark musings and a little social commentary Sunday Business PostAs usual, the brilliant Nesbo is several steps ahead of you in this endlessly twisting, multi-layered thriller that also shines a light on the murky areas of Norway’s upper echelons Natasha Harding, Sun Resistance is futile: Nesbo has some rare, Ancient Mariner-type gift for holding his readers completely in thrall until he has finished with us" -- Jake Kerridge * Sunday Express * Not only was this film well received but it was nominated for numerous awards outside of Norway. To date it is the highest grossing Norwegian film of all time. It is also rumored that at least two novels have been written under the pen name of Tom Johansen. His talents as a writer are not solely based on the crime genre. He has also released a series of children’s books with the crazy Professor Proctor as the lead character. These have been well received and some book critics have compared them to Roald Dahl’s work. The Harry Hole Series Nesbo is a clever writer and plotter. Over the years he has built a brilliant cast of supporting characters to orbit Hole and now it is their time to shine… Yet again, Nesbo has succeeded in producing a multi-layered and intertwining story that makes your head spin, while delivering a masterclass in suspenseful writing Michelle Davies, Sunday Express