Jo Nesbo is a musician, songwriter, economist and internationally acclaimed author. The Leopard - the eighth Harry Hole thriller - was a number 1 bestseller in hardback, with Phantom - the ninth book in the series - topping the paperback charts. The Snowman has been optioned by Working Title films and will be directed by Martin Scorsese, whilst the film adaptation of Jo's standalone thriller, Headhunters was nominated for a BAFTA. Check out www.jonesbo.co.uk.
Boasts the customary ability to render attempts at work and sleep futile until it is finished -- Jake Kerridge Daily Telegraph 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 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 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 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 Nesbo's best since The Snowman... Particularly strong in portraying the interaction between cops -- Marcel Berlins The Times A terrifying roller-coaster -- Myles McWeeney Belfast Telegraph