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Norwegian detective in twisted chase, personal demons.
If you're into gritty crime dramas with depth, "Nemesis" could be a thrilling addition to your bookshelf. It's like you're navigating the snow-blinded streets of Oslo alongside Detective Harry Hole, whose personal struggles interweave with his pursuit of brutal bank robbers. Jo Nesbo crafts an atmosphere so dense with suspense and surprise, that each page might seem to turn itself in your grip. The blend of a complex hero, a clever plot, and a touch of Nordic noir might just make you a Harry Hole devotee.
- Macavity Award Nominee for Best Mystery Novel (2010)
- Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel (2010)
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ISBN: 9780099546757
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2009-09-03
Format: Paperback
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Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 76845 readers)
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How do you catch a killer when you're the number one suspect? A man is caught on CCTV, shooting dead a cashier at a bank. Detective Harry Hole begins his investigation, but after dinner with an old flame wakes up with no memory of the past 12 hours. Then the girl is found dead in mysterious circumstances and he begins to receive threatening emails: is someone trying to frame him for her death? As Harry fights to clear his name, the bank robberies continue with unparalleled savagery...
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Norwegian detective in twisted chase, personal demons.
If you're into gritty crime dramas with depth, "Nemesis" could be a thrilling addition to your bookshelf. It's like you're navigating the snow-blinded streets of Oslo alongside Detective Harry Hole, whose personal struggles interweave with his pursuit of brutal bank robbers. Jo Nesbo crafts an atmosphere so dense with suspense and surprise, that each page might seem to turn itself in your grip. The blend of a complex hero, a clever plot, and a touch of Nordic noir might just make you a Harry Hole devotee.
- Macavity Award Nominee for Best Mystery Novel (2010)
- Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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