Jo Nesbo (Author)
Jo Nesbo is one of the world's bestselling crime writers, with The
Leopard, Phantom, Police, The Son, The Thirst, Macbeth and Knife
all topping the Sunday Times bestseller charts. He's an
international number one bestseller and his books are published in
50 languages, selling over 55 million copies around the world.
When commissioned by a publisher to write a memoir about life on
the road with his band, he instead came up with the plot for his
first Harry Hole crime novel, The Bat.
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Robert Ferguson (Translator)
Robert Ferguson has lived in Norway since 1983. His translations
include Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting, the four novels in Torkil
Damhaug's Oslo Crime Files series, and Tales of Love and Loss by
Knut Hamsun. He is the author of several biographies, a Viking
history and, most recently, The Cabin in the Mountains- A Norwegian
Odyssey.
The 12 tales in this impressive collection from bestseller Nesbø
blend taut suspense with sharply limned characters. /.../ Frederick
Forsyth fans will be enthralled.
*Publishers Weekly *Starred Review*, US*
A veritable crime lover's delight from a true master of mystery and
suspense. Experience the #1 New York Times bestselling author as
never before in this dark and thrilling short story collection that
takes us on a journey of twisted minds and vengeful hearts. Jo
Nesbø is known the world over as a consummate mystery/thriller
writer. Famed for his deft characterization, hair-raising suspense
and shocking twists, Nesbø's dexterity with the dark corners of the
human heart is on full display in these inventive and enthralling
stories. /.../ With Nesbø's characteristic gift for outstanding
atmosphere and gut-wrenching revelations, The Jealousy Man confirms
that he is at the peak of his abilities.
*Bookreporter, US*
Nesbø delivers stories ranging from dystopian visions to
time-honored tales of duplicity and revenge. /.../ Nesbø is at his
best in the long, wonderfully atmospheric title story, which shows
off his gift for pulling one story out of another.
*Kirkus Reviews, US*
Richly atmospheric tales... The Confession has a real twist in the
tale
*Choice Magazine*
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