Jo Nesbo

Author

Jo Nesbo is a Norwegian author whose dark, complex crime novels have made him one of the bestselling thriller writers in the world. His Harry Hole series, set in Oslo, has sold over fifty million copies in fifty languages and established him as the master of Scandinavian noir alongside Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson. Born in Oslo in... 1960, Nesbo had several careers before writing. He was a professional footballer, playing for the premier league team Molde FK. He studied economics at the Norwegian School of Economics and worked as a financial analyst and stockbroker. He was also the singer, songwriter, and guitarist for the Norwegian rock band Di Dansen. The Bat (1997) introduced Detective Harry Hole — a brilliant, troubled, alcoholic investigator whose determination to find the truth comes at enormous personal cost. The series, which includes Cockroaches, The Redbreast, Nemesis, The Devil's Star, The Redeemer, The Snowman, The Leopard, Phantom, Police, The Thirst, Knife, and Killing Moon, follows Hole through increasingly dark and complex cases in Oslo. The Snowman was adapted into a film, and the series has been praised for its intricate plotting, its atmospheric Norwegian settings, and the compelling, self-destructive figure of Harry Hole. Nesbo has also written standalone thrillers including Headhunters (adapted into a critically acclaimed Norwegian film), The Son, Macbeth (a retelling of Shakespeare's play), Blood on Snow, and The Kingdom. He has also written children's books. The audiobook editions of Nesbo's novels are gripping, with narrators delivering the tension, atmosphere, and psychological complexity of his storytelling. His books and audiobooks are essential for anyone who loves crime fiction that is dark, intelligent, and utterly compelling. Read more Show less