The first edition of the novel was published in October 15th 2013, and was written by Jo Nesbo. And he plunged into it. This is the novel that really freaked me out. You may think it’s time to catch up with Jo Nesbo, the Norwegian crime novelist everyone’s talking about, and you’re right. None of the old cases were ever solved. The Snowman A Chilling Thriller Page 2. The suspense tempted me so many times to turn to the end, but to my credit, I didn't cheat. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published You can deal, you can make some sort of peace with who you are and what you have, you can have a good life. A severely wounded man in a coma is kept alive at a hospital in Oslo. As Hole is wont to do, he finds a thread and pulls, which causes everything to unravel to its bare basics and offers new insights that the Squad had not seen beforehand. Welcome back. He just wrote mildly entertaining novels one notch above mediocre and is the most famous author in the country I live in, so of course I have to read him. When the same thing happens to two other officers in a matter of months the pattern is as clear as it is terrifying. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. It very soon became very clear to me, however, that if Nesbø writes this well, he can use as many pages as he wants to, as far as I'm concerned (or... almost, anyway). We’d love your help. I loved this fast pace dark thriller. Jo Nesbø is a bestselling Norwegian author and musician. This is what you expect and get from Jo Nesbo. Inspector Harry Hole investigates a serial killer targeting Oslo’s police officers in this installment of Jo Nesbø’s New York Times bestselling series. - do something to jeopardize that was just lazy writing, I think. In equal parts boring and frustrating--but mostly frustrating--Police is a book that could've been, and should've been, much better. The reactions of Harry, Rakel and Oleg during the wedding scene felt very genuine, so I was happy to read that. I agree with Kyla Squires - the author is setting us up for the next book, and really, I don't need to see any more of Valentin. Harry has taken on a new life but the latest series of murders, all involving police officers is proving hard to solve. Jo Nesbo is one of the world’s bestselling crime writers, with The Leopard, Phantom, Police, The Son, The Thirst and Knife all topping the Sunday Times bestseller charts. Newly-appoi. I have loved all the Harry Hole books. Leaderless now, with Hole's seat empty, the team tries to piece things together, with little success. The Devil’s Star is the fifth in the Harry Hole series but it has the distinction … This Study Guide consists of approximately 72 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Police. An encounter with an old enemy sets the stage for a white knuckle ride more terrifying and disorientating than anything the maverick detective has had to face thus far. Please see my review for more details. It took me a while to get around to this book and I think it was at least partly due to it being of a quite daunting thickness (well over 600 pages in paperback in contrast to the early ones of the series that clocked in at just over half that). As the Squad limps along, trying to solve the police murder, they face a devastating reality, and are hit with tragedy. Will it make sense even if I don't read the first 9 books? What you want, what you crave, what you need. After Phantom's amazing twist-hanger I was almost delirious with glee and trepidation when I heard the next Harry Hole book Police was coming out. For all the energy and humor in the books, and what at first can seem like extraneous musical references (Hank Williams, The Ramones), Nesbo is actually as careful a … Phant. In 2007 Nesbø also released his first children's book, Doktor Proktors Prompepulver. [ actually consider raping someone. Published Year: 2008 . Without giving away the plot lines, Nesbo has created an exotic fictional universe in Oslo Norway, peopled by dynamically good and evil characters that evolve in multi-dimensional ways in tandem with the plot. As soon as the English translations were available, I read Bat Man, Cockroaches and Redbreast. And in this case, the murderer didn't intend to leave Truls alive, so there's no reason to think that the violence would be any less thorough or complete. Police: A Harry Hole Novel (10) (Harry Hole Series), Vintage Crime/Black Lizard; Reprint, Translation edition (July 15, 2014), Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2015. Fife is a town that is under the rule of the Mayor, namely Tourtell, though the Chief Commissioner of the police is the actual man behind the curtain. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2018. I didn't believe for one second that he could be up and around with seemingly only the physical scars/damage to show for it, rather than the extreme brain damage you'd fully expect, given how the murderer treated his previous victims. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. He's never going to be a sunny, well-adjusted guy, we all know that and so do the characters in the novels (especially Rakel). In fact we have to wait until Chapter 18 to get a real sense as to Harry's inclusion in the story. Refresh and try again. I'm now reading The Thirst back to back. Police: A Harry Hole Novel Summary & Study Guide. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Two times the author tricked me really good, but when he tried pulling the wool over my eyes about the ending, it was one too many. With nothing to lose, will Hole end his time as Nesbø's protagonist on a winning note, or will the Crime Squad disappear onto the literary horizon with more unanswered questions and force readers to extrapolate on their own? There are more things I would like to say but at the same time I do not want to give anything away that. He built the whole story plot very nicely. 2,703 reviews. In The Phantom we left him shot three times. For some reason these officers or former officers return to the scene of the unsolved murder on its anniversary and meet a gory end. Another Harry Hole story. I think it's the best one yet. It very soon became very clear to me, however, that if Nesbø writes this well, he can use as many pages as he wants to, as far as I'm concerned (or... almost, anyway). But at the same time, I think the self-destructive loner cop/detective is such a cliche, so I really wanted Harry to having something positive, something real and true because I also think that's the reality for many people dealing with these types of issues. He’s an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 45 million copies around the world. This is not the best book of the series IMO as I felt it started really slowly with the usual JN attention to detail. A spiral of action that never seems to end. A densely plotted thriller that doesn't disappoint, Police is the tenth book by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo to feature Inspector Harry Hole. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. [The recoil made the barrel jump and the third bullet hit him in the head. In Police—the last novel featuring Jo Nesbø's hard-bitten, maverick Oslo detective—a killer wreaking revenge on the police had Harry Hole fighting for the safety of the people closest to him. He was born in Oslo and grew up in Molde. Newly-appointed Chief of Police, Mikael Bellman, defers to the national authorities, though does permit a loose collection of Squad members to run a covert investigation. You can read this before Police (Harry Hole, #10) PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom. For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the center of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. Is it just that they’ve got nothing better to do on all those cold nights than dream up more and more diabolical means to mislead readers? When a number of police officers are murdered after returned to crime scenes of previously unsolved cases, there's a struggle between the Squad and Kripos (the national police organisation) as to who will handle things. So the final book (or so I thought!) Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Jo Nesbo’s ‘The Kingdom’ is a suspenseful bundle of Norwegian noir that’s almost impossible to put down By Richard Lipez November 9, 2020 at 4:24 p.m. UTC I felt part of the problem was that Harry didn’t appear in the book until maybe 25% in and that was when the pace picked up and from that point on you need to strap yourself in as it feels like you are on an exciting rollercoaster ride. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2017. [ My only reservation about this book is that Nesbo gets a little too cute for his own good here. When a police officer is found murdered at the scene of an old unsolved murder case that he was involved in investigating, it can hardly be a coincidence. Thinking about this book, the series and how it has evolved, I can't help contrasting it with the works of certain American "best seller" mystery/thriller authors whose series characters now lack the imagination, energy and complexity they showed in earlier books. You'll just have to trust me that Jo Nesbo has raised the bar to new heights in Police. The usual roller coaster of emotions as the grizzly, cynical, alcoholic, conflicted, brilliant ex cop Harry Hole cuts a swath through the Oslo underworld, attracting serial killers like blow flies on rotting meat along the way. I know I am a sucker for a Harry Hole book but this one has to be the best yet. Without giving away the plot lines, Nesbo has created an exotic, Thinking about this book, the series and how it has evolved, I can't help contrasting it with the works of certain American "best seller" mystery/thriller authors whose series characters now lack the imagination, energy and complexity they showed in earlier books. To see what your friends thought of this book, I've read most of the books out of order and not had a problem, however this one definitely leans heavily on 'Phantom' the book before this one. I have liked that his addictions have never been downplayed or waved away with a magic wand because that's the reality of having those addictions. Do … I know I am a sucker for a Harry Hole book but this one has to be the best yet. I think this will be my last Jo Nesbo novel. October 15th 2013 After the vague, yet horrible, end to the previous novel, the complete cast of characters remains in shock about how the Oslo Crime Squad will continue. As P. This is such a hard book to review because even the smallest detail about the content - the way the story unfolds (which can be very persuasive in a review) - runs the risk of spoiling what is an absolute cracker of an addition to the Harry Hole canon. POLICE. Aug 2011. He just wrote mildly entertaining novels one notch above mediocre and is the most famous author in the country I live in, so of course I have to read him. I can't remember the last time I have been so impressed by a crime novel. This one picks up where 'Phantom' left off. What’s more, they’re missing their best investigator. It had been a while since I read Phantom, so it took a while to work out what was happening (I should have reread it). NEW AND OF INTEREST. What is it about Scandinavian thriller writers? Please try your request again later. Police (Norwegian: Politi, 2013) is a crime novel by Norwegian novelist Jo Nesbø. I absolutely loved it and if, like me you are not looking for the meaning of life in every book you read, you will too. Multiple murders, multiple murderers and the loss of some very unexpected people make it completely enthralling. As Sonny Mehta said he might become a phenomenon if he is not one already. Is it just that they’ve got nothing better to do on all those cold nights than dream up more and more diabolical means to mislead readers? A great read from an outstanding author. I hemmed and hawed over a 2 or 3 star rating, then eventually decided the excellent. Still, a very good read. This is such a hard book to review because even the smallest detail about the content - the way the story unfolds (which can be very persuasive in a review) - runs the risk of spoiling what is an absolute cracker of an addition to the Harry Hole canon. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. … Sacramento. Ugh. When a number of police officers are murdered after returned to crime scenes of previously unsolved cases, there's a struggle between the Squad and Kripos (the national police organisation) as to who will handle things. For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the center of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. I'm an admitted fan of the series, and I just loved this book. ** For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the center of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. It’s tempting to think so. When a police officer is found murdered at the scene of an old unsolved murder case that he was involved in investigating, it can hardly be a coincidence. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. 4* out of 5. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. I particularly like Beate Lonn and there’s a shocker in this novel as JN is inclined to do. Meet the Authors of Summer’s Hottest Mysteries. I can't remember the last time I have been so impressed by a crime novel. Despite the Snowman, the Leopard, Phantom and the rest, I think this just might be the best Harry Hole thriller yet. Lingering over them is the Gusto Hanssen case, crux of the previous novel, which remains unsolved, though many feel Hole knew how it all came together. Brief Summary of Book: Police (Harry Hole, #10) by Jo Nesbø Here is a quick description and cover image of book Police (Harry Hole, #10) written by Jo Nesbø which was published in 2013-10-15. And he plunged into it. Macbeth was published in 2018. We've been down that road with Harry many times before. I started reading Jo Nesbo's The Snowman and had to immediately get another book featuring Harry Hole. What I most liked about this book was it challenged my thinking process about the "who" and the "why", which is in my view, the objective in an effective mystery. There is indeed - Police. There were no excessive attempts to make the story longer. The Game-Changer Page 4. At last, he thought. Like other reviewers have said, the twists and turns and red herrings keep you guessing right from the start. Please try again. His brilliant insights and dedication to his job have saved countless lives over the years. This story was quite complex with past murders linked to a revenge spree in the present day and it certainly helps to have read all the previous books as part of this story links to the last book The Phantom. The killings are extremely brutal and the police have no leads. 'Phantom' ended with Harry Hole apparently breathing his last and as 'Police' begins the other police characters take over to fill the void left by Harry. Hole works as best he can and traces down a few leads, with a focus on the killer from the original crimes, most of whom have a strong sexual component to them. All I can say is that the narrative didn't begin as I anticipated at all, even though it follows on from the events in the last book, The Leopard, and it’s this defying of expectations that sets the standard and pace for the rest of the tale. The killings are extremely brutal and bestial. The new Chief of Police and Harry don't see eye to eye either. *draws a blank* I am particularly surprised at how impressed I am because I wasn't really a Jo Nesbø fan. ...........Ed. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. None of the old cases were ever solved. Interesting plot line marred by too much gimmickry and manipulation. by Knopf. Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2019, Another compelling murder mystery set in Oslo, Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2014. I simply could not put it down. When the same thing happens to two other officers in a matter of months the pattern is as clear as it is terrifying. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Police by Jo Nesbo - book #10 in the Inspector Harry Hole Norwegian crime thriller series, 2013, original title Politi, 2013 Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2019. There's a problem loading this menu right now. In 2007 Nesbø also released his first children's book, Dokt. Please try again. Some key players in the scheme, from criminals through to Bellman and his lackey, remain on high alert, as their futures could hang in the balance if such news were shared. Nesbø graduated from the Norwegian School of Economics with a degree in economics. Police: A Harry Hole thriller (Oslo Sequence 8) Author: Jo Nesbo ... Harry Hole Mysteries 3-Book Bundle. Jo Nesbø is a bestselling Norwegian author and musician. Denny Malone is a man that only really desires to be a great police officer. As Police opens, we’re back in Oslo, there are grisly murders a-plenty only, this time, the stakes are even higher as it’s members of the force that are being killed. The man has nine lives. It will be translated before long. The Thirst. *draws a blank* I am particularly surprised at how impressed I am because I wasn't really a Jo Nesbø fan. Over the years, the author sold over 40 million copies of his book around the world, with his novels being translated into 50 languages. For this reason, It'll be a very tough work for readers to predict the conclusion of the story. Rarely give out 5 stars but this is a no brainer. A densely plotted thriller that doesn't disappoint, Police is the tenth book by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo to feature Inspector Harry Hole. He was born in Oslo and grew up in Molde. That's been a contest during my August reading, but sorry Mr Child, Jo Nesbo has blown you out of the water. Summer is a great time to lose yourself in a page-turning mystery. But this, t. 4* out of 5. Book Review VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7. Reviewing a book I read in Swedish by a Norwegian author in English feels silly, but I'm doing it anyway. He knows the importance of this relationship, he knows his own weaknesses as well as his strengths, so while he'll probably always be a work in progress, he has been moving slowly forward ever since meeting Rakel. Start by marking “Police (Harry Hole, #10)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Those questions get answered in the authors uniquely brilliant and original style in this masterpiece of suspense. The return of Harry Hole is a very effectively told roller-coaster ride of a story and packed with both surprising and shocking events. Author: Jo Nesbo . It took me a while to get around to this book and I think it was at least partly due to it being of a quite daunting thickness (well over 600 pages in paperback in contrast to the early ones of the series that clocked in at just over half that). The Hole series can be read out of order - in fact my first one was no 4 Nemesis - but this book is almost Phantom part 2, so read that first (I had to go back and re-read the last few pages). "Police", Jo Nesbo's 10th Harry Hole book, takes the series and the genre itself, to a whole new level of non-formulaic excellence and establishes him on the cutting edge. Duncan, chief of police, is idealistic and visionary, a dream to the townspeople but a nightmare for criminals. It says "Harry Hole #10." [ the cliche of 'man freaks out after proposing/thinks he'll fuck everything up' was just really lame. Nesbo spends most of the book playing mind tricks on the reader and even in the last chapter he gives things a little twist that has you sitting on the edge of your seat. in the Harry Hole series does not disappoint! Until it swallowed him up and swept him into a cooling, painless nothing. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 436 pages and is available in Hardcover format. He is one of the most popular published Scandinavian authors, along with names like Stieg Larsson, Kurt Wallander, and Henning Mankell, among others. Having upped the ante with the previous novel in the Harry Hole series, the author goes for broke here. Beneath him, darkness. Harry is lecturing for the Norwegian Police Service but becomes involved with the usual cast of characters as a consultant in an investigation of brutal killings of police officers. [The recoil made the barrel jump and the third bullet hit him in the head. Macbeth is a fantastic novel, one that we count as being perhaps the best Nesbo novel out of all the Jo Nesbo book reviews. Until it swallowed him up and swept him into a cooling, painless nothing. Free download or read online Police pdf (ePUB) (Harry Hole Series) book. Cockroaches (1998) — Harry Hole investigates child pornography and pedophilia in Bangkok. He’s an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 45 million copies around the world. [ Harry got a happy ending. There are more things I would like to say but at the same time I do not want to give anything away that might spoil other people's enjoyment. Many twists & turns, great writing and the atmosphere of gloomy Norway well-painted. Nesbo is boxing very clever in Police, giving us leads that are really ruses, especially as regards the state of health or otherwise of Harry. Police is #10 in Nesbø's wonderful Harry Hole series, and by golly, it's a winner. I like to read a series in order and was frustrated by the constant reference to Australia in the first ones that I read (from Redeemer). “Police is a fast-paced crime novel with a great deal of exhilaration and suspense…. When the same thing happens to two other officers in a matter of months the pattern is as clear as it is terrifying. When a police officer is found murdered at the scene of an old unsolved murder case that he was involved in investigating, it can hardly be a coincidence. Several police officers are found murdered at the scene of an old and unsolved murder case that they were involved in investigating. Its hard to say more without giving the game away. by Jo Nesbø ; translated by Neil Smith ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 11, 2017. 11. Granted, several of the lead-ins turned out to be red herrings (thankfully!) The Force was published in the year of 2017, spanning nearly five-hundred pages in total. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. All the usual characters - the shady and good - are here and some of them feel like old friends! by Jo Nesbø ; translated by Don Bartlett ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 15, 2013. Jo Nesbo left us wondering at the end of the ninth book (Phantom) in his Detective Harry Hole series if there would be a tenth book. 8. About Police. [ Trul's remarkable recovery from essentially having his head and face smashed to bits. Loved this book. Alibis preclude an easy arrest and the Squad is forced to return to the drawing board, with little to show for their work. The department urgently needs Harry Hole. Nesbo spends most of the book playing mind tricks on the reader and even in the last chapter he gives things a little twist that has you sitting on the edge of your seat. Now, in The Thirst, the story continues as Harry is inextricably drawn back into the Oslo police force. In Police - the last novel featuring Jo Nesbø's hard-bitten, maverick Oslo detective - a killer wreaking revenge on the police had Harry Hole fighting for the safety of the people closest to him. Nesbø is primarily famous for his crime novels about Detective Harry Hole, but he is also the main vocals and songwriter for the Norwegian rock band Di Derre. All I can say is that the narrative didn't begin as I anticipated at all, even though it follows on from the events in the last book, The Leopard, and it’s this defying of expectations that sets the standard and pace for the rest of the tale. Pottermore. A wonderful read - many hours entertainment for a few quid, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2017. It's irrelevant that the situation was described such that the sex would have been entirely consensual, because the important thing is that Harry still thought of the situation as one of rape, and he was willing to go there. I'm an admitted fan of the series, and I just loved this book. It will be translated before long. "Police", Jo Nesbo's 10th Harry Hole book, takes the series and the genre itself, to a whole new level of non-formulaic excellence and establishes him on the cutting edge. A maverick Norwegian police detective with a drinking problem (Michael Fassbender) investigates the disappearance of a woman who may be the latest victim of a serial killer. Harry Hole, now a full-time instructor at the Police Academy, is called upon to help as a consultant. Norway’s ambassador to Thailand is found lying dead with a knife in his back in a Bangkok brothel. If you like thrillers then this book is for you. Richard Lipez reviews Jo Nesbo’s newest novel ... suspenseful bundle of Norwegian noir by Jo Nesbo, the author of the esteemed Harry Hole police detective series. [ the death of Beate. Arguably the most densely packed and ambitiously plotted novel in a series that has been getting darker with each volume, the tenth novel featuring Harry Hole is a companion sequel to its predecessor … I didn't mind, though (was way too relieved for that I guess). I'm an admitted fan of the series, and I just loved this book. What's more, they're missing their best investigator. Thanks to bullet proof vests. What is it about Scandinavian thriller writers? Jack Reacher versus Harry Hole. This is a relatively small complaint, but in the end, it did distract a bit from the thrill of the story. At this point, they can no longer work alone. At last, he thought. After the vague, yet horrible, end to the previous novel, the complete cast of characters remains in shock about how the Oslo Crime Squad will continue. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It is the tenth novel in Nesbø's Harry Hole series. Not only that, but their deaths are a brutal reenactment of cold cases – cases that the new victims were once assigned to solve. Author: Jo Nesbo . Perhaps the best yet, a white-knuckle thrill ride of fear, heartbreak and unexpected joy, Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2013. If you are a fan of Nesbo, Police will not dismay. Synopsis A vindictive killer is stalking Oslo’s streets, slaying police officers at the scenes of crimes they once investigated but failed to solve. But POLICE (Knopf, $25.95) is no place to start. Phantom: A Harry Hole thriller (Oslo Sequence 7). You need to read this book knowing nothing about it except that it is really, really good. Jo Nesbo. But this, this was something else. Something went wrong. Nesbø graduated from the Norwegian School of Economics with a degree in economics. He knows he wants to be with Rakel at this point. But I think it's realistic to see him being rewarded, if you will, because he truly has been trying to turn his life around as much as he can. Harry's former inner-circle of friends does not escape the attention of the Cop-Killer and one murder is particularly shocking. But what made her death even more frustrating was that it came across as the thing that had to be done in order to draw Harry into the investigation officially. Multiple murders, multiple murderers and the loss of some very unexpected people make it completely enthralling. Very, very, very disappointing follow-up to Nesbo's Phantom, a far superior book, even with the ridiculous passages from the rat's POV. The return of Harry Hole is a very effectively told roller-coaster ride of a story and. And then there's Harry's life with Rakel and Oleg which is now heading into uncharted territory. Do others think there is a Valentin plot hole? It is impressively executed and as a craftsmanship considered to be superb. I have read all but The Bat and Cockroaches from this series, but I don't know whether or not my guts have ever been so twisted while reading any Nesbø novel prior to this one. Put that book down! Published Year: 2012 Mystery & Detective Thrillers & Crime. Phantom will give you more context, you don't have to read it, but you will enjoy Police more if you do. Retired Inspector Harry Hole, who thinks he’s safe from his demons as an underpaid lecturer in Oslo’s Police College, gets blackmailed into returning to the Crime Squad Unit, with predictably explosive results. There are plots and sub-plots that twist and turn throughout the book, frights, heartbreaking deaths amid some unexpected happiness, new and memorable characters and the return of familiar faces who have become like family. It’s tempting to think so. It has so many twists and turns - you think you’ve got it all sorted in your head than wham, something happens and you realise it’s not what you thought at all! 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