Blood on Snow
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Blood on Snow
Olav lives the lonely life of a fixer. When you 'fix' people for a living - terminally - it's hard to get close to anyone. Now he's finally met the woman of his dreams. But there are two problems. She's his boss' wife. And Olav's just been hired to kill her.
From the bestselling author of the Harry Hole series, comes a short, sharp shock of a thriller. Blood on Snow: Drugs. Death. Murder. Revenge - and a hitman with two big problems
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Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbo is an engrossing, noir thriller that plunges readers into the bleak world of Olav Johansen, a contract killer in 1970s Oslo. Olav is a man caught at the margins of society, working as a "fixer" for one of the city's most notorious crime lords. His task is simple, yet grim: eliminate problems with lethal finality. However, his latest assignment threatens to upend his already precarious existence.
Olav has always lived a solitary life, his profession demanding a certain detachment. Yet, in a twist of fate, he finds himself enamoured with a woman who epitomises everything forbidden. This woman, the gangster's wife, unexpectedly becomes the object of his affections. Torn between his blossoming feelings and his professional obligations, Olav is confronted with a moral conundrum: he has been ordered to kill her.
Nesbo masterfully weaves a tale of tension, betrayal, and unexpected tenderness, highlighting the paradox of a hitman's existence. Olav's introspective journey is punctuated by his struggles with dyslexia, forming a nuanced character study that deepens the narrative. The intricate play of emotions and the ever-present threat of violence make Blood on Snow a compelling read that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 50 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE
"An incendiary cocktail of murder, revenge, and a hitman with multiple problems" - Independent
Nesbo's storytelling prowess shines in this tightly woven, atmospheric thriller. As Publishers Weekly states, "Nesbo’s surprise-filled plot will keep readers feverishly turning pages." The narrative deftly balances action and introspection, crafting a poignant tale of redemption amidst the bloodshed.
Blood on Snow is a stand-alone novel, enticing both long-time fans of Jo Nesbo and new readers with its gripping prose and relentless pace.
"Nesbo is in bracing form...gripping" - The Sun
Do not miss The Jealousy Man, the new Jo Nesbo book, out now.
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Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbo has received praise for its gripping and perfectly pitched thriller elements. Reviewers have highlighted its incendiary mix of murder, revenge, and a complex hitman protagonist. The book's simplicity and brevity, coupled with Nesbo's unique poetic touch, showcase the author at the top of his game. Set in the 1970s, it provides a deep, introspective look into the lonely, tortured soul of its first-person narrator.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781784703820
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 January 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage
Contributors:
- Translated by Neil Smith
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 110.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 121g
Pages: 192
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About the Author
Jo Nesbo (Author)
Jo Nesbo is one of the world's bestselling crime writers. When commissioned to write a memoir about life on the road with his band, Di Derre, he instead came up with the plot for his first Harry Hole crime novel, The Bat. His books The Leopard, Phantom, Police, The Son, The Thirst, Macbeth and Knife have all since topped the Sunday Times charts. He's an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 60 million copies around the world.
Neil Smith (Translator)
Neil Smith has translated many acclaimed Norwegian and Swedish novels, including books by Fredrik Backman and Leif G. W. Persson's The Dying Detective, winner of the CWA International Dagger 2017. He lives in Norfolk.
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