Macbeth

Jo Nesbo has sold over 50 million books worldwide
No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller

'Immensely enjoyable and gloriously dark' Daily Express

Jo Nesbo’s Macbeth is an electrifying modern retelling of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, set against the grim, rain-soaked backdrop of 1970s Scotland. The story delves into the depths of ambition and power through the life of Inspector Macbeth, the head of a paramilitary SWAT unit in a decaying industrial town plagued by crime and corruption. Macbeth is a man tormented by a harrowing past and a history of addiction, yet he stands as the best cop in the force, known for his exceptional skills and unyielding dedication.

When a high-stakes drug operation spirals into a gruesome massacre, Macbeth and his trusted team find themselves in the thick of it, tasked with restoring order and cleaning up the chaotic aftermath. But within the shadows lurk the seeds of Macbeth’s deepest fears and desires. The ambitious Inspector is soon rewarded with more power, wealth, and respect—a dangerous cocktail that begins to unearth his darkest inclinations.

Ever haunted by vivid hallucinations and a pervasive sense of paranoia, Macbeth’s mental state starts to crumble. His growing distrust and mounting obsession compel him to believe that the elite status he craves will forever slip through his fingers unless he seizes it by force. Consumed by ambition, Macbeth finds himself on a path towards destruction, willing to commit the ultimate crime to secure what he perceives as his rightful place at the top.

'A deliciously oppressive page-turner' Guardian

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