Midnight Sun
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Midnight Sun
Jon is on the run. He has betrayed Oslo's biggest crime lord: The Fisherman. Fleeing to an isolated corner of Norway, to a mountain town so far north that the sun never sets, Jon hopes to find sanctuary amongst a local religious sect.
In a remote corner of Norway - a mountain town so far north the sun never sets - a man is running for his life in the follow-up to number one bestseller Jo Nesbo's Blood on Snow
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Midnight Sun by Jo Nesbo is a gripping exploration of crime, redemption, and the haunting beauty of the Norwegian wilderness. Set against the backdrop of Norway’s northern regions, where the sun never sets during the summer months, this tale weaves an intricate narrative of tension and survival. Jon, our protagonist, finds himself on the run after betraying Oslo’s most formidable crime lord, known only as the Fisherman.
Jon escapes to a remote mountain town, seeking refuge among a secluded religious sect. As he hides away in a shepherd’s cabin, he contends not only with his pursuers but also with the relentless, maddening light of the midnight sun. His only companions are Lea, a bereaved mother grappling with her own demons, and her young son, Knut, whose innocence and kindness offer Jon brief moments of respite and hope.
Lea’s act of kindness in providing Jon with a rifle, and Knut's brave endeavour of delivering essential supplies, form a fragile lifeline. However, tranquility is elusive as Jon grapples with encroaching insanity driven by perpetual daylight and the incessant threat of discovery. The Fisherman’s men draw ever closer, turning Jon’s hideaway into a pressure-cooker of suspense.
This novel is a brilliantly crafted thriller, where every word is meticulously chosen to build an atmosphere of unyielding tension. Nesbo’s narrative brilliance is on full display, delivering a succinct and lyrical story that strikes deeply and lingers long after the final page.
NOW A MAJOR FILM AS THE HANGING SUN
"A perfectly formed thriller that pierces the heart with its icy brilliance" Sunday Mirror
Brilliant... A short, lyrical tale where every word counts" Daily Express
Jo Nesbo, acclaimed for his masterful storytelling, has sold over 50 million books worldwide. Midnight Sun is a testament to his ability to evoke atmospheric settings and complex characters within the claustrophobic constraints of a taut thriller.
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A perfectly-formed thriller, written in pure, unadorned prose, that pierces the heart with its icy brilliance, according to the Sunday Mirror. It is considered a thrilling tale by Mail on Sunday and another success for Nesbo according to the Daily Mail. Described as a short, lyrical tale where every word counts, building tension effectively, and another brilliant thriller from a master storyteller, as per the Daily Express. The Belfast Telegraph lauds it as short, brisk, emotionally compelling, and stylishly written.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781784703899
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 June 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage
Contributors:
- Translated by Neil Smith
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 110.0mm
Height: 178.0mm
Weight: 140g
Pages: 224
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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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