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Cockroaches

Series: Harry Hole
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Cockroaches by Jo Nesbo transports readers to the gritty underworld of Bangkok as Detective Harry Hole is sent to solve the murder of the Norwegian ambassador in a seedy motel. With corruption lurking around every corner, Hole delves into an intricate web of political intrigue and dark secrets, revealing a city rife with danger and deceit. This gripping crime thriller promises suspense and unexpected twists as the truth slowly emerges.
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Cockroaches

Harry Hole is back in a gripping twist-packed read.

'One of Nesbo's most accomplished novels' Financial Times


Harry is on a special mission.


Detective Harry Hole arrives in a steaming hot Bangkok.

The thrilling sequel to Nesbo's debut novel The Bat, The Cockroaches sees Harry Hole sent to Bangkok to investigate the murder of the Norwegian ambassador

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The thrilling sequel to Nesbo's debut novel The Bat, Cockroaches sees Harry Hole sent to Bangkok to investigate the murder of the Norwegian ambassador.

Harry Hole is back in a gripping twist-packed read.

'One of Nesbo's most accomplished novels' - Financial Times

Harry is on a special mission.

Detective Harry Hole arrives in a steaming hot Bangkok. The Norwegian ambassador has been found dead in a seedy motel room, and Harry has been sent to investigate. It's clear that the Ambassador's family are hiding some secrets of their own, but few people are willing to talk.

He needs to solve a crime and avoid a scandal.

When Harry lays hands on some incriminating CCTV footage, things only get more complicated. The man who gave him the tape goes missing, and Harry realises that failing to solve a murder case is by no means the only danger that faces the unwary.

But in an unfamiliar city, who can you trust?

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Series: Harry Hole

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Cockroaches by Jo Nesbo receives praise for its thrilling, fast-paced narrative and skilful storytelling, centred in a vividly depicted Asian setting. Reviewers highlight Jo Nesbo's ability to weave a complex plot with a large cast of characters, creating a gripping dive into themes of corruption and exploitation. Fans of the Harry Hole series find it a standout instalment, showcasing Nesbo’s evolving prowess.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099556039

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Contributors:

  • Translated by Don Bartlett
  • Translated by Don Bartlett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Jo Nesbo is a musician, songwriter, economist and author. His first crime novel featuring Harry Hole was published in Norway in 1997 and was an instant hit, winning the Glass Key Award for best Nordic crime novel (an accolade shared with Peter H eg, Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson). Never before published in English, Cockroaches is the second novel in the Harry Hole series. Check out www.jonesbo.co.uk.

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