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The Bat

Series: Harry Hole
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The Bat by Jo Nesbo is a crime and thriller novel featuring Norwegian detective Harry Hole. The story unfolds as Harry travels to Sydney to assist in solving the case of a murdered Norwegian woman. As Harry delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a series of connected murders, revealing the dark underbelly of the city.
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If you enjoy gripping crime stories with complex characters and intricate plots, this book might be perfect for you. It offers a thrilling mystery set in Australia, featuring detective Harry Hole as he delves into a dangerous investigation filled with unexpected twists.

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The Bat

Discover the addictive first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series

'A stunning opening to the series' Sunday Times


Harry is out of his depth.

Detective Harry Hole is meant to keep out of trouble.

The thrilling first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series, never before published in English

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The Bat is the thrilling first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series, never before published in English.

Discover the addictive first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series.

'A stunning opening to the series' - Sunday Times

Harry is out of his depth.

Detective Harry Hole is meant to keep out of trouble. A young Norwegian girl taking a gap year in Sydney has been murdered, and Harry has been sent to Australia to assist in any way he can.

He's not supposed to get too involved.

When the team unearths a string of unsolved murders and disappearances, nothing will stop Harry from finding out the truth. The hunt for a serial killer is on, but the murderer will talk only to Harry.

He might be the next victim.

JO NESBO HAS SOLD 50 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE

Watch out for The Kingdom, the new Jo Nesbo thriller, out now

Series: Harry Hole

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The Bat by Jo Nesbo is praised for its fully developed portrayal of Harry Hole's complex personality. The novel is set against a vividly depicted Australian backdrop, showcasing Nesbo's expertise. It's described as an ambitious and original crime story, offering a captivating and innovative experience with a fast pace that keeps readers longing for more in the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099520320

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 July 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Contributors:

  • Translated by Don Bartlett
  • Translated by Don Bartlett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Jo Nesbo is one of the world's bestselling crime writers, with The Leopard, Phantom, Police, The Son, The Thirst, Macbeth and Knife all topping the Sunday Times bestseller charts. He's an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 50 million copies around the world. Before becoming a crime writer, Nesbo played football for Norway's premier league team Molde, but his dream of playing professionally for Spurs was dashed when he tore ligaments in his knee at the age of eighteen. After three years military service he attended business school and formed the band Di Derre ('Them There'). They topped the charts in Norway, but Nesbo continued working as a financial analyst, crunching numbers during the day and gigging at night. When commissioned by a publisher to write a memoir about life on the road with his band, he instead came up with the plot for his first Harry Hole crime novel, The Bat. Sign up to the Jo Nesbo newsletter for all the latest news- jonesbo.com/newsletter

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