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Macbeth by Jo Nesbo is a modern retelling of Shakespeare's classic tragedy set in a rainy, industrial town. The story follows a decorated police inspector, Macbeth, whose quest for power leads him into a dark world of corruption, drugs, and betrayal. As he rises to prominence, his moral descent ensues, impacting all those around him.
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Macbeth

JO NESBO: #1 Sunday Times bestseller, #1 New York Times bestseller, 40 million books sold worldwide


He’s the best cop they’ve got. They’re all within reach.

But a man like him won’t get to the top.

Plagued by hallucinations and paranoia, Macbeth starts to unravel.

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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

Watch out for The Jealousy Man, the new Jo Nesbo book, out now

Series: Hogarth Shakespeare

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A majestically satisfying and deliciously oppressive page-turner, Macbeth by Jo Nesbo is immensely enjoyable and gloriously dark. Nesbo puts his own mark on one of Shakespeare's most celebrated plays, making excellent use of atmospheric genre elements and convincing stakes. Inventive and deeply satisfying, this reimagined tale is suited to our troubled times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099598077

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Contributors:

  • Translated by Don Bartlett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 624

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About the 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.

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