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The Bat

Series: Harry Hole
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The Bat by Jo Nesbo introduces Detective Harry Hole, who travels to Australia to assist in the investigation of a Norwegian woman's murder. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a series of linked crimes, exposing a web of violence and intrigue. The story combines gripping suspense with rich cultural insights.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you love gripping crime thrillers with complex characters and intricate plots. This story features a relentless detective on a mission, blending suspense and mystery in an international setting.

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The Bat

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.

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

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Discover the addictive first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series by Jo Nesbo.

The Bat introduces readers to Detective Harry Hole, a brilliant but troubled investigator from Norway. Sent to Sydney, Australia, Harry is meant to keep a low profile while assisting the local police with their inquiry into the brutal murder of a young Norwegian woman, Inger Holter, who was taking a gap year in the city. Though he is meant to support rather than lead the investigation, Harry's instincts and determination soon draw him deep into the case.

With his new partner, an Aboriginal detective named Andrew Kensington, Harry delves into the seedy underbelly of Sydney, uncovering a disturbing series of unsolved murders and disappearances. As they chase leads through the city's art scenes, drug dens, and grimy back alleys, the investigation begins to point towards a relentless and cunning serial killer.

Harry is out of his depth.

Defying instructions not to get too involved, Harry's determination to uncover the truth intensifies. With each new revelation, the stakes grow higher, and Harry realises that the killer is not only elusive but also willing to play a terrifying game of cat and mouse with him.

He's not supposed to get too involved.

As more bodies are discovered and the tension escalates, it becomes clear that the murderer will speak only to Harry. With the clock ticking, Harry must trust his instincts and push through his own inner demons to solve the case before it's too late. The hunter becomes the hunted as Harry discovers that he might be the next target.

He might be the next victim.

Praised for its intricate plotting and gripping character development, The Bat is a stunning introduction to the Harry Hole series. Jo Nesbo masterfully combines a thrilling mystery with the vivid depiction of Australia's darker side, crafting a novel that is as suspenseful as it is engaging.

Jo Nesbo, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, January 2024

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The Bat introduces Harry Hole as a complex and engaging character, set against a vivid Australian backdrop. Critics praise it as an ambitious, fun and original crime novel, with captivating and innovative storytelling. Jo Nesbo’s debut has been described as clever and satisfying, leaving readers eager for more of Harry Hole's adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099581871

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 March 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Contributors:

  • Translated by Don Bartlett

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 432

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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.

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