The Bat
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The Bat
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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
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.
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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.

Book Details
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
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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. Sign up to the Jo Nesbo newsletter for all the latest news- jonesbo.com/newsletter
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