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The Jealousy Man

Stories from the Sunday Times no.1 bestselling author of the Harry Hole thrillers
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The Jealousy Man by Jo Nesbo is a gripping collection of short stories that delve into the dark intricacies of human emotions and behaviour. The book explores themes of jealousy, obsession, and revenge through compelling narratives that weave crime and psychological elements. Each story offers a unique glimpse into characters' minds, showcasing Nesbo's mastery of suspense and tension.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by intricate crime plots and enjoy diving into the minds of complex characters. With Jo Nesbo's signature suspense and masterful storytelling, the collection of tales promises to thrill fans of psychological drama and twisty mysteries.

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The Jealousy Man

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A page-turning collection of dark and twisted crime stories from the international bestselling author of the Harry Hole series.

Filled with dark thrills, twisted minds, and vengeful hearts, these twelve page-turning short stories from the king of Scandicrime (FT) and creator of the iconic detective Harry Hole, will have you reading late into the night.

We meet a Greek detective who has become an expert on jealousy thanks to some hard-earned lessons from his private life. Far away, in another country, a taxi driver finds his wife's earring in a car belonging to his boss and sets out to discover how it ended up there. High in the skies above, a woman is on board a plane headed to London, about to end her own life in the wake of her husband's affair with her best friend. But who is the man sitting next to her?

Nesbo also takes us to the near future, to a dystopian America, where the upper-class elite is waiting atop a skyscraper to be evacuated while the masses fight for survival in the streets below. We are introduced to two best friends on their way to the running of the bulls in Pamplona when they fall in love with the same girl and, in the epic and vicious finale, we meet a psychologist who also happens to be an assassin.

In his first ever collection of short stories, this master of crime writing skilfully draws in the reader as we watch the potentially fatal outcomes of humanity's most powerful emotions play out on the page.

PRAISE FOR JO NESBO:

'The Kingdom is a stunning novel from a storyteller with few equals' Daily Express

'Fast-moving... Stunning' Sunday Times

'Tense, nerve-shredding' Daily Express

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The Jealousy Man by Jo Nesbo is often praised for its gripping storytelling and complex characters, typical of Nesbo's style. Many reviews highlight how the book crafts intricate plots with unexpected twists, maintaining suspense throughout. Some readers appreciate the psychological depth and dark themes that delve into human emotions like jealousy and betrayal. However, a few critiques mention that some of the stories within might feel overly long or convoluted.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787303133

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Harvill Secker

Contributors:

  • Translated by Robert Ferguson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 633g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Jo Nesbo (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. Robert Ferguson (Translator) Robert Ferguson has lived in Norway since 1983. His translations include Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting, the four novels in Torkil Damhaug's Oslo Crime Files series, and Tales of Love and Loss by Knut Hamsun. He is the author of several biographies, a Viking history and, most recently, The Cabin in the Mountains- A Norwegian Odyssey.

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