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Police

By: Jo Nesbo, Don Bartlett - translator
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Brought to you by Penguin.

*DETECTIVE HOLE IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES*

The police urgently need Harry Hole.

A killer is stalking Oslo's streets. Police officers are being slain at the scenes of crimes they once investigated, but failed to solve. The murders are brutal, the media reaction hysterical.

But this time, Harry can't help anyone.

For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the centre of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. His dedication to his job and his brilliant insights have saved the lives of countless people. But now, with those he loves most facing terrible danger, Harry can't protect anyone.

Least of all himself.

'Nesbo is several steps ahead of you in this endlessly twisting, multi-layered thriller' Sun

'In the dark world of Scandinavian crime, Jo Nesbo's novels are darker than most...Settle down with a glass of Akvavit and prepare for a long night' The Independent

'Police is a story repletewith gory events, dark musings and a little social commentary' Sunday Business Post

© Jo Nesbo 2013 (P) Penguin Audio 2013

 Crime Fiction Genre Fiction International Mystery & Crime Literary Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals World Literature Crime Fiction Exciting Scary Suspense

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Critic reviews

Boasts the customary ability to render attempts at work and sleep futile until it is finished (Jake Kerridge)
As usual, the brilliant Nesbo is several steps ahead of you in this endlessly twisting, multi-layered thriller that also shines a light on the murky areas of Norway’s upper echelons (Natasha Harding)
Scandinavian crime thrillers don’t come much darker or more tense than the best-selling Harry Hole series, and this tenth outing for the Norwegian detective is the best yet (Deirdre O’Brien)
In the dark world of Scandinavian crime, Jo Nesbo's novels are darker than most… Settle down with a glass of Akvavit and prepare for a long night
Resistance is futile: Nesbo has some rare, Ancient Mariner-type gift for holding his readers completely in thrall until he has finished with us (Jake Kerridge)
Nesbo’s best since The Snowman … Particularly strong in portraying the interaction between cops
A terrifying roller-coaster (Myles McWeeney)
It's easy to see why his books are mega-sellers – those enormous, pulsating plots drag you in without mercy... Compulsive (Iain Finlayson/Kate Saunders)
In Harry Hole, [Nesbo has] created the most complex, compelling and at times frustrating detective... Probably his best yet (Cherie Blair)
Fans of the series will know what to expect, and won't be disappointed
All stars
Most relevant

Who was your favorite character and why?

Valentine. Reminded me of Joker in Dark Knight, cunning and patient.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not really possible. So many plot twists that it makes for fun reading in bite sized parts.

Any additional comments?

I have to assume there will be a follow up to this, as technically the case isn't anywhere near solved at the end. Which is disappointing.

Wanted more at the end

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Would you listen to Police again? Why?

The detail is so tight, no wasted words, no filling or padding out. Listening again is almost a requirement to catch it all.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Police?

Rachael allowing Ceilia into the flat.

What does Sean Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Mood and pace.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

no, to be savoured over several 2 hour sessions

Any additional comments?

More Harry Hole please.

Classic Nesbo

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This is my first Jo Nesbo book about Harry Hole and I should have started on No. 1 instead of 6, but it was good, the hero was not a marvellous person which made him more believable, it was very good listening, and quite frightening in places. Its not The Killing but it is good.

Interesting and a good story

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Id you like the series it's a must read/listen as it ties it all up and is surely the last we will see of Harry...well, maybe.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Harry of course. He shows real maturity (at last) in "Police".

Have you listened to any of Sean Barrett’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Sean is on form...again. Very heavy voice.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The 2 plot twists.

Any additional comments?

Give it a go. If you've not come across Harry before, then go back to the start and make your way here.

The best in the series by a country mile.

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I'm just loving listening to the Harry Holes series. This book was very gripping to the end. Nesbo is a genius and Sean just gets better and better. What a combination!

very gripping

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