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  • The Thirst

  • Harry Hole, Book 11
  • By: Jo Nesbø
  • Narrated by: Sean Barrett
  • Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,804 ratings)
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The Thirst

By: Jo Nesbø
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Summary

After the brutal homicide of a woman, the Oslo Police Force know exactly whom to call: brilliant and unorthodox police investigator Harry Hole. When he suspects a link with one of his cold cases, it's a race against time to catch the elusive killer.

There's a new killer on the streets.

A woman is found murdered after an Internet date. The marks left on her body show the police that they are dealing with a particularly vicious killer.

He's in your house.... He's in your room....

Under pressure from the media to find the murderer, the force know there's only one man for the job. But Harry Hole is reluctant to return to the place that almost took everything from him. Until he starts to suspect a connection between this killing and his one failed case.

He's out for blood....

When another victim is found, Harry realises he will need to put everything on the line if he's to finally catch the one who got away.

©2017 Jo Nesbo (P)2017 Random House Audiobooks

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Another edge of the seat novel.

Quite complex in its plot, but worthwhile. Lovely narration, as ever, by Sean Barrett.
I managed to fall in to one of Nesbo's traps, and was convinced of the guilt of one character - I do like his way of writing, and his characters are fun.

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Brilliant as normal

It makes me sad to know I am going to have to wait a long time for the next Jo Nesbo book. I've read/listened to all of the Jo Nesbo books and I am addicted. Sean Barrett is just the best narrator, I could listen to him all day every day, the characters portrayal is excellent. It hard to find something else to listen after this, but I do have other favourites.

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He's back. Better than ever

If you could sum up The Thirst in three words, what would they be?

Gripping page turner

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Thirst?

Harry, always harry

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

Sean Barrett is the consummate narrator. He could make a telephone directory sound interesting

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

Yes and no, yes because it was riveting, no because I knew I'd miss Harry

Any additional comments?

When's the next one due

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Simply Excellent

Classic Nesbo, Classic Hole, possibly my favourite to date. Hopeful of many more Harry Hole adventures to come.

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Yes - it's been a wait though!

Harry is back warts and all.
Not so long next time please Mr Jo Nesbo.
Thank you.

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Absolutely brilliant

This book had me grasped from start to finish, what a belter of a book👍

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The very air had screams smeared on it

Fast moving and very entertaining, full of pop references and little tells, the most fun of the Harry Hole series. The characters are crisp and well presented and the plot is full of twists and surprises.
A good reliable read that is hard to put down, so do not start if you do not have the time to quench the thirst.

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Another winner

Although the story takes a little while to get going, it gathers pace and reaches a very satisfying conclusion. Well read and a fine addition to the series.

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Nesbo and Barrett do it again

Story gripping despite the improbability, fantastic twist and all made believable by Sean's brilliant performance.

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Harry the Wonerful

Hurrah for Harry !!! So glad he's back and in top form in a story that crackles with tension.

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