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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 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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Harry Hole gets drawn in to tracking down a serial cop killer, despite leaving the police and teaching at police traingiing school. Incisive thoughts and actions from Harry. If it has Nesbo & Harry Hole & Sean Barrett on the book credits, plug your ipod into the car, set the cruise control and drive the length of the country and back.

Excellent thriller & respect for the burner!

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Would you consider the audio edition of Police to be better than the print version?

The audio book is brought alive by yet another wonderful performance by Sean Barrett who captures wonderfully Harry Hole's 'voice' and maintains a fantastic sense of the suspense and flow of the story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Of Course Harry Hoie dominates the story - wonderful character and it was a ' relief ' to discover he had not been killed by Oleg as seemed the case in the previous book in the series

Which scene did you most enjoy?

It would be almost impossible to identify any one scene over others since the book is full of wonderful twists and turns and yo are kept guessing throughout

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

Yes like so many of Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole series it has you enthralled from the start and you simply have to keep listening

Any additional comments?

The character of Harry Hole is one that will surely become a modern classic of detective fiction

Another wonderful Nesbo novel

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