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This outstanding collection of short stories showcases all the writing skill that has made Jo Nesbo the undisputed 'king of all crime writers' (Daily Express) and a repeat Sunday Times #1 bestseller. Filled with dark intrigue, twists and unforgettable characters, these page-turners will have you reading late into the night.

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

© Jo Nesbo 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

 Anthologies & Short Stories Crime Thrillers International Mystery & Crime Mystery Short Stories Suspense Thriller & Suspense World Literature Fiction Thriller Crime Exciting

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The 12 tales in this impressive collection from bestseller Nesbø blend taut suspense with sharply limned characters. /.../ Frederick Forsyth fans will be enthralled.

A veritable crime lover's delight from a true master of mystery and suspense. Experience the #1 New York Times bestselling author as never before in this dark and thrilling short story collection that takes us on a journey of twisted minds and vengeful hearts. Jo Nesbø is known the world over as a consummate mystery/thriller writer. Famed for his deft characterization, hair-raising suspense and shocking twists, Nesbø's dexterity with the dark corners of the human heart is on full display in these inventive and enthralling stories. /.../ With Nesbø's characteristic gift for outstanding atmosphere and gut-wrenching revelations, The Jealousy Man confirms that he is at the peak of his abilities.

Nesbø delivers stories ranging from dystopian visions to time-honored tales of duplicity and revenge. /.../ Nesbø is at his best in the long, wonderfully atmospheric title story, which shows off his gift for pulling one story out of another.
Richly atmospheric tales... The Confession has a real twist in the tale
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There was only one story I can recall that was any way interesting. I found it quite boring . i do like Sean Barrett narrating though 😃

Wouldn't recommend, on the boring side.

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Enjoyed the book and stories, I wish some had been books in their own right.

Very good, worth a listen

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Thoroughly enjoyable short stories with a some surprisingly futuristic sci-fi angles in some of them.

A Surprising Collection

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Great idea and some believable serious passion killings but best skip the first and last one which are not up to normal.
None the less ... worth a listen especially if you love Nesbo.

Some great Nesbo specials and some not quite so

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A great narration with really good, interest holding short stories for those short bit size moments you have to enjoy some entertainment.

Great pieces of jealousy

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