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**From the global crime sensation comes a NEW gritty standalone thriller**

This killer has a story.

When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to a lone wolf, a sniper who has vanished into thin air.

To tell it, he needs to get caught.

When the shooter strikes again, it’s maverick detective Bob Oz they call in to crack the case. They don’t think this victim will be the last.

And this wolf wants the world to know...

As the body count rises, Oz suspects something even more sinister is at play. And the closer he gets to the truth, the more disturbed he becomes. Because this serial killer reminds him of someone dangerous: himself.

He’s only just getting started.

Wolf Hour is a gritty standalone thriller packed with unexpected twists, dark secrets and bubbling personal and political tension, from the king of the cliffhanger.

'Nesbo deserves to be crowned the king of all crime thriller writers' Sunday Express

'Electrifying' Crime Monthly

'Hooks your immediately, there's an unnerving air of suspense throughout...of course, it wouldn't be a Nesbo novel without twists no one sees coming.' UK Press Syndicate

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Critic reviews

Electrifying
Hooks you in immediately, there's an unnerving air of suspense throughout and meticulous attention to detail - the clever parallel timelines providing just enough clues to keep the pages turning. But, of course, it wouldn't be a Nesbo novel without twists no one sees coming
A taut standalone from the king of Nordic noir
Nordic noir master Nesbø sets his sights on the American Midwest in this exquisitely plotted, darkly funny thriller that tackles gun control, police corruption, and psychological trauma in contemporary Minneapolis ... Readers will have no doubt they’re in the hands of a brilliant storyteller. This soars
[Wolf Hour] is a pleasure to read with its engaging, easy-twisting plot, its cerebral touches, and characters like Liza, a bartender whose teasing scenes with Oz are highlights. /…/ Another standout standalone from the author of the Harry Hole series
Nesbø has crafted a powerhouse here, a profoundly human exploration of loneliness and grief driven by a twisting procedural plot and grisly shocks. Readers of Nordic noir will find Nesbø’s taut narrative and social commentary deeply infused with emotional depth. Highly recommended for newcomers seeking startling perspectives on justice, such as those found in Dennis Lehane’s and Richard Price’s works
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Pretty good but a bit of a slow burner. Interesting concept. it builds tension effectively.

the twist

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Intriguing and interesting story . Good characters and insight into the loss of loved one’s and how to deal with grief

Interesting take on fiction

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Disliked the similarity to the Harry Høle series, some repetition of stories and characters alike.

Not much to rave about...

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I have enjoyed all of your books via the audio book route and that has got to do with two things. Firstly your great writing and secondly the narrator Sean Barrett.

I knew he didn't narrate this book before I bought it and I was hopeful that it wouldn't matter very much.

However I can now tell you that you should definitely insist on using Sean Barrett if you want your fantastic books to be great audio books.

I mean no disrespect to the narrator of this book but I am not getting the great vibes I usually get when listening to your books.

Sean Barrett come back please.

Dear Mr Nesbo...

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Horrible narration by Cameron Krogh Stone has spoiled my enjoyment of this book by my favourite author!

Give up narrating mate - your efforts to differentiate characters with different voices is an epic fail.

Ruined by the narrator

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