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Police

A Harry Hole Novel

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Police

By: Jo Nesbo, Don Bartlett - translator
Narrated by: John Lee
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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is coming soon to Netflix • In this “invigorating must-read” installment (Newsweek) of the New York Times bestselling series, Inspector Harry Hole investigates a serial killer targeting Oslo’s police officers.

For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the center of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. His brilliant insights and dedication to his job have saved countless lives over the years. But as the killer grows increasingly bold and the media reaction increasingly hysterical, the detective is nowhere to be found. This time, when those he loves and values most are facing terrible danger, Harry is in no position to protect anyone—least of all himself. International Mystery & Crime Police Procedural Crime Fiction Thriller & Suspense Mystery Detective Crime Suspense Fiction

Critic reviews

“A dizzyingly taut feat of storytelling.” —The Boston Globe

"An invigorating must-read." —Newsweek

“The chills are palpable in this nerve-­racking thriller.” —The New York Times Book Review

“A hugely enjoyable game of cat-and-mouse.... Nesbo manages the book’s unnervingly scary scenes so well he should consider tackling a horror novel.” —Richmond Times Dispatch

“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.” —Sunday Mirror (UK)

“Nesbø's dark and gripping crime series featuring the Oslo detective Harry Hole [is] fascinating readers with its ever-deepening portrait, Breaking Bad–style, of a hero's gradual transition to an antihero.” —Chicago Tribune

“So dark, intense, and bone chilling that immersion in [Nesbø’s] world for an extended period is not for the sensitive.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“A multi-layered and intertwining story that makes your head spin, while delivering a masterclass in suspenseful writing.... Simply sit back and enjoy every twist and turn.” —Sunday Express (UK)

“An electrifying ride.... A master of suspense, red herrings and false trails, as well as a mesmerizing storyteller. Nesbø is in a league of his own.” —The Sydney Morning Herald

“Plot twists worthy of a möbius strip.” —Bloomberg News

“Attempts at work and sleep [are] futile until it is finished.” —The Daily Telegraph

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

No. But only because I'm not used to this narrator. I had to check out the book too, just to review that the names he was reading were the ones I was used to hearing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Of course, Harry had always been my favorite in the series, but I guess now it will have to be Baete Lonn. Or will it? Ha ha.

Would you listen to another book narrated by John Lee?

He is a good narrator, but I've listened to the whole series read by Robin Sachs for the most part. John Lee had more of a WW II "... AND WHAT ABOUT OUR BOYS IN THE PACIFIC...." type of news reporter tone.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The one thats already been used somewhere. 'He's back. Or is he?"

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended!

The best one yet! But why not Robin Sachs?

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So Jo Nesbo messes with your mind like he only can and it's great. the problem is the narrator John Lee. Now I've listened to many stories narrated by John Lee and they were great. It's just that we are listening to a book about cops in Norway and all of a sudden you get this lilting Welch accent from one of the main characters. It's just horrible! it's SOOO out of place! Where is Robin Sachs? Now he has the right accents. A narrator can make or break a story. Choose better publisher!!!

Jo Nesbo great, But John Lee : (

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Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole series is great. John Lee's narration doesn't really work here. A different narrator would have made the story better.

Good Story - Narrator Miscast

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We are devoted Nesbo fans, this one did not disappoint. However that being said,The narrator didn’t have a single Scandinavian sounding voice, the female voices was like listening to audio caricatures. Sometimes the delivery was like an old school soap opera.

Narrator hard to follow

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I loved the story. The end is a real twist. I had to get used to the voice of the narrator however.

Great book

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