The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø

The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø

Detective Harry Hole has embarrassed the force, resulting in a reassignment to mundane surveillance tasks. However, while monitoring neo-Nazi activity in Oslo, he is inadvertently pulled into a conspiracy with deep roots in Norway’s dark past. The narrative masterfully intertwines a modern-day murder investigation with the harrowing experiences of Norwegian soldiers fighting on the Eastern Front during World War II. As an angry, alcoholic, and error-prone policeman, Harry must navigate a web of betrayal involving former soldiers, a rare rifle, and a conspiracy taking a rapid and hideous shape. In The Redbreast, Jo Nesbø explores the motivations of those who fought and the "black mark" of collaboration that sixty years of history cannot wash away.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Voted the best Norwegian crime novel ever by book clubs, this Glass Key award winner is an ambitious masterclass in suspense. You will be gripped by the dual timeline that exposes the sensitive history of Norwegian collaboration and the enduring legacy of war. If you enjoy "ingenious" and complex thrillers featuring a flawed but brilliant protagonist, this atmospheric mystery will keep you racing to the final page.

Condition Note

Used - Good. The spine is intact but shows a slight lean. There is visible cockling and waviness to the page edges of approximately 25 pages in the middle of the text block due to moisture exposure. The text remains clean and fully legible throughout, though the affected pages do not lay flat at the edges.