The Thirst (Norwegian: Tørst, 2017) is a crime novel by Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø,[1] the eleventh in the Harry Hole series.[2][3]
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Author | Jo Nesbø |
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Original title | Tørst |
Language | Norwegian, English |
Series | Harry Hole (#11) |
Genre | Crime fiction |
Publisher | Aschehoug |
Publication date | May 9, 2017 |
Publication place | Norway |
Media type | |
Pages | 480 |
ISBN | 978-1911215288 |
Preceded by | Police |
Followed by | Knife |
Plot
editThe novel features a killer who returns from Harry Hole's past and whom he failed to apprehend previously, but with a frightening new method of killing his victims by biting the victim's body with manufactured iron teeth and, apparently, drinking their blood, similar to the classic idea of a vampire.
Reference list
edit- ^ Forshaw, Barry (14 April 2017). "The best recent thrillers – review roundup". The Guardian. theguardian.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ Rees, Jasper (16 April 2017). "Sunday Book: Jo Nesbo - The Thirst". The Art Desk. theartsdesk.com. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ "The Thirst A HARRY HOLE NOVEL By JO NESBO Translated by Neil Smith". penguinrandomhouse.com. Penguin Randomhouse. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
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