In 1999 Oslo, Detective Harry Hole is assigned to monitor neo-Nazi activity, a seemingly routine task that quickly escalates when a rare firearm is linked to a brutal murder. As Harry investigates, he uncovers a complex conspiracy stretching back to World War II, involving a legendary Norwegian soldier and events from 1944 on the Russian front. Harry finds himself chasing a ruthless killer, perpetually one step behind, as he unearths a dangerous connection between past wartime betrayals and present-day violence.

Why You Should Read?

• Delve into a gripping narrative that skillfully weaves historical wartime secrets with a contemporary crime thriller.
• Experience Jo Nesbø's masterful character development through the complex and flawed Detective Harry Hole.
• Enjoy a multi-layered plot filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and an intense, nail-biting conclusion.
• Discover the critically acclaimed novel that won the Glass Key prize for best Nordic crime novel.