The Snowman: A Harry Hole Novel (7)

Jo Nesbo

May 2011 · Sold by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard

About this ebook

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Inspector Harry Hole tracks a Norwegian serial killer in this “fiendishly complex and terrifically entertaining” (The New York Times Book Review) installment of the New York Times bestselling series.

"Maddeningly addictive.” —Vanity Fair

One night, after the first snowfall of the year, a boy named Jonas wakes up and discovers that his mother has disappeared. Only one trace of her remains: a pink scarf, his Christmas gift to her, now worn by the snowman that inexplicably appeared in their yard earlier that day. Inspector Harry Hole suspects a link between the missing woman and a suspicious letter he’s received. The case deepens when a pattern emerges: over the past decade, eleven women have vanished—all on the day of the first snow. But this is a killer who makes his own rules ... and he’ll break his pattern just to keep the game interesting, as he draws Harry ever closer into his twisted web. With brilliantly realized characters and hair-raising suspense, international bestselling author Jo Nesbø presents his most chilling case yet—one that will test Harry Hole to the very limits of his sanity.

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Ratings and reviews

This was my first Jo Nesbo book and it was very entertaining. I found myself getting frustrated at times because it followed so many different paths to finally get to the true killer when in all actuality if Henry hole was such a good detective it should not have taken as long. But overall I loved the character of Henry hole and found I couldn't put the book down once I got to the end.

"The Snowman" was my first Jo Nesbo novel. I was drawn to what I thought was going to be a great plot. How could you not be curious about a killer who created snowmen on the lawn of the person he was going to kill or slightly freaked out by the thought that the snowman had actual facial expressions? In my opinion the author could have done so much more with this plot line. I found the characters dry and boring. I figured out who the killer was shortly after he was introduced into the story and his connection to other characters both in the present and in his past. Wish I could say I am anxious to read others by Jo Nesbo but I'm really not.

I couldn't wait for the chance each day to continue reading. The book was filled with lovely descriptions, and thoughtful plot lines which are sure to keep any reader enthralled.

About the author

JO NESBØ is a musician, songwriter, economist, and #1 New York Times best-selling author. He has won the Raymond Chandler Award for Lifetime Achievement as well as many other awards. His books have sold 55 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 50 languages. His Harry Hole novels include The Redeemer, The Snowman, The Leopard, Phantom, The Thirst, and most recently Knife, and he is also the author of The Son, Headhunters, Macbeth, The Kingdom and several children's books. He lives in Oslo.