The first book in the remarkable, bestselling Harry Hole series from Jo Nesbo. "A stunning opening to the series."  - Sunday Times "Jo Nesbo is my favorite thriller writer." - Michael Connelly Oslo detective Harry Hole is sent to Sydney, Australia, to assist the local police in their investigation of the brutal rape and murder of Inger Holter, a young, blonde Norwegian woman who was working in a restaurant. Initially sidelined as an outsider, Harry becomes central to the investigation when the police realize that Inger may be only the latest victim in a number of unsolved rape and murder cases around the country. Inger had a number of admirers, each with his own share of secrets, but there is no obvious suspect and the pattern of the other crimes seems impossible to crack. Then a circus performer is brutally murdered, followed by yet another young woman. And Harry is in a race against time to stop a highly intelligent killer who is bent on total destruction. Author - Jo Nesbo Number of Pages - 480 Format - Mass Market Publisher - RH Canadian Publishing Published - 2023-02-28