Killing Moon: A Harry Hole Thriller
Jo Nesbø
Penguin Random House
Review: Karen Watkins
This Nordic Noir thriller dives deep into the dark underbelly of Oslo as a serial killer terrorises the city.
With two young women missing after a party, former detective Harry Hole is reluctantly pulled back into the fray to hunt down a cunning psychopath before more lives are claimed.
While this book is the 13th instalment in the Harry Hole series, it is the first for me and should engage new readers while also satisfying long-time fans.
The story has complex characters and multiple plausible suspects without the storyline becoming overwhelming or complicated.
The plot is intricate and twisting with manageable chapters that kept me on edge with surprising revelations. The tension mounts steadily as Harry, battling his personal demons, races against time to unravel the killer’s twisted motives.
Some may find the detailed descriptions of the crimes unsettling. However, they add a graphic realism that heightens the story’s impact.
The ending ties together many of the suspects in a satisfying yet unexpected conclusion, leaving room for future developments in Harry’s tumultuous life.
Nesbø has a thorough knowledge of criminal procedural and psychological elements. The book is translated from Norwegian by Seán Kinsella.
