The Devil’s Star
The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbø, published by Vintage in 2009, is a gripping mystery that unfolds in the sweltering heat of Oslo. The story begins with the murder of a young woman, whose body reveals a chilling detail: a tiny red diamond shaped like a pentagram found under her eyelid. Detective Harry Hole, grappling with his own demons as an alcoholic, is assigned to the case alongside Tom Waaler, a colleague he distrusts. As the investigation progresses, Harry uncovers a disturbing pattern that suggests a serial killer may be at large.
Readers will find a complex narrative that intertwines personal and professional challenges faced by Harry Hole as he navigates a web of crime and deceit. The plot thickens with the discovery of another missing woman, leading Harry to confront not only the killer but also the corrupt elements within his own department. This edition spans 532 pages and is presented in English, offering an immersive experience into the realms of crime, suspense, and police procedural drama.
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Oslo is sweltering in the summer heat when a young woman is murdered in her flat. One finger has been cut off and a tiny red diamond in the shape of a pentagram–a five-pointed star–is found under her eyelid. Detective Harry Hole is assigned the case with Tom Waaler, a colleague he neither likes nor trusts. He believes Tom is behind a gang of arms smugglers–and the murder of his partner. But Harry, an off-the-rails alcoholic, is barely holding on to his job and has little choice but to play nice. Five days later, another woman is reported missing. When her severed finger is found adorned with a star-shaped red diamond ring, Harry fears a serial killer is on the loose. Determined to find the killer and expose the crooked Tom Waaler, Harry discovers the two investigations melding in unexpected ways. But pursuing the truth comes at a price, and soon Harry finds himself on the run and forced to make difficult decisions about a future he may not live to see.
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