The Devil’s Star A Novel
The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbo is a gripping novel published by Harper Collins on March 9, 2010. This first edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. Set against the backdrop of a sweltering Oslo summer, 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 personal demons and a complicated relationship with his colleague Tom Waaler, is thrust into a tense investigation that quickly escalates.
As the narrative unfolds, readers will follow Harry as he navigates the complexities of the case, which takes a darker turn with the disappearance of another woman. The discovery of a severed finger adorned with a similar star-shaped diamond ring raises the stakes, leading Harry to suspect a serial killer is at work. The intertwining of his investigations and his struggle against both external threats and his own vulnerabilities create a suspenseful atmosphere. This novel delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and the pursuit of truth within the realms of mystery and detective fiction.
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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.
One of the brightest stars of Scandinavian crime writing, Jo NesbØ has been compared to Ian Rankin, Michael Connelly, and Henning Mankell. His novels are bestsellers throughout Europe, acclaimed by critics and revered by aficionados of thrillers and mysteries. Brilliantly plotted and paced, The Devil’s Star shows NesbØ at his absolute best, combining powerful emotional resonance with truly stunning suspense.
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