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'just as well-executed as his regular police procedurals. Based around an art theft it's written in the Norwegian author's typical no-nonsense prose, and plotted with precision to create a relentless and breakneck tale that keeps the reader hungrily turning the pages for more.' --The Big Issue
`Nesbo is a master storyteller, gripping the reader from the first page and ratcheting up the suspense in a thrilling finale with several satisfying twists. Any readers coming to Nesbo for the first time will find this a cracking, if slightly far-fetched read while his fans will find plenty to entertain them.' --Sunday Express
'Don't miss this thriller from the UK's second biggest-selling fiction author about an ambitious art thief.' --Stylist
`With echoes of The Thomas Crown Affair, spectacular storytelling and a beautifully judged super-twist, it confirms Nesbo's place at the pinnacle of thriller writers and, inevitably, a film version will be with us next year. It's that good.' --Daily Mail
`a masterclass in obfuscation and psychological parrying ... Roger is a well-crafted, morally dubious character who remains oddly likeable owing to a nifty line in bitter observations ... After recent events, no one can be in any doubt of Norway's dark side and Nesbo wisely juxtaposes Oslo's shiny veneer with its rotten elements. Equally, the parallels between artistic worth and corporate value are neatly levied ... Nesbo has that rare talent for turning the tables on readers, confounding expectations and revealing on what is intended.' --Independent on Sunday
`An accomplished novel from a first-rate author.' --Liverpool Daily Post --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
`Nesbo is a master storyteller, gripping the reader from the first page and ratcheting up the suspense in a thrilling finale with several satisfying twists. Any readers coming to Nesbo for the first time will find this a cracking, if slightly far-fetched read while his fans will find plenty to entertain them.' --Sunday Express
'Don't miss this thriller from the UK's second biggest-selling fiction author about an ambitious art thief.' --Stylist
`With echoes of The Thomas Crown Affair, spectacular storytelling and a beautifully judged super-twist, it confirms Nesbo's place at the pinnacle of thriller writers and, inevitably, a film version will be with us next year. It's that good.' --Daily Mail
`a masterclass in obfuscation and psychological parrying ... Roger is a well-crafted, morally dubious character who remains oddly likeable owing to a nifty line in bitter observations ... After recent events, no one can be in any doubt of Norway's dark side and Nesbo wisely juxtaposes Oslo's shiny veneer with its rotten elements. Equally, the parallels between artistic worth and corporate value are neatly levied ... Nesbo has that rare talent for turning the tables on readers, confounding expectations and revealing on what is intended.' --Independent on Sunday
`An accomplished novel from a first-rate author.' --Liverpool Daily Post --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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WINNER 2008 - Norwegian Book Club Prize for Best Novel of the Year
FINALIST 2008 - Norwegian Booksellers' Prize for Best Novel of the Year
"I am the world's greatest living crime writer. [Jo Nesbo] is a man who is snapping at my heels like a rabid pit bull poised to take over my mantle when I dramatically pre-decease him."
--James Ellroy
"Stellar stand-alone caper.... The dizzying reversals of fortune and situations that would be over-the-top in lesser hands make for a delightful roller-coaster ride. Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard fans will be delighted."
--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Nesbo is a master storyteller, gripping the reader from the first page and ratcheting up the suspense."
--"Daily Express"
"A gripping read.... I got lost in this book and hours skipped by as the chapters got shorter, more tense and the pace quickened to an almost unbearable crescendo.... A thoroughly satisfying read."
--"Irish Independent"tury --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
FINALIST 2008 - Norwegian Booksellers' Prize for Best Novel of the Year
"I am the world's greatest living crime writer. [Jo Nesbo] is a man who is snapping at my heels like a rabid pit bull poised to take over my mantle when I dramatically pre-decease him."
--James Ellroy
"Stellar stand-alone caper.... The dizzying reversals of fortune and situations that would be over-the-top in lesser hands make for a delightful roller-coaster ride. Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard fans will be delighted."
--"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"Nesbo is a master storyteller, gripping the reader from the first page and ratcheting up the suspense."
--"Daily Express"
"A gripping read.... I got lost in this book and hours skipped by as the chapters got shorter, more tense and the pace quickened to an almost unbearable crescendo.... A thoroughly satisfying read."
--"Irish Independent"tury --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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52 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Headhunters is a compelling thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page, a thriller that has more in common with the American and British style than the Nordic. Roger Brown is a charming protagonist with a dark sense of humour. He is the country's top headhunter and has the kind of lifestyle that most people can only dream about, a lifestyle that he funds by being a successful art thief. His beautiful wife runs an art gallery and one evening during a private showing introduces Roger to Clas Greve and that is when the fun starts. Greve possesses an extrememly valuable painting and Roger sees this as the opportunity to make a fortune and finally give up his criminal life. Of course things don't go to plan and I kept wondering who was really in control. Roger finds himself hunted by an expert tracker with his life in danger and yet he is unable to go to the police, who can he trust? Nesbo leads the reader to believe they know what is going on only to throw in another plot twist. Although it isn't his usual blood soaked serial killer plot, there are a couple of scenes that made me cringe, albeit for completely different reasons, but due to the dark humour I found myself on the verge of laughing at the same time. I am not sure how well I will do with the film adaptation though! If you are dubious about Nesbo without Harry Hole then don't be, I hope this first standalone won't be his last.
A point of interest - all royalties go to Nesbo's Harry Hole Foundation to help reduce illiteracy in the 3rd world.
A point of interest - all royalties go to Nesbo's Harry Hole Foundation to help reduce illiteracy in the 3rd world.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Not a bad thriller but not nearly as good as his Harry Hole books. It starts really well and is intriguing, however at some point in turns from an on form Nesbo thriller in to a run of the mill Hollywoodesque thriller. At some point I lost empathy with the principle character and the also you start to lose the ability to suspend creedibility with some of the turns. Still worth a read though as Nesbo narritive holds your attention.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I have read, and enjoyed the Harry Hole series, the books had their faults but, all in all, they were well written and thought out although perhaps an editor could have sharpened some of the writing out at times. Headhunters though, owed far to much to the style of Bret Easton Ellis' American Phsyco for my liking - I'll say it's an 'homage' to be kind. True the story differs and there is some original writing but, all in all, it's a style that used to work but now seems very dated and clumsy. It's not that it's not an enjoyable, if somewhat shallow, read but the characters and plot lack credibility and depth and it's not in the same league as Harry Hole.
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A gripping read
I bought this as a holiday book and I'd finished it before I even got to the airport! I couldn't resist it once I'd had a peek at the first few pages. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Fiona
Not A Fan
I've not read any Jo Nesbo stuff before and picked this up to read on the plane to Croatia - which is a two hours and forty minutes flight. Read more
Published 3 days ago by NumptyDumpty
Disappointingly over violent
A reasonable page turner but lacking the intellectual depth and challenge of 'The Killing' or 'The BRidge'. Read more
Published 10 days ago by J. W. Evans
Not Bad.
Good, well-written insight into the world of top class headhunters. Some good twists and turns. But, the storyline is improbable and the writing style is generally unsubtle and... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Mr. N. G. Tipping
Really good read
I have read all of Jo Nesbo books and have really enjoyed them.
This book was really good , one of his best in fact. Read more
This book was really good , one of his best in fact. Read more
Published 13 days ago by toggi
Disappointing
I've read all Nesbo's previous books and I was enjoying this one immensely until about half way through. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Terry Pinnell
Jo Nesbo book Headhunters
Bought as a present for a Jo Nesbo fan. It was evidently enjoyed. Arrived quickly and with no problems. Would order books again.
Published 15 days ago by di-di
Slightly weird!
I found everything about this book a bit weird. I am a fan of the Harry Hole books , although not so much the earlier ones, and was a bit perplexed by this book. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Annabelle
Crime Thriller
Jo Nesbo's usual fast paced thriller. If you've not read the others, you're in for a treat. As intricate as you would like. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Samuel Clements
Ridiculous!
I recently read and very much enjoyed all of the Harry Hole books, which pleasantly surprised me as I'm not massively into murder mysteries and I expected Jo Nesbo to be a bit... Read more
Published 16 days ago by R. Green
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