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Jo Nesbo (Author), Don Bartlett (Translator)
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Publication Date: 1 Sep 2011

Roger Brown has it all. He's the country's most successful headhunter. He has a beautiful wife and a magnificent house. And to maintain this lifestyle, he's also a highly accomplished art thief.

At a gallery opening, his wife introduces him to Clas Greve. Not only is Greve the perfect candidate for a position with one of Roger's high-profile clients, he is also in possession of 'The Calydonian Boar Hunt' by Rubens, one of the most sought-after paintings in the world.

Roger sees his chance to be rich beyond his wildest dreams and starts planning his boldest heist yet. But soon, he runs into trouble - and this time money is the least of his worries...

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Harvill Secker (1 Sep 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1846555930
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846555930
  • Product Dimensions: 15.3 x 1.9 x 23.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (186 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 93,261 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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

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A fantastic standalone thriller from the number 1 bestselling author, Jo Nesbo
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71 of 76 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars No Harry Hole but a compelling thriller all the same. 1 Sep 2011
By I Readalot TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly weird! 18 May 2012
By Annabelle
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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. It was clever in parts but I did not like the main character, Roger Brown, and struggled to empathise with anything he did or said. I found the plot completely implausible from the start and it seemed to get more and more unbelievable as the story progressed. There were the usual twists and turns to keep you guessing and make you finish the book. Jo Nesbo knows how to hold ones attention with an all action story but I think in this book he lost his grip on reality.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Headhunters 11 Oct 2011
By Mystery lover
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was really looking forward to reading this book as I have loved all the others written by Jo Nesbo, and think he is among the best writers around, and have loved all of the Harry Hole stories. This for me was very slow at the beginning and seemed rather boring and didn't pick up until about a third of the way through. Roger Brown is a headhunter and I realise that explaining what he does and how he does things is important to the story, but it seemed to drag on and on. However, when things started to happen it became an interesting read and enjoyed it to the end, and for this reason gave it 4 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
This hit the spot for me. The main character is a butt, however he becomes likable as the story unfolds...
Published 2 days ago by Mr D Linden
4.0 out of 5 stars first book i read without harry hole
slow starting book, took a while to interest me,but as the story unfolded found it captivating and a reasonable ending.
Published 2 days ago by royart
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging read
I wasn't sure when I started that this was the book for me I have read and enjoyed other Jo Nesbit books but this was different. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Willow
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Brilliant read, exciting, exhilarating & intriguing. I would recommend this book to anybody. In other words - go out & buy it.
Published 15 days ago by growler
3.0 out of 5 stars Hmm
Bit slow to start then gets a bit more lively. Very far fetched though and not as good as the snowman. Will try another bravo book.
Published 23 days ago by SY345
4.0 out of 5 stars A Thriller, which has unexpected twists!
At first, I thought this book was slow and lacked any kind of excitement, but I was so wrong. I am glad I never gave up reading it. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Mrs. C. A. Atkinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read.
An excellent twist in the tale. Read this as part of a book club
I belong to. Different to what we normally read but a really great change.
Published 1 month ago by Marie
4.0 out of 5 stars Headhunters
Kindle version. Good read, particularly for those who are fans of Jo Nesbo. Plot of story takes many twists and turns, but keeps the reader engaged right from the beginning.
Published 1 month ago by Burnt Biscuit
5.0 out of 5 stars His best yet
I have really enjoyed the Harry Hole series of books - this one is slightly different and the best yet in my opinion.
Published 1 month ago by Tom
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
The well deserved high reputation of Jo Nesbo is underlined by this well constructed and exciting novel. It should encourage readers to read Nesbo's full list.
Published 1 month ago by Dr Alexander Gatherer
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