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Phantom: A Harry Hole thriller (Oslo Sequence 7) (Harry Hole 8) [Hardcover]

Jo Nesbo (Author), Don Bartlett (Translator)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 15 Mar 2012 | Series: Harry Hole 8

THE MURDER HAS BEEN SOLVED. BUT HAS JUSTICE BEEN DONE?

Harry Hole is back in Oslo. He's been away for some time, but his ghosts have a way of catching up with him. The case that brings him back is already closed. There is no room for doubt: the young junkie was shot dead by a fellow addict.

THE POLICE DON'T WANT HIM BACK...

Denied permission to reopen the investigation, Harry strikes out on his own. Beneath the city's eerie tranquillity, he discovers a trail of violence and mysterious disappearances seemingly unnoticed by the police. At every turn Harry is faced with a conspiracy of silence.

THE CRIMINALS DON'T WANT HIM BACK...

Harry is not the only one who is interested in the case. From the moment he steps off the plane, someone is watching his every move and tracing his every call.

SOMEONE WANTS HIM SILENCED.

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  • Hardcover: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Harvill Secker; First English Edition edition (15 Mar 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1846555213
  • ISBN-13: 978-1846555213
  • Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 4 x 24 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (261 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 41,962 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Like a Scandinavian police version of the Jason Bourne series... a compulsive page turner... Nesbo leads us into the murky back-streets of Oslo and a world of drug addiction and smuggling, gang warfare and corrupt officialdom - all of which social context is handled with real skill by the author." (Independent on Sunday )

"Jo Nesbo writes tightly plotted, claustrophobic thrillers with plenty of snow and a brutal yet hopelessly romantic policeman hero with the wonderful name of Harry Hole... they're also exuberantly, ingeniously gruesome." (John Preston Sunday Telegraph )

"Phantom is arguably a much better book than any previous instalments. Nesbo wrings out the tension, by turns painful and delicious, with consummate skill." (Davd Connett Sunday Express )

"Nesbo's extraordinary writing power still mesmerises" (The Times )

"Phantom will maintain Jo Nesbo's unstoppable momentum" (The Independent )

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The thrilling follow-up to Jo Nesbo's #1 bestseller The Leopard
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139 of 149 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Harry's last stand? 23 Mar 2012
By Keith Douglas
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have read all the Harry Hole novels in order several times, and I eagerly awaited this instalment. Unlike many, I enjoyed the Leopard, even if at times it did feel over long.
Phantom is just the right length, and continues three years after the end of the Leopard, as Harry steps off the plane from Hong Kong, this time in an expensive suit, no sign of the trademark Doc Martens and Diesel jeans.
He is back to investigate the death of a junkie, the man accused of his death being Harry's surrogate son Oleg.
No longer a policeman, Harry does not know who he can trust, and many of the characters we have come to know from previous novels turn up along the way, CSI chief Beate, Gunnar Hagen, Bellman, Beavis and of course Rakel, Oleg's mother and the love of Harry's life.
The plot unfolds through the seamier side of Oslo, and we meet the drug dealers, pushers and prostitutes, this is not a tour of Oslo for the tourist.
Poor Harry, having been scarred for life in the Leopard, he has to undergo all manner of physical and mental battering in this one.
Some of his escapes from death do stretch credibility a bit, he is after all meant to be a chain smoker, alcoholic and opium user in his mid forties, but this did not detract anything from this stunning book for me.
The final third is a complete roller coaster, with so many twists and turns, that I read it in one chunk, and I was completely stunned by the ending.
I cannot recommend Phantom too highly, but I do recommend you read all the Harry Hole novels in order, plot and characters will be easier to understand.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just like a phantom, this book will haunt you. 19 Mar 2012
By Miss Latoya Steadman
Format:Hardcover
I have just finished reading this book and I have to admit that I am absolutely blown away. I am a devoted Jo Nesbo fan and I have read all the Harry Hole novels published in the UK. Jo Nesbo continues to excel himself and surprise readers. I bought Phantom on its first day of publication, really hoping it would be good after the disappointment of The Leopard. Phantom is set three years after the events of The Snowman (still my favourite Harry Hole novel) and once I recovered from the initial shock of discovering why Harry Hole has returned to Oslo, the story just kept getting better. Only a master of his craft like Jo Nesbo can begin a book from a rat's viewpoint and keep his readers gripped. Unlike The Leopard, every twist in this book is riveting and while nearly every character is flawed, their flaws only serve to make them feel more real. I was stunned by the final twist at the end and reading the book I actually felt a gut-wrenching pain in my stomach and horror at what was revealed. The cons of this book such as learning the back story through the eyes of a dead character (an unnecessary plot device, in my opinion), are far outweighed by the pros. Phantom is a fantastic, fast paced, exciting, thrilling and touching novel that packs an emotional punch. Although I recommend newcomers read all the Harry Hole series in the right order otherwise some of the novel's resonance will be lost. Phantom deserves high praise for being such a thoroughly enjoyable and brilliantly plotted novel with a lead character you really root for. While I think The Snowman is Nesbo's best work, Phantom reminded me of The Redeemer, another excellent novel in the series. I give Phantom five stars, not simply, for the novel itself, but for Harry Hole who, along with his creator Jo Nesbo, deserves to become the biggest phenomenon in publishing since the dream team of Lisbeth Salander and Stieg Larsson. A delight from start to finish, Phantom is an unforgettable, masterful novel written by an author at the height of his powers. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Read it, you won't regret it. 10 out of 10!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scandinavian convert 16 Dec 2012
By RKI
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I introduced my wife to Harry Hole and she is now obsessed. Well, not quite, but the stories are good and make for enjoyable reading. This is a Christmas present and I know will be well received. From a supplier who delivered quickly and efficiently.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A conclusion?
Excellent novel which ties all the loose ends together from the previous novels in the series, although could there be a further twist yet?
Published 3 days ago by Stuart Nickerson
3.0 out of 5 stars Confusing!
I found this book a bit confusing. I have read all his other books and loved them but not too keen on this one.
Published 4 days ago by G. Ward
1.0 out of 5 stars Depressing novel
I ended up looking at the end of the book to save reading the whole thing. I have read other Harry Hole novels and enjoyed them. Read more
Published 5 days ago by melvyn altwarg
3.0 out of 5 stars Is Harry Gone For Ever ?
A rather convoluted and unbelievable sequence of events. I thought I was reading a 'Superman' book. Can Harry Hole ever be resurrected ?
Published 7 days ago by John P
5.0 out of 5 stars Jo Nesbo's thriller
Had to have it as have read the others in this series. Harry Hole is a likeable character and Nesbo has an amazing imagination
Published 11 days ago by toots33
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good read
I don't want to spoil the ending of this book, so lets just say it was a total suprize! Harry Hole stars again and Oleg has gone off the rails.
Published 12 days ago by Sarah Rayner
4.0 out of 5 stars Another great Harry Hole thriller
I didn't find Harry Hole quite as likeable in this book as I had done in others but that didn't really detract from a fantastic read, which has a great twist at the end.
Published 16 days ago by Three Bays
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
This is the ninth of the sixteen books that features Harry Hole the emotionally and physically scarred and damaged cop. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Serena Fairfax
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as previous one
Anticipated it but was disappointed. Aloof, embittered, grating cliches and a bit pointless. The end is an anticlimax for me. Too bad, loved the whole series previously. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Mrs. A. Pinteaux
3.0 out of 5 stars Phantom
Liked the continuation of the characters. Also the twists and turns of the plot. Just didn't think it had the strength and "eyes riveted to the pages" of previous books.
Published 21 days ago by elizabeth grant finlayson
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