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The Leopard: A Harry Hole thriller (Oslo Sequence 6) [Paperback]

Jo Nesbo , Don Bartlett
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Book Description

7 July 2011

From the bestselling author of The Snowman - an explosive new thriller.

In the depths of winter a killer stalks the city streets. Two women are found drowned in their own blood. A third woman is hanged from a diving board.

YOU ARE ALLOWING THIS KILLING TO GO ON.

The crime scenes offer no clues, the media is reaching fever pitch, and the police are running out of options.

IT'S TIME THIS WAS STOPPED...

There is only one man who can help them catch the killer. But Inspector Harry Hole doesn't want to be found.

...BECAUSE I HAVE APPOINTED THE NEXT VICTIM.


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  • Paperback: 752 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage (7 July 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0099548976
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099548973
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 3.8 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (185 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Review

"Comparisons with Stieg Larsson have been made, but Nesbo's plots move quickly, carry more punch, and really do keep you guessing to the final page" (Daily Mirror )

"A cracking good thriller...that will keep you gripped to the last page" (Guardian )

"Outstanding... Probably the best big crime novel you could lay your hands on this year" (BBC Radio 4 )

"Nesbo's novels keep going when you think there can't be any more twists to follow. Scenes switch from the avalanche-threatened ravines and mountain cabins of back-country Norway, close to oil-rich Stavanger and metropolitan Oslo, to an active volcano in Africa" (Times Literary Supplement )

"Original Norwegian noir...absorbing" (Tom Huddleston Time Out )

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A heart-stopping thriller from the international crime fiction star and top 5 bestseller that the Independent has called 'The next Stieg Larsson'.

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185 of 195 people found the following review helpful
By G. J. Oxley TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
`The Leopard' is the new Jo Nesbo novel, and it's one I've been looking forward to immensely. However, I didn't expect it to be quite this length. Clocking in at over 600 hardback pages this is indeed a mighty beast. But: a) was it worth the wait?; b) is it too long?; and c) is it far-fetched? The answer to all three questions is an emphatic `Yes!' So why if it's too long and implausible at times have I given it five stars? Let me explain...

First of all, the book picks-up not too long after Jo's last translated novel `The Snowman' ended. His detective, Harry Hole has gone AWOL from the Oslo Crime Squad. He's still bearing the scars (both literally and figuratively) from that case and is `taking a break' in Hong Kong, where he's addicted to both opium and horse racing. A beautiful police detective, Kaja Solness, has been sent to locate him because his expertise is required in what appears to be another serial killer case back home. Harry initially refuses, but Kaja drops her bombshell: his father is seriously ill and in hospital. And... that's all I'm going to tell you about the plot. The naughty publishers give too much away in their book summary on the inner cover and reveal a big development that is a definite spoiler*.

Once again police corruption plays a major part: the Crime Squad is squaring-up to Kripos in a power struggle over who should handle major homicide cases. The head of Kripos - Bellman - is a fascinating and brilliantly detailed character; a real old-fashioned snake-in-the-grass. You will love to hate him.

The book is packed with plot twists, and in terms of quality/quantity of misdirection, the only guy who can compete with Nesbo is Jeffery Deaver.
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Chilling & gruesome........ 30 Jan 2011
By Midnight TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
'The Leopard' is the sixth in the series of Jo Nesbø's books which have been translated from Norwegian into English by Don Bartlett with the central character of Inspector Harry Hole of the Oslo Police.

I read 'The Leopard' immediately after finishing 'The Snowman' and although I felt 'The Snowman' could be read without necessarily reading the previous books, I do feel it will enhance a readers enjoyment to have read 'The Snowman' before 'The Leopard'.

We find that after being traumatised by events encountered in solving the serial killings in 'The Snowman', the story starts in Hong Kong where Harry fled after the Snowman case. Now he is not only battling against alcoholism but tackling drug abuse and gambling debts. He is persuaded to return to Oslo as his father is in hospital dying of cancer and his colleagues in Norway want his help investigating what appear to be unconnected murder cases.

This lengthy novel does bring in characters met in previous tales - former girlfriend Rakel is still very much in Harry's thoughts but there is an intriguing new female colleague, Kaja Solness; Katrine Bratt is still involved as is Bjørn Holm with his forensic expertise.

The plot is very complex taking many twists and turns. When this is coupled with Norwegian names and Nesbo's penchant for detailed description, it does mean you have to concentrate hard to ensure you follow all the deviations, so it's not the lightest of reading! Some of the descriptions of the murders committed left me reeling - how can someone have such a dark imagination?
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Well, Nesbo is without doubt a rarefied talent. I am constantly amazed at the story lines this guy comes up with. Perhaps it is just me, but never have I felt so much part of the plot as I do with the books from this author. Somehow he manages to create the atmosphere and presence in a matter of lines, often even just a few words which it takes many others pages to achieve - I have never been to Oslo and yet I feel I know it like my own home town!

Seriously, if you have yet to discover Nesbo, read this book (or actually any of the Harry Hole series) I really do not think you will be disappointed.

An unheard of 5* from me; Absolutely Superb.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, his best so far, 5* 8 Jan 2012
By Dyane
Format:Paperback
My wife's review:

I have read all of Nesbo's novels and have to say that this was definitely my favourite, closely followed by 'The Snowman'. Whilst it is a long book, there is so much going on that you won't realise that you've read 752 pages, and before you know it you'll be at the end and trying to find something else to read. This novel starts in Hong Kong (and having been there I could imagine Hole in Chungking Mansions which are a real dump), before travelling to Oslo and then to Congo. It see's Hole being double-crossed by other police officers who are out for their own ends, and it is so well written that I was actually rooting for Hole, however he does have this habit of ruining things himself without anyone else's interference.

Overall an excellent read for any crime thriller reader, and definitely worth 5*
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another outstanding Harry Hole novel... 22 Feb 2012
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Jo Nesbø has done it again. Written another wonderfully crafted and complex crime novel, featuring the flawed but brilliant, Harry Hole.

The Leopard is the sixth in the series to be translated into English (the first two Harry Hole novels are as yet untranslated), and even after all this time, Nesbø still manages to keep the reader guessing, while dropping subtle clues to the identity of the killer.

Set in Hong Kong, Norway, and the Congo, The Leopard is a thrill-a-minute chase to catch an elusive killer, the victims at first seemingly random, but as the plot develops, Hole discovers the links between them, links that lead to the killer.

With plot twists and turns, red herrings, and blind alleys, just sit back, enjoy the ride, and let Harry Hole lead you to the end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a thriller
Once again Jo Nesbo hits the spot. A great read and couldn't put it down. And what a thrilling climax.
Published 6 hours ago by suzy50
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
All Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole thrillers are marvellous. I would be hard pushed to pick a favourite, but 80% through The leopard I am thinking "Haven't we found the killer? Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars One of his best!
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Published 15 days ago by Sprat
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The Redbreast was slow but passable, but since then, Nesbo gets better and better. I'm only half way through this one, but unless it crumbles dramatically it's a five-star. Read more
Published 22 days ago by mgl001
5.0 out of 5 stars The leopard
I chose this book because I just love all the Harry hole series can't wait for a new one to come out
Published 27 days ago by Janice robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars A weapon of gross destruction
Another splendid twisted thriller, fast paced and although a complicated trail, still keeps the interest and unexpected throughout. more than a book.
Published 1 month ago by Caroline Purvis
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
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I would order from you again. Five stars definitely!

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Published 1 month ago by Amy Bates
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping!
Fantastic book-was unable to put it down from start to finish! Gritty, dark and full of twists and turns-I loved it!
Published 1 month ago by L Boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I love the Harry hole series of books. Jo Nesbo is one of my favourite authors and would definately recommend these books to anyone who enjopys a good thriller.
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