The Devil's Star

Investigator Harry Hole faces the brutal murder of a young woman in The Devil's Star , a case featuring one of the most acclaimed characters in thrillers.

It's summer in Norway; the ice melts and the fog dissipates to give way to heat and sunshine. In Oslo, the temperature takes on tropical tones, and everyone is on vacation. It's at this moment that investigator Harry Hole is forced to emerge from his self-destructive isolation and confront the murder of a young woman.

Harry is so worn out he barely looks like a police inspector. Abandoned by his girlfriend and given over to alcoholism, he's seen better days. Obsessed with the death of his former work partner, he still insists on proving the guilt of fellow investigator Tom Waaler, who will be his partner in this case.

The crime, at first, seems like just another homicide, but others follow, and common elements emerge before Harry's eyes. Chief among them is that the killer cuts off the victim's finger and leaves a red diamond in the shape of a star at the crime scene: the shape of a pentagram, a mystical symbol that brings bad luck. The devil's star.

A serial killer and an alcohol addiction would be enough for anyone, but Harry's ordeal also includes constant clashes with Waaler, who ends up proving to be an enemy worthy of any serial killer.

The Devil's Star is a case study by Inspector Harry Hole. Alongside major hits like The Snowman and The House of Pain , this book clearly demonstrates how Jo Nesbø became one of the world's most famous thriller authors.

“Nesbø is a fantastic author, who takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride before releasing them at full speed towards an unpredictable outcome.” - Sunday Express

“Nesbø has the rare talent of creating twists and turns, revealing to the reader only what he wants.” - The Independent