SUSAN S. (susieqmillsacoustics) -
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A very well done murder mystery with unique characters and many plot twists. This was one I absolutely could not figure out. The story takes place in Norway and is written with language similar to "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo", which I enjoy from time to time. This was my first experience with this author and I will definitely be reading more!
Jo Nesbo has become one of my favorite Norwegian authors. You can't help but root for Harry Hole.
Another engaging entry in the Harry Hole series that I have been reading periodically over the past few years. This is the fifth book in the series and I have now read all the books up to and including book #7, THE SNOWMAN. I have enjoyed all of these and will look forward to continuing the series in the proper sequence from this point forward â so the next in line is number eight, THE LEOPARD.
THE DEVIL'S STAR is the fifth book in the series and it ties up some loose ends from the two previous novels related to Hole's corrupt fellow police officer, Tom Waaler. But the main plot of the novel has to do with a serial killer terrorizing Oslo by leaving a clue of a five-pointed star at each of his murders. The novel starts out with a young woman being murdered with one finger severed and a tiny diamond in the shape of a star found behind her eyelid. Hole, who is still thinking about his murdered colleague, Ellen, (see THE REDBREAST) is struggling with alcohol and is assigned to the case along with his nemesis, Waaler. There is soon a wave of similar murders all neatly tied together by the star which also points to the location of the murders. But what is the motive? The murders seem pointless with no monetary or sexual motivation. So what is really going on and how is the prime suspect tied to Waaler?
This one has a great cast of characters and I was anxious to see how the ending played out with Harry and Waaler. The identity of the murders was also a surprise along with the motivation for the murders. I'll be looking forward to reading more in the series but probably not till later in the New Year.
THE DEVIL'S STAR is the fifth book in the series and it ties up some loose ends from the two previous novels related to Hole's corrupt fellow police officer, Tom Waaler. But the main plot of the novel has to do with a serial killer terrorizing Oslo by leaving a clue of a five-pointed star at each of his murders. The novel starts out with a young woman being murdered with one finger severed and a tiny diamond in the shape of a star found behind her eyelid. Hole, who is still thinking about his murdered colleague, Ellen, (see THE REDBREAST) is struggling with alcohol and is assigned to the case along with his nemesis, Waaler. There is soon a wave of similar murders all neatly tied together by the star which also points to the location of the murders. But what is the motive? The murders seem pointless with no monetary or sexual motivation. So what is really going on and how is the prime suspect tied to Waaler?
This one has a great cast of characters and I was anxious to see how the ending played out with Harry and Waaler. The identity of the murders was also a surprise along with the motivation for the murders. I'll be looking forward to reading more in the series but probably not till later in the New Year.
One of the better Harry Hole novels I've read so far.
can't wait to read the next in the series.
Thrilling, engaging and down right gripping.
You are in it with Harry and rooting for him to find the killer and make Tom pay!
Great writing, you are engaged from the start and it doesn't let up till the end.
You gotta love this series. Just gets better and better.
You are in it with Harry and rooting for him to find the killer and make Tom pay!
Great writing, you are engaged from the start and it doesn't let up till the end.
You gotta love this series. Just gets better and better.
Jo Nesburr is now in the forefront in crime/suspense with his Harry Hole series as was Raymond Chandler with his Phillip Marlow series.Both of these detectives 'walk the mean streets'.For Marlow, he has his bottle of Rye whisky and pipe. Hole has his bottle of Jim Beam and a crumpled pack of Camels. Both are good at what they do, they are the best of the best detectives of their generation despite their inner demons.
In 'The Devils Star',Harry, reluctly teams up with a department detective he has clashed with in the past. Harry see's more in an apparent murder than the lack of evidence suggests. And after a second murder it becomes apparent the police have a serial killer on the loose in Oslo, Norway. Harry links the red diamond and severed finger as a possible clue or maybe a code left behind by the killer. Then another murder occurs, Harry's instincts sre taken seriously by the crime team. But as suddenly as the unit follows his advice the case stalls and doubts about Harry's theory appear to be a dead end. Harry sticks with his conclusions but they too lead him no closer in solving the crime. Some tips confuse his investigation and soon he's wondering if one of the teams members is a rogue cop. Here's where the plot excelerates with so many twist and turns you'll need to make sure your seat belt is tight and the safety bar has clicked in because the story kicks into hyperspeed. In my opinion, it's the best work in fiction writting of a serial killer. It's a brilliant plot that will keep the light on and your finger turning the pages.Gery
In 'The Devils Star',Harry, reluctly teams up with a department detective he has clashed with in the past. Harry see's more in an apparent murder than the lack of evidence suggests. And after a second murder it becomes apparent the police have a serial killer on the loose in Oslo, Norway. Harry links the red diamond and severed finger as a possible clue or maybe a code left behind by the killer. Then another murder occurs, Harry's instincts sre taken seriously by the crime team. But as suddenly as the unit follows his advice the case stalls and doubts about Harry's theory appear to be a dead end. Harry sticks with his conclusions but they too lead him no closer in solving the crime. Some tips confuse his investigation and soon he's wondering if one of the teams members is a rogue cop. Here's where the plot excelerates with so many twist and turns you'll need to make sure your seat belt is tight and the safety bar has clicked in because the story kicks into hyperspeed. In my opinion, it's the best work in fiction writting of a serial killer. It's a brilliant plot that will keep the light on and your finger turning the pages.Gery
