Police

It's easy to see why his books are mega-sellers – those enormous, pulsating plots drag you in without mercy... Compulsive

Iain Finlayson/Kate Saunders, Saga Magazine

As usual, the brilliant Nesbo is several steps ahead of you in this endlessly twisting, multi-layered thriller that also shines a light on the murky areas of Norway’s upper echelons

Natasha Harding, Sun

In the dark world of Scandinavian crime, Jo Nesbo's novels are darker than most… Settle down with a glass of Akvavit and prepare for a long night

Independent

In Harry Hole, [Nesbo has] created the most complex, compelling and at times frustrating detective... Probably his best yet

Cherie Blair, Mail on Sunday

Fans of the series will know what to expect, and won't be disappointed

Escapism

Resistance is futile: Nesbo has some rare, Ancient Mariner-type gift for holding his readers completely in thrall until he has finished with us

Jake Kerridge, Sunday Express

A terrifying roller-coaster

Myles McWeeney, Belfast Telegraph

Scandinavian crime thrillers don’t come much darker or more tense than the best-selling Harry Hole series, and this tenth outing for the Norwegian detective is the best yet

Deirdre O’Brien, Sunday Mirror

Boasts the customary ability to render attempts at work and sleep futile until it is finished

Jake Kerridge, Daily Telegraph

Filled with the right mix of disturbed villains, corruption and deranged scenarios to make it completely terrifying. Exactly what you want from a Nesbo novel

Janice Butler, RTE Guide

Nesbo’s best since The Snowman… Particularly strong in portraying the interaction between cops

Marcel Berlins, The Times

Nesbo is a clever writer and plotter. Over the years he has built a brilliant cast of supporting characters to orbit Hole and now it is their time to shine… Yet again, Nesbo has succeeded in producing a multi-layered and intertwining story that makes your head spin, while delivering a masterclass in suspenseful writing

Michelle Davies, Sunday Express

Policeman Harry Hole is flawed, but all the more perfect because of it… Nesbo keeps everything hanging in the balance, just the way his fans like it

UK Regional Press Syndication

Police is a story replete with gory events, dark musings and a little social commentary

Sunday Business Post

Scandi-noir fans will be delighted

Daily Express

Complicated, fast-moving… A skillfully put-together thriller

Independent on Sunday