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Wolf Hour

By: Jo Nesbo, Robert Ferguson - translator
Narrated by: Cameron Krogh Stone
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Brought to you by Penguin.

**From the global crime sensation comes a NEW gritty standalone thriller**

This killer has a story.

When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to a lone wolf, a sniper who has vanished into thin air.

To tell it, he needs to get caught.

When the shooter strikes again, it’s maverick detective Bob Oz they call in to crack the case. They don’t think this victim will be the last.

And this wolf wants the world to know...

As the body count rises, Oz suspects something even more sinister is at play. And the closer he gets to the truth, the more disturbed he becomes. Because this serial killer reminds him of someone dangerous: himself.

He’s only just getting started.

Wolf Hour is a gritty standalone thriller packed with unexpected twists, dark secrets and bubbling personal and political tension, from the king of the cliffhanger.

'Nesbo deserves to be crowned the king of all crime thriller writers' Sunday Express

'Electrifying' Crime Monthly

'Hooks your immediately, there's an unnerving air of suspense throughout...of course, it wouldn't be a Nesbo novel without twists no one sees coming.' UK Press Syndicate

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Critic Reviews

Electrifying
Hooks you in immediately, there's an unnerving air of suspense throughout and meticulous attention to detail - the clever parallel timelines providing just enough clues to keep the pages turning. But, of course, it wouldn't be a Nesbo novel without twists no one sees coming
A taut standalone from the king of Nordic noir
Nordic noir master Nesbø sets his sights on the American Midwest in this exquisitely plotted, darkly funny thriller that tackles gun control, police corruption, and psychological trauma in contemporary Minneapolis ... Readers will have no doubt they’re in the hands of a brilliant storyteller. This soars
[Wolf Hour] is a pleasure to read with its engaging, easy-twisting plot, its cerebral touches, and characters like Liza, a bartender whose teasing scenes with Oz are highlights. /…/ Another standout standalone from the author of the Harry Hole series
Nesbø has crafted a powerhouse here, a profoundly human exploration of loneliness and grief driven by a twisting procedural plot and grisly shocks. Readers of Nordic noir will find Nesbø’s taut narrative and social commentary deeply infused with emotional depth. Highly recommended for newcomers seeking startling perspectives on justice, such as those found in Dennis Lehane’s and Richard Price’s works
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The way it was read - the Norwegian accent put me off - especially the gravelly voice

The twist at the end

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Beautifully paced on the entirely topical issues of gun control and loneliness in community. Reader was on the mark with the relevant accent down pat. One of my top ten listens,

Outs standing

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Unfortunately the readers of the book fo not make it sound compelling, just confusing. It is difficult to determine which book character they are reading from.

I detest books that contain the "C" word.

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No idea what the story is about. A writer comes from Oslo to Minneapolis to work on a true crime novel. He tries to get inside the minds of a killer and a cop who’s looking for him. The transition between different protagonists is at times hard to catch, and the whole story is like a chewing gum. The narrator makes the story even worse - he’s horrible at making different voices, and the parts with Norwegian accent are annoying.
It’s yet another Nesbo’s book outside of the Hole series that’s just mediocre.

A hard to listen convoluted story

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Harry Hole series is my favourite crime series so i had high hopes. This story goes nowhere, the characters are bland and the ending pedestrian. Dont waste your time or money.

horribly dull all the way through

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