The Jealousy Man and Other Stories
Oct 2021 · Random House Canada
4.3star
7 reviews
Ebook
560
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A dark, thrilling collection of stories probing twisted minds and vengeful hearts from a true master of suspense.
Jo Nesbo is the consummate mystery writer, and his talent for hair-raising suspense and shocking twists are on full display in this inventive and harrowing collection of stories. A detective with a nose for jealousy is on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a bereaved father must decide whether vengeance has a place in the new world order after a pandemic brings about the collapse of society; a woman finally overcomes her intimacy issues through a dark encounter with her Peeping Tom neighbour; a hired assassin pits his wits against his greatest adversary, another assassin, in a dangerous fight for survival; and an instantly electric connection between passengers on a flight to London may spell romance, or something much more sinister. Contained in this collection are stories of insatiable avarice, unscrupulous lovers, and heartrending fate. With Nesbo's gift for outstanding atmosphere and complex characters, this is a veritable crime lover's delight.
Jo Nesbo is the consummate mystery writer, and his talent for hair-raising suspense and shocking twists are on full display in this inventive and harrowing collection of stories. A detective with a nose for jealousy is on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a bereaved father must decide whether vengeance has a place in the new world order after a pandemic brings about the collapse of society; a woman finally overcomes her intimacy issues through a dark encounter with her Peeping Tom neighbour; a hired assassin pits his wits against his greatest adversary, another assassin, in a dangerous fight for survival; and an instantly electric connection between passengers on a flight to London may spell romance, or something much more sinister. Contained in this collection are stories of insatiable avarice, unscrupulous lovers, and heartrending fate. With Nesbo's gift for outstanding atmosphere and complex characters, this is a veritable crime lover's delight.
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This is my first foray into the work of Jo Nesbo. This collection of short stories provides a good sampling of his work in the mystery genre but also shares some work in science fiction. Some stories definitely read like early works but perhaps that was the translation.
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Fabulous selection with some lovely twists. each story displays his talent for lateral thought. loved it
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This is collection of short stories and it’s very well done. Some stories are quite long but all are intriguing and entertaining. All deal with murder or death in a clever or devious way. Good characters, well told.
About the author
JO NESBO is a musician, songwriter, economist, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. He has won the Raymond Chandler Award for Lifetime Achievement as well as many other awards. His books have sold 50 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 50 languages. His Harry Hole novels include The Redeemer, The Snowman, The Leopard, Phantom, and most recently Knife, and he is also the author of The Son, The Kingdom, Headhunters, Macbeth, and several children's books. He lives in Oslo.
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