The Bat – Jo Nesbø
Inspector Harry Hole of the Oslo police is sent to Sydney, Australia, to assist in the investigation of the murder of a young Norwegian woman, Inger Holter, who had been working in a bar and whose body was found on a beach. Officially, he is there only as an observer, but Harry cannot stay on the sidelines for long.
The Bat, the first novel in Jo Nesbø’s internationally bestselling Harry Hole series, introduces the brilliant but troubled detective who would become one of crime fiction’s most memorable characters. Working with Andrew Kensington, an Aboriginal Australian detective, Harry soon discovers that Inger’s death may be connected to a series of unsolved murders of young women across the country.
As the investigation takes him through Sydney’s bars, nightlife and underworld, and into the vast landscapes of the Australian outback, Harry also learns about Aboriginal culture, history and legends, which add depth and atmosphere to the story. Meanwhile, he must confront his own demons, including his struggle with alcohol, and a growing attraction to a Swedish bartender who knew the victim.
The novel combines a gripping serial killer investigation with a portrait of a complex hero and a vivid sense of place, setting the stage for the darker and more celebrated books that followed.
Atmospheric and suspenseful, The Bat is a must-read for fans of Scandinavian crime fiction and readers who want to start the Harry Hole series from the beginning. It contains violence, addiction themes and mature content, and is intended for adult readers.
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