Leopard

"Leopard" by Jo Nesbø is the eighth case of Commissioner Harry Hole. This time, Oslo is gripped by fear and terror from a brutal serial killer. However, Hole is also struggling with personal issues. Jo Nesbø weaves this into a 700-page thriller that never lets boredom set in - pure suspense until the very end.

The story begins in Hong Kong. Gambling debts, the mafia, and an opium high: the state of the commissioner is anything but exhilarating. Additionally, his father is dying, which is supposed to be the only reason for his return to Norway. But the case of a brutally murdered woman awakens his old instincts. More victims follow. Jo Nesbø repeatedly offers insights into Hole's problems. In between, he falls back into alcoholism and even has an affair with a colleague.

With "Leopard," Jo Nesbø creates a highly complex thriller, a tangled web of evidence and clues. There are surprising twists that completely change the situation. "Leopard" creates a suffocating atmosphere, evoking empathy, especially for Commissioner Harry Hole. The descriptions of the individual murders are realistic, sometimes even macabre. "Leopard" is a thriller with psychology - Hole's struggle with his past plays a significant role and provokes deep reflection.