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Ulf, a former fixer, is now trying to hide out in a remote part of Norway and dealing with emotions that had been long dormant. In Midnight Sun, Jo Nesbø's trademark tight plotting and complex characters continue to make him a master of the genre. Recommended By Moses M., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Ulf has one small problem — his former boss, Oslo’s most notorious drug kingpin, wants him dead.
He was once the kingpin’s fixer, but after betraying him, Ulf is now the one his former boss wants fixed. Hiding out at the end of the line in northern Norway, Ulf lives among the locals. A mother and son befriend him, and their companionship stirs something deep in him that he thought was long dead. As he awaits the inevitable arrival of his murderous pursuers, he questions if redemption is at all possible or if, as he’s always believed, "hope is a real bastard."
Review
"A fun read, with a likable protagonist and a brisk, page-turning pace. Nesbø is a talented storyteller and his narrative intuition is on full display." Los Angeles Times
Review
"Readers who like their crime fiction cut-to-the-bone lean will love the opening pages of Jo Nesbø’s new, swift-moving existential thriller.... A compelling exploration of love, faith, the meaning of life and redemption." Richmond Times-Dispatch
Review
"This forcefully written story of personal defeat, despair, and salvation sends a man off to lose himself in the wilderness – where he finds himself instead." The New York Times Book Review
Synopsis
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cockroaches, a "forcefully written story of personal defeat, despair, and salvation" (The New York Times Book Review) about a man with one small problem--his former boss, Oslo's most notorious drug kingpin, wants him dead. A fun read, with a likable protagonist and a brisk, page-turning pace. --Los Angeles Times
Ulf was once the kingpin's fixer, but after betraying him, Ulf is now the one his former boss wants fixed. Hiding out at the end of the line in northern Norway, Ulf lives among the locals. A mother and son befriend him, and their companionship stirs something deep in him that he thought was long dead. As he awaits the inevitable arrival of his murderous pursuers, he questions if redemption is at all possible or if, as he's always believed, "hope is a real bastard."
About the Author
Jo Nesbø is a musician, songwriter, and economist as well as a writer. His Harry Hole novels include The Redeemer, The Snowman, The Leopard, and Phantom, and he is also the author of several stand-alone novels and the Doctor Proctor series of children’s books. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Glass Key for best Nordic crime novel. He lives in Oslo.