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December 19, 2012

Harry Hole’s Most Personal Case Yet: Jo Nesbo’s Phantom

Harry Hole returns in Jo Nesbo's latest thriller, Phantom, this time chasing a dangerous mastermind who has brought a highly addictive new drug to the streets of Oslo.

October 8, 2012

Jo Nesbo’s Nemesis: The Early Days of Harry Hole

Detective Harry Hole has been solving crime and landing in hot water -- not always in that order -- for years. Here, a look at one of his earlier escapades involving a series of deadly bank robberies, a dangerous trip to Brazil, and Harry's sometimes-biggest enemy: himself.

July 2, 2012

Jo Nesbo’s The Snowman: The Wave of Scandinavian Suspense Continues

'The Snowman' is one of multiple thrillers featuring Detective Harry Hole -- and it's as good a place to familiarize yourself with him as any.

February 26, 2012

Great (Upcoming) Adaptations: 11 Book-Based Films to Watch in 2012

Oscar parties and predictions as to which movies of 2011 will sweep the 84th Annual Academy Awards are upon us, but after the razzle and dazzle of the evening ends, film lovers will want to know what's coming next to the silver screen.

November 15, 2011

Jo Nesbo: The Next Stieg Larsson — or His Own Man?

Nesbo’s Norwegian roots and knack for suspense and cold, creepy ambience have invited obvious comparison to the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Millennium Trilogy. But like his hero Harry Hole, Nesbo is his own man.