The Snowman - Jo Nesbo

is safe to say that the only reason I picked up this book is because it was on my like for like list - reviews saying that the author, Jo Nesbo, is the "next Stieg Larsson". I enjoyed all of the Millieum books from the late Larsson and obviously its sad and a tragedy that he is no longer with us and so the chance to try a new author whom some say could take his place was a definite pull for me. During the first snow in Oslow, a young boy wakes to find that his mother his missing. Upon looking outside, he discovers a single snowman with his mothers scarf wrapped around its neck. Soon, DI Harry Hole realises that this is not just a one off case; that many ...

The Devil's Star - Jo Nesbo

m not quite sure why this would have made any difference. Anyway, now that I have read it, I m so glad that I did! *The Author* Jo Nesbo is apparently Norway s most successful crime writer. He has a very fancy website at www.jonesbo.com which takes ages to load, but does give you quite a bit of information about him, including a detailed autobiagraphy and bibliography. I suppose all that s necessary to be said here is that he s Norwegian, his books have been translated into thirty languages, he s critically acclaimed and has won numerous awards for his books. He has a recurring character in a number of his books, called Harry Hole, and this book, The Devil s Star ...