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The Devil's Star (Norwegian: Marekors, literally "The Nightmare Cross", 2003) is a crime novel by Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø, the fifth in the Harry Hole series. An English-translated version of the book named The Devil's Star was translated by Don Bartlett.
Jan 1, 2003 · One finger has been severed from her left hand, and behind her eyelid is secreted a tiny red diamond in the shape of a five-pointed star - a pentagram, the devil's star. Detective Harry Hole is assigned to the case with his long-time adversary Tom Waaler and initially wants no part in it.
Apr 16, 2010 · Hidden in her earring, detectives find a red diamond in the shape of a five-pointed star. She too has had a finger severed. A serial killer is afoot in Oslo, and in The Devil’s Star, detective Harry Hole—“the lone wolf, the drunk, the department’s enfant terrible”—is close on his heels.
Nov 27, 2019 · When her severed finger is found adorned with a star-shaped red diamond ring, Harry fears a serial killer is on the loose. Determined to find the killer and expose the crooked Tom Waaler, Harry discovers the two investigations melding in unexpected ways.
The Devil’s Star scores with an intriguing plot and Nesbo’s mastery of pace and tension.”. — The Times (London) From one of the most celebrated crime writers in Europe and the award-winning author of The Redbreast comes an epic thriller featuring Police Detective Harry Hole.
- Jo Nesbo
Summary of key ideas. The Start of a Chilling Case. In The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbo, we are introduced to Detective Harry Hole, a brilliant but troubled investigator in the Oslo Crime Squad.
The Devil's Star: A Novel. A musician, songwriter, and economist, Jo Nesbø is also one of Europe’s most acclaimed crime writers, and is the winner of the Glass Key Award, northern...
