This is actually the 2nd in the Harry Hole series but not translated until now. You get a lot on the background and history of Harry. He has a lot of problems including that he is an alcoholic. It is why he was sent to Thailand to work on the murder of the Norwegian ambassador there. The powers in Norway wanted just that nothing would be found. But Harry pulls himself together and a great detective story follows. It is a great read. I am doing them in series and expect Nesbo's writing to improve as the series continues. He is a great writer. Great article on him in a recent New Yorker magazine.

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Intense.
Hooked from the first chapter.
Harry Hole is a detective that has some problems and he know it.
He has demons that chase him and sometimes become part of the situation that he is in.
Harry wants answers and if the pieces to the puzzle don't fit, he will search for those answers that make the puzzle complete.
Even when it means looking to himself and friends.

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I enjoyed this a lot. The Norwegian ambassador to Thailand is found murdered in a seedy motel and child pornography is found in his car. Harry Hole is sent from Oslo to sort out what the hell happened. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the Thailand setting and the Norwegian expat community there. An interesting mystery which takes some unexpected turns!

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