Sophia C. reviewed on 4/6/2012 + 289 more book reviews

Harry Hole returns for another thrilling case in Jo Nesbø's The Leopard. Devastated after the aftermath of catching the Snowman, Harry is recalled from his opium-smoking retreat in Hong Kong to help the Norwegian police solve a series of murders which may or may not be the work of a serial killer. Although this is a completely separate set of crimes, readers need to have read the previous installment, The Snowman, in order to understand who some of the characters are and what Harry is going through. This case similarly features a meticulous plot, real-time sections featuring the villain and the victims, and gruesome scenes. New this time are the international locales, a turf-war between law enforcement branches, and a heavier focus on Harry as a person. I almost don't want another sequel because I don't want to see Harry any more worse for wear.

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