The Snowman

In this suspenseful entry in Jo Nesbo’s acclaimed series, Inspector Harry Hole is drawn into a chilling investigation of a Norwegian serial killer. This novel, which inspired the major motion picture featuring Michael Fassbender, begins with a mysterious event: on the night of the year’s first snow, young Jonas awakens to find his mother missing. The sole clue to her disappearance is a pink scarf, his Christmas present to her, now eerily wrapped around a snowman in their yard.

As Harry delves into the case, he encounters a baffling pattern. Over the last ten years, eleven women have disappeared—each on the day of the first snowfall. The situation is further complicated when Harry receives a cryptic letter, seemingly connected to the latest disappearance. This clever and unpredictable killer is not bound by his own rules and is willing to deviate from his usual pattern to maintain the thrill of the chase.

Jo Nesbo masterfully crafts a narrative filled with richly developed characters and a plot that keeps readers on edge. As Harry Hole is ensnared in this deadly game, he must confront challenges that test his mental limits like never before.