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  • The Thirst

  • Harry Hole, Book 11
  • By: Jo Nesbø
  • Narrated by: Sean Barrett
  • Length: 17 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,816 ratings)

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The Thirst

By: Jo Nesbø
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Summary

After the brutal homicide of a woman, the Oslo Police Force know exactly whom to call: brilliant and unorthodox police investigator Harry Hole. When he suspects a link with one of his cold cases, it's a race against time to catch the elusive killer.

There's a new killer on the streets.

A woman is found murdered after an Internet date. The marks left on her body show the police that they are dealing with a particularly vicious killer.

He's in your house.... He's in your room....

Under pressure from the media to find the murderer, the force know there's only one man for the job. But Harry Hole is reluctant to return to the place that almost took everything from him. Until he starts to suspect a connection between this killing and his one failed case.

He's out for blood....

When another victim is found, Harry realises he will need to put everything on the line if he's to finally catch the one who got away.

©2017 Jo Nesbo (P)2017 Random House Audiobooks

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Simply Excellent

Classic Nesbo, Classic Hole, possibly my favourite to date. Hopeful of many more Harry Hole adventures to come.

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Harry at his very best

Would you listen to The Thirst again? Why?

Yes. The complexity and labyrinthine plots within a plot make for a very interesting and colourful story

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Thirst?

From beginning to end there are moments of tension, far too many to select just one.

Which character – as performed by Sean Barrett – was your favourite?

Harry of course. Sean Barrett has done credit to a well-crafted story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I did and it was well worth it. Carrying earphones around for hours, being in another Harry world

Any additional comments?

Sit, hear and be Harry. Simple, but what a dangerous commitment.

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Best Harry Hole book yet!

I loved this book. I hope it's not the last one. All the books in the series are addictive. I'll just have to start again with the Bat!

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Wecome back Harry

another brilliant twisting tale as always enhanced by the addictive voice of Sean Barrett .

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My favourite

My favourite book so far. And I have enjoyed them all. This one has so much in it and makes me want to start the next one immediately

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I have a thirst for more

well jo nesbo dies it again twists and turns and then twists again..... and then the cliff hanger.... read again brilliantly by the wonderful sean barrett absolutely brilliant.... so what next..... well to start again from the bat obviously. ... until the next time Harry

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brilliant book.

I loved this book. it very well read. I did not want it to end.

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Harry's back as good as ever

Waited a while for this one and was definitely worth the wait. Will not disappoint.

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Harry is back!

Where does The Thirst rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

one of the best.

What other book might you compare The Thirst to, and why?

Other Harry Hole books - for obvious reasons.

What about Sean Barrett’s performance did you like?

Superb - he is Harry - especially liked his growling.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Harry is back! Great story, lots of teasing twists and turns and, as always, superbly read by the one and only Sean Barrett.

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great book!

very good listen keeps you riveted to every word great plot twist all the way to the end

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