Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Alfred A. Knopf for gifting me both a physical and digital ARC of the latest stand-alone novel by the wonderful Jo Nesbo, master of Nordic noir. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars rounded up!
Set in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a detective and crime writer conduct parallel investigations, six years apart, into a series of puzzling murders. In 2016, a small-time criminal and gun dealer is shot down, and all signs point to Tomas Gomez. Gomez has a mysterious past and connections to a gang, and he's vanished into thin air. Other murders soon follow. Bob Oz, a suspended police officer, becomes fascinated by the case and obsessed with hunting the killer. In 2022, a Norwegian crime writer with ties to Minneapolis has traveled to the United States to research the Gomez case, in the hopes of writing a book about it. But as his investigation progresses, things become more complicated.
I'm a huge fan of Jo Nesbo, especially the Harry Hole series, but love the stand-alones as well. This one is a gritty, psychological suspense story, delving into the reasons behind the murders. It's told from both timelines and in different POV, so pay attention! I really liked the character of Bob Oz, destroyed by his daughter's death, struggling with life after divorce and his job suspension, but still trying to do the right things. There was plenty of action, twists and turns, and a good ending to make this another hit!
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