Midnight Sun - Jo Nesbø & Neil Smith

Midnight Sun

By Jo Nesbø & Neil Smith

  • Release Date: 2016-02-16
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4
4
From 189 Ratings

Description

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cockroaches, a “forcefully written story of personal defeat, despair, and salvation” (The New York Times Book Review) about a man with one small problem—his former boss, Oslo's most notorious drug kingpin, wants him dead.

"A fun read, with a likable protagonist and a brisk, page-turning pace." —Los Angeles Times

Ulf was once the kingpin's fixer, but after betraying him, Ulf is now the one his former boss wants fixed. Hiding out at the end of the line in northern Norway, Ulf lives among the locals. A mother and son befriend him, and their companionship stirs something deep in him that he thought was long dead. As he awaits the inevitable arrival of his murderous pursuers, he questions if redemption is at all possible or if, as he's always believed, “hope is a real bastard.”

Don't miss Jo Nesbo's new thriller, Killing Moon, coming soon!

Reviews

  • Charming, but not really what one would expect

    3
    By nvbick
    I enjoyed this book, really I did . . . But, having been a Jo Nesbo fan for many years, I was disappointed. The writing, as usual, is great; the story well told; and the characters interesting. BUT -- nothing compelling or outstanding. And it doesn't really qualify as a novel in my book. More of a novella. It's a simple tale of redemption, and has a very predictable arc. From the moment Jon arrives in the tiny northern village and meets the beautiful preacher's daughter and her son, you pretty much know what will happen. There's a bit of a surprise at the end, but that really doesn't change the outcome. Sorry, Mr. Nesbo, you'll have to do better to return to my list of must-read authors.
  • Midnight Sun

    5
    By Ruru3711
    I loved this story! Kept my interest from beginning to end.