The Thirst

novel by Nesbø

Also known as: “Tørst”

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The Thirst is a novel by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø, part of his popular Harry Hole series. The series features a hard-boiled detective named Harry Hole, who is known for battling personal demons.12

In The Thirst, Hole investigates a killer who finds victims through the dating app Tinder. The Harry Hole books are recognized for their intricate plotting and the complex, flawed nature of their protagonist.12

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In Tørst (2017; The Thirst) Hole hunts for a killer who finds his victims on Tinder, a dating app. The 12th Hole book, Kniv (Knife), was published in 2019. It was followed in 2023 by Blodmåne (“Blood Moon”;Killing Moon), in which Hole tracks a serial killer who targets…
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In Tørst (2017; The Thirst) Hole hunts for a killer who finds his victims on Tinder, a dating app. The 12th Hole book, Kniv (Knife), was published in 2019. It was followed in 2023 by Blodmåne (“Blood Moon”;Killing Moon), in which Hole tracks a serial killer who targets…
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