{"product_id":"blood-on-snow","title":"Blood on Snow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlood on Snow\u003c\/em\u003e by Jo Nesbo is an engrossing, noir thriller that plunges readers into the bleak world of Olav Johansen, a contract killer in 1970s Oslo. Olav is a man caught at the margins of society, working as a \"fixer\" for one of the city's most notorious crime lords. His task is simple, yet grim: eliminate problems with lethal finality. However, his latest assignment threatens to upend his already precarious existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOlav has always lived a solitary life, his profession demanding a certain detachment. Yet, in a twist of fate, he finds himself enamoured with a woman who epitomises everything forbidden. This woman, the gangster's wife, unexpectedly becomes the object of his affections. Torn between his blossoming feelings and his professional obligations, Olav is confronted with a moral conundrum: he has been ordered to kill her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNesbo masterfully weaves a tale of tension, betrayal, and unexpected tenderness, highlighting the paradox of a hitman's existence. Olav's introspective journey is punctuated by his struggles with dyslexia, forming a nuanced character study that deepens the narrative. The intricate play of emotions and the ever-present threat of violence make \u003cem\u003eBlood on Snow\u003c\/em\u003e a compelling read that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 50 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An incendiary cocktail of murder, revenge, and a hitman with multiple problems\" - \u003cem\u003eIndependent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNesbo's storytelling prowess shines in this tightly woven, atmospheric thriller. As Publishers Weekly states, \"Nesbo’s surprise-filled plot will keep readers feverishly turning pages.\" The narrative deftly balances action and introspection, crafting a poignant tale of redemption amidst the bloodshed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlood on Snow\u003c\/em\u003e is a stand-alone novel, enticing both long-time fans of Jo Nesbo and new readers with its gripping prose and relentless pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Nesbo is in bracing form...gripping\" - \u003cem\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not miss \u003cem\u003eThe Jealousy Man\u003c\/em\u003e, the new Jo Nesbo book, out now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45695271862508,"sku":"9781784703820","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784703820.jpg?v=1725623050","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/blood-on-snow","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}