{"product_id":"the-bat","title":"The Bat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the addictive first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series by Jo Nesbo.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Bat\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to Detective Harry Hole, a brilliant but troubled investigator from Norway. Sent to Sydney, Australia, Harry is meant to keep a low profile while assisting the local police with their inquiry into the brutal murder of a young Norwegian woman, Inger Holter, who was taking a gap year in the city. Though he is meant to support rather than lead the investigation, Harry's instincts and determination soon draw him deep into the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his new partner, an Aboriginal detective named Andrew Kensington, Harry delves into the seedy underbelly of Sydney, uncovering a disturbing series of unsolved murders and disappearances. As they chase leads through the city's art scenes, drug dens, and grimy back alleys, the investigation begins to point towards a relentless and cunning serial killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarry is out of his depth.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDefying instructions not to get too involved, Harry's determination to uncover the truth intensifies. With each new revelation, the stakes grow higher, and Harry realises that the killer is not only elusive but also willing to play a terrifying game of cat and mouse with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe's not supposed to get too involved.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs more bodies are discovered and the tension escalates, it becomes clear that the murderer will speak only to Harry. With the clock ticking, Harry must trust his instincts and push through his own inner demons to solve the case before it's too late. The hunter becomes the hunted as Harry discovers that he might be the next target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe might be the next victim.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraised for its intricate plotting and gripping character development, \u003ci\u003eThe Bat\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning introduction to the Harry Hole series. Jo Nesbo masterfully combines a thrilling mystery with the vivid depiction of Australia's darker side, crafting a novel that is as suspenseful as it is engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJo Nesbo, Number 1 \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, January 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45695665242348,"sku":"9780099581871","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780099581871.jpg?v=1725637988","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-bat","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}