Harry Hole Series 1-5 Books Collection Set By Jo Nesbo (The Bat, Cockroaches, The Redbreast, Nemesis & The Devil's Star)

This five-book collection brings together the opening instalments of Jo Nesbo’s Harry Hole series, following Detective Harry Hole as he is drawn into investigations that take him far from home and closer to danger than he expects. Across these early cases, Harry is repeatedly warned to keep his distance, yet circumstances pull him deeper into complex situations and uneasy truths.

From assisting with a murder case in Sydney to investigating the death of the Norwegian ambassador in Bangkok, the set traces Harry’s work across international settings and high-stakes enquiries. As rare weapons, hidden secrets and personal loss enter the frame, Harry faces cases that test his judgement and, at times, his own memory.

Included titles

• The Bat
• Cockroaches
• The Redbreast
• Nemesis
• The Devil's Star

Key details

• Five-book collection set
• Harry Hole series, books 1–5
• By Jo Nesbo
• Includes The Bat, Cockroaches, The Redbreast, Nemesis and The Devil's Star

Synopses

The Bat

Detective Harry Hole is sent to Australia after a young Norwegian girl on a gap year in Sydney is murdered. He is expected to assist without getting too involved, but finds himself out of his depth.

Cockroaches

Harry arrives in Bangkok on a special mission when the Norwegian ambassador is found dead in a seedy motel room. As he investigates, it becomes clear the ambassador’s family are hiding secrets, and few people are willing to speak.

The Redbreast

A report of a rare gun being smuggled into the country draws Harry’s attention. After a former WW2 Nazi sympathiser is found with his throat cut, the case turns personal when someone close to Harry is murdered.

Nemesis

A man is caught on CCTV shooting a bank cashier, and Harry begins his investigation. After dinner with an old flame, he wakes with no memory of the previous 12 hours.

The Devil's Star

A man is caught on CCTV shooting a bank cashier, and Harry begins his investigation. After dinner with an old flame, he wakes with no memory of the previous 12 hours, and someone wants him out of the picture.