The Son - Jo Nesbø & Don Bartlett

The Son

By Jo Nesbø & Don Bartlett

  • Release Date: 2014-05-13
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 525 Ratings
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Description

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of the bestselling Harry Hole series comes an electrifying tale of vengeance set amid Oslo's brutal hierarchy of corruption.

“The crime author of the moment.”—The New York Times Book Review

Sonny Lofthus has been in prison for almost half his life: serving time for crimes he didn't commit. In exchange, he gets an uninterrupted supply of heroin—and a stream of fellow prisoners seeking out his Buddha-like absolution. Years earlier Sonny’s father, a corrupt cop, took his own life rather than face exposure. Now Sonny is the center of a vortex of corruption: prison staff, police, lawyers, a desperate priest—all of them focused on keeping him stoned and jailed. When Sonny discovers a shocking truth about his father’s suicide, he makes a brilliant escape and begins hunting down the people respons
ible for his and his father’s demise. But he's also being hunted, and by enemies too many to count. Two questions remain: who will get to him first, and what will he do when he’s cornered?

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

Reviews

  • Good read

    5
    By Bh8640
    Good book

  • A Crime Thriller Masterpiece...

    5
    By maxt997
    The characters were very complex and human that they build a powerful vibe of storytelling in this book! In addition, the twists were so unexpected and compelling!

  • One of his best

    5
    By Caxaen22
    Couldn’t put it down......

  • The Son

    5
    By Artymusician
    This was an outstanding book. However, I knew from the descriptions it would be very difficult to read. The characters were unforgettable and reflected the best (good) and worst (evil) of human behavior. I found myself thinking about Sonny, Simon, and the unspeakable horrors of human trafficking, addiction, greed, and corruption, leading to horrific consequences and destruction of innocent lives and families.

  • Nesbø keeps getting better

    5
    By Garrison
    I have read everyone of his stories especially losing the Harry Hole canon. He is the prototype of the can't put it down thriller writer. And the writing is so good! This book seemed the best I can remember with Simon being such a flawed, human and wise cop as well as Sonny such an amazing convict. Nesbø has it all with great action, elegant descriptions, wonderful characters and a fine sense of morality as well. The best!

  • Couldn't put it down

    5
    By TBAnderson III
    Such a great read. Characters were troubled, complex, and real. Gripping once the storyline is laid out. Must read!!!

  • Truly one of the best books I've ever read

    5
    By Scrabble tile
    Fascinating characters and a great story line. I enjoyed it thoroughly and rank it among my favorites of all time.

  • The son

    5
    By Fblyth
    A definite MUST have read!!!!!

  • Interesting but obvious twist

    3
    By Matt1859
    Good read but obvious twist.

  • Fantastic read!

    5
    By Justchoice
    My new favorite Jo Nesbo book. Fast paced mystery with great characters and unique plotting.

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