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The jealousy man and other stories / Jo Nesbø ; translated from the Norwegian by Robert Ferguson.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593321003
- ISBN: 0593321006
- ISBN: 9780593321003 : HRD
- ISBN: 0593321006 : HRD
- ISBN: 9780593321003
- ISBN: 0593321006
- Physical Description: v, 511 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First United States edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part one: Jealousy. London ; The Jealousy man ; The line ; Trash ; The confession ; Odd ; The earring -- Part two. Power. Rat Island ; The shredder ; The cicadas ; The antidote ; Black knight. |
| Summary, etc.: | A dark, thrilling short-story collection about twisted minds and vengeful hearts, from a true master of suspense. A detective with a nose for jealousy is on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a bereaved father must decide whether vengeance has a place in the new world order after a pandemic brings about the collapse of society; a woman finally overcomes her intimacy issues through a dark encounter with her Peeping Tom neighbor; a hired assassin pits his wits against his greatest adversary, another assassin, in a dangerous game for survival; and an instantly electric connection between passengers on a flight to London may spell romance, or may spell something more sinister. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Jealousy > Fiction. Twins > Fiction. Murder > Investigation > Fiction. Revenge > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Detective and mystery fiction. Thrillers (Fiction) Short stories. |
Available copies
- 42 of 44 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Morris Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 44 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Public Library | MYS NES (Text) | 33460145786395 | Adult Mystery | Available | - |
The Jealousy Man and Other Stories
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The Jealousy Man and Other Stories
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cockroaches and "the greatest contemporary writer of the thriller" ( The New York Times )--a dark and chilling short story collection that takes us on a journey of twisted minds and vengeful hearts. Jo Nesbø is known the world over as a consummate mystery/thriller writer. Famed for his deft characterization, hair-raising suspense and shocking twists, Nesbø's dexterity with the dark corners of the human heart is on full display in these inventive and enthralling stories. A detective with a nose for jealousy is on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a bereaved father must decide whether vengeance has a place in the new world order after a pandemic brings about the collapse of society; a garbage man fresh off a bender tries to piece together what happened the night before; a hired assassin matches wits against his greatest adversary in a dangerous game for survival; and an instantly electric connection between passengers on a flight to London may spell romance, or something more sinister. With Nesbø's characteristic gift for outstanding atmosphere and gut-wrenching revelations, The Jealousy Man confirms that he is at the peak of his abilities. Don't miss Jo Nesbo's new thriller, Killing Moon , coming soon!
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