Wolf Hour
Published on 12. February 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-5299-3160-0 (ISBN)
Description
**DETECTIVE HOLE IS NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES**
'Nesbo deserves to be crowned the king of all crime thriller writers' Sunday Express
'Hooks you in immediately' Independent
'Twisty' Sun
The hunt is on to catch an unstoppable killer.
When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to a lone wolf, a sniper who has vanished into thin air.
But when the shooter strikes again, maverick detective Bob Oz is called in to crack the case. He does not think this victim will be the last.
As the body count rises, Oz suspects something even more sinister is at play. And the closer he gets to the truth, the more disturbed he becomes. Because this serial killer reminds him of someone dangerous: himself.
Wolf Hour is a gritty thriller packed with unexpected twists, dark secrets and bubbling personal and political tension, from the king of the cliffhanger.
Looking for another thrilling Jo Nesbo fix? Blood Ties is available now!
READERS LOVE WOLF HOUR:
'Twists and turns told as only Jo Nesbo could do'
'Relentless pace, great characters, twist at the shattering conclusion'
'Really had me hooked. One of his best works'
'Grabs the reader's attention from page one and never lets it go'
'Nesbo is a master thriller writer and this book does not disappoint'
'Nesbo deserves to be crowned the king of all crime thriller writers' Sunday Express
'Hooks you in immediately' Independent
'Twisty' Sun
The hunt is on to catch an unstoppable killer.
When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to a lone wolf, a sniper who has vanished into thin air.
But when the shooter strikes again, maverick detective Bob Oz is called in to crack the case. He does not think this victim will be the last.
As the body count rises, Oz suspects something even more sinister is at play. And the closer he gets to the truth, the more disturbed he becomes. Because this serial killer reminds him of someone dangerous: himself.
Wolf Hour is a gritty thriller packed with unexpected twists, dark secrets and bubbling personal and political tension, from the king of the cliffhanger.
Looking for another thrilling Jo Nesbo fix? Blood Ties is available now!
READERS LOVE WOLF HOUR:
'Twists and turns told as only Jo Nesbo could do'
'Relentless pace, great characters, twist at the shattering conclusion'
'Really had me hooked. One of his best works'
'Grabs the reader's attention from page one and never lets it go'
'Nesbo is a master thriller writer and this book does not disappoint'
Reviews / Votes
Electrifying * Crime Monthly * Hooks you in immediately, there's an unnerving air of suspense throughout and meticulous attention to detail - the clever parallel timelines providing just enough clues to keep the pages turning. But, of course, it wouldn't be a Nesbo novel without twists no one sees coming * Independent * A taut standalone from the king of Nordic noir * i * Nordic noir master Nesbo sets his sights on the American Midwest in this exquisitely plotted, darkly funny thriller that tackles gun control, police corruption, and psychological trauma in contemporary Minneapolis ... Readers will have no doubt they're in the hands of a brilliant storyteller. This soars * Publishers Weekly * [Wolf Hour] is a pleasure to read with its engaging, easy-twisting plot, its cerebral touches, and characters like Liza, a bartender whose teasing scenes with Oz are highlights. /.../ Another standout standalone from the author of the Harry Hole series * Kirkus * Nesbo has crafted a powerhouse here, a profoundly human exploration of loneliness and grief driven by a twisting procedural plot and grisly shocks. Readers of Nordic noir will find Nesbo's taut narrative and social commentary deeply infused with emotional depth. Highly recommended for newcomers seeking startling perspectives on justice, such as those found in Dennis Lehane's and Richard Price's works * Booklist, US *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Vintage Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5299-3160-0 (9781529931600)
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Persons
Jo Nesbo (Author)
Jo Nesbo is one of the world's bestselling crime writers. When commissioned to write a memoir about life on the road with his band, Di Derre, he instead came up with the plot for his first Harry Hole crime novel, The Bat. His books The Leopard, Phantom, Police, The Son, The Thirst, Macbeth and Knife have all since topped the Sunday Times charts. He's an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 51 languages, selling over 60 million copies around the world.
Robert Ferguson (Translator)
Robert Ferguson has lived in Norway since 1983. His translations include Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting, the four novels in Torkil Damhaug's Oslo Crime Files series, and Tales of Love and Loss by Knut Hamsun. He is the author of several biographies, a Viking history and, most recently, Norway's War. A people's struggle against Nazi tyranny.
Jo Nesbo is one of the world's bestselling crime writers. When commissioned to write a memoir about life on the road with his band, Di Derre, he instead came up with the plot for his first Harry Hole crime novel, The Bat. His books The Leopard, Phantom, Police, The Son, The Thirst, Macbeth and Knife have all since topped the Sunday Times charts. He's an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 51 languages, selling over 60 million copies around the world.
Robert Ferguson (Translator)
Robert Ferguson has lived in Norway since 1983. His translations include Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting, the four novels in Torkil Damhaug's Oslo Crime Files series, and Tales of Love and Loss by Knut Hamsun. He is the author of several biographies, a Viking history and, most recently, Norway's War. A people's struggle against Nazi tyranny.