Jo Nesbo

The Bat

Detective: Harry Hole
Location:  Sydney, Australia
Time:        About 2000
Genre:      Scandi Noir

Yes, a Scandi Noir set in Australia. This is a prequel to the Jo Nesbo/Harry Hole series which begins with Redbreast. and tells the story of his experience in Australia dealing with a serial killer which is referred back to in many of the later novels. 

Hole is in Australia to assist with the investigation into the murder of a young Norwegian woman. His sidekick initially is  an older Sydney detective with Apborigina roots. The novel deals with the place of the Aborigine in Australian society and the detective, who is more deeply involved in the affair than might be obvious gives Hole guidance by usimng Aboriginal myths as guidance. 

Well crafted like the other Harry hole novels.

A+

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Previously Read
Redbreast
Nemesis
The Devil's Star
The Redeemer
The Snowman
The Leopard