The Redbreast

Set across different eras, this compelling crime novel traces the intertwined lives of soldiers and investigators, beginning with a Norwegian soldier's death in 1944 and culminating in Harry Hole’s 1999 surveillance work on neo-Nazi activities. As Harry delves into the case of a rare gun and a mysterious murder, the story takes him from Norway to South Africa and Vienna, keeping him perennially one step behind the killer. Winner of the Glass Key prize and acclaimed as Norway’s best crime novel, the book offers a gripping blend of history, suspense, and intricate plotting.