Wolf Hour

Jo Nesbo, Robert Ferguson

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Norwegian

Harvill
12 August 2025

Fiction & Literature; Thriller & suspense; Fiction in translation

Down-and-out Detective Bob Oz investigates a series of assassinations in Minnesota. Is it a lone wolf? Or is there something altogether more sinister at play? A brand-new standalone thriller from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Jo Nesbo.

This killer has a story.

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.

To tell it, he needs to get caught.

When the shooter strikes again, it's maverick detective Bob Oz they call in to crack the case. They don't think this victim will be the last.

And this wolf wants the world to know...

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.

He's only just getting started.

Wolf Hour is a gritty standalone thriller packed with unexpected twists, dark secrets and bubbling personal and political tension, from the king of the cliffhanger.

By: Jo Nesbo
Translated by: Robert Ferguson
Imprint: Harvill
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 700g
ISBN: 9781787303775
ISBN 10: 1787303772
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 12 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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, The Cabin in the Mountains- A Norwegian Odyssey.

Reviews for Wolf Hour

Absolutely magnificent! Nesbø rules the crime fiction world. * Dagbladet, Norway * Jo Nesbø’s skill is unmatched ... weav[ing] politics and societal matters into a solid crime story. * Stavanger Aftenblad, Norway * Bob Oz is the ultimate anti-hero. Nesbø writes with linguistic flair and masterful twists. The greatest tension lies between the lines * Adresseavisen, Norway * Wolf Hour takes us on a tour of the USA ... excellent entertainment and suspense in classic Nesbø style * NRK, Norway * The plot is cunning and spectacular, yet realistic and frightening. Wildly entertaining from start to finish! * Dagsavisen, Norway *