"The Bat" by Jo Nesbø is the first novel in the amazing "Harry Hole" series. Unfortunately, the books were not published in the correct order in my country, so I ended up reading the whole series piecemeal. I had been following (and enjoying) Harry Hole's investigations for quite a few years when I finally managed to get hold of this--his very first adventure. I can only say, it was worth the wait! Seeing a younger, less jaded Harry Hole in action was a treat. The fast-paced, action-packed plot, the flawed, all-too-human characters, and the unusual Australian setting kept me glued to the page from beginning to end. Now I'm looking forward to reading Jo Nesbø's next masterpiece!

a non stop page turner

A excellent start to the detective Harry Hole series I cannot put the book down, a very good read well done Jo Nesbo!

I found this to be one of my favourite Harry Hole books. It was exciting from start to finish. I have told everyone I know to read it.

First Harry Hole book I’ve read and blasted through it in a couple days. Good story quick paced reading.