The Devil’s Star (Harry Hole, #5)
by Jo Nesbø
The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 32.9K reader ratings. First published in 2003. The book spans 528 pages.
About The Devil's Star
A young woman is murdered in her Oslo flat. One finger has been severed from her left hand, and behind her eyelid is secreted a tiny red diamond in the shape of a five-pointed star - a pentagram, the devil's star.Detective Harry Hole is assigned to the case with his long-time adversary Tom Waaler and initially wants no part in it. But Harry is already on notice to quit the force and is left with little alternative but to drag himself out of his alcoholic stupor and get to work.A wave of similar murders is on the horizon. An emerging pattern suggests that Oslo has a serial killer on its hands, and the five-pointed devil's star is key to solving the riddle.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jo Nesbø |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 528 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 32,907 |
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What genre is The Devil's Star?
The Devil's Star is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Devil's Star worth reading?
Based on 32.9K reader ratings, The Devil's Star has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Devil's Star?
The Devil's Star has 528 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Devil's Star?
The Devil's Star was written by Jo Nesbø. It was first published in 2003.
What is the ISBN for The Devil's Star?
The ISBN-13 for The Devil's Star is 9780099478540.0.
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