The story follows Inspector Harry Hole of the Oslo Crime Squad, who is dispatched to , as an observer to assist local police in investigating the murder of Inger Holter, a 23-year-old Norwegian woman.
by Jo Nesbø is the 1997 debut novel in the long-running Harry Hole series . It serves as a foundational "Nordic Noir" entry, despite being set entirely in Australia rather than the protagonist's native Norway. Plot Overview The Bat: A Harry Hole Novel
: As the investigation becomes increasingly dangerous, Harry battles his own internal demons, specifically a long-standing struggle with alcoholism . Core Characters The story follows Inspector Harry Hole of the