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
: Harry is paired with Andrew Kensington , an Aboriginal detective and ex-boxer who serves as his guide to both the case and Australian culture. The Bat: A Harry Hole Novel
: What begins as a single murder inquiry evolves into a hunt for a serial killer targeting blonde women across the country. by Jo Nesbø is the 1997 debut novel
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. who is dispatched to