Blood on Snow

"Blood on Snow" by Jo Nesbø is a chilling standalone crime novel by the celebrated Norwegian author of the popular Harry Hole series. In the snow-laden criminal underworld of Oslo, Olav is a contract killer with an unusual sense of empathy and self-reflection. When assigned to eliminate his boss’s wife, Olav unexpectedly falls in love with her, plunging him into emotional turmoil and a dangerous moral dilemma. Nesbø masterfully combines lyrical prose with suspense and psychological depth, offering hypnotic meditations on violence, power, love, and destiny. The story is packed with twists, existential tension, and dramatic decisions, making it an engrossing read for fans of Nordic noir and contemporary thrillers. Translated by Olga Chala-Piddubniak and published in hardcover by KM-Buks.