num_pages: 528
description: A veritable crime lovers delight from a true master of mystery and suspense. Experience the #1 New York Times best-selling author as never before in this dark and thrilling short story collection that takes us on a journey of twisted minds and vengeful hearts.Jo Nesb is known the world over as a consummate mystery/thriller writer. Famed for his deft characterization hair-raising suspense and shocking twists Nesbs dexterity with the dark corners of the human heart is on full display in these inventive and enthralling stories.A detective with a nose for jealousy is on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a bereaved father must decide whether vengeance has a place in the new world order after a pandemic brings about the collapse of society; a garbage man fresh off a bender tries to piece together what happened the night before; a hired assassin matches wits against his greatest adversary in a dangerous game for survival; and an instantly electric connection between passengers on a flight to London may spell romance or something more sinister.With Nesbs characteristic gift for outstanding atmosphere and gut-wrenching revelations The Jealousy Man confirms that he is at the peak of his abilities.
language: English
title: The Jealousy Man and Other Stories
publisher: Knopf