Jo Nesbo, author of the number one bestselling Harry Hole series, is back with a tense and atmospheric thriller about two brothers bound together by dark secrets. When Roy and Carl's parents die suddenly, sixteen-year-old Roy is left as protector to his impulsive younger brother. But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune, Roy stays behind in their sleepy village, satisfied with his peaceful life as a mechanic. Some years later, Carl returns with his charismatic new wife, Shannon – an architect. They are full of exciting plans to build a spa hotel on their family land. Carl wants not only to make the brothers rich but the rest of the village, too. It’s only a matter of time before what begins as a jubilant homecoming sparks off a series of events that threaten to derail everything Roy holds dear, as long-buried family secrets begin to rise to the surface… The Kingdom is a simmering and complex thriller full of unexpected twists, devastating family legacies and an ever growing body count. *JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 45 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE*
Blood Ties Series
This series delves into the dark depths of family secrets and sibling loyalty. Follow gripping events that uncover hidden passions and complex relationships, testing blood ties to their breaking point. Each installment promises chilling twists and an emotional ride as the past relentlessly returns to shape the present. Essential for readers seeking tense psychological thrillers that explore the intricacies of the human psyche.
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Blood Ties
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Set in the small town of Os, two brothers, Carl and Roy Opgard, navigate their success in the hospitality and amusement industries while harboring dark secrets linked to past murders. As Sheriff Kurt Olsen closes in with new evidence, the brothers resort to desperate measures to protect their empire and family loyalty. This gripping suspense novel delves into themes of crime, ambition, and the moral complexities of familial bonds, promising a thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists and a rising body count.