He could
have had a normal life; he was gifted in a way. But his first murder prevented
him from leading an ordinary life. Now, he is a fixer, a person who fixes
problem, i.e. he is a killer. His next job is to end his boss’ wife’s life.
However, he falls in love with her and assassinates her lover – his boss’ son. This
means war and only one can survive.
Jo Nesbo’s
new series starts in a very promising way. Told with a first person narrator we
are from the beginning on the murderer’s side which is rather atypical since
normally we, as the readers, like to go with the good guys. Nevertheless, he is
sympathetic and has some very charming traits albeit he is rather singular in
his manners and character. This very unusual protagonist with the very plain name
“Olav” promises a lot which remains to be fulfilled in the sequels.
