| Author | Jo Nesbø |
|---|---|
| Original title | Kongeriket |
| Language | Norwegian, English |
| Genre | Crime fiction |
| Publisher | Aschehoug |
Publication date | 2020 |
| Publication place | Norway |
| Media type | Print (hard and paperback) |
| Pages | 450 (Eng. hardback trans.) |
| Followed by | Blood Ties ( Nesbo novel) |
Headhunters (Norwegian: Hodejegerne) is a crime novel by Norwegian writer Jo Nesbø. It was first published by Aschehoug in January 2008. The book follows Roger Brown, who works as a corporate recruiter. As a side hustle, he steals high-value art from prospective recruits.[1] Brown learns that one recruiter has a painting by Peter Paul Rubens that he attempts to steal, and things go horribly wrong.
Plot
editThe book is told in first-person narration by Roger Brown.
Reception
editWriting for The Independent, Christian House described the novel as a "masterclass in obfuscation and psychological parrying".[2]
References
edit- ^ Meadows, Susannah (2011-09-14). "Newly Released Books (Published 2011)". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-08-29.
- ^ House, Christian (2011-10-01). "Headhunters, By Jo Nesbo". The Independent.