Born on March 29, 1960, in Oslo, Norway, Jo Nesbo is a renowned author and musician. He s famous for the Harry Hole crime fiction series and his musical role in the band Di Derre. Five must-read Nesbo books include The Snowman , a chilling tale of disappearances; The Bat , introducing Detective Harry Hole; The Redbreast , blending WWII and crime; Nemesis , a high-stakes investigation; and The Leopard , delving into Hole s resilience after a Hong Kong hiatus.