The Bat: The Foundations of Harry Hole (Norwegian: Flaggermusmannen ) is the debut crime novel by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø, first published in 1997. It serves as the foundational text for the globally acclaimed Harry Hole series, introducing a protagonist who has since become an icon of Scandinavian Noir . I. Narrative Overview
The novel follows Inspector of the Oslo Crime Squad as he is dispatched to Sydney, Australia, to assist local police in investigating the murder of Inger Holter, a young Norwegian woman. The Bat: The First Inspector Harry Hole Novel Summary Nesbo Jo Harry Hole 1 El Murcielago epub