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Headhunters Audiobook

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Read By: Steve West Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780449009161

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

82

Longest Chapter Length:

09:23 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

14 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

06:35 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

20

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Publisher Description

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A funny, dark, and twisted caper worthy of Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers—about an aspiring art thief and the target who’s about to destroy his life. “If you don’t know Nesbø, it’s time to get with it.” —USA Today Roger Brown is a corporate headhunter, and he’s a master of his profession. But one career simply can’t support his luxurious lifestyle and his wife’s fledgling art gallery. At an art opening one night he meets Clas Greve, who is not only the perfect candidate for a major CEO job, but also, perhaps, the answer to his financial woes: Greve just so happens to mention that he owns a priceless Peter Paul Rubens painting that’s been lost since World War II—and Roger Brown just so happens to dabble in art theft. But when he breaks into Greve’s apartment, he finds more than just the painting. And Clas Greve may turn out to be the worst thing that’s ever happened to Roger Brown.

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"Nesbo has written a crime novel without Harry Hole! The plot is convoluted as always but very involving especially when you reach the second half of the book. Do not be discouraged by the opening chapters and the rather long setup. The payoff is fast and furious and a lot of fun. I am hoping that we will see a little more of the large detective who plays only a small role in this story but is another unique Nesbo creation. I understand the movie of this book will be shown in New York City at the end of April 2012. I look forward to seeing how they will dramatize this very complex crime story. Without giving anything away, the plot is built around some very interesting technology and the villain is, as always with Nesbo, a real monster. This is another example of the flawed hero facing overwhelming odds and somehow managing to pull through. Very entertaining and highly recommended whether you are a Nesbo fan or not."

— Corny (5 out of 5 stars)

Headhunters Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.44444444444444 out of 53.44444444444444 out of 53.44444444444444 out of 53.44444444444444 out of 53.44444444444444 out of 5 (3.44)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Intricate mystery from Norwegian Jo Nesbo - not just another "next Steig Larson!" Nice thriller mystery without the typical trope of grizzled detective/investigator... I like Nesbo's other works (Harry Hole series,) but this is totally different. I understand a movie is in production. "

    — Julie, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good mystery-suspense story without all the tedium of "the girl with..." trilogy. "

    — Stuart, 2/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a clever book. I didn't enjoy it as much as the Harry Hole series by the same author which I have recently finished reading. It is a compelling story nonetheless, and has a lot of twists and turns especially at the end. "

    — Caoimhe, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3.5 stars... This is a quick read with a few good twists. If you like books where people hide in outhouses, then this is the book for you. "

    — Eric, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a very good Nesbo book, it's a stand-alone, separate from his Harry Hole books. Story had lots of twists and turns and definitely went in a direction I wasn't expecting. The only complaint I have is it bothers me to read a book where a person has committed multiple crimes, including murder, but then at the end of the book life goes on as if nothing happened. Just doesn't seem right. "

    — Patricia, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " awful. simply awful. women don't come off well in this story. i think i might have lost a little bit of respect for jo nesbo. "

    — funkgoddess, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very clever story of a headhunter/art thief, with many twists and turns. "

    — Wayland, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Different to the Harry Hole series of books is the book Headhunters which I was engrossed in from the very first pages. Not your typical Headhunter. I wish for a follow up book to delve more in to the characters. "

    — Lisa, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Nowhere near as good as the Harry Hole series. "

    — Hetta, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Loathsome protagonist who almost, almost gets written into a corner ... "

    — Rashmi, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a stand alone I believe. He's written a series with Harry Hole (pronounced Hooley) as main policeman. But I read this one first and thoroughly enjoy edit. Funny smart (but bloody) and completely surprising at the end. The movies fun too but read the book first. "

    — Antoinette, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Bra bok. Kort og fengende. "

    — Linus, 9/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fantastic! I'll give it 4.5 because it is short. "

    — Kyle, 7/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Il libro e' piacevole anche se preferisco la struttura dei romanzi con il personaggio principale di Nesbo. "

    — Michele, 4/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Short but brilliant. One of my favourite Jo Nesbo reads yet. "

    — Greg, 9/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fantastic book. Thrilling, suspenseful, and fast paced. Great book! Highly recomended. "

    — David, 5/29/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I did not enjoy this book nearly as much as other Nesbo books I have read. I was not gripped by the story, although i feel that I should have been as it was a clever plot. "

    — Yvette, 4/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not his best. Stilted, contrived and disappointing. I've heard the movie is much better. "

    — Caroline, 12/29/2011

About the Authors

Jo Nesbø is a musician, songwriter, and economist, as well as a writer. His Harry Hole novels include The Redeemer, The Snowman, The Leopard, and Phantom, and he is also the author of several stand-alone novels and the Doctor Proctor series of children’s books. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Glass Key for best Nordic crime novel.

Jo Nesbø is a New York Times bestselling author whose books have sold fifty-five million copies worldwide and have been translated into fifty languages. He is a recipient of the Raymond Chandler Award for Lifetime Achievement.

About Steve West

Steve West, the winner of multiple Earphones Awards for narration, is an international actor who has starred on London’s prestigious West End stage, including productions of Mamma Mia! and Oh, What a Night! He is widely known for his television and film work in both the United States and the UK, and he has performed for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. He hosts his own television show for the UK live from Los Angeles.