Jo Nestbo's Siren Pull

Lack of discipline is sometimes delicious. A few days ago I took a slew of books to Half Price Books, more out of a need to get them out of the house than in hope of any real compensation. What I had not counted on was the siren pull of the mystery section and finding Jo Nesbo's first Harry Hole novel, THE REDBREAST, as a brand new paperback for $3.99. I caved — how could I not? I know as soon as I pick it up, my life will go on hold. Not that I care about my wife and family, my summer writing project, or promoting THE LOBSTERMAN'S DAUGHTER. That's what happened with THE SNOWMAN a few weeks back. No reason to think I can escape the grip of THE REDBREAST.