The Leopard (Nesbø novel)
First edition (Norwegian) | |
| Author | Jo Nesbø |
|---|---|
| Original title | Panserhjerte |
| Translator | Don Bartlett |
| Language | Norwegian, English |
| Series | Harry Hole (#8) |
| Genre | Crime fiction |
| Publisher | Aschehoug (Norwegian 1st ed.) Harvill Secker (English 1st ed.) |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Publication place | Norway (some scenes in Australia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hong Kong, and Rwanda) |
Published in English | 20 January 2011 |
| Pages | 624 (English 1st ed.) |
| ISBN | 978-1846554001 |
| Preceded by | The Snowman |
| Followed by | Phantom |
The Leopard is a crime novel by Norwegian novelist Jo Nesbø. Its Norwegian title is Panserhjerte, which does not directly translate to The Leopard; it rather means something along the lines of "armoured heart". Moreover, "leopard" refers to the stealthy tread of the killer in the book, while "armoured heart" is what Harry Hole himself gains by his experiences. Panserhjerte is also a Norwegian term for Constrictive pericarditis. The Leopard is the eighth novel featuring Nesbø's crime detective, Inspector Harry Hole.