Polizia by Jo Nesbø

Polizia

Dark secrets beneath Oslo’s icy surface

Written byJo Nesbø
Narrated byWilliam Angiuli
Length16h45m
Release dateJune 11, 2025
LanguageItalian
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AuthorJo Nesbø
NarratorWilliam Angiuli
Runtime16h45m
PublishedJune 11, 2025
RatingNot yet rated
CategoriesMystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Police Procedurals, Thriller & Suspense, Crime Thrillers, Suspense
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Jo Nesbø’s *Polizia* drowns you in the freezing underbelly of Oslo, where the city’s pristine facade hides murders that feel ripped from a nightmare. A veteran detective’s butchered corpse is found on the outskirts of the capital, the crime scene eerily mirroring one he’d investigated years earlier. When a second cop meets the same grotesque end, the case’s past and present collide, exposing a conspiracy that stretches from the darkest corners of the force to the highest levels of power. Nesbø isn’t just spinning a procedural—he’s crafting a psychological storm where every clue feels like a shard of ice ready to cut you. The tension isn’t in the whodunit but in the *what’s next*, as the body count rises and the system itself becomes the weapon.

William Angiuli’s narration is the frost on this glacial tale—a voice that crackles with weary gravitas, each syllable measured like a frozen breath in the air. His delivery balances the bleak humor of weary cops with the chilling dread of a predator at large, making the audiobook feel less like a performance and more like an immersion. The pacing is relentless, pushing you through Oslo’s snow-laden streets as Nesbø weaves a web of corruption, betrayal, and personal demons. If you crave crime fiction that doesn’t just unsettle but *chills you to the bone*, this is a masterclass in modern noir.

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About the Narration

Narrated by William Angiuli, this 16h45m audiobook offers an engaging listening experience. The narration brings Jo Nesbø's writing to life, making it a compelling choice for audiobook listeners.

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Editor's Review

AudioBook Atlas Editorial Team

I pulled on my gloves before hitting play on *Polizia*, expecting another solid Jo Nesbø thriller—what I got was a full-body shudder. Angiuli’s narration is the standout here, his voice a gravelly baritone that fits Nesbø’s world like a glove. He nails the weary cynicism of Detective Hole, but it’s his ability to shift between gruff humor and outright dread that steals the show. The moment he delivers a line with a sigh that sounds like a man who’s seen too much, you *feel* it in your gut. That said, the audiobook’s length is its own villain—16 hours of relentless tension means my back is permanently tense by the finale, a testament to Nesbø’s grip but also a reminder that sometimes, even great stories need a breather. The plot is a masterclass in slow-burn dread, with Nesbø planting clues like landmines in the snow. The revelation of the killer’s identity lands with the force of a sledgehammer, though the second half rushes a bit as the net tightens. Production-wise, the audio is crisp, with no muffled dialogue to obscure the tension. My one gripe? The chapter breaks occasionally hit at odd moments, disrupting the flow just as the story gets juicy. Still, this is a thriller that lingers long after the last word fades—like the cold bite of a Norwegian winter.

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