About the book
Shakespeare’s Macbeth is transformed into a page-turning Jo Nesbo crime thriller, the story of the ex-addict cop Inspector Macbeth.
He's the best cop they've got.
When a drug bust turns into a bloodbath it's up to Inspector Macbeth and his team to clean up the mess.
He's also an ex-drug addict with a troubled past.
He's rewarded for his success. Power. Money. Respect. They're all within reach.
But a man like him won't get to the top.
Plagued by hallucinations and paranoia, Macbeth starts to unravel. He's convinced he won't get what is rightfully his.
Unless he kills for it.
‘Shakespeare's darkest tale – reimagined by the king of Nordic noir’ Mail on Sunday
'A deliciously oppressive page-turner' Guardian
SHAKESPEARE RETOLD: Time travel. Zombies. Power-hungry media moguls. This is Shakespeare as you’ve never seen him before: nine iconic plays transformed by the best novelists of our time, with covers by Michael Craig-Martin.
Editions of Macbeth
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099598060
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099598077
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781784878849
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473511743
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781473553958
Read an Excerpt
Shakespeare’s Macbeth is transformed into a page-turning Jo Nesbo crime thriller, the story of the ex-addict cop Inspector Macbeth.
He's the best cop they've got.
When a drug bust turns into a bloodbath it's up to Inspector Macbeth and his team to clean up the mess.
He's also an ex-drug addict with a troubled past.
He's rewarded for his success. Power. Money. Respect. They're all within reach.
But a man like him won't get to the top.
Plagued by hallucinations and paranoia, Macbeth starts to unravel. He's convinced he won't get what is rightfully his.
Unless he kills for it.
‘Shakespeare's darkest tale – reimagined by the king of Nordic noir’ Mail on Sunday
'A deliciously oppressive page-turner' Guardian
SHAKESPEARE RETOLD: Time travel. Zombies. Power-hungry media moguls. This is Shakespeare as you’ve never seen him before: nine iconic plays transformed by the best novelists of our time, with covers by Michael Craig-Martin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macbeth about?
Shakespeare’s Macbeth is transformed into a page-turning Jo Nesbo crime thriller, the story of the ex-addict cop Inspector Macbeth.
He's the best cop they've got.
When a drug bust turns into a bloodbath it's up to Inspector Macbeth and his team to clean up the mess.
He's also an ex-drug addict with a troubled past.
He's rewarded for his success. Power. Money. Respect. They're all within reach.
But a man like him won't get to the top.
Plagued by hallucinations and paranoia, Macbeth starts to unravel. He's convinced he won't get what is rightfully his.
Unless he kills for it.
‘Shakespeare's darkest tale – reimagined by the king of Nordic noir’ Mail on Sunday
'A deliciously oppressive page-turner' Guardian
SHAKESPEARE RETOLD: Time travel. Zombies. Power-hungry media moguls. This is Shakespeare as you’ve never seen him before: nine iconic plays transformed by the best novelists of our time, with covers by Michael Craig-Martin.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Macbeth?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction > Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime
Where can I read a sample of Macbeth?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780099598060
How long is Macbeth and how many pages does it have?
Macbeth has 624 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Macbeth?
Jo Nesbo
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Macbeth is available as paperback(ISBN 9780099598060) and paperback(ISBN 9780099598077) and paperback(ISBN 9781784878849) and ebook(ISBN 9781473511743) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781473553958)
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Is there a video of the book?
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