Nemesis / Jo Nesbo 474 p.

This is the middle title in the Harry Hole mysteries which we have in our collection, and I think it's my favorite. A series of Oslo bank robberies which turn fatal involves an apparent Gypsy mafia ring. Like most Americans, I know practically nothing about Gypsies (Romany), and Nesbo provides some interesting historical detail. There are a few scenes which I have to describe as madcap, (OK, I just wanted to use that word...) particularly those which take place in a small Brazilian coastal town. I won't bother to explain how Harry winds up there, but I really recommend this one.