The Kingdom is a slow-burning, atmospheric thriller about two brothers bound by loyalty, ambition, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. After the sudden death of their parents, Roy remains in their remote mountain village, building a quiet life as a mechanic, while his younger brother Carl leaves to seek fortune abroad. Years later, Carl returns with his wife, Shannon, and an ambitious plan to build a luxury hotel on their family’s land. What begins as a hopeful reunion soon darkens, as old tensions resurface and a series of unsettling events threatens everything Roy holds dear. As long-hidden truths rise to the surface, both brothers are drawn into a tightening web of deception, rivalry, and danger. Dark, gripping, and full of psychological depth, this novel highlights Jo Nesbo’s talent for crafting suspense that lingers.
Technical Details:
Pages: 548
Publication Year: 2021 (Vintage edition; original 2020)
Publisher: Vintage (Penguin Random House UK)
Language: English
Original Language: Norwegian
Translator: Robert Ferguson
