The Jealousy Man And Other Stories is a gripping collection of crime fiction from Jo Nesbo that dives into murder, revenge, and peril with precision and nerve. Aimed at adult readers who crave taut, twist-filled thrillers, this anthology delivers atmospheric suspense and cinematic storytelling in every tale.

In these compact, stand-alone stories, Nesbo slips readers into stark, morally charged worlds: a detective on the trail of a man suspected of murdering his twin; a hired assassin facing his greatest adversary; and two travelers whose chance encounter on a plane spirals toward danger or desire.

The Jealousy Man And Other Stories showcases Nesbo’s lean, propulsive prose—crisp sentences, quick pivots, and mood-drenched scenes. Each tale is self-contained, yet they share a pulse of jealousy, fate, and moral ambiguity, making the reading experience feel both intimate and cinematic.

• Standalone, high-tension crime stories with a cinematic feel
• Varied setups: detective mystery, assassin duel, tense plane encounter
• Lean, propulsive writing with sharp twists
• Themes of jealousy, risk, fate, and moral ambiguity
• Short, page-turning reads that are easy to pick up and finish in one sitting
• Shortlisted for the Crime Writers’ Association Dagger Awards 2022

After finishing The Jealousy Man And Other Stories, readers will carry a sharper sense of suspense and a deeper appreciation for Nesbo’s mastery of the short form. The collection leaves you pondering the motives behind every crime and the price of jealousy, long after the last page is turned.