Bristol Post offers 500 free copies of Jo Nesbo thriller

The Bristol Post is giving away 500 digital copies of a new novel.

The offer is available exclusively to Premium subscribers who wish to claim the e-book, The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbo. The publisher lists the title at a value of £3.99. The story centers on Detective Harry Hole, who is assigned to investigate a murder in Oslo. A young woman dies in her flat, and investigators find a small red diamond shaped like a five-pointed star behind her eyelid. Hole works the case alongside his rival Tom Waaler while battling his own demons, as a serial killer terrorizes the city.

To receive the file, readers must first download the Google Play Books and Audio Books App to a smartphone or tablet. They must then create a Google Play account. Next, subscribers fill out a form with their name and email address. The process is first come, first served. If successful, the user receives a 13-digit code instantly via email. The sender notes that readers should check their junk folder if the message does not appear in the main inbox. Users who are not successful will receive a notification that all codes have been taken.

The terms state that the offer is subject to availability. The e-book is syndicated, and the entry form contains the full conditions. Readers must use the 13-digit code to redeem the title on their device.

The 500 unique codes are available until they are claimed. No further distribution is planned for this specific batch.