Jo Nesbø
Jo Nesbø is a Norwegian writer, musician, and former economist. He is best known for his Harry Hole crime novels, which have been translated into over 50 languages and sold over 50 million copies worldwide. His dark, complex thrillers have made him one of the most successful Scandinavian crime writers.
Jo Nesbø Series in Order
Harry Hole Series
Dark Norwegian crime thrillers featuring troubled Oslo detective Harry Hole as he hunts serial killers and confronts corruption while battling his own demons.
Jo Nesbø Standalone Thrillers
Standalone psychological thrillers and noir crime novels set in Norway and beyond.
Reading Jo Nesbø Books in Order
Why Read in Order?
- →Characters grow and change across books
- →Plot threads connect between stories
- →Later books reference earlier events
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Pick any series that interests you and start with book one.
Each Jo Nesbø series stands alone. No need to read other series first. The lists above show the exact reading order.
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