Jo nesbo is a critically acclaimed norwegian writer and musician. He could no longer play football, so he had to look elsewhere to. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Harry hole series, blood on snow series, doctor proctor series, all standalone novels. I think you can start with the son, it is the best book written by him. He is the author of the harry hole series, the latest of which is police, as well as headhunters and several childrens books. Cs1 norwegianlanguage sources no blp articles lacking sources from july. A complete list of jo nesbo books in chronological order. Jo nesbo has written several books covering various book series among the work of nesbo is the doctor proktor series, the harry hole series, and the olav johansen series also known as the blood on snow series. He has sold over a million and a half copies of his books in norway alone. Piece of passion from briony everroad, jo nesbos editor at harvill secker after the fantastic climax of the snowman, i wasnt sure where jo nesbo would take inspector harry hole next. So, im not a frequent bookreader or however you want to call it, or should i say, i wasnt, but nowdays, im more into books than anything else, and even tho i didnt read books what really interests me are mystery books. Norwegian writer jo nesbo s latest novel is a standalone, not part of his harry hole series, and it provides yet another example of nesbo s immense talent as a storyteller.
He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the glass key for best nordic crime novel. More than 3 million copies of his novels had been sold in norway as of march 2014. These amazing works of nesbo have helped to build his career as a writer in the real world. Jo nesbo is a norwegian novelist who is best known for his harry hole book series. There are no clues, the police investigation is stalled, and harry cant be found. Jo nesbo has already sold around 20 million copies of his harry hole thrillers but the norwegian authors profile is set to. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Nesbo s literary career began in 1997 with flaggermusmannen the bat in the harry hole series. In it, he sets to stop out murderers, bank robbers, gangsters and more.
High tension, lightning pace, a flawed but ultimately sympathetic protagonist. I get to page 440 of the phantom and have to stop to phone georgia, who gave me all the jo nesbo books for christmas. The latest jo nesbo book is macbeth, published in 2018. Im an admitted fan of the series, and i just loved this book. Critics also claim that he has brought about a widening of the scope. Known primarily for his crime novels featuring inspector harry hole. This post contains a whole bunch of resources to help you get started with nesbo s works, including a recommendation of where to start with the harry hole series, an overview of nesbo s standalone crime books, and. Critics also claim that he has brought about a widening of the scope of crime novels and the way they are written. In an interview, the author himself mentioned that the books a thriller about the struggle for power taking place in a gloomy, stormy crime noirlike setting and in a dark, paranoid human mind. Jo nesbo is best known for his crime fiction series following detective harry. Oslo is the setting for the son, the newest crime novel from norwegian author jo nesbo. Nesbos literary career began in 1997 with flaggermusmannen the bat in the harry hole series.
Harry hole series audiobooks listen to the full series. I typically recommend that readers interested in digging into this series as a whole. To continue reading, get the full word biography in jo nesbo books in order. Harry hole series, blood on snow series, doctor proctor series, all standalone novels, plus, a jo nesbo. Feb 11, 2014 discover book depositorys huge selection of jo nesbo books online. If you love the stieg larrson books, michael connelly, lee child and that mystery thriller genre, you must add jo nesbo to your list of authors. Featured in the times top ten crime novels of the decade the no. He has been hailed as one of the best crime novelists. Buy jo nesbo collection 10 books set inc harry hole thriller the snowman, the leopard, phantom by jo nesbo isbn. Harry hole is the main character in a series of, so far, eleven crime novels written by jo nesbo. If you dont know this norwegian author, see which of the jo nesbo novels are the best. Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbo s series of ten crime novels. Nesbo is best known for the series of novels featuring detective harry hole.
No matter how widely i read within crime fiction, nothing tops this. The first book in the harry hole series of novels is the bat, which was published in 1997. Like a lot of literary detectives, he is a brilliant. Jo nesbo s twelfth harry hole mystery is a gamechanger for the acclaimed series. In addition to his bestselling harry hole mysteries, he is the author of several standalone novels and the doctor proctor series of childrens books. Even the five harry hole novels currently available in the u. There doesnt seem to be an upcoming book in the harry hole. Cbtbs beginners guide to jo nesbo crime by the book. May 11, 2017 jo nesbo s newest thriller grabs you by the throat. The complete series list for a harry hole mystery jo nesbo. Jo nesbo is a norwegian writer, musician, and former economist and reporter.
These have been well received and some book critics have compared them to roald dahls work. The harry hole series of books are written by norwegian crime fiction author jo nesbo. Jo still currently lives in oslo, close to his daughter and former wife. The protaganist and title character of the series is harry hole, a hardened detective who works the streets of oslo. He has also released a series of childrens books with the crazy professor proctor as the lead character.
His rendition of the shakespearean story is a bloody crime noir. An encounter with an old enemy sets the stage for a white knuckle ride more terrifying and disorientating than anything the maverick detective has had to face thus far. Besides his crime fiction, he also writes the childrens book series doctor proctor. Your complete guide to jo nesbo s gripping crime series featuring the oslo detective harry hole. He has received the glass key award for best nordic crime novel. Jo nesbo jo nesbo is a musician, songwriter, economist and author.
The bat, cockroaches, the redbreast, nemesis, the devils star, the redeemer, the snowman, the leopard, phantom, police and the thirst. If you love jo nesbo s books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. Im so addicted on his books, series with harry hole are amazing after i finish one book cant wait to read another one. His first crime novel featuring harry hole was published in norway in 1997 and was an instant hit, winning the glass key award for best nordic crime novel an accolade shared with peter hoeg, henning mankell and stieg larsson. A harry hole thriller oslo sequence 8 harry hole 10 first edition by jo nesbo, don bartlett isbn.
Its a complete bibliography and biography, which includes. But no matter whether you choose to start with the bat or the. Phantom is the latest entry in jo nesbos series featuring detective harry hole. The one solid cluefragments of rust and paint in her woundsleaves the investigating team baffled. Audiobooks jo nesbo jo nesbo audio books jo nesbo, musician, songwriter, and economist, is also one of europes most acclaimed crime writers, and is the winner of the glass key award, northern europes most prestigious crimefiction prize, for his first novel featuring police detective harry hole.
Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbos series of ten crime novels. He finished college with a degree in business administration and economics at the norwegianschool of economics. A complex character, chainsmoking, harddrinking and uncompromising, harry hole is for many readers the ultimate detective. A densely plotted thriller that doesnt disappoint, police is the tenth book by norwegian author jo nesbo to feature inspector harry hole.
It is a standalone novel, so you do not need to know the other titles by this author, when read the rest. His harry hole novels include the redeemer, the snowman, the leopard, and phantom, and he is also the author of several standalone novels and the doctor proctor series of childrens books. His harry hole novels include the redbreast, nemesis, the devils star, the snowman, the leopard, phantom and the redeemer, and he is the author of headhunters and several childrens books. A cult figure already after the first book, hole is a genuine antihero. No matter what language you read, get on the jo nesbo crime patrol and see why the world loves harry hole.
He worked as a freelance journalist and a stockbroker before he began his writing career. Harry hole series, blood on snow series, doctor proctor series, all standalone novels, plus, a jo nesbo biography. At the bottom of this post, youll find a frequently asked questions section that addresses some of the most common questions i receive about jo nesbo s books. So, the book is much like fishing i guess its not about the catch, its about just being there. So, im not a frequent book reader or however you want to call it, or should i say, i wasnt, but nowdays, im more into books than anything else, and even tho i didnt read books what really interests me are mystery books. The bat, his first crime novel featuring harry hole, was published in norway in 1997 and was an instant hit, winning the glass key award for best nordic crime novel an accolade shared with peter hoeg, henning mankell and stieg larsson. The official website for jo nesbo, author of the harry hole detective crime novels including the bat, the snowman and more bestselling thrillers, blood on snow. Nesbo graduated from the norwegian school of economics with a degree in economics. Known primarily for his crime novels featuring inspector harry hole, nesbo is also the main vocalist and songwriter for. I am really glad that most of his work has been translated, and hopefully, as the harry hole series grows, the books will all get the english update as well. Crime fiction lover features a guide to harry hole. Im very interested in reading the snowman after hearing of the news about michael fassbender most likely playing harry hole in a movie version, but im having a hard time getting into the bat and i keep hearing about the jumbled order for the books. This book had my pulse in the red zone from start to finish michael connelly a freezing december. A mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbos harry hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world.
Oct 17, 2014 jo nesbo is perhaps best known for his brilliant, bestselling harry hole series eleven thrillers featuring the oslo crime squad detective these perfectly crafted thrillers have sold millions of copies across the world. A heartstopping thriller from the bestselling author of the snowman, the leopard is an international phenomenon that will grip you until the final page. Mar 04, 2017 cbtbs beginners guide to my alltime favorite author, jo nesbo. Harry hole returns in a pulsepounding thriller like no other. Harry, a flawed, troubled officer struggling with alcoholism, often disobeys orders from his superiors and flouts the rules to get results. Nesbo transcends the usual mediocrity of the thriller genre with his excellent, descriptive writing and his likable and very human characters. Jo nesbo is a musician, songwriter, economist and author. His books have garnered countless international awards, sold over forty million copies, and been translated into fifty languages. The series follows harry hole, a tough detective working for crime squad and. A norwegian author, jo is most well known for his harry hole novels. Is jo nesbo writing a new chapter for norwegian detective harry hole.
After he returns to oslo, the killer strikes again. Cbtbs beginners guide to my alltime favorite author, jo nesbo. Hole is a brilliant and driven detective with unorthodox methods, a classic loose cannon in the police force. Jo nesbo announces new thriller the kingdom crime by the book. Harry hole is a police officer with the oslo crime squad created by norwegian author jo nesbo. The harry hole novels are listed by the original name, publication order, chronological reading order and the english. Reading the jo nesbo books in order means that you can read all the harry. By andrew caffrey globe staff, october 9, 2012, 12. Here are the jo nesbo books in order for his two main thriller series and standalone novels. Jo nesbo books for sale in uk 32 used jo nesbo books. For exclusive content about jo nesbo and his books, sign up for the official fan newsletter.
Knife is an unmissable instalment for fans of nordic noirs master craftsman. Mar 27, 20 of course there is a spoiler of sorts for the phantom as well as for the snowman. Jo nesbo is perhaps best known for his brilliant, bestselling harry hole series eleven thrillers featuring the oslo crime squad detective these perfectly crafted thrillers have sold millions of copies across the world. Jo nesbo books in order how to make great thrillers even better. The main character, harry hole, a mid30s detective on the oslo, norway police department, is a complex, frustrating man, neither quite likable nor unlikable. Of course, i recommend reading jo nesbo books in order you can check the chronology e. Here are the jo nesbo books in order for his established harry hole hole is pronounced hoola series, as well as his newer blood on snow series, his more upbeat doctor proctor childrens series, and his standalone novels. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Welcome to the official jo nesbo fan page run by his english language publishers across the globe. Rakel has left him, hes working cold cases and notorious murderer svein finne is back on the streets. The official website for jo nesbo, author of the harry hole detective crime novels including the bat, the snowman and more bestselling thrillers, blood on snow and midnight sun. Jo nesbo collection 10 books set inc harry hole thriller. This post contains a whole bunch of resources to help you get started with nesbos works, including a recommendation of where to start with the harry hole series, an overview of nesbos standalone crime books, and.
Harry is a police officer with the oslo crime squad. Although it follows too closely the plot of a previous book, blood on snow, this forcefully written story of. This is the most comprehensive jo nesbo book order and checklist available. Harry hole is the main character in a series of crime novels written by norwegian author jo nesbo. Hole is a classic loose cannon in the oslo norway police force, with few close friends and some unorthodox methods. However the key to jo nesbo s international success, at least in part, lies in his highly original, yet utterly believable protagonist, detective harry hole. International thriller writer jo nesbo brings his first new harry hole mystery in four years to scottsdale sunday, may 21. Harry hole series by jo nesbo goodreads share book. Since then, he has written a total of nine books in the harry hole series, three doctor proctor childrens novels, plus four standalone novels not all of which has been translated into english. Jo nesbo s books, particularly the harry hole series, is simply one of the best in the business and i eagerly dive into each new release and never disappointed by the time i come up for air upon completion. How to read the jo nesbo books in order books reading order. Jo nesbo books in order a mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbos harry hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world.
Jo nesbos books have sold more than eighteen million copies worldwide, and have been translated into fortyseven languages. Harry hole is a character and series of crime fiction novels by norwegian author jo nesbo. More than 3 million copies of his novels had been sold in norway as of march. I wont go any further, lest i spoil the fun for you. I have been telling all my friends and family to run to the bookstore and grab this book and start reading immediately. Another great nesbo book a bit on the gory side but im a wimp and i could take it without too much flinching. Im personally a fan of reading book series in order, and i would recommend it for the harry hole series as well. A harry hole novel harry hole series book 3 by jo nesbo. The author of the thirst would invite charles bukowski, jim thompson and ernest hemingway to his literary dinner party. By daneet steffens globe correspondent, may 12, 2014, 12. Jo nesbo was born on march 29, 1960 in oslo, norway.
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