Not only is he about to come face to face with an old, deadly foe, but hes about to face his darkest case yet. If you havent discovered the series yet, heres a taster of the harry hole books in order. On the return of harry hole in the thirst, nesbo said. Harry in a heavy smoker and is also an alcoholic, whose problems sometimes get him. He finished college with a degree in business administration.
If you love jo nesbos 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. Download the harry hole series audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. In the nemesis, harry hole is working on primarily two intertwined mysteries, first, a. Jo nesbo is a norwegian novelist who is best known for his harry hole book series. Politimannen harry hole er i sydney for a bista the redbreast is a fabulous introduction to nesbo.
Although oslo is the background for nesbos stories, the nature of contemporary crime pitches harry against challenges in such remote corners of the world as australia and thailand, which lend. Sherlock holmes, hercule poirot, jules maigret, and nero wolfe, but in the word of jo nesbo himself. Jo nesbo is a musician, songwriter, and economist, as well as a writer. Dec 14, 2012 jo nesbo, 52, is supplanting stieg larsson as the goto scandanivian crime writer with phantom, his ninth novel about tortured oslo homicide detective harry hole, plus an nbc tv series in the. Jo nesbo is a critically acclaimed norwegian writer and musician. Jo nesbo has already sold around 20 million copies of his harry hole thrillers but the norwegian authors profile is set to reach stratospheric heights. Jo nesbo author jo nesbo is one of the worlds bestselling crime writers, with the leopard, phantom, police, the son, the thirst and knife all topping the sunday times bestseller charts.
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. How to read the jo nesbo books in order books reading order. This, i believe, is the first in a series featuring harry hole, a norwegian detective. Hole is a classic loose cannon in the oslo norway police force, with few close friends and some unorthodox methods. Like many detectives in crime fiction, harry hole has a complex past, as he lost his mother when he was still a young man, while being estranged from his. Its a real shame that the jo nesbo novels, featuring harry hole, the detective with a complicated personal life, have not been translated into english in a chronological order. Of course, i recommend reading jo nesbo books in order you can check the chronology e. Learn more about the globe trotting, rock climbing, book, film and. Your complete guide to jo nesbos gripping crime novel series. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
He finished college with a degree in business administration and economics at the norwegianschool of economics. Complete order of jo nesbo books in publication order and chronological order. Knife sees harry waking up with a ferocious hangover, his hands and clothes covered in blood. Jan 04, 2018 jo nesbo on his favorite harry hole novels to write duration. The norwegian ambassador has been found dead in a seedy motel room, and harry has been sent to investigate.
Books 1 the bat and 2 cockroaches just do not do the rest of. 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. Though it was the fifth harry hole book for norwegian readers, the devils star was the. A new harry hole novel harry hole series hardcover deckle edge, july 9, 2019. Jo nesbo was born on march 29, 1960 in oslo, norway. The snowman snomannen 2007 creepier than ever before, this harry hole novel has quite a horror feel to it the killer takes a woman and leaves behind a 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. Critics also claim that he has brought about a widening of the scope of crime novels and the way they are written.
To continue reading, get the full word biography in jo nesbo books in order. A complete list of jo nesbo books in chronological order. Jo nesbo is a worldrenowned crime writer recognized for broadening the scope of modern crime and thriller fiction. Nesbo is a victim of his own success with his harry hole series of books, in that each one has to outdo the previous ones in terms of drama and tension and surprises because the first one to be translated and available here the snowman set such a high standard from the outset. The norwegian crime writer jo nesbo, 59, has sold more than 33m books. Jo nesbo on his favorite harry hole novels to write duration. He has been hailed as one of the best crime novelists. Jo nesbo is norwegian and steig larsson is swedish and thus they are both scandanavian, but thats where the similarities end for me. Jo nesbo, 52, is supplanting stieg larsson as the goto scandanivian crime writer with phantom, his ninth novel about tortured oslo homicide detective harry hole, plus an nbc tv series in. Jo nesbo is one of the worlds bestselling crime writers, with the leopard, phantom, police, the son and his latest harry hole novel, the thirst, all topping the sunday times bestseller charts. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the bat. The harry hole series began in 1997 with the bat, although the first to be released in english was the redbreast.
A cult figure already after the first book, hole is a genuine antihero. But, in my opinion, best book by jo nesbo is the son, which is a standalone novel. Harry hole is the main character in a series of, so far, eleven crime novels written by jo nesbo. The redbreast opens with hole on a routine stakeout during which he. Jan 01, 2017 jo nesbo is a musician, songwriter, and economist, as well as a writer. But it is a dark soul, so it is as always both a thrill and a chilling, emotionally exhausting experience. This, i believe, is the first in a series featuring harry hole, a norwegian. The first inspector harry hole novel harry hole series. Mar 04, 2017 cbtbs beginners guide to my alltime favorite author, jo nesbo. Quite frankly, its one of the best detective stories ive read in a long time. A harry hole novel and enjoyed it so much i wanted to read other books in the harry hole series.
Jun 06, 2014 jo nesbo on the harry hole detective series books podcast the multimillionselling author visits the book club to talk about his novel the redbreast, maverick detectives, and manipulating readers. Especially when it comes to novels with inspector harry hole. His books have garnered countless international awards, sold over forty million copies, and been translated into fifty languages. 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. Nesbos literary career began in 1997 with flaggermusmannen the bat in the harry hole series. 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. The redbreast a harry hole novel by jo nesbo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbo s series of ten crime novels. 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. 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. Hes an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 33 million copies around the world. The bat was only translated in october 2012, after seven other harry hole. Jo nesbos books have sold more than eighteen million copies worldwide, and have been translated into fortyseven languages. Jo nesbo is the norwegian bestselling author of the harry hole books featuring the crime squad detective who begins working with the national criminal investigation service kripos on cases including serial killers, assassins, bank robbers, drug lords, organized international criminals, and other baddies both at ahome and abroad.
One of nesbos most accomplished novels financial times harry is on a special mission. A mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbos harry hole thrillers are. Jo nesbos harry hole series is one of the essential series within the. The harry hole novels are multilayered, violent and often feature women in peril, as typified by the snowman. The bat inspector harry hole of the oslo crime squad is dispatched to. Jo nesbo left us wondering at the end of the ninth book phantom in his detective harry hole series if there would be a tenth book.
Cbtbs beginners guide to jo nesbo crime by the book. I am really glad that most of his work has been translated. Jo nesbo on the harry hole detective series books podcast. Cbtbs beginners guide to my alltime favorite author, jo nesbo. Reading the jo nesbo books in order in english means that we can now finally catch up to all 11 harry hole novels they have finally all been translated to english, the 4 doctor proktor kids series, and the authors four standalone novels. Harry hole is the main character in a series of crime novels written by norwegian author jo nesbo. Perhaps nesbos british publishers decided to debut with the devils star, fifth in this series, because the early books are not set in norway. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read police.
He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the glass key for best nordic crime novel, and his books have sold thirty. Known primarily for his crime novels featuring inspector harry hole. Harry is a police officer with the oslo crime squad. The snowman and the devils star are two of the most gripping books of the series. A complex character, chainsmoking, harddrinking and uncompromising, harry hole is for many readers the ultimate detective. Perhaps nesbos british publishers decided to debut with the devils star, fifth in this series, because the early books are not set in. The devils star is the fifth in the harry hole series but it has the distinction of being the first. More than 3 million copies of his novels had been sold in norway as of march 2014. The fifth book in the harry hole sequence, the devils star, is quite simply, a cracker. The redbreast detective harry hole embarrassed the force, and for his sins.
In addition to the harry hole series he is the author of standalone novels headhunters and the son, as. Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbos series of ten crime novels. Below is a list of jo nesbos harry hole novels in publication and chronological order. Jo nesbos harry hole novels are complex, ambitious constructions where suspenseful and fastpaced crime plots reflect our globalized modern world. A norwegian author, jo is most well known for his harry hole novels. Sep 21, 2014 of course, i recommend reading jo nesbo books in order you can check the chronology e. Harry hole works as a detective in the oslo crime squad, and is of indigenous origin. Oct 20, 20 norwegian author jo nesbo spoke with kevin nance about his latest novel featuring harry hole, police. He has received the glass key award for best nordic crime novel. If you love jo nesbos 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. The original norwegian titles for the bat, the cockroaches, the redbreast, nemesis, the devils star, the redeemer, the snowman, the leopard and phantom. Critics link the personality of harry hole to those of the famous literary detectives. Oct 17, 2014 harry, a flawed, troubled officer struggling with alcoholism, often disobeys orders from his superiors and flouts the rules to get results.
Hes an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 45. The harry hole series of of crime fiction novels written by the norwegian crime fiction author jo nesbo. Harry, a flawed, troubled officer struggling with alcoholism, often disobeys orders from his superiors and flouts the rules to get results. Jo nesbo books in order a mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbo s harry hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world.
Detective harry hole arrives in a steaming hot bangkok. His mother is deceased, he has a weak relationship with his father and his sister had down syndrome. May 19, 2014 jo nesbo has already sold around 20 million copies of his harry hole thrillers but the norwegian authors profile is set to reach stratospheric heights with several hollywood movies in the pipeline. Nesbo concludes the book with harry hole facing two killers and a moral conundrum. In flaggermusmannen 1997, translated as the bat 2012, hole is sent to sydney. Hole is a brilliant and driven detective with unorthodox methods, a classic loose cannon in the police force.
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