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Jo Nesbø is a Norwegian author internationally recognized for his crime and thriller novelsBorn in Oslo in 1960, he graduated in Economics and, before devoting himself entirely to writing, worked as a journalist and stockbroker.
His literary career took off in 1997 with the publication of «The bat», the first novel in the series starring the detective Harry HoleSince then, she has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and her works have been translated into more than 50 languages.
In addition to the Harry Hole series, Nesbø has written stand-alone novels and short story collections that explore the darkest corners of the human soul, always keeping readers on the edge of their seats with intricate plots and complex characters.
Harry Hole Series in Order:
1. The bat (1997)
In his first appearance, the detective travels to Australia to investigate the murder of a young Norwegian girl. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a series of crimes that lead him to confront his own inner demons.
| Preview | Product | Price | |
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 | The Bat (Harry Hole 1) | 6.64 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
2. Cockroaches (1998)
Harry Hole is sent to Thailand to investigate the death of a Norwegian ambassador. In Bangkok, he finds himself immersed in a world of corruption and secrets that will test his integrity and detective skills.
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 | Cockroaches (Harry Hole 2) | 7.59 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
3. Robin (2000)
Back in Oslo, Harry Hole becomes embroiled in a plot that links contemporary neo-Nazis to events during World War II, revealing a conspiracy that threatens national security.
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 | Robin (Harry Hole 3) | 7.59 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
4. Nemesis (2002)
A series of bank robberies culminates in murder, and Harry Hole must unravel the truth while grappling with fragmented memories of a night he'd rather forget.
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 | Nemesis (Harry Hole 4) | 7.59 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
5. The Devil's Star (2003)
Oslo is shaken by a series of murders in which the victims are found wearing a red diamond in the shape of a five-pointed star. Harry Hole, despite his personal problems, embarks on the hunt for the serial killer.
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 | The Devil's Star (Harry Hole 5) | 7.59 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
6. The redeemer (2005)
A member of the Salvation Army is murdered during a Christmas concert. Harry Hole discovers that the killer is a professional who has traveled from Eastern Europe, and must stop him before he completes his mission.
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 | The Redeemer (Harry Hole 6) | 7.59 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
7. The Snowman (2007)
Every time the first snow falls in Oslo, a woman disappears. Harry Hole discovers a pattern that leads him to confront a serial killer known as “The Snowman.”
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 | The Snowman (Harry Hole 7) | 8.54 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
8. The leopard (2009)
Following the events of "The Snowman," Harry Hole takes refuge in Hong Kong, but is persuaded to return to Oslo to assist in the investigation of two murders that bear unusual markings.
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 | The Leopard (Harry Hole 8) | 8.54 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
9. Ghost (2011)
Harry Hole returns to Oslo to prove the innocence of Oleg, his ex-partner's son, who has been accused of murder amid a new drug epidemic in the city.
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 | Ghost (Harry Hole 9) | 8.54 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
10. Police (2013)
A killer is killing police officers at the sites of unsolved crimes. With Harry Hole out of the police force, his former colleagues must face this new danger without their help.
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 | Police (Harry Hole 10) | 8.54 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
11. The thirst (2017)
Following the publication of a book about his cases, Harry Hole finds himself drawn back into the world of crime when a killer using the dating app Tinder begins striking in Oslo.
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 | The Thirst (Harry Hole 11) | 8.54 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
12. Knife (2019)
Harry Hole wakes up hungover and with blood on his hands, with no memory of the events of the previous night. He soon discovers that someone close to him has been murdered, and all the evidence points to him.
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 | Knife (Harry Hole 12) | 9.49 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
13. Eclipse (2022)
In this final chapter of the series, Harry Hole is hired by a billionaire tycoon to investigate a murder in which he is the prime suspect. But nothing is as it seems, and Hole is faced with a web of lies and betrayals that push him to the edge.
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 | Eclipse (Harry Hole 13) | 10.44 EUR | Buy on Amazon |
One of the best thriller sagas
Jo Nesbø is undoubtedly one of the contemporary masters of the thriller and crime novel. His Harry Hole series has won over millions of readers, but his standalone novels and short stories have also demonstrated his ability to tell compelling and addictive stories. If you love well-constructed mysteries, complex characters and unexpected twists, then this is the perfect book for you. His books are a safe bet.
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