Phantom when harry hole moved to hong kong, he thought he was. Detective harry hole specializes in tracking down coldblooded killers across scandinaviaand beyond. Harry hole series audiobooks listen to the full series. Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbos series of ten crime novels. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. 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. 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. Jo nesbos harry hole novels are complex, ambitious constructions where suspenseful. His books have garnered countless international awards, sold over forty million copies, and been translated into fifty languages. Oct 17, 2014 harry, a flawed, troubled officer struggling with alcoholism, often disobeys orders from his superiors and flouts the rules to get results. Exploring oslo in harry holes footsteps crime by the book. Harry hole series jo nesbo with more than twentythree million copies sold worldwide, and translated into over forty languages, jo nesbos harry hole series is an international phenomenon. The bat is the first book in the harry hole series and while this was an average story it did establish the character that has since gone on to facilitate some very engrossing thrillers. A mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbos harry hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world.
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. Pronounced holleh, harry hole is a fictional character and leading role in several novels written by norwegian author, jo nesbo. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. This book had too many plot holes and a constant question of why start a series about a scandinavian investigator travelling to australia. The redbreast was voted norways best ever 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 host of other features, plus. Jo nesbo is a worldrenowned crime writer recognized for broadening the scope of modern crime and thriller fiction. Flaggermusmannen 1997 the series starts in the most. The books abundant subplots are miraculously tied together in a violent, remarkably satisfying denouement. Jo nesbos harry hole novels are complex, ambitious constructions where suspenseful and fastpaced crime plots reflect our globalized modern world.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the snowman. Falling firmly into the classic troubled but brilliant cop genre, jo nesbo writes clever, violent, and troubling mysteries featuring the brilliantly tenacious and occasionally alcoholic norwegian policeman harry hole. The books have been translated in a broken publication sequence, hence the different release dates next to the titles. In flaggermusmannen 1997, translated as the bat 2012, hole is sent to. Michael connellys harry bosch books in order novel suspects. Youll find modern classics such as game of thrones or the harry potter books and books that are the basis for movies such as a wrinkle in time.
Buy jo nesbo collection 10 books set inc harry hole thriller the snowman, the leopard, phantom by jo nesbo isbn. Harry hole is a character and series of crime fiction novels by norwegian author jo nesbo. Headhunters was adapted into a bafta awardwinning film and the son topped the charts around the world. Should the snowman sequel happen, filmmakers have plenty of material to draw on thanks to the harry hole book series upon which the film is based. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Translated into english in 2012, phantom sees harry hole returning to oslo after three years in hong kong. Cbtbs beginners guide to jo nesbo crime by the book. The bat inspector harry hole of the oslo crime squad is dispatched to. First harry hole finally translated into english although this is the first in the harry hole series, its just now coming to america after many of the later books have made fans of many americans. The original norwegian titles for the bat, the cockroaches, the redbreast, nemesis, the devils star, the redeemer, the snowman, the leopard and phantom. He has sold over a million and a half copies of his books in norway alone. Knife new harry hole thriller announced crime fiction lover. Series order book 33 harry hole series 110 bat, cockroaches, redbreast, nemesis, devils star, redeemer, snowman, leopard, phantom, police only 4 left in stock order soon.
His aim is to try and exonerate oleg, exflame rakels son, a boy to whom harry hole has been a father figure on and off during the series. Its all part of his life story, which belongs not only to. Harry hole is the main character in a series of crime novels written by norwegian author jo. Jo nesbo is a musician, songwriter, and economist, as well as a writer. The first inspector harry hole novel harry hole series. So i try to give them the right priority, meaning that i have a childrens book series that i am working on now. Jo nesbo is a critically acclaimed norwegian writer and musician.
In it, he sets to stop out murderers, bank robbers, gangsters and more. A harry hole novel 7 harry hole series kindle edition by nesbo, jo, don bartlett. How to read the jo nesbo books in order books reading order. The second chapter of the novel, harry hole, the cockroaches. Jo nesbo is a norwegian novelist who is best known for his harry hole book series. Harry hole is the main character in a series of crime novels written by norwegian author jo nesbo.
In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Jo nesbo collection 10 books set inc harry hole thriller. In sorgenfri 2002, translated as nemesis 2008, hole investigates a fatal. Browse ebooks from the harry hole series to read online or download in epub or pdf format. I love knowing the background of the hero before getting into the later books. Hole is a classic loose cannon in the oslo norway police force, with few close. He has also released a series of childrens books with the crazy professor proctor as the lead character. Inspector harry hole tracks a norwegian serial killer in this installment of jo nesbos new york times bestselling series. A complex character, chainsmoking, harddrinking and uncompromising, harry hole is for many readers the ultimate detective. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. A new harry hole novel harry hole series hardcover. Nesbos literary career began in 1997 with flaggermusmannen the bat in the harry hole series. 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.
Following cockroaches, the redbreast was published in 2000, which is the third book in the harry hole series. 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. Harry hole series by jo nesbo books 1 to 9 non stop. Jo nesbo on the harry hole detective series books podcast. The harry hole series of detective novels is a thrilling addition to the wave of dark scandinavian crime fiction. 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. When the norwegian ambassador to thailand is found dead in a bangkok brothel, inspector harry hole is dispatched from oslo to help hush up the. Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbo s series of ten crime novels. Luckily, this is the first book ive read in this series. Best fiction books are always available here the largest online library.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Besides his crime fiction, he also writes the childrens book series doctor proctor. To continue reading, get the full word biography in jo nesbo books in order. Now an unruly teenager, oleg has been living in a squat and is accused of killing a junkie. The eighth book in the harry hole series, the leopard, was published in 2009, with hole again on the trail of a serial killer. Blood on the snow is a new series jo started in recent years, while the doctor proctor series is. Mar 16, 2017 ever since i began reading jo nesbos harry hole series, ive had this pipe dream of traveling to oslo, norway and following in harrys footsteps around the city. After his last case, the snowman, an exhausted harry has taken off to hong kong and. The harry hole novels are firstclass thrillers with highvoltage suspense and. Are you looking for some reading recommendations or want to find out whats popular. Jo nesbos twelfth harry hole mystery is a gamechanger for the acclaimed series. Inspector harry hole has retreated to hong kong, escaping the trauma of his last case in squalid opium dens, when two young women are found dead in oslo, both drowned in their own blood. 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. Its an unusual debut since the very first page finds harry clearing passport control in sydney, half a world away from his native oslo, from which hes improbably been sent to observe the australian investigation into the probable rape and undoubted strangling of inger holter, who once.
Though some of his standalone work has been adapted for the screen, its the harry hole series for which jo has received the most acclaim, of which there are, at the time of writing, 11 titles. Titles in this set head hunters the snowman phantom the redeemer cockroaches police the redbreast the leopard the devils star the son. In addition to the harry hole series he is the author of standalone novels headhunters and the son, as. Maybe the best thing about reading a harry hole novel is jo nesbos. Nesbo concludes the book with harry hole facing two killers and a moral conundrum. The first inspector harry hole novel harry hole series jo nesbo. His mother is deceased, he has a weak relationship with his father and his sister had down syndrome. He has been hailed as one of the best crime novelists. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Harry hole is the main character in a series of, so far, eleven crime novels written. Take a look at the walmart books best sellers section. The redbreast detective harry hole embarrassed the force, and for his sins. Read all game of thrones books online for free, read with your mobile, tablet or desktop. Download the harry hole series audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. A complete list of jo nesbo books in chronological order. On officer on the police force, harry is depicted as a loose cannon. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the glass key for best nordic crime novel.
A large part of the book is laid at the time of the second world war specifically, the siege of leningrad, wartime vienna and the bombing of hamburg. These amazing works of nesbo have helped to build his career as a writer in the real world. However the key to jo nesbos international success, at least in part, lies in his highly original, yet utterly believable protagonist, detective harry hole. Mar 04, 2017 cbtbs beginners guide to my alltime favorite author, jo nesbo. Five harry hole facts 1 although hes a staple for lovers of scandinavian crime fiction, harry holes first two mysteries took place in australia and thailand. Hole is a classic loose cannon in the oslo norway police force, with few close friends and some unorthodox methods. Inspector harry hole s 1997 debut finally follows its seven successors into english translation. This is a good place to start your search for your next book. His mother is deceased, he has a weak relationship with his. In jo nesbos the leopard harry hole has returned as the dark homicide. He has received the glass key award for best nordic crime novel.
Harry hole series, blood on snow series, doctor proctor series, all standalone novels, plus, a jo nesbo biography. Well, this past weekend, that dream became a reality. Harry hole series the series is presented in the reading order. Browse your favourite books and read them free in our ereader. The redbreast opens with hole on a routine stakeout during which he. Falling firmly into the classic troubled but brilliant cop genre, jo nesbo writes clever, violent, and troubling mysteries featuring the brilliantly tenacious and.
Critics also claim that he has brought about a widening of the scope of crime novels and the way they are written. New authors are added based on popularity and readers requests. Harry hole books in order publication order of harry hole books. See the complete harry hole series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The harry hole novels are listed by the original name, publication order, chronological reading order and the english date of translation for each book. A harry hole novel 10 harry hole series go to book. The black echo 1992 the black ice 1993 the concrete blonde 1994 the last coyote 1995 trunk music 1997 angels flight 1999 a darkness more than night 2001 city of bones 2002 lost light 2003 the narrows 2004 sequel to. And i wont have the time to write all the books i want to write. Mar 09, 2018 at this stage rakel has left him and has a new boyfriend. Discover the addictive first book in the bestselling harry hole series a stunning opening to the series.
The complete series list for a harry hole mystery jo nesbo. Harry bosch is a war veteran and a hardnosed lapd detective that is, before he retires. Hes had a rough life and a tough career, but he always goes after justice no matter what. The harry hole mystery series in order jo nesbo fictiondb. The fifth book in the harry hole sequence, the devils star, is quite simply, a cracker. Here are the jo nesbo books in order for his two main thriller series and standalone novels. Get the audible audio editions of the harry hole series series from the.
As most of the books are also part of the socalled oslo sequence or oslo series, i have included in brackets their order as well they are all part of harry hole books. This is my ranking of top ten best novels by jo nesbo. Though it was the fifth harry hole book for norwegian readers, the devils star. Harry hole is the main character in a series of, so far, eleven crime novels written by jo nesbo.
These have been well received and some book critics have compared them to roald dahls work. If you havent discovered the series yet, heres a taster of the harry hole books in order. It is the first book in the harry hole series to be set in norway and it involves hole investigating a neonazi group, and is also set, in part, during world war two. As well as the bestselling series featuring harry hole, jo writes fastpaced thrillers. Mystery sequels is a resource site for all mystery series, thrillers, and suspense book fans who enjoy reading the series books in order. He is the author of the harry hole series, the latest of which is police, as well as headhunters and several childrens books. Jul 19, 2018 knife will be the 12th book, and if youre new to harry hole or have only dipped your toe in once or twice in the past, you can read our full rundown on the series here. Cbtbs beginners guide to my alltime favorite author, jo nesbo. Hieronymus harry bosch is the titular character of michael connellys most popular series. Set in scandinavia, this series of pulsepounding, bonechilling thrillers features one of the greatest antiheroes of modern detective fiction.
When i wrote my third novel in the series, that was when i planned what was ahead for harry. Browse gift certificates drmfree books my ebooks my account my wishlist sign in. The bat, that was published in the year 1997,takes harry to sydney to observe. Jo nesbo a harry hole mystery 10 books collection pack set. The harry hole book series by jo nesbo includes books flaggermusmannen, kakerlakkene, the redbreast, and several more. Harry hole series by jo nesbo goodreads share book. Harry is a police officer with the oslo crime squad. The protaganist and title character of the series is harry hole, a hardened detective who works the streets of oslo. 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. The leopard was followed the phantom in 2011, and in it we get to delve even further into harry hole s personal life when his potential son is linked with a murder in oslo. The leopard inspector harry hole has retreated to hong kong when two. One night, after the first snowfall of the year, a boy named jonas wakes up and discovers that his mother has disappeared.
In rodstrupe 2000, translated as the redbreast 2006, hole tracks an. Detective harry hole is one of the great antiheroes of modern mystery fiction. The bat first book of harry hole series see description 7. Harry hole series 110 bat, cockroaches, redbreast, nemesis, devils star, redeemer, snowman, leopard, phantom, police. 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 the novels a truly international feel. Harry hole series, blood on snow series, doctor proctor series, all standalone novels. Detective harry hole is on the trail of a diabolical serial killer terrorizing oslo in another electrifying thriller in the harry hole series from the author of the snowman. He is a heavy smoker and an alcoholic who lost his mother to cancer when he was in his early twenties. Harry hole books in order october 17, 2014 jo nesbo is perhaps best known for his brilliant, bestselling harry hole series eleven thrillers featuring the oslo crime squad detective. A cult figure already after the first book, hole is a genuine antihero.