The protaganist and title character of the series is harry hole, a hardened detective who works the streets of oslo. Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbos series of ten crime novels. 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. Former police detective harry hole returns to oslo after three years abroad. Here are the jo nesbo books in order for his two main thriller series and standalone novels. Following from jo nesbos electrifying international bestsellers the sn. Besides his crime fiction, he also writes the childrens book series doctor proctor. A complex character, chainsmoking, harddrinking and uncompromising, harry hole is for many readers the ultimate detective.
He has been hailed as one of the best crime novelists. Following from jo nesbos electrifying international bestsellers the s. The second chapter of the novel, harry hole, the cockroaches. He has also released a series of childrens books with the crazy professor proctor as the lead character. Phantom is the ninth novel featuring crime detective inspector harry hole.
And while harry is searching, gusto continues his story. Though it was the fifth harry hole book for norwegian readers, the devils star was the first one translated for the englishspeaking world. He is also the lead vocalist and songwriter of the norwegian rock band, di derre. He has sold over a million and a half copies of his books in norway alone. Jo nesbos new book may make you want to delete your tinder your morning duration. The harry hole novels are listed by the original name, publication order. Very interesting mind set and has many other titles other than the harry hole series that also command attention. When harry hole moved to hong kong, he thought he was escaping the traumas of his life in oslo and his career as a detective for good. I knew from the start that this would be a sad story. Cbtbs beginners guide to my alltime favorite author, jo nesbo. Jo nesbo a harry hole mystery 10 books collection pack set jo nesbo on. Harry hole is a character and series of crime fiction novels by norwegian author jo. Maybe the best thing about reading a harry hole novel is jo nesbos writing pictured above. What follows is the solitary investigation of what appears to be the first impossible case in harry hole s career.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read hodejegerne. See the complete harry hole series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Harry hole is the main character in a series of crime novels written by norwegian author jo. Its a good introduction to the character and to nesbos wellpaced, tightly structured style, not to mention his. Harry cant believe that oleg is a murderer, so he returns to hunt down the real killer. How to read the jo nesbo books in order books reading order. Harry hole books in order publication order of harry hole books. The next instalment in the harry hole series, from the bestselling and internationally acclaimed jo nesbo. Cbtbs beginners guide to jo nesbo crime by the book. Critics also claim that he has brought about a widening of the scope. A cult figure already after the first book, hole is a genuine antihero.
Hole is a brilliant and driven detective with unorthodox methods, a classic loose cannon in the police force. Find the complete harry hole book series by jo nesbo. A mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbos harry hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world. I knew it would involve harry personally, and not just through oleg that harry personally would become involved with the criminals he was going after, and that they had singled out harry from the beginning. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Order of harry hole books harry hole is a character and series of crime fiction novels by norwegian author jo nesbo. Following the dramatic conclusion of number one best seller the thirst, knife sees harry hole waking up with a ferocious hangover, his hands and clothes covered in blood. The bat, that was published in the year 1997,takes harry to sydney to observe. However the key to jo nesbos international success, at least in part, lies in his highly original, yet utterly believable protagonist, detective harry hole. Click here to watch a book trailer on phantom made by jo nesbos us publisher. Sorgenfri, marekors, frelseren, snomannen, panserhjerte and gjenferd. Jo nesbo a harry hole mystery 10 books collection pack set.
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. Download pdf gjenferd phantom free online new books in. Its norwegian title, gjenferd, does not directly translate to phantom. Jo nesbo is a norwegian novelist who is best known for his harry hole book series. Yet, harry is granted permission to visit the boys alleged killer in jail.
A complete list of jo nesbo books in chronological order. Jo nesbo is a critically acclaimed norwegian writer and musician. A boy, gusto, is lying on the floor of an oslo apartment. Phantom is a crime novel by norwegian novelist jo nesbo, published in 2012. Harry hole is the main character in a series of crime novels written by norwegian author jo nesbo. But now, the unthinkable has happenedoleg, the boy he helped raise, has been arrested for killing a man.
Not only is harry about to come face to face with an old, deadly foe, but with his darkest personal challenge yet. I am through the harry hole series to the police and looking forward to the last two books, this one soon upcoming. The norwegian writer, musician, and former journalist has had his books translated into over forty languages. These have been well received and some book critics have compared them to roald dahls work. In gjenferd 2011, translated as phantom by don bartlett 2012, hole again returns from. A harry hole novel harry hole series book 3 by jo nesbo and don bartlett sold by.