Jo still currently lives in oslo, close to his daughter and former wife. May 19, 2017 jo nesbo certainly has the magic touch when it comes to psycho serial killers. The norwegian tourism industry probably cringes every time nesbo releases a new book because the oslo we read. He has received the glass key award for best nordic crime novel.
They include the snowman, recently made into a film, the redbreast and the thirst. The first book in the remarkable, bestselling harry hole series from jo nesbo. Apr 20, 2017 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. Nesbo concludes the book with harry hole facing two killers and a moral conundrum. 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 best books on norwegian crime writing five books expert. 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. Mar 09, 2018 jo nesbo is an extremely talented author, i am so glad his books have been translated.
Confused by sequels and prequels or because series books arent numbered. The first killer he put behind bars is out to get him. 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. He has sold over a million and a half copies of his books. His rendition of the shakespearean story is a bloody crime noir. Welcome to the official jo nesbo fan page run by his english language publishers across the globe. Jo nesbo nabokovs tale of forbidden love, charles bukowski and more jo nesbo, 58, is the norwegian novelist who created the bestselling series of crime novels featuring. I like an author that makes me think and he certainly does that. His books have garnered countless international awards, sold over forty million copies, and been translated into fifty languages. Hes an international number one bestseller and his books.
A norwegian author, jo is most well known for his harry hole. Reading the jo nesbo books in order means that you can read all the harry hole novels translated into english. Jo nesbo was born on march 29, 1960 in oslo, norway. 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. From the early pages of the new standalone novel by jo nesbo, author of the harry hole series, it quickly becomes clear that an extended network of highly placed officials are in on a scheme to.
Cbtbs beginners guide to jo nesbo crime by the book. The guardian books podcast 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. I bought six of jo nesbos harry hole novels yesterday. Jo nesbo is a bestselling norwegian author and musician. These amazing works of nesbo have helped to build his career as a writer in the real world. 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. Here are 8 books by jo nesbo that will keep any reader on the edge of their seats. At this stage rakel has left him and has a new boyfriend.
A mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbos harry hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world. May 31, 2017 jo nesbo is a norwegian crime novelist with awards such as riverkey prize and glass key award to his name. Jo nesbos twelfth harry hole mystery is a gamechanger for the acclaimed series. In an interview, the author himself mentioned that the books a thriller about the.
The books blood on snow and its sequel midnight sun. Jo nesbo has 104 books on goodreads with 1199823 ratings. In addition to the harry hole series he is the author. Before harry took on the neonazi gangs of oslo, before he met rakel, before the snowman tried to take everything he held. There are only glimpses, and the actual horror never materializes.
Five books participates in the amazon associate program and earns money from qualifying purchases. Jo nesbo jo nesbo is a musician, songwriter, economist and author. Hole is a brilliant and driven detective with unorthodox methods, a classic loose cannon in the police force. Here are the jo nesbo books in order for his two main thriller series and standalone novels. A complex character, chainsmoking, harddrinking and uncompromising, harry hole is for many readers the ultimate detective. 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. 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. Apr 14, 2017 the cuban leonardo paduras reputation is ironclad, and if you need reminding why, pick up heretics bitter lemon. The latest jo nesbo book is macbeth, published in 2018. As someone who hasnt read anything by jo nesbo, which jo.
He is the author of the harry hole series, the latest of which is police, as well as headhunters and several childrens books. In 2007 he released his first childrens book, doktor proktors prompepulver english translation. Its a good introduction to the character and to nesbos wellpaced, tightly. 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. Set in the 1970s in a rundown, rainy industrial town, jo nesbo s macbeth centers around a police force struggling to shed an incessant drug problem. Novelist, soccer player, musician, stockbroker, rock climber, childrens author jo nesbo is the renaissance man of nordic noir and one of the most popular crime writers in the world. Duncan, chief of police, is idealistic and visionary, a dream to the townspeople but a nightmare for criminals. The quest for identity in the fiction of haruki murakami. That being said, i definitely recommend reading the books in order starting with book 3, like i mentioned before. Hes an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 33 million copies around the world.
Sherlock holmes, hercule poirot, jules maigret, and nero wolfe, but in the word of jo nesbo. Critics link the personality of harry hole to those of the famous literary detectives. Oct 01, 2016 jo nesbo is come of the many writers who are compared to millennium trilogy author stieg larsson. Jo covers the role of fiction in highlighting important political issues, his. He is also an accomplished musician as the primary singer and songwriter for the norwegian rock band di derre. Set in the 1970s in a rundown, rainy industrial town, jo nesbo. His crime novels, specifically the harry hole, series are is biggest claim to fame. 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. Jo nesbo is a norwegian police and at the same time a crime writer who was born is oslo, norway in the year 1960. Below is a list of jo nesbos published works in order of publication and in chronological order. Jo nesbo, norwegian writer and musician best known internationally for a series of crime novels featuring hardboiled detective harry hole. 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.
Mar 04, 2017 cbtbs beginners guide to my alltime favorite author, jo nesbo. Nesbo is primarily known for his harry hole series and the doctor proctor series of childrens books. Nesbo graduated from the norwegian school of economics with a degree in economics. It was also announced in october 20 that warner brothers had bought the rights to blood on snow and planned to make a screen adaptation, to be produced by and possibly starring leonardo dicaprio. Your complete guide to jo nesbos gripping crime novel series featuring the oslo.
Falling firmly into the classic troubled but brilliant cop genre, jo nesbo writes clever, violent. Hes an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 40 million copies around the world. 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. To continue reading, get the full word biography in jo nesbo books in order. On my blog i will only concentrate on his novels where kurt wallander is the main character although mankell is not only a crime novels author. Jo nesbo is a norwegian novelist who is best known for his harry hole book 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. 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.
We use cookies on this site and by continuing to browse it you agree to us sending you cookies. If you dont know this norwegian author, see which of the jo nesbo novels are the best. Besides his crime fiction, he also writes the childrens book series doctor proctor. The harry hole series of detective novels is a thrilling addition to the wave of dark scandinavian crime fiction. The bat first book of harry hole series see description. He also wrote a number of standalone novels as well as childrens books. Jo nesbo, 58, is the norwegian novelist who created the bestselling series of crime novels featuring harry hole. His books have been translated into over 40 languages. So, if you love a good norwegian detective series, or youve ever wondered about the jo nesbo book. We use cookies on this site and by continuing to browse it you. In the early books, hes protected by his friend and superior in the oslo police. Its not a harry hole novel but theres no mistaken the author is jo nesbo. 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. In his new book, knife, harry hole is about to face his darkest case yet.
Blood on snow 2 were published in 2015, but under jo nesbos name. 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. He is also the author of several standalone novels, including headhunters which was adapted into a film in 2011. In his new book, knife, harry hole is about to face his. So, if you love a good norwegian detective series, or youve ever wondered about the jo nesbo book order, or wanted the harry hole series in order, get your. Author jo nesbo s website, featuring news and updates about jo and his books. The best books on norwegian crime writing five books. 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. The first ruth ware book does have a few hints of horror, however, if you do not like horror novels, the book is safe to read.
Henning mankell is a very popular swedish writer known around the world. Harry hole is the main character in a series of crime novels written by norwegian author jo nesbo. Harry hole is the brooding lead in the smash detective series author jo nesbo has set in oslo, and while his sleuthing skills tilt decidedly toward the intuitive, there is never any shortage of. Norwegian jo nesbo is nothing less than a phenomenon. Jo nesbo discusses his approach to writing fiction and gives us some invaluable advice and tips for aspiring writers. Here are 8 books by jo nesbo that will keep any reader on the edge of. Sep 21, 2014 top 10 best novels by jo nesbo i like jo nesbos books each of his crime novels is well written and have interesting plot. Harry hole series, blood on snow series, doctor proctor series, all standalone novels, plus, a jo nesbo biography.
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. 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. 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. I have been researching online quite a lot, and people seem to agree that the bat and cockroaches are mediocre at best, and the books improve a lot past the third book. This jo nesbo book list not only gives all the jo nesbo books in chronological order, but lets you see the characters develop and witness events at the correct time, just as jo intended. I cant wait to see him at the talk in london this thursday, really looking forward to it. Should i force myself through the first two books, or just start reading the ones i find enjoyable. Knife is an unmissable instalment for fans of nordic noirs master craftsman.
Whether youre looking for the best place to start with harry hole or want to explore other offerings, nesbos best books will keep you in chills. Jo nesbo is a musician, songwriter, and economist, as well as a writer. Cbtbs beginners guide to my alltime favorite author, jo nesbo. His signature creation, the alcoholic oslo detective harry hole pronounced holeh, first appeared in norway in 1997 but had to wait nearly 10 years to make. His latest novel macbeth, a reworking of shakespeares play hogarth.
Aug 08, 2014 matthew carl strecher is the author of three books on haruki murakami. A new york times notable book of 2018 shakespeares dark and tragic play retold in a heartpounding new york times bestselling thriller from the author of the snowman and the thirst. Jo nesbos books have been translated into fortyseven languages. However, there is a lot of claustrophobia in the ruth ware books. His first crime novel featuring harry hole was published in norway in 1997 and was an instant hit, winning the glass key award for. They include the snowman, recently made into a film, the redbreast and the. 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.