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Anne Holt

Anne Holt Reading Order

4 series · 21 books · Born 1958-11-16

Mystery & Thriller

Anne Holt is a Norwegian crime writer whose legal background and experience as Minister of Justice inform her psychologically nuanced thrillers. Her work spans four interconnected series featuring detectives Hanne Wilhelmsen, Sara Zuckerman, Selma Falck, and the duo Vik & Stubø, with over twenty novels exploring complex criminal investigations across Norway. Publishing from 1993 onward, Holt brings authenticity and insider knowledge to her exploration of the justice system, victims, and the moral ambiguities facing those who pursue truth.

Hanne Wilhelmsen Series

Likely Complete

11 books (1993–2022)

Start with Blessed Are Those Who Thirst, the first of 11 books in the Hanne Wilhelmsen series.

Start this series with Blessed Are Those Who Thirst

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Blessed Are Those Who Thirst
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Blind Goddess
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Death of the Demon
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Lion's Mouth
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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6
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7
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Beyond the Truth
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
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Odd Numbers / Offline
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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In Dust and Ashes
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Det ellevte manus
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Sara Zuckerman Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2014)

Start with Flimmer and read in order.

Start this series with Flimmer

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2
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Sudden Death
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Selma Falck Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2018–2021)

Start with A Grave for Two and read in order.

Start this series with A Grave for Two

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A Grave for Two
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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A Necessary Death
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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A Memory for Murder
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Vik & Stubø Series

Complete

5 books (2001–2012)

Start with Punishment / What Is Mine, the first of 5 books in the Vik & Stubø series.

Start this series with Punishment / What Is Mine

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Punishment / What Is Mine
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Final Murder / What Never Happens
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Death in Oslo
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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5
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What Dark Clouds Hide
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Anne Holt written?
Anne Holt has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 1993 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Anne Holt series?
Here are the first books in Anne Holt's series: Hanne Wilhelmsen: Blessed Are Those Who Thirst; Sara Zuckerman: Flimmer; Selma Falck: A Grave for Two; Vik & Stubø: Punishment / What Is Mine.
What order should I read Anne Holt's books?
We recommend reading Anne Holt's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Anne Holt's series complete?
Anne Holt has 2 completed series.

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