How many books has Gunnar Staalesen written?

Gunnar Staalesen has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1975 to 2024.

What is the first book in each Gunnar Staalesen series?

Here are the first books in Gunnar Staalesen's series: Varg Veum: Yours Until Death.

What order should I read Gunnar Staalesen's books?

We recommend reading Gunnar Staalesen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.

Is Gunnar Staalesen still writing new books?

Yes, Gunnar Staalesen has 1 ongoing series: Varg Veum.

Gunnar Staalesen Reading Order

3 series · 16 books · Born 1947

Mystery & Thriller

Gunnar Staalesen is a Norwegian crime writer whose gritty Varg Veum series has established him as a cornerstone of Nordic noir fiction. His hard-boiled detective novels follow an investigator navigating the dark underbelly of Bergen, blending atmospheric Scandinavian settings with complex psychological crime stories. With millions of copies sold across multiple continents since the 1970s, Staalesen's work has helped define the modern conventions of Nordic crime fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2010–2010)

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1	Copenhagen Noir 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Dumbo og Maskefjes Series

Complete

1 book (1975–1975)

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1	Rygg i rand, to i spann 1975Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Varg Veum Series

Ongoing

14 books (1979–2024)

Start with Yours Until Death, the first of 14 books in the Varg Veum series.

Start this series with Yours Until Death

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1	Yours Until Death 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	At Night All Wolves Are Grey 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fallen Angels 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Writing on the Wall 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Consorts of Death 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cold Hearts 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	We Shall Inherit the Wind 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Where Roses Never Die 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Wolves in the Dark 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Big Sister 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Wolves at the Door 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Bitter Flowers 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Mirror Image 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Pursued by Death 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Gunnar Staalesen written?: Gunnar Staalesen has written 16 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1975 to 2024.
What is the first book in each Gunnar Staalesen series?: Here are the first books in Gunnar Staalesen's series: Varg Veum: Yours Until Death.
What order should I read Gunnar Staalesen's books?: We recommend reading Gunnar Staalesen's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Gunnar Staalesen still writing new books?: Yes, Gunnar Staalesen has 1 ongoing series: Varg Veum.