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Hakan Nesser Reading Order

6 series · 22 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Hakan Nesser is a Swedish crime fiction writer whose psychological mysteries have earned him three Best Swedish Crime Novel Awards and international recognition through translations into over twenty languages. His most celebrated work, Carambole, received the Glass Key Award in 2000 and exemplifies his skill at crafting intricate detective narratives. Drawing from his background as a teacher, Nesser has created multiple acclaimed series including the Inspector Van Veeteren and Gunnar Barbarotti investigations, establishing himself as a major figure in Nordic noir since his debut in 1998.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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1
A Darker Shade of Sweden
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Gunnar Barbarotti Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2001–2022)

Start with The Darkest Day, the first of 5 books in the Gunnar Barbarotti series.

Start this series with The Darkest Day

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1
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The Darkest Day
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Root of Evil
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Secret Life of Mr Roos
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Lonely Ones
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Axe Woman
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Inspector Van Veeteren Series

Complete

11 books (1998–2013)

Start with Münsters Fall [German], the first of 11 books in the Inspector Van Veeteren series.

Start this series with Münsters Fall [German]

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1
Münsters Fall [German]
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Borkmann's Point
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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4
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The Mind's Eye
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Woman with Birthmark
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Inspector and Silence
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Hour of the Wolf
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
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The Unlucky Lottery / Munster's Case
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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The Strangler's Honeymoon
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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The Weeping Girl
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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1
Norton's Philosophical Memoirs
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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1
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Intrigo(With: Paul Norlén,Deborah Bragan-Turner)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

3 books (1998–2022)

Start with The Summer of Kim Novak / A Summer of Kim Novak and read in order.

Start this series with The Summer of Kim Novak / A Summer of Kim Novak

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The Summer of Kim Novak / A Summer of Kim Novak
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Living and the Dead in Winsford
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Hakan Nesser written?
Hakan Nesser has written 22 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Hakan Nesser series?
Here are the first books in Hakan Nesser's series: Gunnar Barbarotti: The Darkest Day; Inspector Van Veeteren: Münsters Fall [German].
What order should I read Hakan Nesser's books?
We recommend reading Hakan Nesser's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Hakan Nesser's series complete?
Hakan Nesser has 4 completed series.

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