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Hakan Nesser Reading Order

6 series · 22 books

Håkan Nesser is a renowned Swedish crime fiction author whose gripping narratives have captivated readers worldwide. With a prolific output of 22 books across 6 series, including the popular Inspector Van Veeteren and Gunnar Barbarotti series, he has made a significant impact on the genre. Active from 1998 to 2022, his notable works include the award-winning novel Carambole, recognized for its excellence in crime literature.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
A Darker Shade of Sweden

Gunnar Barbarotti Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2001–2022)

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

#Title
1
Cover of The Darkest Day
The Darkest Day
2
Cover of The Root of Evil
The Root of Evil
3
Cover of The Secret Life of Mr Roos
The Secret Life of Mr Roos
4
Cover of The Lonely Ones
The Lonely Ones
5
Cover of The Axe Woman
The Axe Woman

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.

#Title
1
Münsters Fall [German]
2
Cover of Borkmann's Point
Borkmann's Point
3
Cover of The Return
The Return
4
Cover of The Mind's Eye
The Mind's Eye
5
Cover of Woman with Birthmark
Woman with Birthmark
6
Cover of The Inspector and Silence
The Inspector and Silence
7
Cover of Hour of the Wolf
Hour of the Wolf
8
Cover of The G File
The G File
9
Cover of The Unlucky Lottery / Munster's Case
The Unlucky Lottery / Munster's Case
10
Cover of The Strangler's Honeymoon
The Strangler's Honeymoon
11
Cover of The Weeping Girl
The Weeping Girl

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Norton's Philosophical Memoirs

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

#Title
1
Cover of Intrigo(With: Paul Norlén,Deborah Bragan-Turner)
Intrigo(With: Paul Norlén,Deborah Bragan-Turner)

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.

#Title
1
Cover of The Summer of Kim Novak / A Summer of Kim Novak
The Summer of Kim Novak / A Summer of Kim Novak
2
Cover of The Living and the Dead in Winsford
The Living and the Dead in Winsford
3
Cover of Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla
Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla

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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