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
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Darker Shade of Sweden 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Gunnar Barbarotti Series
Likely Complete5 books (2001–2022)
Start with The Darkest Day, the first of 5 books in the Gunnar Barbarotti series.
Inspector Van Veeteren Series
Complete11 books (1998–2013)
Start with Münsters Fall [German], the first of 11 books in the Inspector Van Veeteren series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Münsters Fall [German] 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Borkmann's Point 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Return 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Mind's Eye 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Woman with Birthmark 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Inspector and Silence 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Hour of the Wolf 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The G File 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  The Unlucky Lottery / Munster's Case 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Strangler's Honeymoon 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Weeping Girl 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Norton's Philosophical Memoirs 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2018–2018)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Intrigo(With: Paul Norlén,Deborah Bragan-Turner) 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete3 books (1998–2022)
Start with The Summer of Kim Novak / A Summer of Kim Novak and read in order.
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.