Helene Tursten Reading Order
4 series · 16 books
Helene Tursten is a Swedish crime novelist known for creating complex, atmospheric mysteries set in Scandinavian settings. Her most acclaimed work centers on Detective Inspector Huss, a series that established her reputation for intricate plotting and psychologically nuanced characters. Across four interconnected series spanning from 2003 to 2020, Tursten has written sixteen books that showcase her ability to blend procedural detail with deeper explorations of criminal psychology and personal struggle.
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Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Usual Santas |
Detective Inspector Embla Nystrom Series
Complete3 books (2019–2020)
The Detective Inspector Embla Nystrom series consists of three crime thrillers by Helene Tursten, published between 2019 and 2020. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hunting Game (also titled Hunting Ground), followed by Winter Grave and Snowdrift. Each installment builds on the detective's cases and investigative work in this Scandinavian mystery series.
Start with Hunting Game / Hunting Ground and read in order.
Start this series with Hunting Game / Hunting Ground
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Hunting Game / Hunting Ground |
| 2 |  Winter Grave |
| 3 | Snowdrift |
Detective Inspector Huss Series
Complete10 books (2003–2017)
The Detective Inspector Huss series is a complete mystery thriller saga comprising ten novels written by Helene Tursten and published between 2003 and 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Detective Inspector Huss and concluding with Protected by the Shadows. This Swedish crime series follows the investigations of Detective Inspector Irene Huss as she navigates complex cases in Gothenburg, blending procedural elements with character development across the full arc of the stories.
Start with Detective Inspector Huss, the first of 10 books in the Detective Inspector Huss series.
Start this series with Detective Inspector Huss
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Detective Inspector Huss |
| 2 |  The Torso |
| 3 |  The Glass Devil |
| 4 |  Night Rounds |
| 5 |  The Golden Calf |
| 6 |  The Fire Dance |
| 7 |  The Beige Man |
| 8 |  The Treacherous Net |
| 9 |  Who Watcheth |
| 10 |  Protected by the Shadows |
Äldre dam Series
Complete2 books (2018–2020)
The Äldre dam series by Helene Tursten consists of two complete mystery thrillers published between 2018 and 2020. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good, followed by An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed. These standalone yet connected entries deliver the author's signature blend of mystery and thriller storytelling.
Start with An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good and read in order.
Start this series with An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good |
| 2 | An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Helene Tursten written?
- Helene Tursten has written 16 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Helene Tursten series?
- Here are the first books in Helene Tursten's series: Detective Inspector Embla Nystrom: Hunting Game / Hunting Ground; Detective Inspector Huss: Detective Inspector Huss; Äldre dam: An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good.
- What order should I read Helene Tursten's books?
- We recommend reading Helene Tursten's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Helene Tursten's series complete?
- Helene Tursten has 4 completed series.