Jo Nesbo Reading Order

2 books (2014–2015)

Jo Nesbo's Blood on Snow series comprises two crime thrillers published between 2014 and 2015. The complete duology should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood on Snow followed by Midnight Sun. This mystery series blends noir atmosphere with intricate plotting characteristic of Nesbo's work in the thriller genre.

Start with Blood on Snow and read in order.

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1	Blood on Snow 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Midnight Sun 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2007–2017)

Jo Nesbo's Doktor Proctor series consists of seven complete books published between 2007 and 2017, following publication order for the best reading experience. This children's fantasy adventure series features the eccentric Doctor Proctor and his inventions, with each installment offering standalone adventures while building on the world established in the first book. The series spans from Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder through Can Doctor Proctor Save Christmas?, concluding with the final entry in 2017.

Start with Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder, the first of 7 books in the Doktor Proctor series.

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1	Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bubble in the Bathtub / Time-Travel Bath Bomb 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Who Cut the Cheese? 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Magical Fruit 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Great Gold Robbery 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Silent (But Deadly) Night 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Can Doctor Proctor Save Christmas? 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

14 books (1997–2026)

The Harry Hole series is a 14-book Norwegian crime thriller sequence by Jo Nesbo, following detective Harry Hole across cases spanning from 1997 to 2026. The series remains ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bat and continuing through recent entries like Killing Moon and Kill Shot. Each novel builds on character development and recurring storylines, making sequential reading essential for maximum impact.

Start with The Bat, the first of 14 books in the Harry Hole series.

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1	The Bat 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cockroaches 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Redbreast 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Nemesis 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Devil's Star 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Redeemer 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Snowman 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Leopard 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Phantom 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Police 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Thirst 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Knife 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Killing Moon 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Kill Shot 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2015–2018)

The Hogarth Shakespeare series comprises seven standalone novels published between 2015 and 2018, each written by a different contemporary author who reimagines a classic Shakespeare play in a modern setting. Rather than following a single narrative thread, each book offers an independent retelling by authors including Jeanette Winterson, Margaret Atwood, Howard Jacobson, Anne Tyler, Edward St. Aubyn, Tracy Chevalier, and Jo Nesbo. While the novels can be read in any order, reading them in publication order provides the intended experience of discovering how various literary voices approach Shakespeare's timeless works. This complete series blends mystery, thriller, and literary fiction elements across its diverse collection.

Start with The Gap of Time(By: Jeanette Winterson), the first of 7 books in the Hogarth Shakespeare series.

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1	The Gap of Time(By: Jeanette Winterson) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hag-Seed(By: Margaret Atwood) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shylock is My Name(By: Howard Jacobson) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Vinegar Girl(By: Anne Tyler) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dunbar(By: Edward St. Aubyn) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	New Boy(By: Tracy Chevalier) 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Macbeth 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2020–2024)

Jo Nesbø's Kingdom series comprises two mystery thrillers published between 2020 and 2024, with the series continuing as ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Kingdom followed by Blood Ties. This duology represents Nesbø's venture into a new mystery franchise separate from his other detective series.

Start with The Kingdom and read in order.

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1	The Kingdom 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blood Ties 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2021–2021)

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1	London 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2021–2021)

4 books (2008–2025)

Jo Nesbo's Standalone Novels series comprises four mystery and thriller books published between 2008 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. These self-contained stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Headhunters and continuing through The Son, The Night House, and Wolf Hour. Each novel stands independently while showcasing Nesbo's distinctive approach to the crime and thriller genre.

Start with Headhunters, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Headhunters 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Son 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Night House 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wolf Hour 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible