Jo Nesbo Reading Order
8 series · 38 books
Jo Nesbø is a renowned Norwegian author known for his gripping crime fiction and thrillers. He has published 38 books across eight series, including the highly acclaimed Harry Hole and Doktor Proctor series, as well as standalone novels. With a writing career spanning from 1997 to 2026, Nesbø has captivated readers globally, selling over 50 million copies of his work.
Blood on Snow Series
Complete2 books (2014–2015)
Start with Blood on Snow and read in order.
Doktor Proctor Series
Complete7 books (2007–2017)
Start with Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder, the first of 7 books in the Doktor Proctor series.
Harry Hole Series
Ongoing14 books (1997–2026)
Start with The Bat, the first of 14 books in the Harry Hole series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Bat 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Cockroaches 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Redbreast 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Nemesis 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Devil's Star 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Redeemer 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Snowman 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Leopard 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Phantom 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Police 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Thirst 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Knife 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Killing Moon 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Kill Shot 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Hogarth Shakespeare Series
Complete7 books (2015–2018)
Start with The Gap of Time(By: Jeanette Winterson), the first of 7 books in the Hogarth Shakespeare series.
Kingdom Series
Ongoing2 books (2020–2024)
Start with The Kingdom and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  London 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2021–2021)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Jealousy Man and Other Stories 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing4 books (2008–2025)
Start with Headhunters, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jo Nesbo written?
- Jo Nesbo has written 38 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Jo Nesbo series?
- Here are the first books in Jo Nesbo's series: Blood on Snow: Blood on Snow; Doktor Proctor: Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder; Harry Hole: The Bat; Hogarth Shakespeare: The Gap of Time(By: Jeanette Winterson); Kingdom: The Kingdom.
- What order should I read Jo Nesbo's books?
- We recommend reading Jo Nesbo's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jo Nesbo still writing new books?
- Yes, Jo Nesbo has 3 ongoing series: Harry Hole, Kingdom, Standalone Novels.