Jorn Lier Horst Reading Order
4 series · 36 books
Jorn Lier Horst is a Norwegian crime writer whose novels have reached readers across more than forty countries with sales exceeding ten million copies. Drawing on his background as a senior investigating officer in the Vestfold police district, he crafts intricate mysteries grounded in procedural authenticity and psychological depth. His prolific output includes the William Wisting series, the Alexander Blix and Emma Ramm partnership novels, and the Cold Case Quartet, spanning from 2010 to the present day.
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Alexander Blix & Emma Ramm Series
Ongoing5 books (2018–2024)
The Alexander Blix & Emma Ramm series consists of five mystery thrillers by Jorn Lier Horst, with the first book published in 2018 and the most recent in 2024. The series remains ongoing with new entries expected. These novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Death Deserved and continuing through Smoke Screen, Unhinged, Stigma, and Victim.
Start with Death Deserved, the first of 5 books in the Alexander Blix & Emma Ramm series.
Start this series with Death Deserved
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Clue Series
Complete13 books (2012–2019)
The Clue series by Jorn Lier Horst comprises 13 complete mystery and thriller novels published between 2012 and 2019. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with Maltesergåten and concluding with Smuglerhuset. This Norwegian series offers a full narrative arc across its interconnected mysteries, making sequential reading essential for following the overarching story.
Start with Maltesergåten, the first of 13 books in the Clue series.
Start this series with Maltesergåten
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Cold Case Quartet Series
Complete4 books (2017–2020)
The Cold Case Quartet is a complete four-book mystery series by Jorn Lier Horst published between 2017 and 2020. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Katharina Code, followed by The Cabin, The Inner Darkness, and A Question of Guilt. This thriller series should be approached sequentially to follow the interconnected narrative arc across all four installments.
Start with The Katharina Code, the first of 4 books in the Cold Case Quartet series.
Start this series with The Katharina Code
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William Wisting Series
Ongoing14 books (2010–2025)
The William Wisting series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection spanning fourteen books published between 2010 and 2025. Written by Jorn Lier Horst, the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dregs / Bunnfall and continuing through recent entries like The Lake. The novels follow detective William Wisting as he navigates complex criminal investigations across a succession of interconnected cases.
Start with Dregs / Bunnfall, the first of 14 books in the William Wisting series.
Start this series with Dregs / Bunnfall
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jorn Lier Horst written?
- Jorn Lier Horst has written 36 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2010 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Jorn Lier Horst series?
- Here are the first books in Jorn Lier Horst's series: Alexander Blix & Emma Ramm: Death Deserved; Clue: Maltesergåten; Cold Case Quartet: The Katharina Code; William Wisting: Dregs / Bunnfall.
- What order should I read Jorn Lier Horst's books?
- We recommend reading Jorn Lier Horst's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Jorn Lier Horst still writing new books?
- Yes, Jorn Lier Horst has 2 ongoing series: Alexander Blix & Emma Ramm, William Wisting.