Karin Fossum Reading Order
2 series · 17 books · Born 1954
Karin Fossum, a celebrated Norwegian crime fiction writer, is known for her gripping narratives and intricate character development. Active from 1995 to 2021, she has published 17 works, including two series featuring Inspector Sejer and several standalone novels. Her most notable contribution to the genre solidifies her reputation as a leading figure in contemporary crime literature.
Inspector Sejer Series
Likely Complete15 books (1995–2021)
Start with In the Darkness / Eva's Eye, the first of 15 books in the Inspector Sejer series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | In the Darkness / Eva's Eye 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Don't Look Back 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | He Who Fears the Wolf 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | When the Devil Holds the Candle 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Calling Out for You / The Indian Bride 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Black Seconds 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Murder of Harriet Krohn 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | The Water's Edge 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Bad Intentions 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Caller 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Drowned Boy 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Hell Fire 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Formørkelsen 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Whisperer 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Bakom synger døden 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2006–2013)
Start with Broken and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Karin Fossum written?
- Karin Fossum has written 17 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Karin Fossum series?
- Here are the first books in Karin Fossum's series: Inspector Sejer: In the Darkness / Eva's Eye.
- What order should I read Karin Fossum's books?
- We recommend reading Karin Fossum's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Karin Fossum's series complete?
- Karin Fossum has 1 completed series.

