Exploring oslo in harry hole s footsteps march 16, 2017 ever since i began reading jo nesbos harry hole series, ive had this pipe dream of traveling to oslo, norway and following in harry s footsteps around the city. Harry is a police officer with the oslo crime squad. Is jo nesbo writing a new chapter for norwegian detective harry hole. In crime fiction terms, the ongoing harry hole is epic along the lines of something count tolstoy might have dreamed up.
I always have to make sure i dont have too much on before i start reading one of his books. The norwegian author of the harry hole detective series on tom jones and his soft spot for a crime cliche. For years, detective harry hole has been at the centre of every major criminal investigation in oslo. His harry hole novels include the redbreast, nemesis, the devils star, the snowman, the leopard, phantom and the redeemer, and he is the author of headhunters and several childrens books. Jo nesbo books in order a mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbos harry hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world. At his most fluent, the narrative takes on a dreamlike quality as hole rushes through the investigation blurring fact and feeling. But, he is a brilliant detective in the oslo police force who will do whatever it takes to crack a case, at whatever cost to himself. Besides his crime fiction, he also writes the childrens book series doctor proctor. Sep 19, 2016 liz foley, harvill secker publishing director, said 2017 was the year of harry hole, with a 20th anniversary edition of nesbos first harry hole novel the bat set to be published in january 2017. Oct 17, 2014 harry, a flawed, troubled officer struggling with alcoholism, often disobeys orders from his superiors and flouts the rules to get results. Apr 21, 2017 today, he is a bestselling crime writer, whose novels have sold some 33 million copies worldwide. Exploring oslo in harry holes footsteps crime by the book.
The bat is the first novel in the harry hole series featuring inspector harry hole, and many still refer to it as the best jo nesbo book yet. Reading books in the right order is more fun because youll see. The thirst, the 11th in his series featuring the intense, flawed detective harry hole, has just. The protaganist and title character of the series is harry hole, a hardened detective who works the streets of oslo. A mainstay of contemporary scandinavian noir, jo nesbos harry hole thrillers are amongst the bestselling crime novels in the world. Nesbo is primarily known for his harry hole series and the doctor proctor series of childrens books. Jul 25, 20 harry hole s watering hole i intentionally visited this restaurant as im a jo nesbo fan. Here are the jo nesbo books in order for his two main thriller series and standalone novels. Harry in a heavy smoker and is also an alcoholic, whose problems sometimes get him in trouble with his superiors. Harry hole is a classic loose cannon with few close friends, a problem with alcohol and some unorthodox methods. The harry hole novels are multilayered, violent and often feature women in peril, as typified by the snowman. Pdf the leopard book harry hole free download 634 pages. The murders are brutal, the media reaction hysterical. The first harry hole novel, the bat, was released in 1997.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Jo nesbo, author of the bestselling harry hole crime series, is back with a vivid psychological thriller about the bond between orphaned brothers. Harry holes oslo the city of jo nesbos famous detective. Jo nesbo books in order helps you to read the harry hole series in order, just as jo intended. An immediate source for the heimskringla of snorri sturluson, it is a central text in the old norse genre of kings sagas. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
To continue reading, get the full word biography in jo nesbo books in order. For years, detective harry hole has been at the center of every major criminal investigation in oslo. Harry is free to offer assistance, but he has firm instructions to stay out of trouble. This is a complete list of all the characters that appear in the harry hole novels. The thing about scandinavia is that we take things for granted. The first thing jo nesbo said when he arrived at the store for his signing was, call me joe. Three years ago, alex lindner was the investigating police officer in a series of murders committed by the beasts, as the media dubbed the killers. The victim is a twentythree year old norwegian woman who is a minor celebrity back home. Hole, as in the name of his protagonist, does not mean the same thing as it does in english its the name of a norwegian town and has a meaning more like hill. Harry hole series, blood on snow series, doctor proctor series, all standalone novels, plus, a jo nesbo biography.
In oslo you can visit harrys regular restaurant and many other places from the novels. May 19, 2014 is jo nesbo writing a new chapter for norwegian detective harry hole. Jo nesbo is a norwegian novelist who is best known for his harry hole book series. Nesbo concludes the book with harry hole facing two killers and a moral conundrum. If you want to read the books afresh then it might be best to skip the key story arcs section. His mother is deceased, he has a weak relationship with his father and his sister had down syndrome. The first edition of the novel was published in 2009, and was written by jo nesbo.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The eighth book in the harry hole series, the leopard, was published in 2009, with hole again on the trail of a serial killer. He is also the author of several standalone novels, including headhunters which was adapted into a film in 2011. His harry hole novels include the redeemer, the snowman, the leopard, and phantom, and he is also the author of several standalone novels and the doctor proctor series of childrens books. Im jo nesbo, crime writer and author of the harry hole. Hole is a brilliant and driven detective with unorthodox methods, a classic loose cannon in the police force. Order of harry hole books harry hole is a character and series of crime fiction novels by norwegian author jo nesbo. Harry hole is a bit of a stereotypical fictional detective drunk, fucked up.
Jo nesbo, hot norwegian crime writer the datalounge. If you love jo nesbos books you need the most comprehensive book list available, which includes a check list, alternative titles, page counts, movie adaptations, coauthors, star ratings, and a host of other features, plus. Harry hole series audiobooks listen to the full series. Free download or read online the leopard pdf epub harry hole series book. Oct 28, 2012 i ts not a lot of laughs being harry hole the norwegian pronunciation is hoola, but its fine if you call him hole the maverick cop at the centre of nine of jo nesbos bestselling. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 634 pages and is available in format. As i said in the last question yes, there are some unexpected twists in this story, and in my two other books as well. Harry, a flawed, troubled officer struggling with alcoholism, often disobeys orders from his superiors and flouts the rules to get results. How to read the jo nesbo books in order books reading order.
Jo nesbos harry hole novels are complex, ambitious constructions where suspenseful. It becomes like a stream of consciousness and hole seems to glide through life. Browse ebooks from the harry hole series to read online or download in epub or pdf format. His other harry hole novels include the redeemer, the snowman, the leopard, and phantom, and he is also the author of headhunters and several childrens books. Harry hole 11 locations where this product is available this item is not currently in stock in dymocks stores contact your local store to order. The harry hole series began in 1997 with the bat, although the first to be released in english was the redbreast. A cult figure already after the first book, hole is a genuine anti hero.
Harry vandrer rundt i bakgatene blant opiumshus, templer, turistreklame, barneprostituerte og gogobarer, og etterhvert oppdager han at det dreier seg om mer enn et mord. My new standalone novel, macbeth, is a modern thriller based on shakespeares play of murder, power, love and revenge. However, the author placed the series on hiatus from 20 to 2017 to pursue other ideas, the best of which were his throwback oslo noir books blood on snow and midnight sun. Falling firmly into the classic troubled but brilliant cop genre, jo nesbo writes clever, violent, and troubling mysteries featuring the brilliantly tenacious and occasionally alcoholic norwegian policeman harry hole. In addition to his bestselling harry hole mysteries, he is the author of several standalone novels and the doctor proctor series of childrens books. He has also released a series of childrens books with the crazy professor proctor as the lead character. In anticipation of the book jo has described as his darkest harry hole novel yet, were on a mission to discover which book in series is the fans favourite. But it is a dark soul, so it is as always both a thrill and a chilling, emotionally exhausting experience. Jo nesbo, the norwegian crime writer, on his climbing. Harry hole is the main character in a series of crime novels written by norwegian author jo. Bestselling author jo nesbo tells us how he created the character of harry hole, his series protagonist. Jo nesbo book list fictiondb your guide to fiction books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read police.
Harry hole series, blood on snow series, doctor proctor series, all standalone novels. The second inspector harry hole novel harry hole series 9780345807151. Jo nesbo is a musician, songwriter, economist and author. The following version of this book was used to create the guide. His brilliant insights and dedication to his job have saved countless lives over the years. Detective harry hole must use his maverick methods once again as he investigates a slew of brutal bank robberies and the suspicious suicide of a female artist in this clever and harrowing installment in the harry hole series from the author of the snowmansoon to be a major motion picture, starring michael fassbender, rebecca ferguson, and j. Should the snowman sequel happen, filmmakers have plenty of material to draw on thanks to the harry hole book series upon which the film is based. Jul 23, 2012 jo nesbos fiction explores oslos jagged edges the norwegian author does his best to show nprs eric westervelt that oslo really does have a seedy side.
This volume includes the first complete translation of a thirteenthcentury vernacular history of norway from the ninth to the twelfth centuries. Series order book 33 harry hole series 110 bat, cockroaches, redbreast, nemesis, devils star, redeemer, snowman, leopard, phantom, police only 4 left in stock. Harry hole is the main character in a series of crime novels written by norwegian author jo nesbo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jo nesbo has already sold around 20 million copies of his harry hole thrillers but the norwegian authors profile is set to.
Oct 15, 20 jo nesbo is a musician, songwriter, economist, and author. His first crime novel featuring harry hole was published in norway in 1997 and was an instant hit, winning the glass key award for best nordic crime novel an accolade shared with peter hoeg, henning mankell and stieg larsson. I didnt tell this to the wait staff as i had read they dont like to promote their connection to harry hole in order to stay loyal to their regulars. At the end of the last novel, harry didnt just leave the building, he left the country, jumping on a plane to hong kong, seeking a hole that he never wanted to find his way out of. Hole is a brilliant and driven detective with unorthodox. Jul 07, 2011 the snowman was my first harry hole book so it seemed rude not to carry on with the next one. If you havent discovered the series yet, heres a taster of the harry hole books in order. However the key to jo nesbos international success, at least in part, lies in his highly original, yet utterly believable protagonist, detective harry hole. Harry hole is the main character in jo nesbos series of ten crime novels. Police officers are being slain at the scenes of crimes they once investigated, but failed to solve.
His next two releases, cockroaches 1998 and redbreast 2000, showed a steep learning curve and were engaging and well written, setting harry hole down the road to being one of crime fictions more memorable and sympathetic characters. Harry hole, who was shot in the head by his surrogate son in the finale of 2012s phantom, hangs in the balance for much of nesbos powerful 10th novel featuring the oslo. These have been well received and some book critics have compared them to roald dahls work. Jo nesbo has 104 books on goodreads with 1206780 ratings. The devils star scores with an intriguing plot and nesbos mastery of pace and tension. Review the devils star harry hole fifth book the devils star is a contemporary modern day crime plot with all its darker elements, filled with emotion, fast paced, suspenseful, the puzzle grips, builds, festers and twists keeping the mind ticking over until the very end. Jo nesbo is one of the worlds bestselling crime writers, with the leopard, phantom, police, the son and his latest harry hole novel, the thirst, all topping the sunday times bestseller charts. A cult figure already after the first book, hole is a genuine antihero. He did this several times in his first books in the harry hole series, and when people ask me why he is so popular, my answer is very simple. Jo nesbos books have been translated into fortyseven languages.
Im jo nesbo, bestselling norwegian crime writer, musician, and author of the harry hole series. Before roys father died in the car crash that also killed. Pronounced holleh, harry hole is a fictional character and leading role in several novels written by norwegian author, jo nesbo. Hes an international number one bestseller and his books are published in 50 languages, selling over 33 million copies around the world. Myles mcweeney on the latest from norwegian thriller writer jo nesbo, creator of harddrinking oslo cop harry hole, the standard bearer for the phenomenon that is scandinavian crime fiction. The british and american publishers chose to start by translating the later books, set in oslo, and only after these became very popular came around to publishing the first book, set in australia. He is the author of the harry hole series, the latest of which is police, as well as headhunters. On the return of harry hole in the thirst, nesbo said. Jo nesbo is a norwegian crime novelist with awards such as riverkey prize and glass key award to his name. On officer on the police force, harry is depicted as a loose cannon. At this stage rakel has left him and has a new boyfriend.
Kakerlakkene av jo nesbo imported paperback norwegian. Maybe the best thing about reading a harry hole novel is jo nesbos writing pictured above. The main characters of this mystery, crime story are harry hole, kaja solness. Are you a fan of harry hole, the detective from jo nesbos bestsellers. Below is a list of jo nesbos harry hole novels in publication and chronological order. This is the first of the harry hole novels, introducing the character, but it was very late in being translated to english. When i first read the redbreast i assumed that it was the first in the harry hole series, only to discover there were mentions of past events in the life of character harry hole that suggested earlier books. I am really glad that most of his work has been translated, and hopefully, as the harry hole series grows, the books will all get the english update as well. He has won the glass key award for best nordic crime novel. Ever since we first met harry in the bat, weve been desperate to see him up on the big screen and later this year our prayers will finally be answered as the snowman is released in cinemas and michael fassbender takes up the role of our favourite oslo detective. Inspector harry hole of the oslo crime squad is dispatched to sydney to observe a murder case. The leopard was followed the phantom in 2011, and in it we get to delve even further into harry hole s personal life when his potential son is linked with a murder in oslo. He has sold over a million and a half copies of his books in norway alone.