The Harry Hole is a Crime Fiction / Literary Fiction series by Jo Nesbo, made up of 13 books published between 1997 and 2023. It begins with The Bat (1997), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Killing Moon (2023), spanning 26 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | |||
| 1 | The Bat | 1997 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Cockroaches | 1998 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2000s | |||
| 3 | The Redbreast | 2000 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Nemesis | 2002 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | The Devil's Star | 2003 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 6 | The Redeemer | 2005 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 7 | The Snowman | 2007 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 8 | The Leopard | 2009 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2010s | |||
| 9 | Phantom | 2011 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 10 | Police | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 11 | The Thirst | 2017 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 12 | Knife | 2019 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2020s | |||
| 13 | Killing MoonLatest | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Harry Hole series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Harry Hole series?
Start with The Bat (1997), the first book in the Harry Hole series by Jo Nesbo. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Harry Hole series?
There are 13 books in the Harry Hole series by Jo Nesbo, published between 1997 and 2023.
What is the first book in the Harry Hole series?
The first book in the Harry Hole series is The Bat, published in 1997 by Jo Nesbo.
What is the latest book in the Harry Hole series?
The most recent book in the Harry Hole series is Killing Moon (2023) by Jo Nesbo.
About the Harry Hole series
Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole novels are the dark, addictive spine of Scandinavian noir. Harry is an Oslo homicide detective of rare brilliance and self-destruction — an alcoholic, insubordinate, obsessive hunter of the worst killers, whose victories always cost him something.
Nesbø writes serial-killer thrillers of relentless momentum and genuine darkness, with intricate plots and a hero who is as much a danger to himself as to the criminals. The Norwegian setting adds a bleak, atmospheric chill.
While early entries exist, most English readers begin with "The Redbreast," where the series hits its stride; from there, read in order, as Harry's relationships and recurring adversaries build a powerful continuing arc.