Jo Nesbo

From the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Jo Nesbo comes an explosive stand-alone thriller about family, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to cling on to power. Brothers Carl and Roy Opgard have succeeded in life. Or at least they've had as much success as is possible in a small town like Os, where they've killed their way...

Down-and-out Detective Bob Oz investigates a series of assassinations in Minnesota. Is it a lone wolf? Or is there something altogether more sinister at play? A brand-new standalone thriller from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Jo Nesbo. This killer has a story. When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to...

An explosive stand-alone thriller about family, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to cling on to power, from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Jo Nesbo. FAMILY COMES FIRST. NO MATTER THE COST. 'A 100% buy-today-read-tonight delight' - LEE CHILD 'Bracingly and bleakly funny' - Telegraph Brothers Carl and Roy Opgard have succeeded in life. Or at least...

Experience the spine-chilling suspense of Jo Nesbo’s masterful thriller, The Redbreast. In this gripping and intricately woven tale, Harry Hole, the brooding and resilient Oslo detective, finds himself confronting an enigmatic and dangerous new adversary. A distant echo from the past reverberates through the present when a report of a rare, assassin-favoured gun being smuggled into Norway piques Harry's interest....

The Bat is the thrilling first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series, never before published in English. Discover the addictive first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series. 'A stunning opening to the series' - Sunday Times Harry is out of his depth. Detective Harry Hole is meant to keep out of trouble. A young Norwegian girl taking a...

A page-turning collection of dark and twisted crime stories from the international bestselling author of the Harry Hole series. Filled with dark thrills, twisted minds, and vengeful hearts, these twelve page-turning short stories from the king of Scandicrime (FT) and creator of the iconic detective Harry Hole, will have you reading late into the night. We meet a Greek detective...

Prepare for a chilling midwinter experience in Jo Nesbø's gripping thriller The Redeemer, where Detective Harry Hole is once again thrust into the centre of a dark and deadly pursuit. On a freezing December night, holiday cheer turns to chaos when a Salvation Army carol concert becomes the scene of a brutal murder. Amidst the festive crowds, an unseen assassin...

Harry Hole is back! The blistering Sunday Times number one bestseller. Harry Hole is back in the gripping Sunday Times number one bestseller! 'The king of all crime writers' - Sunday Express There's a new killer on the streets. A woman is found murdered after an internet date. The marks left on her body show the police that they are...

The thrilling sequel to Nesbo's debut novel The Bat, Cockroaches sees Harry Hole sent to Bangkok to investigate the murder of the Norwegian ambassador. Harry Hole is back in a gripping twist-packed read. 'One of Nesbo's most accomplished novels' - Financial Times Harry is on a special mission. Detective Harry Hole arrives in a steaming hot Bangkok. The Norwegian ambassador...

The brand-new Detective Harry Hole thriller from the iconic Sunday Times No.1 bestseller. 'Not just an unbearably tense thriller but another of Nesbo's studies in love and loneliness... there are few greater crime writers' - The Times 'Nesbo is one of today's most interesting thriller writers, a 100% buy-today-read-tonight delight' - Lee Child _________________________________ This killer will get inside your...

Detective Hole: The Devil’s Star is soon to be a major Netflix series. Discover Jo Nesbo's debut in translation. This is the novel that launched his career 20 years ago in a series that has gone on to sell over 60 million copies worldwide. "Many authors know how to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up....

From the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Jo Nesbo comes an explosive standalone thriller. Down-and-out Detective Bob Oz investigates a series of assassinations in Minnesota. Is it gang related? Or is there something altogether more sinister at play? This killer has a story. When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to...

Knife is the brand new Harry Hole thriller from Jo Nesbo, where Harry will come face to face with a deadly foe. THE No.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'This is the king of Norwegian crime on top form' Observer HARRY HOLE'S DEADLIEST ENEMY IS BACK... AND OUT FOR BLOOD Harry is in a bad place—Rakel has left him, he's working cold...

In Phantom, Jo Nesbo delivers a masterful thriller that continues the gripping saga of detective Harry Hole. This taut and intricately woven tale draws readers into the gritty underbelly of Oslo, where danger lurks around every corner. Harry Hole, once the pride of Oslo’s police force, is no stranger to trouble, but even he isn’t prepared for the whirlwind of...

Nemesis by Jo Nesbo is an electrifying crime thriller that plunges Detective Harry Hole into a tangled web of intrigue and danger. The plot revolves around a series of violent bank heists, meticulously executed by a cunning and elusive robber who always seems to stay one step ahead of the law. As Harry and his team race against time to...

From the No.1 bestselling author of the Harry Hole series comes Headhunters, an electrifying thriller full of fraud, double-crossing, and murder where nothing is what it seems. Jo Nesbo masterfully combines intrigue and suspense in a story that will keep you guessing until the very end. Roger Brown appears to have the perfect life: he is clever, wealthy, and married...

The brand new Harry Hole thriller - Harry's most explosive case yet - from the Sunday Times Bestseller. Harry Hole is soon to be a major Netflix TV series Detective Hole. Over 60 million copies sold worldwide 'A 100% buy-today-read-tonight delight' - LEE CHILD 'Nesbo deploys all the key ingredients of a cracking good thriller... effortless' - Guardian 'The undisputed...

Don't miss the Netflix series Detective Hole, based on Jo Nesbo's Harry Hole series, premiering March 26, 2026! "An elegant and complex thriller... Harrowingly beautiful." --New York Times Book Review "Hugely impressive—ambitious in scope, and skilled in execution." --Los Angeles Times "Ranks with the best of current American crime fiction." --Washington Post Jo Nesbø, the New York Times bestselling author...

Don't miss Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole, based on The Devil's Star, streaming now on Netflix! "A plot that speeds along like a bullet train."—New York Times Book Review "A big, ambitious, wildly readable story that pits the protagonist against a serial killer and an enemy within the Oslo police department... A novel worth reading, for its characters, for the quality...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cockroaches comes a funny, dark, and twisted caper worthy of Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers—about an aspiring art thief and the target who’s about to destroy his life. “If you don’t know Nesbø, it’s time to get with it.” —USA Today Roger Brown is a corporate headhunter,...

Shakespeare’s Macbeth is transformed into a page-turning Jo Nesbo crime thriller, the story of the ex-addict cop Inspector Macbeth. He's the best cop they've got. When a drug bust turns into a bloodbath, it's up to Inspector Macbeth and his team to clean up the mess. He's also an ex-drug addict with a troubled past. He's rewarded for his success....

The brand-new Detective Harry Hole thriller from the iconic Sunday Times No.1 bestseller. 'Nesbo is one of today's most interesting thriller writers, a 100% buy-today-read-tonight delight' - Lee Child _________________________________ This killer will get inside your head. Two young women are missing. Strangers to each other, but last seen at the same party. When the body of one of them...

Down-and-out Detective Bob Oz investigates a series of assassinations in Minnesota. Is it a lone wolf? Or is there something altogether more sinister at play? A brand-new standalone thriller from the Sunday Times number one bestselling author Jo Nesbo. This killer has a story. When a small-time crook is shot down in the streets of Minneapolis, all signs point to...

A heart-stopping thriller from the international crime fiction star and top 5 bestseller that the Independent has called The next Stieg Larsson. 'A cracking good thriller...that will keep you gripped to the last page' - Guardian In the depths of winter, a killer stalks the city streets. Two women are found drowned in their own blood. A third woman is...

The gripping new standalone thriller from multi-million copy bestseller, Jo Nesbo. 'Suspenseful, original...special in every way' Stephen King TWO BROTHERS. BOUND BY BLOOD...AND A LIFETIME OF SECRETS. When Roy and Carl's parents die suddenly, sixteen-year-old Roy is left as protector to his impulsive younger brother. But when Carl decides to travel the world in search of his fortune, Roy stays...

The thrilling follow-up to Jo Nesbo's #1 bestseller Phantom, in which Oslo police officers are being targeted by a brutal killer. An edge-of-your seat Harry Hole page-turner you won't be able to put down. 'Nesbo is several steps ahead of you in this endlessly twisting, multi-layered thriller' - Sun The police urgently need Harry Hole. A killer is stalking Oslo's...

In a remote corner of Norway—a mountain town so far north the sun never sets—a man is running for his life in the thrilling sequel to number-one bestseller Jo Nesbo's Blood on Snow. 'A perfectly-formed thriller, written in pure, unadorned prose, that pierces the heart with its icy brilliance' Sunday Mirror Jon is on the run. He has betrayed Oslo's...

When the first snow of the season blankets Oslo, Detective Harry Hole is confronted with a chilling case that will test his limits and haunt his dreams. In The Snowman by Jo Nesbo, the investigation begins as a young boy awakens to find his mother missing. He ventures outside to discover her favourite scarf draped around the neck of a...

A page-turning collection of dark and twisted crime stories from the international bestselling author of the Harry Hole series. THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards 2022 Murder. Assassination. Revenge. Discover the first short story collection from the King of Scandi Crime. Meet a detective on the trail of a man suspected of...

In The Devil's Star by internationally bestselling author Jo Nesbo, Detective Harry Hole is thrust into a haunting and intricate case that pits him against a terrifying serial killer terrorising Oslo. With his personal life in disarray and career hanging by a thread, Harry is faced with a grim choice: confront his demons or let the killer continue their reign...

The brand new thriller from no 1 bestselling crime author, Jo Nesbo, which sees a charismatic young prisoner breaking out of jail to find out the truth about his father's death and seek revenge on those who lied to him. The Son is a gripping narrative led by a compelling protagonist. Sonny is a model prisoner. He listens to the...

From the internationally best-selling author comes a twisted, multi-layered spin on the classic horror novel for fans of Stranger Things and IT. A twisted spin on the classic coming-of-age horror story from the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Jo Nesbo WHEN THE VOICES CALL, DON'T ANSWER... In the wake of his parents' tragic deaths, fourteen-year-old Richard Elauved has been sent...

The gripping new thriller from the number-one Sunday Times bestselling author of The Thirst. The No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller He's the best cop they've got. When a drug bust turns into a bloodbath, it's up to Inspector Macbeth and his team to clean up the mess. He's also an ex-drug addict with a troubled past. He's rewarded for his success....

From the bestselling author of the Harry Hole series comes this short, sharp, shock of a thriller. Blood on Snow - Drugs. Death. Murder. Revenge - and a hitman with two big problems. JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 50 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE 'An incendiary cocktail of murder, revenge and a hitman with multiple problems' - Independent The contract killer. Olav...

THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR On a Greek island, a man is found dead. His own twin might have killed him. Detective Nikos Balli is searching for the murderer, but he has his own secrets he wants to hide. Can Nikos solve the mystery before someone else gets hurt? JO NESBO HAS SOLD OVER 55 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE Shortlisted...

The Thirst by Jo Nesbo is a gripping and complex thriller that dives deep into the darkest corners of the human psyche. The narrative opens with a chilling scene: a woman is found brutally murdered after an internet date. The mysterious marks on her body leave the police force convinced they are dealing with a particularly cruel and savage killer....

The Son by Jo Nesbo is a gripping and masterfully crafted thriller that sets its scene in the dark, crime-ridden underbelly of Oslo. With over 50 million books sold worldwide, Nesbo's ability to weave intense, suspenseful narratives is unmatched. This novel plunges readers into the life of Sonny Lofthus, a model prisoner and an enigmatic figure who listens to the...

The Leopard by Jo Nesbo is an exhilarating roller-coaster of a thriller that plumbs the chilling depths of human nature. In the midst of a harsh winter, Oslo is gripped by a spate of gruesome murders. The police discover two women drowned in their own blood and a third hanged from a diving board. The crime scenes are meticulously clean,...

The Kingdom by Jo Nesbo is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the dark complexities of family loyalty and the secrets that bind us. At its heart are two brothers, Roy and Carl Opgard, whose intertwined fates are marked by love, ambition, and betrayal. Roy is the older sibling, a solitary man who finds solace in the quiet life of...

Discover the addictive first book in the bestselling Harry Hole series by Jo Nesbo. The Bat introduces readers to Detective Harry Hole, a brilliant but troubled investigator from Norway. Sent to Sydney, Australia, Harry is meant to keep a low profile while assisting the local police with their inquiry into the brutal murder of a young Norwegian woman, Inger Holter,...

Police by Jo Nesbo is a suspenseful, edge-of-your-seat thriller that brings back the beloved detective, Harry Hole, in a gripping and multi-layered narrative that will keep you captivated until the very last page. The streets of Oslo are once more plagued by a ruthless killer, targeting police officers at the very crime scenes they once left as unsolved mysteries. The...

Phantom, the gripping ninth instalment in Jo Nesbø's renowned Harry Hole series, takes readers on a harrowing journey through the dark underbelly of Oslo. This novel exemplifies Nesbø’s mastery in creating taut, edge-of-your-seat thrillers that keep readers enthralled until the very last page. Harry Hole, the seasoned and tormented detective, finds himself in trouble once more. After barely surviving his...

Midnight Sun by Jo Nesbo is a gripping exploration of crime, redemption, and the haunting beauty of the Norwegian wilderness. Set against the backdrop of Norway’s northern regions, where the sun never sets during the summer months, this tale weaves an intricate narrative of tension and survival. Jon, our protagonist, finds himself on the run after betraying Oslo’s most formidable...

Jo Nesbo has sold over 50 million books worldwide No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller 'Immensely enjoyable and gloriously dark' Daily Express Jo Nesbo’s Macbeth is an electrifying modern retelling of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, set against the grim, rain-soaked backdrop of 1970s Scotland. The story delves into the depths of ambition and power through the life of Inspector Macbeth, the head...

Knife by Jo Nesbo is a gripping addition to the acclaimed Harry Hole series, depicting the Norwegian detective in one of his darkest and most personal battles yet. As Oslo's most notorious investigator, Harry Hole is no stranger to danger, but this time, the threats are closing in on all sides. Harry finds himself in a dire situation: his relationship...

Cockroaches is a gripping and intricately woven thriller by acclaimed author Jo Nesbo. The story transports readers to the bustling streets of Bangkok, where the air is thick with tension and secrets. Detective Harry Hole is sent from Norway on a covert mission to navigate the labyrinthine underbelly of the city. His task: to investigate the sudden and suspicious death...

Blood on Snow by Jo Nesbo is an engrossing, noir thriller that plunges readers into the bleak world of Olav Johansen, a contract killer in 1970s Oslo. Olav is a man caught at the margins of society, working as a "fixer" for one of the city's most notorious crime lords. His task is simple, yet grim: eliminate problems with lethal...

From the internationally best-selling author comes a twisted, multi-layered spin on the classic horror novel for fans of Stranger Things and IT. A twisted spin on the classic coming-of-age horror story from the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author Jo Nesbo. WHEN THE VOICES CALL, DON'T ANSWER... In the wake of his parents' tragic deaths, fourteen-year-old Richard Elauved has been sent...