Jo Nesbø, regarded by many as Scandinavia's King of Crime, is the man behind the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling crime series about Police Inspector Harry Hole.
Jo Nesbø is recognized for having widened the scope of the thriller with his unusual literary qualities and ambitions; his psychological insights and in-depth knowledge of life in the modern, globalized world that we all try to live in. Fast-paced, witty and compassionate: the crime novels featuring Police Inspector Harry Hole provide highly contemporary entertainment, combining the intellectual challenge of police procedure novels with the explosive excitement of the modern day international thriller.

Jo Nesbø is the recipient of many prestigious awards including The Riverton Prize (Rivertonprisen) 1997, The Glass Key (Glasnyckeln) 1998, The Booksellers' Prize (Bokhandlerprisen) 2000, The Finnish Academy of Crime Writers' Special Commendation for Excellence in Foreign Crime Writing 2007, The Booksellers' Prize (Bokhandlerprisen) 2007, The Norwegian Book Club Prize 2007 (Den norske leserprisen) 2007 and The Norwegian Book Club Prize 2008 (Den norske leserprisen) 2008 as well as the special award Best Norwegian Crime Novel of All Time (Tidenes Beste Norske Krimroman) awarded by NRK and the Norwegian bookclubs. In addition, Nesbø has been shortlisted for The CWA International Dagger (twice) and an Edgar Award, including many other awards.

”Jo Nesbo is my new favorite thriller writer and Harry Hole my new hero.”
––Michael Connelly

Click here to visit the official website of Jo Nesbø.

Bibliography
Panserhjerte  The Leopard
2009, Crime Fiction   Read More

Hodejegerne  Headhunters
2008, thriller   Read More

Doktor Proktors tidsbadekar  Doctor Proctor's Time Bathtub
2008, Children's Fiction   Read More

Det hvite hotellet  The White Hotel
2007, Short Novel

Snømannen  The Snowman
2007, Crime Fiction   Read More

Doktor Proktors prompepulver  Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder
2007, Children's Fiction   Read More

Frelseren  The Redeemer
2005, Crime Fiction   Read More

Marekors  The Devil's Star
2003, Crime Fiction   Read More

Sorgenfri  Nemesis
2002, Crime Fiction   Read More

Karusellmusikk  Merry-Go-Round Music
2001, Short Stories

Rødstrupe  The Redbreast
2000, Crime Fiction   Read More

Stemmer fra Balkan  Figures in the Balkans
1999, non-fiction

Kakerlakkene  The Cockroaches
1998, Crime Fiction   Read More

Flaggermusmannen  The Bat Man
1997, Crime Fiction   Read More