📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books Best for beginners - Start with "Münsters Fall [German]" (1998)
Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books Popular choice - Start with "The Mind's Eye" (2008)
Publication Order of Gunnar Barbarotti Books Popular choice - Start with "The Darkest Day" (2001)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "The Summer of Kim Novak / A Summer of Kim Novak" (1998)

About the Author

Hakan Nesser is a well known Swedish author and a teacher by profession, who has written a number of successful novels in the Mystery and Thriller genres. His novels, mostly depict crime fiction plots and have been quite popular all over the world. The successful writing career of Nesser can be understood from the fact that he has won the Best Swedish Crime Novel Award for 3 times in his career. Also, in the year 2000, he won the Glass Key award for one of his novels. Nesser has written a total of around 20 crime novels under three different series’, all of which have been very popular. He is particularly famous for characterizing the two main protagonists, Inspector Van Veeteren and Inspector Barbarotti. The novels written by Nesser have been translated from Swedish to a number of o. Hakan Nesser is the author of over 32 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Hakan Nesser has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books

11 books
  • Münsters Fall [German] In 'Münsters Fall [German]', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books saga.
    (1998) ⭐ Start here
  • Borkmann's Point The Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series continues with 'Borkmann's Point', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2006) ⭐ Start here
  • The Return Experience the magic of 'The Return' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books universe.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • The Mind's Eye The Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series continues with 'The Mind's Eye', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2008) ⭐ Start here
  • Woman with Birthmark In 'Woman with Birthmark', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books saga.
    (2009) ⭐ Start here
  • The Inspector and Silence The Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series continues with 'The Inspector and Silence', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here
  • The Unlucky Lottery / Munster's Case Join the adventure in 'The Unlucky Lottery / Munster's Case' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series by Hakan Nesser.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • Hour of the Wolf Experience the magic of 'Hour of the Wolf' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books universe.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • The G File 'The G File' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series, set in the world Hakan Nesser has created.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • The Weeping Girl Join the adventure in 'The Weeping Girl' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series by Hakan Nesser.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • The Strangler's Honeymoon Join the adventure in 'The Strangler's Honeymoon' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series by Hakan Nesser.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here

Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books

11 books
  • The Mind's Eye The Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series continues with 'The Mind's Eye', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2008)
  • Borkmann's Point The Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series continues with 'Borkmann's Point', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2006)
  • The Return Experience the magic of 'The Return' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books universe.
    (2007)
  • Woman with Birthmark In 'Woman with Birthmark', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books saga.
    (2009)
  • The Inspector and Silence The Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series continues with 'The Inspector and Silence', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2010)
  • The Unlucky Lottery / Munster's Case Join the adventure in 'The Unlucky Lottery / Munster's Case' as the story unfolds across the Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series by Hakan Nesser.
    (2012)
  • Hour of the Wolf Experience the magic of 'Hour of the Wolf' as it builds upon the beloved Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books universe.
    (2012)
  • The G File 'The G File' is an essential installment in the Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series, set in the world Hakan Nesser has created.
    (2012)
  • The Weeping Girl Join the adventure in 'The Weeping Girl' as the story unfolds across the Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series by Hakan Nesser.
    (2013)
  • The Strangler's Honeymoon Join the adventure in 'The Strangler's Honeymoon' as the story unfolds across the Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series by Hakan Nesser.
    (2013)
  • Münsters Fall [German] In 'Münsters Fall [German]', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books saga.
    (1998)

Publication Order of Gunnar Barbarotti Books

5 books
  • The Darkest Day Join the adventure in 'The Darkest Day' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Gunnar Barbarotti Books series by Hakan Nesser.
    (2001)
  • The Root of Evil 'The Root of Evil' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Gunnar Barbarotti Books series, set in the world Hakan Nesser has created.
    (2007)
  • The Secret Life of Mr Roos The Publication Order of Gunnar Barbarotti Books series continues with 'The Secret Life of Mr Roos', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2008)
  • The Lonely Ones The Publication Order of Gunnar Barbarotti Books series continues with 'The Lonely Ones', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2010)
  • The Axe Woman In 'The Axe Woman', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Gunnar Barbarotti Books saga.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

3 books
  • The Summer of Kim Novak / A Summer of Kim Novak In 'The Summer of Kim Novak / A Summer of Kim Novak', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1998)
  • The Living and the Dead in Winsford In 'The Living and the Dead in Winsford', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Hakan Nesser.
    (2015)
  • Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla Join the adventure in 'Och Piccadilly Circus ligger inte i Kumla' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Hakan Nesser.
    (2022)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • Norton's Philosophical Memoirs The Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series continues with 'Norton's Philosophical Memoirs', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Anthologies

1 books
  • A Darker Shade of Sweden The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'A Darker Shade of Sweden', another thrilling entry from Hakan Nesser.
    (2013)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Hakan Nesser?

Hakan Nesser is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 32 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books, Chronological Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books, Publication Order of Gunnar Barbarotti Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Hakan Nesser book series to start with?

For readers new to Hakan Nesser's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Inspector Van Veeteren Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 11 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Hakan Nesser's writing.

Q: How many books has Hakan Nesser written?

Hakan Nesser has written over 32 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.