If you enjoy reading books by Jo Nesbø then you might also like the following authors:
Stieg Larsson wrote thrillers packed with intense characters and dark twists. His most famous work is the “Millennium” series. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” introduces Lisbeth Salander, a hacker, and Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist, as they uncover dark secrets in Sweden.
“The Girl Who Played with Fire” digs deeper into Lisbeth’s life while tackling corruption and crime. Fans of Jo Nesbø's gritty, suspenseful stories will likely enjoy Larsson’s writing too.
Henning Mankell wrote thoughtful crime stories centered around Inspector Kurt Wallander. In “Faceless Killers,” Wallander investigates a brutal murder that stirs up anger in a small Swedish community.
“The Dogs of Riga” takes him out of Sweden as he uncovers a political conspiracy tied to a mysterious death. His books often explore social issues and the darker sides of human behavior.
Camilla Läckberg writes crime stories that mix personal drama with dark mysteries. Her books often center on small-town secrets. In “The Ice Princess,” a writer teams up with a detective to uncover the truth about a friend’s death.
“The Preacher” follows the investigation of a murder tied to a family’s dark past. If you enjoy Jo Nesbø's focus on crime and human flaws, her work might catch your interest.
Karin Fossum writes crime novels that focus on human behavior and emotions. In “The Indian Bride,” a quiet man brings home his new wife, and their story takes a tragic turn. “Don’t Look Back” begins with the death of a young girl in a small community, uncovering hidden secrets.
Her books often highlight complex characters in ordinary settings.
Håkan Nesser writes crime novels with dark twists and clever plots. If you enjoy Jo Nesbø, you might like Nesser’s “The Mind’s Eye,” where a man is accused of murdering his wife but can’t remember anything about that night.
Another great read is “Borkmann’s Point,” which follows Inspector Van Veeteren as he hunts a killer in a small town. The mix of mystery and moral questions keeps the stories sharp and engaging.
Lars Kepler is known for fast-paced crime thrillers. “The Hypnotist” follows a detective teaming up with a hypnotist to solve a brutal family murder. “The Sandman” is about a serial killer whose crimes haunt both his victims and the detectives tracking him.
Another popular book, “Stalker,” revolves around a chilling hunt for a murderer who targets people he spies on through their windows.
Jussi Adler-Olsen writes dark, clever crime stories that often focus on flawed characters and twisted plots. Fans of Jo Nesbø might enjoy his Department Q series.
“The Keeper of Lost Causes” introduces Carl Mørck, a detective handling cold cases, as he investigates a woman’s disappearance. “The Absent One” follows Carl as he uncovers secrets behind an old double murder tied to a group of wealthy students.
These books mix tense investigations with sharp characters and unexpected twists.
Åsa Larsson writes crime novels set in northern Sweden. Her book “Sun Storm” follows the story of a lawyer returning to her hometown to unravel the mystery of a murder linked to a local church.
In “The Black Path,” another crime unfolds involving dark secrets and corporate greed. Her stories often explore small-town life and the darkness beneath the surface.
Arne Dahl writes crime novels with smart plots and dark twists. If you’re into Jo Nesbø's style, you might enjoy his work. “Misterioso” is about a secret team hunting a killer who targets businessmen.
“Bad Blood” follows the same group as they track a murderer with connections to America. The stories balance gritty crimes with sharp investigations.
Peter Høeg is known for writing stories that mix mystery with thought-provoking ideas. His novel, “Smilla’s Sense of Snow,” follows a woman investigating a boy’s mysterious death in Copenhagen.
“The Quiet Girl” tells the story of a circus performer with unusual hearing abilities, who gets caught up in a dangerous search for missing children.
Tana French writes crime stories with rich characters and plenty of twists. If you enjoy Jo Nesbø’s work, you might like her books. “In the Woods” follows a detective investigating a murder that stirs up memories of his own troubled past.
“The Likeness” explores an undercover case where a detective takes on the identity of a murdered woman who looks exactly like her. Both books mix mystery with personal drama, keeping you hooked.
Michael Connelly writes crime and mystery novels. One of his popular books, “The Lincoln Lawyer,” follows Mickey Haller, a defense attorney who works out of his car and takes on a dangerous case.
Another well-known title, “The Black Echo,” introduces Harry Bosch, a detective investigating a murder that links to his past. These stories focus on crime, justice, and complex characters.
Ian Rankin writes crime stories with a dark edge, similar to Jo Nesbø's style. His famous series follows Detective John Rebus, a hard-nosed investigator working in Edinburgh. In “Knots and Crosses,” Rebus hunts a killer targeting young girls.
“The Falls” has him investigating a missing student and discovering secrets hidden in the shadows of the city. If you enjoy gritty, atmospheric mysteries, Rankin’s books are worth exploring.
Lee Child has written action-packed thrillers featuring Jack Reacher, a tough ex-military cop. In “Killing Floor,” Reacher roams into a small town and gets wrapped up in deadly secrets. “61 Hours” sees him caught in a dangerous game in a freezing South Dakota town.
These books focus on Reacher using his wits and fists to face serious trouble.
Val McDermid writes crime novels with sharp plots and dark twists. If you enjoy Jo Nesbø, you might want to try her book “The Mermaids Singing,” which introduces profiler Tony Hill as he tracks a serial killer.
“A Place of Execution” is another gripping story, following a journalist uncovering secrets tied to a decades-old case of a missing girl. These books are filled with tension and clever storytelling.