33 Must-Read Nordic Noir Books To Get You Hooked

Hello November!

It’s officially Nordic Noir November, a monthlong challenge where I encourage you to read and share as many Nordic Noir books as possible. Check out my post for the full details including a bingo card, readalongs, and a giveaway!

If you’re not sure what books to read this month, I’ve compiled a list of recommended Nordic noir books to get you hooked on this genre. I hope you will find something you like!

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PROCEDURAL

The Midnight Witness by Sara Blaedel
Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell
The Tenant by Katrine Engberg
The Creak On The Stairs by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir
Death Deserved by Jørn Lier Horst and Thomas Enger
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen

SERIAL KILLER

I’m Traveling Alone by Samuel Bjørk
The Sandman by Lars Kepler
The Snowman by Jo Nesbø
The Gingerbread House by Carin Gerhardsen
The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup
The Crow Girl by Eric Axl Sunday

MYSTERY

The Whisperer by Karin Fossum
Quicksand by Malin Persson Giolito
Dark Pines by Will Dean
I Will Miss You Tomorrow by Heine Bakkeid
Why Did You Lie? by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir

DOMESTIC SUSPENSE

The Therapist by Helene Flood
Cabin Fever by Alex Dahl
The Golden Cage by Camilla Läckberg
The Bird Tribunal by Agnes Ravatn
A Nearly Normal Family by M.T. Edvardsson

SUPERNATURAL

The Girl Who Died by Ragnar Jónasson
Let The Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist
The Witch Hunter by Max Seeck
Blood Cruise by Mats Strandberg
The Lost Village by Camilla Sten

DARK COMEDY

Little Siberia by Antti Tuomainen
An Elderly Lady Is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten
Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All by Jonas Jonasson

HISTORICAL

The Courier by Kjell Ola Dahl
In The Month of the Midnight Sun by Cecilia Ekbäck
The Wolf and the Watchman by Niklas Natt och Dag

Let me know if you’ve read these or if you’re planning to!

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