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Karin Fossum Books in Order
Karin Fossum is a renowned Norwegian author of crime fiction, celebrated as the "Norwegian queen of crime." Based in Oslo, Fossum has established a successful writing career, initially as a poet. Her debut poetry collection, published in 1974 at the age of 20, won the prestigious Tarjei Vesaas' Debutant Prize. Fossum's internationally acclaimed Inspector Konrad Sejer series of crime novels has been translated into over 16 languages, solidifying her global recognition. She has received numerous accolades, including the Glass key award for her novel "Don't Look Back," which also earned the Riverton Prize. In 2005, Fossum was shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for "Calling Out For You."
Bibliography verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What are all of Karin Fossum's book series? Karin Fossum has written 2 book series. The most notable is the Inspector Sejer series.
Complete series list with all books in reading order below.
Book Series by Karin Fossum
- #1
In the Darkness / Eva's Eye(1995) - #2
Don't Look Back(1996) - #3
He Who Fears the Wolf(1997) - #4
When the Devil Holds the Candle(1998) - #5
Calling Out for You / The Indian Bride(2000) - #6
Black Seconds(2002) - #7The Murder of Harriet Krohn(2004)
- #8
The Water's Edge(2007) - #9
Bad Intentions(2008) - #10
The Caller(2009) - #11
The Drowned Boy(2013) - #12
Hell Fire(2014) - #13
The Whisperer(2018) - #14Formørkelsen(2018)
- #15Bakom synger døden(2021)
- #1Broken(2006)
- #2
I Can See in the Dark(2013)
About Karin Fossum
Karin Fossum is a renowned Norwegian author of crime fiction, celebrated as the "Norwegian queen of crime." Based in Oslo, Fossum has established a successful writing career, initially as a poet. Her debut poetry collection, published in 1974 at the age of 20, won the prestigious Tarjei Vesaas' Debutant Prize. Fossum's internationally acclaimed Inspector Konrad Sejer series of crime novels has been translated into over 16 languages, solidifying her global recognition. She has received numerous accolades, including the Glass key award for her novel "Don't Look Back," which also earned the Riverton Prize. In 2005, Fossum was shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for "Calling Out For You."
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