Thomas Enger books

Norwegian crime fiction author known for his Henning Juul journalist series and the internationally bestselling Alexander Blix and Emma Ramm novels co-written with Jørn Lier Horst.

Alexander Blix & Emma Ramm Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Death Deserved 2018 Buy
Nulpunt 2018 N/A
Smoke Screen 2019 Buy
Unhinged 2021 Buy
Stigma 2023 Buy
Victim: The HEART-STOPPING new instalment in the No. 1 bestselling Blix & Ramm series 2023 N/A
Victim 2024 Buy

Henning Juul Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Ars 2010 N/A
Burned 2010 Buy
Pierced 2011 Buy
Scarred 2013 Buy
Кървава мъгла 2013 N/A
Cursed 2014 Buy
Killed 2015 Buy

Kari Voss Mysteries

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Son 2025 Buy

Standalone Novels

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Inborn 2019 Buy

Thomas Enger established himself as a major voice in Nordic noir with the Henning Juul series, which follows a crime reporter investigating murders while searching for the truth about a fire that killed his young son. The seven-book series combines procedural elements with Henning’s personal quest for answers, exploring how trauma shapes both memory and investigation. Enger’s background as a journalist informs the detailed portrayal of media work and the ethics of crime reporting.

The Alexander Blix and Emma Ramm series, co-written with former police detective Jørn Lier Horst, brings together an aging Oslo detective and a young celebrity news journalist. The collaboration pairs Enger’s media expertise with Horst’s police experience, creating procedurals that explore the tension between police work and journalism. The seven books show the unlikely partnership developing as Blix and Ramm investigate high-profile cases while navigating their different approaches to truth-seeking.

Enger’s work fits squarely in the Nordic noir tradition, with cold Scandinavian settings, complex protagonists carrying personal burdens, and plots that examine social issues alongside criminal investigations. His novels have been translated into multiple languages and adapted for television, establishing him as one of Norway’s prominent crime writers alongside Jo Nesbø and Horst.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Thomas Enger written?

Thomas Enger has written 16 books across 4 series.

What was Thomas Enger's first book?

Thomas Enger’s first book is Ars, published in 2010.

What series is Thomas Enger most famous for?

Thomas Enger is best known for two series: his solo Henning Juul novels featuring a crime journalist investigating his own son’s death, and the Alexander Blix and Emma Ramm series co-written with Jørn Lier Horst, which pairs a veteran detective with a young celebrity journalist.

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