Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ars | 2010 | Thomas Enger | N/A |
| 2 | Burned | 2010 | Thomas Enger | Buy |
| 3 | Pierced | 2011 | Thomas Enger | Buy |
| 4 | Scarred | 2013 | Thomas Enger | Buy |
| 5 | Кървава мъгла | 2013 | Thomas Enger | N/A |
| 6 | Cursed | 2014 | Thomas Enger | Buy |
| 7 | Killed | 2015 | Thomas Enger | Buy |
The Henning Juul series opens with a crime journalist returning to work after two years of recovery from the fire that destroyed his family. Physically scarred and emotionally shattered, Henning begins investigating a murder that may connect to his son’s death. Each book pairs a new criminal case with pieces of the larger mystery about the fire, as Henning uncovers layers of conspiracy and corruption while struggling with grief and survivor’s guilt.
Enger uses Henning’s journalism background to explore how the media covers crime, the ethics of reporting on victims, and the relationship between journalists and police. Henning’s position gives him access to information and sources, but his personal investment in finding his son’s killer compromises his objectivity. The novels show him burning bridges and making questionable choices as his obsession grows, creating a protagonist who is both sympathetic and flawed.
The seven-book series maintains the bleak atmosphere typical of Nordic noir, with Oslo’s streets and Henning’s isolation forming the backdrop for complex plots involving organized crime, police corruption, and family secrets. Enger completed the series arc in 2017, providing answers to the central mystery while showing how Henning’s quest for truth costs him nearly everything he has left.