Karin Fossum has published 14 novels, beginning with In the Darkness (1995). 10 feature Konrad Sejer. The best-known is Don't Look Back (1996). The latest is The Murder of Harriet Krohn (2014).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Karin Fossum
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Don't Look Back
Karin Fossum's most-read book.
Newest
The Murder of Harriet Krohn
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order
In the Darkness (1995)
Broken (2008)
I Can See in the Dark (2013)
The Murder of Harriet Krohn (2014)
Film and TV adaptations
- Eva's Eye (1999)Film · from In the Darkness
- The Girl by the Lake (2007)Film · from Don't Look Back
About Karin Fossum
Karin Fossum is a Norwegian author of crime fiction, often referred to as the "Norwegian queen of crime".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Karin Fossum FAQ
- How many books has Karin Fossum written?
- Karin Fossum has published 14 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Karin Fossum's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Don't Look Back.
- What is Karin Fossum's latest book?
- The Murder of Harriet Krohn (2014).
- What is Karin Fossum's most famous book?
- Don't Look Back (1996) is Karin Fossum's most widely read book.
- Which Karin Fossum books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including In the Darkness (as Eva's Eye, film, 1999) and Don't Look Back (as The Girl by the Lake, film, 2007).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.