Varg Veum
Series by Gunnar StaalesenDive into the chilling world of Scandinavian crime fiction with "Varg Veum," where rugged private investigator Varg Veum unravels dark secrets in Norway's breathtaking Bergen, blending gripping mysteries with rich local color and complex characters that leave an indelible mark on the genre.
Dive into the shadowy depths of Bergen, Norway, where secrets simmer beneath the city’s picturesque veneer in the gripping Varg Veum series by Gunnar Staalesen. As a seasoned private investigator with a haunted past, Varg Veum navigates a labyrinth of high society’s darkest untruths—a world entwined with cross-dressing, drugs, and sex trafficking. From uncovering the mysteries surrounding a judge’s scandalous death in luxurious obscurity to racing against time to find a missing teenager, Veum’s relentless pursuit of truth pulls him deeper into a seedy underbelly teeming with danger and corruption. The series masterfully examines themes of morality, loss, and resilience, inviting readers to grapple with the murky delineation between right and wrong. Staalesen’s vivid prose paints a chilling yet compelling portrait of a city where every clue could lead to salvation or ruin. Will Veum uncover the secrets that threaten to consume him, or will he become just another casualty in Bergen’s treacherous game? Join him on this haunting journey and discover what lies beneath the writing on the wall.
Books in this Series
Varg Veum
Yours Until Death
Published in 1979
At Night All Wolves Are Grey
Published in 1983
Fallen Angels
Published in 1989
The Writing on the Wall
Published in 1995
The Consorts of Death
Published in 2006
Cold Hearts
Published in 2008
We Shall Inherit the Wind
Published in 2010
Where Roses Never Die
Published in 2012
Wolves in the Dark
Published in 2014
Big Sister
Published in 2016
Wolves at the Door
Published in 2020
Bitter Flowers
Published in 2021
Mirror Image
Published in 2023
Pursued by Death
Published in 2024