Before becoming an author, tursten worked as a nurse and then a dentist, but was forced to. Nov 05, 2018 helene tursten was a nurse and a dentist before she turned to writing. Writing her inspector huss series for some time now, swedish crime author helene tursten has been building her detective franchise series for a number of years, gaining a respectably sized audience in the process. Even though it was still rush hour, there were few people on the street. Detective inspector huss an irene huss investigation by helene tursten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The toronto star tursten fans will be excited to read this satisfying tenth and final book in her swedish procedural series. An elderly lady is up to no good maud is an irascible 88yearold swedish woman with no family, no friends, and. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. With a dull, heavy thud he hit the rainwet pavement. Inspector irene huss is a detective in her 40s who is stationed in the city of gothenburg, sweden. Order of inspector huss books inspector huss is a series of scandinavian crime fiction novels by swedish author helene tursten. Before becoming an author, tursten worked first as a nurse and then as a dentist, but was forced to leave due to illness. Detective huss became the main character in all of turstens novels from then on. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. She was born in goteborg, sweden, where she now lives with her husband and daughter. Library journal a terrifying look into the life of a police officer more personally involved in a case than shed like to be.
She is a writer, known for irene huss 2007 and adamlive 2011. At this point turstens eighth novel turns into two distinct investigations, both tangling with treacherous nets. See all books authored by helene tursten, including detective inspector huss, and nattrond, and more on. The treacherous net by helene tursten the boston globe. There are also multiple books that have yet to see publication in english. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Author helene turstens complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Twentyeightyearold embla nystrom has been plagued by chronic nightmares and racing thoughts. The main character in her stories is detective inspector irene huss. Below is a list of helene turstens books in order of when they were published in the english language as well as the differences from the swedish publication order.
Detective inspector huss by helene tursten abebooks. Her books have been translated into 21 languages and made into a television series. Chronological order of detective inspector huss books when going by their original swedish publication dates, night rounds aka nattrond is second in order. New york journal of books tursten keeps the level of suspense high from beginning to end. Helene tursten born in gothenburg on february 17, 1954 is a swedish writer of crime fiction. Other books in the irene huss series include detective inspector huss, the torso, the. Discover book depositorys huge selection of helene tursten books online. The inspector irene huss investigation series in order. An elderly lady is up to no goodhelene turstenoriginally published 2018 eightyeight year old maud is not the sort of person you would look at and think they were dangerous, let alone a killer. Detective inspector huss the english version was published in 2003 the main character of the book is named. Bestsellers new releases recommended award winners coming soon free public domain free premium 50% off 50 specials browse all. Februar 1954 in goteborg ist eine schwedische schriftstellerin.
Helene tursten books list of books by author helene tursten. The embla nystrom investigation series by swedish author helene tursten has seemingly flown under the radar. Shop amongst our popular books, including 25, protected by the shadows, hunting game and more from helene tursten. An irene huss investigation series helene tursten irene huss is a former jujitsu champion, a mother of twin teenage girls, the wife of a successful chef, and a detective inspector with the violent crimes unit in goteborg, sweden. Protected by the shadows an irene huss investigation book. The torso by helene tursten abebooks passion for books. She is physically quite frail, tries to keep herself to herself and seems to live quite a comfortable lifestyle. Explore books by helene tursten with our selection at. Nobody saw him fall through the dense november darkness. Kittling books in addition to the skillful interweaving of personal and professional tension, swedish author helene tursten provides memorable descriptions of the gritty reality of crime investigation.
Kindle books kindle unlimited prime reading bestsellers kindle daily deal. When one of her peers is murdered during a routine hunting trip, embla must track down the killer while confronting a dark incident from her past. Glass devil, the inspector irene huss investigation by helene tursten and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Protected by the shadows an irene huss investigation book 10. Writing her inspector huss series for some time now, swedish crime author helene tursten has been building her detective franchise series for a number of years, gaining a respectably. Irene huss is a former jujitsu champion, a mother of twin teenage girls, the wife of a successful chef, and a detective inspector with the violent crimes unit in goteborg, sweden. Inspector irene huss is a 40something detective and judo expert in goteborg, sweden. During her illness she worked as a translator of medical articles. Although helene turstens books share some elements of scandinavian crime fictions of her peer authors, they have certain cinematic feel to them which makes them somehow similar to tv shows such as csi. Inspector irene huss series in order and list of all helene tursten books. If you have grown weary with the cutesy cozy stories that pass for american mysteries today, you will be delighted to discover ms.
An elderly lady is up to no good by helene tursten. Winter grave by helene tursten is a thrilling mystery set in rural sweden, where detective inspector embla nystrom must solve a murder case and find two missing children before the small town takes matters into their own hands. She is the author of the irene huss series, including. In 1998, helene tursten published her very first novel that became. The torso by tursten, helene and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The treacherous net by helene tursten, marlaine delargy. But this summer theyre especially hardpressed by diminishing numbers and a caseload thats. Publication order of detective inspector huss books. The inspector irene huss investigations soho press. Helene tursten is currently considered a single author. Helene tursten primary author only author division. This funny, irreverent story collection by helene tursten, author of the irene huss investigations, features twoneverbefore translated stories that will keep you laughing all the way to the retirement home. The complete series list for an inspector irene huss investigation helene tursten.
Helene tursten became a published author in her native language of swedish in 1998 with the novel that became detective inspector huss, which was published in english in 2003. Helene tursten author of an elderly lady is up to no good. Helene turstens explosive new series features detective inspector embla nystrom, a sharp, unforgiving woman working in a mans world. Other books in the irene huss series include detective inspector huss, the torso, the glass devil, night rounds, and the golden calf. Before becoming an author, tursten worked as a nurse and then a dentist, but was forced to leave due to illness. Helene tursten born in gothenburg in 1954 is a swedish writer of crime fiction. The original swedish order of the irene huss series is.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. She is the author of the short story collection an elderly lady is up to no good as well as the irene huss mysteries and the embla nystrom mysteries, including hunting game and winter grave. The torso is her best yet, a blazingly good story set in sweden thatll keep you glued.