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Start with The Darkest Day and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Darkest Day
Book 1 by Håkan Nesser • Published 2001
In the quiet town of Kymlinge, the Hermansson family gathers for joint birthday celebrations, only for two relatives to vanish before the weekend ends. Inspector Gunnar Barbarotti must sift through simmering resentmen...
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Gunnar Barbarotti reading order
Ends with The Root of Evil
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Book 1:The Darkest Day
Håkan Nesser • 2001
In the quiet town of Kymlinge, the Hermansson family gathers for joint birthday celebrations, only for two relatives to vanish before the weekend ends. Inspector Gunnar Barbarotti must sift through simmering resentmen...
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Book 2:The Root of Evil
Håkan Nesser • 2007
A letter arrives on Gunnar Barbarotti’s doorstep calmly predicting a murder in his own town. When the victim is found dead, more letters follow, and a long‑ago holiday diary emerges, forcing Barbarotti to link past an...
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Gunnar Barbarotti FAQ
What is the best order to read the Gunnar Barbarotti series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Darkest Day.
How many books are in the Gunnar Barbarotti series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Gunnar Barbarotti series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Gunnar Barbarotti series?
New readers should start with The Darkest Day, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Gunnar Barbarotti series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2001 to 2007.