The Recurring Cast
Character · Harry Hole and the Oslo police · 8 books

Gunnar Hagen

Harry’s boss · Jo Nesbø

Gunnar Hagen is Harry’s boss.

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Character facts

First appearance
The Redeemer (2005)
Latest appearance
Killing Moon (2022)
Books
8 (8 minor)
Series
Harry Hole
Author
Jo Nesbø
Circle
Harry Hole and the Oslo police

Where to meet Gunnar Hagen

Gunnar Hagen first appears in The Redeemer (2005), in a minor role, book 6 of the Harry Hole series.

Buy The Redeemer

Every book with Gunnar Hagen

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 2005·The Redeemerminor role · Harry HoleBuy
  2. 2007·The Snowmanminor role · Harry HoleBuy
  3. 2009·The Leopardminor role · Harry HoleBuy
  4. 2011·Phantomminor role · Harry HoleBuy
  5. 2013·Policeminor role · Harry HoleBuy
  6. 2017·The Thirstminor role · Harry HoleBuy
  7. 2019·Knifeminor role · Harry HoleBuy
  8. 2022·Killing Moonminor role · Harry HoleBuy

Appears most often with

CharacterBooks together
Harry HoleOslo detective8
Ståle AunePsychologist and Harry’s friend8
Bjørn HolmForensics officer7
Rakel FaukeHarry’s great love7
Katrine BrattDetective6
Beate LønnForensics chief with a perfect memory for faces5