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Detective Hole adaptations: books & series
Every version of Detective Hole — the books & series, compared across media.
The world of Detective Hole centres on a gifted Oslo detective wrestling with ritualistic murders, corruption, and his own inner demons. Marekors brings the same investigator to the page: Harry Hole is assigned a case involving a young woman's murder and a cryptic red diamond — a case that also pairs him with his long-time adversary. These two tellings — one in prose, one on screen — explore the same morally complex detective and his city across different media.
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Frequently asked
Is Detective Hole based on a book?
Yes — Marekors is a Harry Hole novel featuring the same detective. The 2026 TV series Detective Hole centres on that same character and his Oslo setting, following him through ritualistic murders and personal struggles.
How many versions of Detective Hole are there?
There are two versions here: the book Marekors, in which Harry Hole investigates a murder marked by a cryptic red diamond alongside adversary Tom Waaler, and the 2026 TV series Detective Hole, which follows the same detective through ritualistic Oslo killings.
Which version should I start with?
The 2026 TV series Detective Hole is a natural entry point if you prefer screen storytelling; Marekors is ideal if you want the novel form and a case centred on Hole's uneasy partnership with Tom Waaler.