nesbø is best known for writing crime novels featuring inspector . however, in 2007 he released his first children's book, "doktor proktors prompepulver" (english translation: ). he also had his book "hodejegerne" (english translation: the headhunters) turned into the 2011 action thriller film of the same name. nesbø has also had the idea for the norweigian political thriller tv series "okkupert" (english translation: occupied).