Jo Nesbø (b. 1960) is a musician, songwriter, and economist, as well as one of the leading crime writers in the world. He is recognized for having widened the scope of the thriller with his unusual literary qualities and ambitions, his psychological insights and his in-depth knowledge of life in a modern, globalized world. His books have garnered countless international awards, sold more than 28 million copies, and been translated into 51 languages. In addition to the Harry Hole series he is the author of stand-alone novels Headhunters and The Son, as well as several children’s books in the Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder series.

Jo Nesbø (b. 1960) is a musician, songwriter, and economist, as well as one of the leading crime writers in the world. He is recognized for having widened the scope of the thriller with his unusual literary qualities and ambitions, his psychological insights and his in-depth knowledge of life in a modern, globalized world. His books have garnered countless international awards, sold more than 28 million copies, and been translated into 51 languages. In addition to the Harry Hole series he is the author of stand-alone novels Headhunters and The Son, as well as several children’s books in the Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder series.