J rn Lier Horst worked as a police officer and head of investigations before becoming a full-time writer, and has established himself as one of the most successful authors to come out of Scandinavia. His books have sold over eight million copies in his native Norway alone, been No. 1 international bestsellers, and he's published in more than forty countries around the world. In 2024, he was awarded the prestigious Finnish Whodunnit Society's Honorary Award for excellence in foreign crime fiction. The Wisting TV adaptation, produced by the team behind Wallander and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, is a hit series. The first five series are available to stream on BBC4.
Praise for Jørn Lier Horst -- : Compelling, original and suspenseful -- Kathy Reichs Relentlessly exciting...creates a real sense of menace * The Times * Tense, fast-paced...compelling * Sunday Times * A spare, sparse thriller that slips down very easily. Perfect weekend reading * Herald * Spare prose, elegant structure, and a masterful layering of secrets and suspense. Brilliant! -- Daniel Kalla