Jørn Lier Horst
Jørn Lier Horst is a Norwegian author of crime fiction, born in 1970. He is a former Senior Investigating Officer at the Norwegian police force, a background that heavily influences his realistic and suspenseful writing style. Horst's work often delves into the complexities of the modern welfare system and societal issues. He is known for his William Wisting series, which has been adapted into a television series. In addition to his adult crime novels, he has also gained recognition for his children's mystery series, such as "Detective Agency No. 2" and "CLUE."
Awards
['Riverton Prize', 'The Glass Key', 'The Martin Beck Award', 'Petrona Award', "Norwegian Booksellers' Prize", 'Vestfolds Literature Prize', 'Nordic Noir Thriller of the Year Award']
Notable Works
['William Wisting series', 'Detective Agency No. 2 series', 'CLUE series', 'Blix/Ramm series']
