Jussi Adler-Olsen Biography
Jussi Adler-Olsen is a Danish author celebrated for his gripping thrillers. His works delve into the darker aspects of the human psyche, exploring complex character motivations. Adler-Olsen masterfully builds suspense and intricate plots that captivate readers from the very beginning. His skill in crafting believable characters and compelling narratives cements his status as a leading voice in contemporary crime fiction.
Political studies, an education in film science and a childhood as the son of a chief psychiatrist has given Jussi Adler-Olsen his insight in to writing about topics as diverse as deep insanity, destinies brought down by society, and international conspiracies. He began his career as author by writing the international stand-alones The Alphabet House/Alfabethuset, And she thanked the gods/Og hun takkede guderne (prev. The Company Basher/Firmaknuseren) and The Washington Decree/Washington Dekretet. After these he turned his plot of the novels towards Denmark and his novels on Department Q series established his name entirely in Denmark and internationally.
Adler-Olsen's novels have been sold in more than 40 languages. Outside Denmark he has enjoyed particular success in Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands, being a frequent visitor on the top of the bestseller lists, e.g., on The New York Times Paperback bestseller list. Adler-Olsen's books have been on the bestseller lists in numerous other countries including Austria, Iceland, France, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
(jussiadlerolsen.com, en.wikipedia.org)