Jo Nesbø

Jo Nesbø is a Norwegian author, musician, and former professional football player.
* He was born in Oslo, Norway in 1960.
* He graduated from the Norwegian School of Economics with a degree in economics and business administration.
* He worked as a freelance journalist and a stockbroker before he began his writing career.
* His first novel, The Bat, was published in 1997.
* He has since written 12 more novels in the Harry Hole series, as well as several stand-alone novels and books for children.
* His books have been translated into over 50 languages and have sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
* He has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Riverton Prize, the Glass Key Award, and the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize.
* He is considered one of the most successful Norwegian authors of all time.