Jørn Lier Horst (born 1970) is a Norwegian crime novelist and former police investigator. Born in Vestfold, Norway, he served for many years in the Norwegian police, working as a senior investigating officer on major criminal cases before turning to writing. He made his literary debut in 2004 and gained international acclaim with the William Wisting series, featuring a thoughtful and methodical police detective whose investigations are grounded in authentic police procedure. Drawing on his extensive law enforcement experience, Horst is known for realistic storytelling, intricate plotting, and insightful explorations of crime and society. His novels have won numerous awards, including the Glass Key Award and the Martin Beck Award, have been translated into more than forty languages, and have been adapted into the internationally acclaimed television series Wisting. (jornlierhorst.com)
