1954   -  

genre: detective fiction, psychological thriller
country of citizenship: Norway
language of expression: English, Norwegian
occupation: writer, poet, taxi driver, nurse
award received: Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris, Amalie Skram Award, Norwegian Booksellers' Prize, Cappelen Prize, Riverton Prize, Glass Key award, Martin Beck Award, Gumshoe Awards, Brageprisen i åpen klasse
influenced by: Ruth Rendell