Karin Fossum
Karin Fossum was born on November 6th, 1954 and is currently 71 years old. Karin Fossum was born in Sandefjord, Norway.
Karin Fossum is known for writing in the Mystery, Thriller, and Crime Fiction genres.
Karin Fossum is the author of the Inspector Sejer series which currently consists of 15 novels. The Inspector Sejer series started in 1995 with the novel In the Darkness / Eva's Eye. The most recently released novel in the Inspector Sejer series was Bakom synger døden which was released in 2021. There are no upcoming novels for the Inspector Sejer series.
Karin Fossum: Awards & Accolades
Fossum's books have won multiple awards, Don't Look Back won the Riverton Prize, Best Norwegian Crime Story, in 1996 as well as the Glass Key Award - Best Nordic Crime Novel in 1997. Black Seconds won the Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards, The Martin Beck Award, in 2002. When the Devil Holds the Candle won the Gumshoe Award, Best European Crime Novel, in 2007. Calling Out for You / The Indian Bride won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Best Mystery/Thriller, in 2007. Hell Fire won the Riverton Prize, Best Norwegian Crime Story, in 2014.
Karin Fossum books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Calling Out for You / The Indian Bride was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award, in 2005. The Whisperer was nominated for the Riverton Prize, Best Norwegian Crime Story, in 2016. Bakom synger døden was nominated for the Riverton Prize, Best Norwegian Crime Story, in 2020.
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Karin Fossum: F.A.Q
When was Karin Fossum Born? How old is Karin Fossum?
Karin Fossum was born on November 6th, 1954. Karin Fossum is currently 71 years old.
Where was Karin Fossum Born?
Karin Fossum was born in Sandefjord, Norway and is Norweigian.
What book awards has Karin Fossum won?
Don't Look Back: Riverton Prize: Best Norwegian Crime Story (1996), Glass Key Award: Best Nordic Crime Novel (1997).
Black Seconds: Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards: The Martin Beck Award (2002).
When the Devil Holds the Candle:
Gumshoe Award: Best European Crime Novel (2007).
Calling Out for You / The Indian Bride: Los Angeles Times Book Prize: Best Mystery/Thriller (2007).
Hell Fire: Riverton Prize: Best Norwegian Crime Story (2014).
What was the first book Karin Fossum wrote?
The first book written by Karin Fossum was In the Darkness / Eva's Eye, published in 1995.
What was the most recent book Karin Fossum wrote?
Her most recently released work was Bakom synger døden on January 1st, 2021.
What is the most popular book by Karin Fossum?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Karin Fossum book is
Don't Look Back. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- Don't Look Back (8.09)
- In the Darkness / Eva's Eye (7.57)
- He Who Fears the Wolf (7.14)
- Calling Out for You / The Indian Bride (7.80)
- Black Seconds (8.50)
What genres does Karin Fossum Write?
Karin Fossum primarily writes in the Crime Fiction, Mystery, and Thriller genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Psychological Thriller, Noir, and Police Procedural Crime Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Karin Fossum?
Karin Fossum does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Karin Fossum written?
Karin Fossum has written 17 books. 15 books in the Inspector Sejer Series, 2 Standalone Novels.