Leif G.W. Persson
Leif G.W. Persson (Leif Gustav Willy Persson) was born on March 12th, 1945 and is currently 81 years old. Leif G.W. Persson was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
Leif G.W. Persson is known for writing in the Mystery genre.
Leif G.W. Persson is the author of the Story Of A Crime series which currently consists of 3 novels. The Story Of A Crime series started in 2002 with the novel Between Summer's Longing and Winter's End. The most recently released novel in the Story Of A Crime series was Falling Freely, as If in a Dream which was released in 2007. There are no upcoming novels for the Story Of A Crime series.
Leif G.W. Persson has also written the Evert Bäckström series which has 3 books including Linda, As in the Linda Murder and He Who Kills the Dragon.
Leif G.W. Persson: Awards & Accolades
Persson's books have won multiple awards, The Pillars of Society won the Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards, The Best Swedish Crime Novel Award, in 1982. Another Time, Another Life won the Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards, The Best Swedish Crime Novel Award, in 2003. The Dying Detective won the Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards, The Best Swedish Crime Novel Award, in 2010 as well as the Glass Key Award - Best Nordic Crime Novel in 2011, Crime Writer's Association Award - International Dagger Award in 2017.
Persson's book, Falling Freely, as If in a Dream was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, International Dagger Award, in 2015.
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Leif G.W. Persson: F.A.Q
When was Leif G.W. Persson Born? How old is Leif G.W. Persson?
Leif G.W. Persson was born on March 12th, 1945. Leif G.W. Persson is currently 81 years old.
Where was Leif G.W. Persson Born?
Leif G.W. Persson was born in Stockholm, Sweden and is Swedish.
What book awards has Leif G.W. Persson won?
The Pillars of Society: Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards: The Best Swedish Crime Novel Award (1982).
Another Time, Another Life: Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards: The Best Swedish Crime Novel Award (2003).
The Dying Detective: Swedish Crime Writer’s Academy Awards: The Best Swedish Crime Novel Award (2010), Glass Key Award: Best Nordic Crime Novel (2011), Crime Writer's Association Award: International Dagger Award (2017).
What was the first book Leif G.W. Persson wrote?
The first book written by Leif G.W. Persson was The Pillars of Society, published in 1982.
What was the most recent book Leif G.W. Persson wrote?
His most recently released work was The Sword of Justice on September 1st, 2013.
What is the most popular book by Leif G.W. Persson?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Leif G.W. Persson book is
Another Time, Another Life. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Another Time, Another Life (8.00)
- Falling Freely, as If in a Dream (6.33)
- The Dying Detective (10.00)
- The Pillars of Society (8.00)
What genres does Leif G.W. Persson Write?
Leif G.W. Persson primarily writes in the Mystery genre. His work includes sub-genres such as Noir and Scandinavian Noir.
Are there upcoming new books by Leif G.W. Persson?
Leif G.W. Persson 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 Leif G.W. Persson written?
Leif G.W. Persson has written 8 books. 3 books in the Story Of A Crime Series, 3 books in the Evert Bäckström Series, 1 book in the Jarnebring & Johansson Series, 1 Standalone Novel.