Anders de la Motte is a highly acclaimed Swedish author, best known for his crime thriller novels. Born in 1971, he began his professional career as a police officer before transitioning to the corporate world. He worked as the Director of Security at a major IT company and now freelances as an international security consultant.
de la Motte's unique background in law enforcement and IT security has significantly influenced his writing. His works are characterized by their fast-paced humor, suspense, and insightful commentary on social media and IT. This distinctive blend has established him as one of Sweden's most exciting and innovative thriller writers. He is often compared to his literary cousin, Philip K. Dick, for his clever use of popular culture references in his work.
In 2010, de la Motte made his debut in the crime fiction genre with the novel [geim], which won the Swedish Academy of Crime Writers' 'First Book Award'. He has since written three acclaimed crime fiction series, including the H.P. Petterson series. In 2016, he embarked on his new series, the Skåne Quartet, which has been well-received by critics and fans alike. His standalone books, 'Rites of Spring', 'End of Summer', 'Deeds of Fall', and 'Dead of Winter', have all been number one bestsellers in Sweden and have been shortlisted for several awards. De la Motte's works are a fresh and exciting contribution to the Scandinavian crime fiction genre, known for their wild and playful style.