Åsa Larsson

Asa Larsson is a highly regarded author from Sweden, renowned for her contribution to the crime fiction genre. She was born on June 28, 1966, in Uppsala, Sweden, and spent her childhood in Kiruna, a location in the far north of the country. Before she became a full-time writer, Larsson worked as a tax lawyer, a profession she shares with the chief protagonist of her novel series, Rebecka Martinsson.

Larsson's writing career took off with the Rebecka Martinsson series, which gained significant popularity and critical acclaim. The first book in the series, Solstorm, was awarded the best first book by the Association of Swedish Crime Writers. It was released in the United Kingdom under the title The Savage Altar and was nominated for the Duncan Lawrie Dagger award. The second book in the series, Det blod som spillts, also won the Best Swedish Crime Novel Award. Larsson's subsequent novels in the series have been widely read and nominated for prestigious awards.

In addition to her writing, Larsson's personal background has significantly influenced her work. She was born and raised in Sweden, providing her with a deep understanding of the country's culture and societal norms, which she incorporates into her novels. Larsson's experience as a tax lawyer has also been valuable in creating her series' protagonist, Rebecka Martinsson. Larsson's work has been recognized with several awards, including the Swedish Crime Writers' Association prize for best first novel and the Best Swedish Crime Novel Award. The 2007 Swedish film Solstorm was based on Larsson's book The Savage Altar.