David Lagercrantz

David Lagercrantz is a renowned Swedish author and journalist, born in 1962. He grew up in a family deeply rooted in literature and philosophy, as the son of literary scholar Olof Lagercrantz and the grandson of philosopher Hans Ruin. David studied philosophy and religion at university, and later graduated from journalism school in Gothenburg. His journalism career began at the Volvo magazine, followed by a position at the Expressen daily tabloid, where he covered criminal cases, including the Amsele murders.

Lagercrantz has made a significant impact in the literary world with his works, which often feature major talents who challenge conventions. His first book, a biography of the Swedish adventurer and mountaineer Göran Kropp, was published in 1997. In 2000, he published a biography on the inventor Håkan Lans, titled "A Swedish Genius." His breakthrough as a novelist came with "Fall of Man in Wilmslow," a fictionalized novel about the British mathematician Alan Turing. This work showcases his interest in the challenges faced by exceptional individuals who defy convention.

In 2011, Lagercrantz published the best-selling sports biography "I am Zlatan Ibrahimović," which sold over 500,000 copies in six weeks in Sweden. The book was nominated for the prestigious August Prize in 2012 and shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award. Its success led to publications in over 30 languages and millions of copies sold worldwide.

In 2015, Lagercrantz wrote "The Girl in the Spider's Web," the fourth novel in Stieg Larsson's Millennium series, which became a global bestseller. He was subsequently commissioned to write two more novels in the series, with the fifth book scheduled for publication in Autumn 2017. Lagercrantz's contributions to the Millennium series have been well-received, with more than 6 million copies sold worldwide.