Gard Sveen is a Norwegian author renowned for his crime fiction. His debut novel, "The Last Pilgrim," originally published in Norwegian as "Den siste pilgrimen," introduced readers to troubled police detective Tommy Bergmann and marked the beginning of a critically acclaimed series. The novel earned Sveen widespread recognition, winning the Riverton Prize, the Glass Key, and the Maurits Hansen Award - all in consecutive years. He remains the only author to have received all three honors for a debut work.
Beyond his writing career, Sveen serves as a senior adviser to the Norwegian Ministry of Defense, balancing his professional responsibilities with his literary pursuits. His novels are celebrated for their gripping narratives and complex characters, firmly establishing him as a standout voice in Scandinavian crime fiction. Sveen is currently working on the third installment in the Tommy Bergmann series, continuing to expand his compelling body of work.