Ragnar Jonasson is a distinguished author, born in Reykjavik, Iceland, who has gained international acclaim for his crime thriller novels. He is best known for his Dark Iceland series, which features Detective Ari Thor and has been translated into multiple languages. The series includes popular titles such as 'Snowblind' and 'Nightblind', which have topped the Amazon Kindle charts in various countries, including the UK, Australia, and France.
Jonasson's debut novel, 'Snowblind', was an instant success, earning him a reputation as a skilled writer of classic whodunits. It was selected as one of the best crime novels of 2015 in the UK by The Independent and won the Dead Good Reader Award 2016 for Most Captivating Crime in Translation. 'Nightblind' also received critical acclaim, highlighting Jonasson's ability to craft captivating crime stories in translation.
In addition to his writing, Jonasson is a lawyer and teaches copyright law at Reykjavik University. He has also had a successful career in radio and television, having worked as a TV news reporter for the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service. He is also the co-founder of the Reykjavik international crime writing festival Iceland Noir.
Jonasson's fascination with crime fiction began at a young age, when he started translating Agatha Christie novels into Icelandic at the age of 17. He has since had short stories published in distinguished international magazines, including Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine in the US. Jonasson is known for his contributions to the crime fiction genre and has appeared on festival panels worldwide. He continues to live and work in Reykjavik, Iceland.