Camilla Lackberg is a Swedish author who has written several best-selling crime novels. Her novels are known for their intricate plots, in-depth character development, and dark themes.
Born on August 30, 1974, in Fjallbacka, a small fishing village in Sweden
Graduated from the University of Gothenburg with a degree in economics
Her first novel, The Ice Princess, was published in 2003 and became a bestseller in Sweden
Has since published several crime novels, including The Preacher, The Stonecutter, The Hidden Child, and The Girl in the Woods
Her novels have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold over 20 million copies worldwide
In addition to her writing, Camilla Lackberg has also worked as a business economist and a lecturer in economics.
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Camilla Lackberg's first novel, published in 2003. Follows the investigation of a young woman's murder in a small Swedish town.
Camilla Lackberg's second novel, published in 2004. Follows a string of murders in a small fishing village in Sweden.
Camilla Lackberg's third novel, published in 2005. Follows the investigation of a series of murders on a small island off the coast of Sweden.
Camilla Lackberg's fifth novel, published in 2007. Follows the investigation of a woman's death in a small town in Sweden, which leads to revelations about her family's past during World War II.
Camilla Lackberg's tenth novel, published in 2017. Follows the investigation of a missing girl in a small Swedish town, which leads to revelations about the town's dark past.
Camilla Lackberg is a Swedish author who is known for her complex and dark crime novels, with intricate plots and well-developed characters.
Camilla Lackberg has written several best-selling novels, but her most popular book is probably The Ice Princess, her debut novel which was published in 2003.
While each of Camilla Lackberg's novels can be read as a standalone book, there are recurring characters and themes that make it more enjoyable to read them in order of publication. The reading order for her books is: The Ice Princess, The Preacher, The Stonecutter, The Gallows Bird, The Hidden Child, The Drowning, The Lost Boy, Buried Angels, The Ice Child, and The Girl in the Woods.
Camilla Lackberg's writing shares similarities with other Scandinavian crime writers, such as Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo, in terms of their intricate plots and dark themes. However, Lackberg's novels are more character-driven and are known for their sense of place, with each novel set in a specific Swedish town or village.
Yes, there have been several adaptations of Camilla Lackberg's novels for movies and TV shows. In Sweden, there have been TV series based on her Fjallbacka Murders series, and in Germany, there was a TV series based on her novel The Hidden Child.