Jo Nesbø

Jo Nesbø (; born Jon Nesbø; 29 March 1960) is a Norwegian writer, musician, economist, and former footballer and journalist . More than 3 million copies of his novels had been sold in Norway as of March 2014. His books have been translated into over 50 languages, and by 2021 had sold some 50 million copies worldwide. This had made him the most successful Norwegian author of all time.
Nesbø is best known for writing crime novels featuring Inspector . However, in 2007 he released his first children's book, "Doktor Proktors Prompepulver" (English translation: ). He also had his book "Hodejegerne" (English translation: The Headhunters) turned into the 2011 action thriller film of the same name. Nesbø has also had the idea for the Norweigian political thriller TV series "Okkupert" (English translation: Occupied). 
Nesbø is also the main singer and songwriter for the Norwegian rock band , which started in 1992. Nesbø's brother, Knut Nesbø, used to be a guitarist for the band. The band was awarded the Gammleng-prisen, a Norwegian culture award, in 1996. They have also had a number one record chart with "Jenter &amp; sånn" in 1994.