Jo Nesb? is a world-renowned crime writer recognized for broadening the scope of modern crime and thriller fiction. His books have garnered countless international awards, sold thirty-three million copies, and been translated into fifty languages. In addition to the Harry Hole series he is the author of stand-alone novels Headhunters and The Son, as well as several children's books in the Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder series. Had a prosperous future in soccer, until an injury TO his knees stopped him. He then started playing in a band, and found he had a talent of songwriting. He co-founded the group Di Derre, which quickly became one of the greatest Norwegian bands. In late nineties he was asked to write a documentary about a tour in Australia, instead he ended up writing "Flaggermusmannen", his first novel and the first book about Harry Hole.