Quick Facts
Biography
Jørn Lier Horst (born 27 February 1970, in Bamble, Telemark) is a Norwegian author of crime fiction and a former Senior Investigating Officer at Vestfold Police district. He made his debut in 2004 with the crime novel Key Witness, based on a true murder story. The detective character in his novels is William Wisting. He has also written children books, including a series named Clue.
Personal life
Jørn was the youngest of two brothers. He was born in Porsgrunn on 27 February 1970. His parents were Oddvar and Hildur Lier Olsen. In 1995 he married Beate Horst, and now uses her surname. They live in Stavern with their two children.
Awards
The Norwegian Booksellers' Prize in 2011 for Closed for Winter
The Riverton Prize in 2013 for The Hunting Dogs
The Glass Key award in 2013 for The Hunting Dogs
The Martin Beck Award in 2014 for The Hunting Dogs
The Petrona Award in 2016 for The Caveman