Anna Jansson, born in 1958 in Visby, Gotland, Sweden, is a prolific crime writer who began her career as a nurse, specializing in lung clinics before transitioning to fiction. Her background as a surgeon nurse is often reflected in the meticulous detail and psychological depth of her novels, particularly her exploration of human vulnerability and the darker aspects of human nature. Jansson’s writing style is characterized by a strong sense of place, particularly within the rugged landscapes of Sweden, combined with suspenseful plots and complex, often flawed, characters.

















































