SAMUEL BJØRK (BORN 1969) is the pen name of Norwegian novelist, playwright, and singer-songwriter Frode Sander Øien. His debut I’m Traveling Alone, the first book in the Mia and Much-series, became an international sensation, earning critical acclaim and topping bestseller lists worldwide, including the prestigious Der Spiegel Bestseller List in Germany.
ØIEN WROTE HIS first stage play at 21 before publishing two highly praised literary novels, Pepsi Love (2001) and Speed for Breakfast (2009). A true multidisciplinary artist, he has also released six albums, written five plays, exhibited contemporary art in various galleries, and even translated Shakespeare.
WHEN I‘M TRAVELING ALONE was released in Norway in 2013, it was nominated for the Norwegian Booksellers’ Award and quickly became a global bestseller. Since then, he has published four more novels in the Mia and Munch series. Often compared to Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbø, Bjørk has established himself as a formidable voice in crime fiction. His bestselling novels have been published in 35 territories worldwide and continues to captivate readers with its chilling atmosphere, vivid storytelling, and moral complexity
THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED sixth installment in the series, The Bomber, is set for release in 2025.
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