Camilla Läckberg

Jean Edith Camilla Läckberg Eriksson (born August 30, 1974) is a Swedish crime writer. As of the early-2010s, her work has been translated into more than 40 languages in 60 countries.[1][2][3] She has been called "the rock star of Nordic noir."[4]

Camilla Läckberg
Camilla Läckberg at the 2013 Göteborg Book Fair.
Born (1974-08-30) August 30, 1974
Fjällbacka, Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Occupationnovelist, author
NationalitySwedish
GenreCrime fiction
Children4
Website
www.camillalackberg.com
Fjällbacka in Sweden, the tiny seaside village where Läckberg was born

Writing technique

Läckberg considers herself a crime writing specialist since discovering such literature on her father's bookshelf at a young age. It has remained a fascination for her ever since.[5] Läckberg's books have received special praise for detail and "in-depth characterization".[6] Läckberg – sometimes called the Swedish Agatha Christie[7] – became a writer after her husband and parents enrolled her in a creative writing course as a Christmas present. She describes herself as a visual writer: "For me actually, specific images – snapshots – come first, and then the story starts to come together from those bits and pieces. I am very visual when I write, I 'see' the story in pictures and writing a book is like having a movie running in my head 24/7."[8] Her work has been described as standing "out for its atmospheric depiction of the Swedish coast, well-drawn characters and (at its best) complex and psychologically nuanced plots."[9] In a review of her novel The Preacher (2012) by The Washington Post, the reviewer noted that the "clever plot and in-depth characterization aren’t the only qualities that elevate “The Preacher” above most other thrillers. There’s also an admirable feel for detail."[10] In reviewing her most recent novel (The Golden Cage, 2020), The New York Times described it as a "smart, unflinching novel."[11]

Personal life and entrepreneurial ventures

Läckberg was born in Fjällbacka, Bohuslän, and started writing at an early age. Her first published work was called "Tomten". After graduating from Gothenburg University with a degree in Economics, she moved to Stockholm, where she worked as an economist before beginning writing fiction seriously.[1] She is a business partner in a jewellery company called Sahara Silver Jewelry AB.[12] Hong Kong maternity fashion company Sono Vaso launched in Europe with the then-pregnant author endorsing.[13]

Läckberg first married Micke Eriksson; they divorced in 2007. Under Swedish law, as Läckberg's ex-husband, Eriksson was entitled to half the revenue from the contracts signed during their marriage. Eventually it was agreed that she would pay him a lump sum.[14]

Läckberg was married for the second time in 2010, to Martin Melin,[15] winner of Expedition Robinson. The two had met at a 2005 release party for one of her books, then began a working relationship. Melin proposed to Läckberg in August 2009.[15]

In 2015, she was engaged to Simon Sköld, MMA fighter and author,[16] and they married in 2017.[17]

Camilla Läckberg has four children: Wille and Meja from her first marriage, Charlie from her second, and Polly is from her relationship with Sköld.[18][19] Charlie is also the subject of Läckbergs first children's book, Super-Charlie.[20]

Bibliography
  • 2003's Isprinsessan, translated into English as The Ice Princess by Steven T. Murray in 2008. First in the Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck series.
  • 2004's Predikanten, translated into English as The Preacher by Steven T. Murray in 2009. Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck #2.
  • 2005's Stenhuggaren, translated into English as The Stone Cutter by Steven T. Murray in 2008. Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck #3.
  • 2006's Olycksfågeln, translated into English as The Gallows Bird a.k.a. The Stranger by Steven T. Murray in 2011. The paperback version seems to be called The Stranger;[21] the film is called The Jinx.[22] Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck #4.
  • 2007's Tyskungen, translated into English as The Hidden Child by Tiina Nunnally in 2011. Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck #5.
  • Also published in 2007 was Snöstorm och mandeldoft, a novella translated into English as The Scent of Almonds; included in 2013's Mord och mandeldoft.
  • 2008's Sjöjungfrun, translated into English as The Drowning by Tiina Nunnally in 2012. Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck #6.
  • Läckberg also published in 2008 Smaker från Fjällbacka, a cookbook that was translated into English as Flavours from Fjällbacka.
  • 2009's Fyrvaktaren, translated into English as The Lost Boy[23] by Tiina Nunnally in 2013.[24] Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck #7.
  • 2011's Änglamakerskan, translated into English as The Angel Maker's Wife, a.k.a. Buried Angels, by Tiina Nunnally in 2014. Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck #8.
  • 2011 also saw Fest, mat och kärlek translated into English as Feast, Food & Love.
  • Also published in 2011 was Super Charlie, translated into English as Super Charlie. Subject of the book is Läckberg's son Charlie.
  • 2013's Mord och mandeldoft, translated into English as The Scent of Almonds and Other Stories by Tiina Nunnally in 2015.
  • 2014's Lejontämjaren, translated into English as The Ice Child by Tiina Nunnally in 2016. Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck #9.
  • 2017's Häxan, translated into English as The Girl in the Woods. Patrik Hedström and Erica Falck #10.
  • 2018 The Girl in the Woods[9]
  • 2020 The Golden Cage[9][25]

Television adaptations

Filming of the TV series Fjällbackamorden began in August 2011 based on the characters from Läckberg's novels, but the stories were new, with actors Claudia Galli and Richard Ulfsäter playing Erica and Patrik.[26]

Film adaptations

In 2013, a Swedish film directed by Per Hanefjord titled Tyskungen, and based on Lackberg's 2007's Tyskungen novel (translated into English as The Hidden Child) was released starring Claudia Galli in the role of Erika Falck.[27][28]

Awards

See also

References
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  2. Sara (2011-09-19). "Camilla Läckberg". TheCrimeHouse.com. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  3. "Camilla Lackberg". CrimeReads. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  4. Mesure, Susie (2013-03-16). "Camilla Lackberg: The rock star of Nordic noir". The Independent. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  5. "Camilla Lackberg". ScandinavianBooks. Archived from the original on 2012-01-12.
  6. Drabelle, Dennis (June 12, 2011). "Book review: 'The Preacher' by Camilla Lackberg". The Washington Post.
  7. Maureen Corrigan (13 May 2012). "Camilla Lackberg's 'The Stonecutter'". The Washington Post.
  8. From the Author. ASIN 184648622X.
  9. Woods, Paula (2020-07-07). "Review: A trophy wife takes sweet corporate revenge in a gripping, dated Swedish noir". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  10. Drabelle, Dennis (2011-06-12). "Book review: 'The Preacher' by Camilla Lackberg". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-10-30.
  11. Kubica, Mary (2020-07-07). "In 'The Golden Cage,' a Kept Woman Grabs the Keys to the Kingdom". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  12. "Joint Business Ventures".
  13. "Hong Kong Fashion Brand Sono Vaso Launches in Europe". China Weekly News. May 26, 2009. Archived from the original on April 10, 2016.
  14. "Camilla Läckberg: Pengarna går till min exmake" [Camilla Läckberg: The money goes to my ex-husband]. Expressen. June 10, 2008.
  15. "Camilla married police Officer". camillalackberg.com. Archived from the original on 2011-03-10.
  16. "Camilla Läckberg och Simon Sköld har förlovat sig". 2015-11-23. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  17. "- Have a very bad time with myself - VG". World Today News. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  18. "Biography". camillalackberg.com. Archived from the original on 2011-11-03.
  19. http://www.expressen.se/noje/lackberg-och-simon-skold-har-fatt-barn/
  20. "Children's Books".
  21. "Camilla Lackberg". Eurocrime.co.uk. 2012-06-03. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  22. "Camilla Lackberg". svtsales.com. 2014-01-05. Retrieved 2014-01-05.
  23. "Crime novels".
  24. "The Lost Boy : Camilla Lackberg". HarperCollins. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  25. Corrigan, Maureen. "Review | Camilla Läckberg's 'The Golden Cage' is a psychological suspense story about vile people doing vile things". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-09-25.
  26. "Fjällbacka shoot set back after director vanishes".
  27. The Hidden Child (2013), retrieved 2020-09-28
  28. "The Hidden Child Movie Reviews - Fan Reviews and Ratings". Fandango. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
  29. "Award".
  30. "Spotlight on CAMILLA LACKBERG". www.shotsmag.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  31. "GRAND DE LITTERATURE POLICIERE, DE CAMILLA LACKBERG PUBLIE EN FRANCAIS". solutionmotsfleches.com (in French). Retrieved 2020-09-29.
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