Karin Fossum

Karin Fossum (born 1954) is a Norwegian poet, novelist and writer.

Also recorded as Karin Mathisen.

Overview

Born at Sandefjord in 1954.

In detail

the recorded working language is English and Norwegian.

The field of work recorded is poetry, crime literature and psychology. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are detective fiction and psychological thriller. Ruth Rendell is recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Asociación Internacional de Escritores Policiacos.

Works named in the authority record are Don't Look Back, Calling Out for You, Black Seconds, When the Devil Holds the Candle, He Who Fears the Wolf and Hell Fire.

Distinctions recorded are Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris, Amalie Skram Award, Norwegian Booksellers' Prize and Cappelen Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Karin Fossum”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q256789: Karin Fossum

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