Author Profile: Arne Dahl
The brilliant mind behind numerous Norse crime-fiction novels, Arne Dahl, is the pseudonym for the celebrated Swedish novelist, Jan Arnald. Juggling writing for one of Sweden’s leading newspapers, Dagens Nyheter, alongside his crime fiction, Arne Dahl has established a solid reputation. His journey as a published author commenced in 1990 under his real name, Jan Arnald, with his debut novel, Chiosmassakern.
Delving into Dahl’s Unique Writing Style
The year 1998 marked Arnald’s transformation to the Arne Dahl readers grew to love with the Swedish release of his novel, Ont blod, later translated to English as Bad Blood in 2013. His expert weaving of intensely gripping crime narratives and intricate character arcs set him apart in the genre of crime fiction.
Dahl’s first novel translated into English was Misterioso, originally published in Sweden in 1999. Readers were immediately captivated by his writing style, marked by suspense-driven plots and a sharp, crisp narrative voice, as evident in Misterioso‘s UK release as The Blinded Man in 2012.
Arne Dahl’s Books in Order
Over the years, Dahl has penned numerous novels, admired and read by many across the globe. His writing continues to mesmerize readers with its unique blend of suspense, pluck, and depth. Here’s a rundown of Arne Dahl’s books in order of their first English publication:
Publication Order of A-gruppen/Intercrime Books
| Misterioso | (2011) |    |
| Bad Blood | (2013) | |
| To the Top of the Mountain | (2014) | |
| Europa Blues | (2015) | |