Jo Nesbø is a Norwegian novelist and musician born in Oslo in 1960. He first came to prominence as a musician with the country-pop band Di Derre before establishing himself as a writer. Nesbø's novels have achieved remarkable commercial success, with his books selling over 50 million copies worldwide by 2021. This sales record makes him the most successful Norwegian author to date. His work has reached a global audience and established him as a major figure in contemporary literature.