Karin Alvtegen is one of Scandinavias most read and appreaciated authors.
Karin Alvtegen, born in 1965, is one of Scandinavia’s most read and esteemed writers. Her books have been translated into more than 35 languages. Known for her psychological thrillers and character portraits, she is a celebrated international bestseller.
Karin Alvtegen has been awarded with a wide range of fine prizes such as the Glass Key for the best Scandinavian crime novel, the Stora Ljudbokspriset (Great Audiobook prize) and the Danish Deckarakademins Palle Rosenkranz ‘prize for the year’s best crime novel in Denmark.
She has also been nominated for numerous literature awards, including two of the world’s most prestigious awards, The CWA International Dagger Award (UK) and The Edgar Allan Poe Award (USA).
Missing has been adapted into critically acclaimed British television series and international producers are currently working on filming several of her books.
In 2013, Karin became ill in the severely impairing disease ME. After several years of misdiagnosis, she was correctly diagnosed in 2017. After becoming ill, however, she co-authored the trilogy Hinsides with her son Albin. She has also told her story about being ill in ME for the writer and journalist Karin Thunberg, who wrote the biographical book Invisibly Sick – while life passes by (“Osynligt sjuk”).
Today, Karin is so impaired by the disease that she can no longer write. She tries to use her remaining ability to spread information about ME, which currently has no cure and effective treatment.
In 2019, Karin was named ambassador for the Open Medicine Foundation based at Stanford University, which raises funds to accelerate the biomedical research needed to address the global health crisis surrounding ME / CFS.
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Hinsides Väktare
Hinsides Brinner
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