Lars Kepler

Alexander Ahndoril and Alexandra Coelho Ahndoril are the critically acclaimed husband and wife team behind the pseudonym Lars Kepler.

Their Joona Linna series, which includes The Hypnotist, has become an international bestseller, selling 13 million copies in 40 languages across seven installments.

Both authors were established writers before adopting the Lars Kepler pen name, having published several acclaimed novels individually.

Their collaboration has resulted in a successful foray into the Nordic noir genre, with their books gaining popularity worldwide for their dark, thrilling narratives and complex characters.