Maj Sjöwall

Maj Sjöwall

Writing

Born 1935-09-25

Stockholm, Sweden

Biography

Maj Sjöwall (5 September 1935 – 29 April 2020) was a Swedish author and translator. She is best known for her books about police detective Martin Beck. She wrote the books in collaborative work with her partner Per Wahlöö.

Known For

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The Fire Engine That Disappeared
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The Fire Engine That Disappeared

Woman next to Martin Beck on the flight (uncredited)

The Man on the Balcony
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The Man on the Balcony

The teacher

Murder at the Savoy
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Murder at the Savoy

Woman standing at table at Savoy (uncredited)

Stockholm Marathon
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Stockholm Marathon

Woman With Starting Gun (uncredited)

Roseanna
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Roseanna

Police Secretary in Motala (uncredited)

Cop Killer
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Cop Killer

Cottage owner (uncredited)

Timeshift
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Timeshift

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Sjöwall & Wahlöö - Berättelsen om ett brott
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Sjöwall & Wahlöö - Berättelsen om ett brott

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With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof

With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof

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Lone Wolves & Dragon Tattoos: How Scandinavian Crime Fiction Conquered the World

Lone Wolves & Dragon Tattoos: How Scandinavian Crime Fiction Conquered the World

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Grimme Award

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