Kristina Ohlsson is a highly accomplished Swedish author, born in Kristianstad in 1971. She spent her formative years in her hometown before moving to Stockholm for her university education. Ohlsson's professional background is impressive, having worked with various national and international organizations. These include the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the Swedish Security Service, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, and the Swedish National Defence College. In her roles, she has focused on counter-terrorism, the Middle East conflict, and the foreign policy of the European Union.
As a novelist, Ohlsson has made a significant impact on Scandinavian crime fiction. Her writing career took off in 2009 with the publication of her first novel, Unwanted (Askungar), which introduced the world to the Fredrika Bergman series. This popular series features an investigative analyst named Fredrika Bergman, who plays a central role in solving intricate crimes. Ohlsson's ability to create captivating stories has resonated with readers, leading to a successful series that has helped establish her as a noteworthy author in her genre.
In addition to the Fredrika Bergman series, Ohlsson has also produced two other series. The Glass Children is a trilogy centered around three 12-year-olds living in a small Swedish town, while the Martin Benner series consists of two books focusing on the legal industry in Sweden. Ohlsson's diverse range of subjects and storytelling abilities showcase her talent and adaptability as a writer. She currently resides in Stockholm, Sweden, where she continues to work on new literary projects.