Maj Sjöwall Books in Order
Maj Sjöwall is a celebrated Swedish author and translator, renowned for her collaborative work with Per Wahlöö on the iconic Martin Beck series. This ten-novel series follows the cases of a police detective in Stockholm, captivating readers worldwide. The duo's notable achievement includes the 1971 Edgar Award for Best Novel for "The Laughing Policeman," a translation of their 1968 novel "Den skrattande polisen." In addition to their joint endeavors, Sjöwall and Wahlöö also wrote novels separately. Her personal life was deeply intertwined with Wahlöö's, as they shared a 13-year relationship that endured until his passing in 1975.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Maj Sjöwall
- #1AmazonRoseanna(1965)
- #2AmazonThe Man Who Went Up in Smoke(1966)
- #3AmazonThe Man on the Balcony(1967)
- #4AmazonThe Laughing Policeman / Investigation of Murder(1968)
- #5AmazonThe Fire Engine that Disappeared(1969)
- #6AmazonMurder at the Savoy(1970)
- #7AmazonThe Abominable Man(1971)
- #8AmazonThe Locked Room(1972)
- #9AmazonCop Killer(1974)
- #10AmazonThe Terrorists(1975)
- #11AmazonA Darker Shade of Sweden(2013)
- #12AmazonTen Year Stretch(2018)
About Maj Sjöwall
Maj Sjöwall is a celebrated Swedish author and translator, renowned for her collaborative work with Per Wahlöö on the iconic Martin Beck series. This ten-novel series follows the cases of a police detective in Stockholm, captivating readers worldwide. The duo's notable achievement includes the 1971 Edgar Award for Best Novel for "The Laughing Policeman," a translation of their 1968 novel "Den skrattande polisen." In addition to their joint endeavors, Sjöwall and Wahlöö also wrote novels separately. Her personal life was deeply intertwined with Wahlöö's, as they shared a 13-year relationship that endured until his passing in 1975.
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