64 years old (Born on March 29, 1960)
Known for such popular Harry Hole series novels as The Devil's Star, The Redbreast, and The Snowman, this acclaimed Norwegian fiction writer won a 1998 Glass Key Award for the first novel in the series, The Bat (Flaggermusmannen). His other works include a children's book titled Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder and a short story collection, Karusellmusikk.