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

Cop Killer

Cottage owner (uncredited)

The Fire Engine That Disappeared

Woman next to Martin Beck on the flight (uncredited)

Sjöwall & Wahlöö - Berättelsen om ett brott

Self

Murder at the Savoy

Woman standing at table at Savoy (uncredited)

The Man on the Balcony

The teacher

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

Self

Roseanna

Police Secretary in Motala (uncredited)

Stockholm Marathon

Woman With Starting Gun (uncredited)