Sofia Rutbäck Eriksson is a bestselling Swedish cosy crime author known for warm, witty crime fiction where murder mysteries meet humour, heart and unforgettable characters.
Rutbäck Eriksson’s books have reached more than 850,000 readers and listeners in just five years.
Her books have been translated into eight languages: Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Dutch, Italian, Polish and German.
She has been nominated for the Storytel Awards:
Sweden: 2022, 2025 & 2026
Iceland: 2025 & 2026
Praise for Rutbäck Eriksson’s books
“Wonderfully entertaining!”
— Johan Anderblad, Nyhetsmorgon (Sweden’s leading morning TV show)
“One of the most talented crime writers to emerge in recent years.”
— Bengt Eriksson, crime fiction critic at Deckarlogg and Gota Media
“An easy, breezy read, filled with joy.”
— Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg, bestselling Swedish author of the internationally acclaimed novel The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules
“You can’t help but love the librarian who solves a murder mystery with the help of book titles, or sits in his reading chair with a hand-crocheted shawl around his shoulders, generously sharing book recommendations. Cosy from the very first page to the last! I’m hopelessly in love with Gunvald! The book is also a true celebration of our invaluable libraries!”
— Marianne Cedervall, bestselling Swedish author
“What a delightful read! How I would love to bring a bottle of red wine and immediately move into The Green Villa.”
— Karin Brunk Holmqvist, internationally acclaimed author
“Fast paced and witty.”
– Swedish evening newspaper Aftonbladet
For foreign rights requests – contact Sofia!
