The Bleeding

Born in Marseille, France, and with a degree in Political Science, Johana Gustawsson has worked as a journalist for the French and Spanish press and television. Her critically acclaimed Roy & Castells series, including Block 46, Keeper and Blood Song, has won the Plume d’Argent, Balai de la découverte, Balai d’Or and Prix Marseillais du Polar awards, and is now published in 28 countries. The Bleeding – number one bestseller in France and the first in a new series – was Thriller of the Month in The Times in the UK. Johana lives on the west coast of Sweden with her Swedish husband and their three sons. Johana Gustawsson’s Festival appearance is generously supported by the Consulat général de France .