Maria Karlsson

Maria Karlsson popped into the world on Halloween ’78, right in the heart of Stockholm. She’s got that unmistakably Swedish vibe—smart, a little mysterious, and absolutely unstoppable when it comes to writing. Maria’s name is basically stamped all over the Snabba Cash trilogy, which, if you’re into gritty crime dramas, you’ve probably binge-watched at least once. Let’s talk about those movies for a sec. Snabba Cash (Easy Money) kicked things off in 2010, tossing viewers headfirst into Stockholm’s seedy underbelly. It’s not your average crime flick—think more raw ambition, desperate grabs for cash, and a tangled web of people just trying to make it out alive (and maybe rich). Maria’s writing? Sharp as a knife. Every scene drips with tension, and you just know she’s got a knack for nailing those complicated, flawed characters. Then came Snabba Cash II in 2012. Usually, sequels fumble the bag, but this one? Nah. Maria keeps the pace relentless, shows off Stockholm’s underworld in all its chaos, and dives even deeper into the consequences of chasing fast money. By the time Snabba Cash – Livet deluxe dropped in 2013, the stakes were wild. Maria’s storytelling pulls you right back in—characters on the edge, loyalties tested, nobody really safe. Honestly, if you’re a fan of nail-biting crime stories with brains and heart, Maria Karlsson’s work is pretty much essential viewing.