JONAS JONASSON’S beloved books about hundred-year-old Allan Karlsson has put him on the map as a global phenomenon. With over sixteen million books sold in forty-six countries, Jonasson has become one of Sweden’s most popular authors of the last decade. With six successful novels already published, Jonasson is gearing up to return this summer with a new title.

Jonasson was born and raised in the Swedish town of Växjö, and after many years in journalism and the media industry, he took a leap of faith, sold off his belongings and became an author. Today, Jonas lives in Stockholm with his family.

’For a second, let's stereotype. When we think of Sweden we think of Ikea, ABBA, and Vikings. In the future I sincerely hope that Jonas Jonasson can be added to that list.’
- The Guardian

’Jonasson creates the near impossible with his astute assessments of today’s unstable global political climate and endearingly sweet characters, providing laugh-out-loud moments in a dark time. Reminiscent of Alexander McCall Smith’s The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency with a side order of Forrest Gump.’
- Library Journal (Starred review)

‘Uproarious... Jonasson’s clever prose, madcap delights, and satirical political commentary will please fans of the original novel and newcomers alike.’
- Publishers Weekly

‘A welcome visit from an old friend that’s filled with laugh out-loud hijinx as well as thought- provoking and timely satire on the current state of the world and the perils of power.’
- Booklist

‘As much ludicrous fun as the first book but with the additioal bonus of being set in today’s crazy political world... Highly recommended.’
- Express

Agent: Erik Larsson

Sweden, late summer of 2011. Self-taught astrophysicist Petra has calculated that the atmosphere will collapse on the 21st of September that year, around 21.20 to be more precise, bringing about the end of times. Circumstances bring Petra the doomsday-prophet to meet Johan, a man who is somewhat lacking in the intelligence department, but who can turn simple food into gourmet cuisine, and Agnes, a widow of 75 who has made bank living a double life on social media as a young influencer. Together, the trio race through Europe in a camper van on their way to Rome as Johan plans to make the most out of the time he has left by finally standing up to his heinous big brother, promising to deliver a swift yet brutal blow, in more ways than one. But of course, nothing ever goes as planned. Not even the end of the world.

In his sixth novel, THE PROPHET AND THE IDIOT, Jonasson takes the reader on a dazzling road trip all over the globe - from Sweden, through Europe, across Africa, and all the way to the US. It's an immensely funny, socially conscious, and life-affirming story about what can happen when three odd yet fully reasonable characters come together and find reason to make mutual plans; all told in a classic Jonasson-esque manner. In short: intelligent humour at its best!