Congrats, Lone Theils
And the winner is … Lone Theils!
The Publicum Prize 2026 at the Krimimesse in Horsens goes to Lone Theils. Horsens is the largest crime fiction book fair in Northern Europe. As the winner is chosen by readers, the prize is considered especially prestigious.
This is the second time Lone has received the Publicum Prize, underscoring the immense popularity of both her and her heroines, Nora Sand and Signe Brask.
“I am so humbled and to proud to have been chosen by the true fans of crime fiction, the readers, as their favourite. I makes me humble that they still rewarded me despite complaints that my books keep them from sleeping at night. I will cherish this award and put it at my desk to inspire me to write some more. ”
– Lone Theils