Jens Lapidus is a Swedish author and lawyer, best known for his crime novels that explore the darker sides of urban life in Stockholm. His writing often reflects his background in law and his experiences in the city, providing a gritty and realistic portrayal of crime and society. Lapidus gained significant recognition with his debut novel, Easy Money, published in 2006. This book became a bestseller and was later adapted into a film. He has since written several other novels, including the Stockholm Noir series, which further established his reputation in the crime fiction genre.