Felix Thijssen (24 November 1933 – 26 July 2022) was a Dutch author of crime novels, science fiction novels and books for children. In 1999 he won the "
Gouden Strop
The Gouden Strop (i.e. 'Golden Noose') is the annual award for the best crime novel in the Dutch language. The prize has been awarded since 1986. The winner receives € 10,000 and a statuette. Its Belgian equivalent is the Diamanten Kogel (i.e. ...
", prize for the best Dutch crime novel, for "Cleopatra". In 2006 he won the "
Diamanten Kogel", Belgian prize for the best crime novel, for "Het diepe water" (Deep water).
He lived in
Saint-Germain-de-Calberte
Saint-Germain-de-Calberte (; oc, Sent German de Calbèrta) is a commune in the Lozère department in southern France.
The Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson stayed at an inn in the village on the night of 1 October 1878, as recounted in hi ...
, France, where he died at the age of 88.
References
External links
Felixthijssen.comSite dedicated to Felix Thijssen (Dutch language)
1933 births
2022 deaths
Dutch children's writers
Dutch male screenwriters
Dutch screenwriters
Dutch science fiction writers
People from Rijswijk
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