Jon Michelet

Jon Michelet (born July 14, 1944 in Moss, Norway) is a Norwegian novelist.

He's well known for his action-thriller novel Orion's Belt (1977). The novel was adapted into a 1985 film by the same name, which is regarded as Norway's first modern action film.

He was the editor-in-chief of the Norwegian far-left daily Klassekampen from 1997 to 2002.

He has had experience in various lines of work, including sailor and brewery worker. References to these experiences can be found in his writing.

He has had various positions of trust, including:

He resides in Larkollen, and has been a minor ticket candidate for the Red Party.

He has a daughter, Marte Michelet, who is married to Ali Esbati—a MP in Sweden as of 2014.

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