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Indrek Hargla

WriterBorn July 12, 1970 (55 years)
Indrek Hargla (real name Indrek Sootak; also used pseudonyms Andrei Golikov and Marat Faizijev; born July 12, 1970 in Tallinn) is an Estonian writer. He is one of the most prominent Estonian writers of science fiction and crime novels. His most notable work is the Apothecary Melchior series, where activity takes place in medieval Tallinn.

In 1993 he graduated from University of Tartu, studied jurisprudence. After graduation, he worked at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since 2012, he has been a professional writer.

He has won many awards, e.g. 17 times Estonian 'Stalker' science fiction prize.

Known For

  • Melchior the Apothecary
  • Melchior the Apothecary: The Ghost
  • Melchior the Apothecary: The Executioner's Daughter
  • The Shadow

Filmography

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