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Neo-noir meets Coen brothers-style mayhem
New series featuring unforgettable characters and deadpan twists—set against a backdrop as breathtaking as it is unforgiving.
Pete’s life in Levi, Lapland’s neon-lit ski resort, is spiraling out of control. A wannabe tourism mogul, he’s juggling endless demands while the shady financing behind his failed luxury ski resort is about to hit the headlines—and the body of his business partner lies buried in the concrete foundation.
Meanwhile, disgraced ex-detective Frank Korpela has retreated to Lapland trying to build a firewall between himself and his former life. Seeking meaning in Proust while resisting the whiskey bottle on the shelf, he has only retired sled dog Sandström for company. When Frank spots a familiar looking mobster in town, his past punches him right in the face.
Then a British journalist is brutally murdered on a snowshoe safari guided by Pete’s employee Sanni. Local police officer Eeva Rantanen persuades Frank to assist in the investigation. What follows is a whirlwind of secrets, chaos, and and pitch‑black comedy unfolding under the Polar Night.
ARCTIC HUSTLE is a sharp, plot-dense & Coen-esque dive into the twisted underbelly of northern life. Packed with brilliantly quirky characters and deadpan humor, the book makes you root even for the pettiest players. Violence and comedy collide, creating a world where a botched plan unravels spectacularly—and hilariously.
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Estonian: Rahva Raamat (3-book pre-publication deal)
Latvian: tba
‘The crime novel by author duo Noora Mustajoki and Bosse Hellsten is an enormously entertaining, fast‑paced story laced with dark humour — a tale where pure snow and dirty money get shoveled in equal measure. There’s a grain of truth in the fiction, drawn from the realities of life in today’s Lapland. A true highlight of the spring book season.’ —Sari Toivakka, Keskisuomalainen newspaper
‘This novel set in the Far North is poised to become the next hugely successful crime series.’ —René Tendermann, Rahva Raamat, Estonia
‘For a publisher, it is very rare to come across a crime novel that feels truly unique, but Arctic Hustle is exactly that. From the very first pages, I was completely hooked by the novel’s strong atmosphere and its quirky yet believable characters, reminiscent of films by the Coen brothers and the TV series Twin Peaks. Arctic Hustle is also a real tour de force of storytelling, full of twists and turns that keep you eagerly turning the pages.
This gripping Lapland mystery – mixed with irresistible humor and a hint of Arctic madness – is a dream come true for any publisher.’ –Aleksi Pöyry, publisher, Gummerus
‘The book is fast‑paced and addictive—there’s not a dull moment. The humour lands perfectly, and the characters are wonderful, believable in all their madness. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it; I constantly felt compelled to keep going just to see what would happen next.’ –marimoisio bookgram
‘What a deliciously gripping start to the series! The characters are fantastic, and their stories hold you tightly from the first page—you simply don’t want to stop reading. The experience is like watching a car hurtle toward a cliff: you know the crash is coming, and it’s going to be brutal, but you have no idea how fast it will happen or what the final damage will be.’ –pahakirjakorppi bookgram
‘Packed with one wild twist after another, this first instalment of the series deserves a spot on your reading list. The gripping plot and fascinating characters kept me hooked throughout—at times I was on edge, at others I found myself laughing at the streaks of dark humour scattered across the pages. I can’t wait for the second book to come out so I can get my hands on it!’ –kirjatuokio bookgram
