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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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‘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
