The Frost Blade

Horros

China is developing a secret weapon that would give the country a staggering advantage should war break out.

Antto Havu has never recovered from an accident at the cadet school that claimed the life of his friend. Having abandoned his studies and fallen into a spiral of payday loans, Antto receives a job offer from the international security company Pinewood Security. In his new role, he accidentally comes across another employee’s assignment — a document containing detailed information about a Chinese AI researcher. When that researcher is found dead just days later, Antto realises that perhaps not everything at his workplace can withstand the light of day.

Antto reaches out to his friend Sandra, a former operative of Britain’s MI6 intelligence service. Their investigation into the company’s activities draws them into the heart of a dangerous struggle for power and the fate of nations.

The Frost Blade launches Helena Immonen’s new Antto Havu series, following the success of her bestselling Fox novels. In this first instalment, she delves into the rivalry between China and the United States and the global threats it poses.

Materials

English sample
English synopsis
Finnish edition
Full English ms coming during Fall 2025

Reviews

‘Innovative disruption of global politics—that is very interesting, but even more compelling—true to the Immonen style—are the characters and their actions in difficult situations. […] Among the best recent thrillers that examine China’s undertakings.’ —Taika Dahlbom, Helsingin sanomat newspaper

‘Immonen has her finger on the pulse […] offers smoothly written and entertaining suspense.’ —Anu Vehviläinen, Savon Sanomat newspaper

‘A gripping thriller that hooks and fascinates. […] Chillingly convincing.’ —Me Naiset magazine

‘An exceptionally high-quality thriller writer. Immonen does her job well. Ilkka Remes and Taavi Soininvaara will have to put everything into their writing to depict the end of the world as convincingly.’ —Markus Ånäs, Suomen kuvalehti magazine