Staffan Bruun
Born in Helsinki in 1955, Staffan Bruun has been working for Hufvudstadsbladet, Finland’s national Swedish-language newspaper, since 1980. He rapidly established himself as an intrepid crime reporter, and in the 1990s, when he also was the editor-inchief of the newspaper, Bruun ventured into crime fiction with a series of novels in large part inspired by contemporary international underworld activities. In 2009 Staffan Bruun was granted the Topelius Prize for his journalistic achievements.
Written by Staffan Bruun
Suitcase Full of Money
A hard-boiled crime novel of the consequences of accidently picking up the wrong suitcase from the belt. Staffan Bruun has once again written a gripping story packed with entertain- ing twists and turns.
Written by Staffan Bruun
Struggling Love
Rights sold: Bulgarian
Struggling Love is Staffan Bruun’s ninth crime novel featuring the Finnish Swedish journalist Burt Kobbat. Murders, death threats, a long-lost Paul McCartney recording and the premiere of a Disney film, all conspire to provide Kobbat with adventures in various countries.
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