Elina Ahlbäck Literary Agency Oy Ltd., est. 2009, is one of the leading Nordic agencies, and Finland’s #1, representing 150+ award-winning and bestselling Finnish and Nordic authors, screenwriters, and directors. The agency sells book, Film&TV and media rights worldwide in 50+ countries and Hollywood. In 2020, it was shortlisted for The 2020 International Excellence Awards as one of the TOP3 Literary Agencies in the World at the London Book Fair. NYT Bestselling Author Max Seeck has been translated in 41 languages and his novels sold over 1 million copies globally.

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#7 Milo

2024, Crime & Suspense

Milo

Max Seeck

#11 Stiven

2025, Picture Books (0-3 Years), Chapter Books (3-6 Years)

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Ted Forsström

#12 Putin's Trolls

2019, General Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, History & Politics

Putin's Trolls

Jessikka Aro

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#7 Swing

2022, Crime & Suspense

Swing

A. M. Ollikainen

#8 Cargo

2021, Crime & Suspense

Cargo

A. M. Ollikainen

Latest reviews

Summer at Villa Hilda

Michaela von Kügelgen

“This trilogy immediately appealed to me and my colleagues. The pitch alone had a relaxing effect, which was confirmed by the lively warmth of the narration. The combination of a big old house, food and interesting characters, all thrown together on an island, is quite delightful.”


- Elik Lettinga, publisher, Singel Uitgevers, the Netherlands

The Secret Staircase

Salla Simukka

The best about this book are its main characters: they approach mysteries with curiosity, and they are led by kindness. The charming illustrations make sure that we can feel present with the two boys as they are discovering their new home from basement to the attic, and that we can see how they become friends along the way.


Katalin Mikó, translator, Hungary

The Secret Staircase

Salla Simukka

In this tantalisingly evocative fantasy, the text and vivid illustrations merge into a fine, polished whole. The story is about solving mysteries, making great friends and adapting to huge changes, whether it’s family or the vastness of dimensional boundaries. The narrative is engaging and the illustrations add delicious detail with a lightness of touch that encourages the novice reader to move forward.


The 2024 Finlandia Prize jury

The Second Coming of Christ

Aki Ollikainen

“Aki Ollikainen’s polished, sharp and concise language enchants in the recognisably written novel THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. The thought-out structure of the historical novel captivates the reader to wait when and how the two panels of the narrative cross. The description of the Northern nature and the mentality of the people is sharp, the author’s eye kindly understanding, and the touch is a joyfully humoristic one, but not at all mocking.”


- The Eeva Joenpelto Jury, 2024

Wolf Cub

Johanna Holmström

“We end up in the middle of the primeval forest, the wilderness. The best writers create their own genre. Like Johanna Holmström. Understanding half of what Johanna Holmström means and wants is enough to think that Wolf Cub is a really good novel, even the best Swedish-language detective, crime, police and suspense novel of the year. A crime novel and novel critical of civilization."


- Bengt Eriksson, Opulens magazine, Sweden

Shamed

Arttu Tuominen

Arttu Tuominen proves once again that he is no longer an insider tip, but is currently one of the best Nordic suspense writers .


Krimi-Couch.de

Count Silently To Ten

Laura Kuitunen

"Count Silently to Ten" is a fluently written, linguistically beautiful children’s novel that describes a summer on the border between childhood and adolescence. Although the book depicts childhood in our time, the portrayal of play captures the timeless charm and power of childhood games."


- The Jury of 2024 Nordic Council Children and Young Adults Literature Prize.

How We Met Your Mother

Kaj Korkea-aho

"In this autofictional work, which challenges genre boundaries, the longing to become a parent is explored with raw honesty and an unforced style. The narrator contemplates what the moral lesson of the story could be: is it a tale of failure, or does hope find a happy ending? This creates a tension that is only released in the final lines. For the reader, the resolution of the protagonists’ journey offers a profound emotional experience, built upon strong empathy."


- Finlandia Prize 2024 Jury

Pine Bark

Tommi Kinnunen

"The book gives a voice to the forgotten victims of war, women and children, bypassing official war narratives. It describes, in a compact and carefully crafted manner, the impact of traumatic experiences on a person: what cannot be spoken of cannot be escaped; one must build a shield that also becomes a prison. Piece by piece, the work tensely unveils the tragedy that defines the characters’ lives and explores the multifaceted dimensions of the title motif."


- Finlandia Prize 2024 Jury

Treatment

Hanna-Riikka Kuisma

"TREATMENT is, however, something that the main characters of Unelmien sielunmessu did not have access to, and the existence of treatment ultimately brings light and hope to a story that could have ended as a hopelessly dark life story and an untimely grave."


Kirjavinkit.fi

Treatment

Hanna-Riikka Kuisma

"Hanna-Riikka Kuisma's grip is skillful and naturalistic."


Suomen Kuvalehti

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Milo

2024, Crime & Suspense

Milo

Max Seeck

Putin's Trolls

2019, General Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, History & Politics

Putin's Trolls

Jessikka Aro

Sang

2022, Fantasy & Science Fiction, Young Adult (13 or 14+)

Sang

Elina Pitkäkangas

Cargo

2021, Crime & Suspense

Cargo

A. M. Ollikainen