Elina Ahlback Literary Agency, est. 2009, is one of the leading literary agencies in the Nordic countries and Finland’s #1 literary agency representing award-winning and bestselling Finnish and Nordic authors’ and illustrators’ book, film & TV rights in international markets. In 2020, the Agency was shortlisted for The 2020 International Excellence Awards as one of the TOP3 Literary Agencies in the World at the London Book Fair.

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Bestselling this season

#5 Prankenstein

2024, Chapter Books (6-9 Years), Middle Grade (8-12 Years)

Prankenstein

Kaisa Paasto

#19 Stella

2023, Picture Books (0-3 Years)

Stella

Ted Forsström

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#7 Swing

2022, Crime & Suspense

Swing

A. M. Ollikainen

#9 Cargo

2021, Crime & Suspense

Cargo

A. M. Ollikainen

Latest reviews

Ghost Island

Max Seeck

“An exceptional combination of hardboiled Scandi-noir and eerie ghost story. [--] Seeck marries breathtaking suspense with an expertly drawn heroine. This is guaranteed to send shivers up even the most unshakable readers’ spines."


– Publisher's Weekly, starred review (Ghost island)

Milo

Max Seeck

Milo is a slightly different Seeck detective story and as such a quality piece of work. More than that, it's an outright masterpiece (…) Each new step has been an artistic success. Max Seeck, last year's winner of the Glass Key Award for best Nordic detective story, has a golden touch for Finnish suspense fiction.


- Kai Hirvasnoro, Kansan Uutiset newspaper

The Power of Hot and Cold. From Sauna to Sea: The Finnish Way to a Happy, Healthy Life

Carita Harju, Katja Pantzar

“At a time when we all need to disconnect a bit more, THE POWER OF HOT & COLD shares secrets of what makes Finland the happiest nation on earth. Best of all, these Finnish tips for a happy, healthy life are all habits we can adopt elsewhere, from visiting saunas and taking cold-water dips, to simply pausing a moment to be at one with our thoughts and strengthen ties with the natural world. A fascinating insight into the ancient wellness traditions of a happy and balanced nation.”


-Eliza Reid, bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, cofounder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat, and former first lady of Iceland

Daughter of Two Bloods

S. K. Rostedt

"It was lovely to read a Finnish romantasy. I was looking forward to this book for a long time as I followed its journey back in Tiktok. Thankfully, the book was definitely worth the wait!"


- lukusumu bookstagram

Wolf Cub

Johanna Holmström

"Wolf Cub is an absolutely wonderful read that definitely stands out in the genre. Johanna Holmström succeeds in telling a strong story about lost and lonely men, about children who are both loved and hurt, about living both inside and outside society... she also writes a classic crime novel with police investigation, suspense and unexpected disputes. This mix makes Wolf Cub a great read for everyone, whether you like crime fiction or not. "


- Anna Lindblom, Skånska Dagbladet newspaper, Sweden

The Manticore

Maria Turtschaninoff

"Turtschaninoff, who is a confident stylist, creates a really nasty atmosphere that draws its discomfort from the horror of fairy tales and myths of being eaten by monsters. THE MANTICORE is a tightly wound creepy children's book. The language is nuanced, and Turtschaninoff excels in accurate phrasing about the monster that no longer lives under Li's bed, but lies in the next room beside Dad in the double bed."


Maria Lassen-Seger of the Hufvudstadsbladet newspaper

THE KRISTINESTAD MURDERS #2: Alone

Kaisu-Maria Toiskallio

Just as I was anxiously waiting for something to be written in the style of, or comparable to The Sandhamn Murders, the drama series based on Viveca Sten’s books, so that Kristinestad will be put on the murder map, a novel by Kaisu Tuokko comes out. This is not a Nordic noir of the cruelest kind, but it has flow, and cozy factors interleave with current themes such as social media, youth problems, drugs and crime related to gangs on the other side of the Gulf of Bothnia.


– Gunnar Högnäs, Nya Augus newspaper, Finland

THE KRISTINESTAD MURDERS #1: Revenge

Kaisu-Maria Toiskallio

”Will Kaisu Tuokko’s Kristinestad be Finland’s equivalent to Camilla Läckberg’s Fjällbacka or Mari Jungstedt’s Visby? (…) Tuokko has taken a model from another classic author, namely Agatha Christie. The reader has no real chance to identify the killer, although clearly the most important question is ”who dunnit”. (…) The key thing is that Tuokko succeeds in creating excitement and suspense by bringing up current social phenomena against an idyllic setting.”


– Taika Dahlbom, Helsingin Sanomat newspaper

The Stager

Arttu Tuominen

The Stager is the guaranteed, brilliant Tuominen. Admirably smooth storytelling, intensely gripping plot, and spine-chilling suspense. I wanted to devour the book in one sitting, but at the same time, I wanted to read it slowly, appreciating the words and awakening my imagination. Woah, what an ending the Delta series gets!


Luetut.net blog

The Stager

Arttu Tuominen

The 300-page suspense novel progresses rapidly to its resolution played out at Pori Theatre. The memorable final scene is worth waiting for.


Jari Olavi Hiltunen, Satakunnan Kansa

The Stager

Arttu Tuominen

The Stager is a top-notch showcase by an experienced, yet anything-but-predictable writer, demonstrating that when you have the skill, you can do anything. The book’s tension builds moment by moment toward the anticipated final bang…


Kai Hirvasnoro, Kansan Uutiset

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Shamed

2022, Crime & Suspense

Shamed

Arttu Tuominen

Finnish Way

2018, Personal Growth & Lifestyle

Finnish Way

Katja Pantzar