Estonian rights sold for THE INVESTIGATIONS OF A CERTAIN CAT by Katja Kettu!

We are thrilled to let you know that the Estonian rights for Katja Kettu’s latest novel THE INVESTIGATIONS OF A CERTAIN CAT have been acquired by Koolibri! The deal was closed by Sten-Erik Tammemäe at Elina Ahlback Literary Agency.
We are also happy to report that we have a French offer on table!

Since its original publication in Finland in September, THE INVESTIGATIONS OF A CERTAIN CAT has become a national bestseller and has continued to garner great reviews from the critics and readers alike:

“The attractiveness of Kettu’s novels smoulders in its multipaced idioms, the rhythm of its words, the mythological material [used in the novels] and historiography… [—] THE INVESTIGATIONS OF A CERTAIN CAT succeeds in being an impressive depiction of the building blocks of being human and intergenerational experiences that shape selfhoods even after long journeys.”
– Sanna Jääskeläinen in Savon Sanomat newspaper

“Kettu’s rich language carries itself throughout the century-spanning novel.”
– Anna magazine

“Katja Kettu has written a wonderful novel in which the power of words brings justice to the world. It isn’t harmless or beautiful, but the novel approaches words as a form of magic. [—] The Cat takes over the novel and is turned into a novel, and now it sticks out, funny and teasing, and difficult in so many ways.”
– Maaria Ylikangas in Helsingin Sanomat newspaper

“The depiction of miscarriage and the extreme sorrow it causes is perhaps the best one I’ve ever read. [—] Kettu’s fierce, saturated, wandering, and plunging style is perfect for depicting these emotions. The supernatural cat is a wonderful narrator through whom the heavy topics gain lightness and freshness. [—] [THE INVESTIGATIONS OF A CERTAIN CAT] is a delightful and welcome continuation of Kettu’s literary output. [The novel’s] boldness and emphasizing of a woman’s strength felt good as a reader.”
– Salla Brunou on Sallan lukupäiväkirja blog

THE INVESTIGATIONS OF A CERTAIN CAT has so far been sold to 9 territories, but rights are still available for Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Spain, US, UK, etc!
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Download the materials for THE INVESTIGATIONS OF A CERTAIN CAT here!

The Investigations of a Certain Cat

Katja Kettu

Katja Kettu’s stunning novel spins through ages whilst surrendering to the wilderness of nature and the deep yearning for offspring. 

Can one find solace and meaning in life from the past once the future no longer exists?

An Author has a miscarriage and loses their ability to speak and write. From the Investigative Bureau of Heavens, a Detective is sent to the scene, but something goes awry. Soon, in the corner of the room, there appears Cat who starts examining a mysterious diary that once belonged to the Author’s Great Grandmother.

When a new life has been lost, the Author turns their gaze to the past and to the age-old words of creation in the old Finnish outskirts. The one who knows them, Great Grandmother, has the power of healers. The Great Grandmother’s diary sheds light on birth and death, love towards children, and the strength of heritage in one’s blood.

Combining autofiction and elements of magical realism, Katja Kettu’s latest novel also sheds light on the history of the Finnish frontiers.