German rights for THE STAGER, of River Delta series, acquired by Bastei Lübbe

We are thrilled to announce that German rights for, THE STAGER, the sixth and final book in Arttu Tuominen’s bestselling and acclaimed River Delta series have been acquired by BASTEI LÜBBE. The deal was negotiated by Martti Berner. Congratulations, Arttu, and Bastei Lübbe!

Previously THE STAGER was acquired by Modtryk in Denmark and De Fontein in the Netherlands.

A serial killer wants to be a director. You too can end up on stage. In Arttu Tuominen’s chilling detective story, the curtain is a guillotine.

A family – father, mother and primary school-age daughter – is watching TV together on a remote forest farm. The dog is lounging peacefully on the carpet at the family’s feet. What could be more idyllic? Except that they have all been killed and embalmed. Soon another family is found, equally immortalized. The Pori criminal police unit quickly realize there’s a serial killer who finds the presentation of the victims more important than the murders themselves. 

Bastei Lübbe will publish the fourth book of the series, SHAMED, in late October.

THE STAGER was the bestselling domestic book in August. The book has also once again received high praise for the author, 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 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

We invite you to click here to download reading materials for THE STAGER, and the ‘River Delta’ series!

Rights still available in: France, Italy, Sweden…