The Last Point

The Last Point is a novel about family, honour and keeping up appearances – at any cost

During the Helsinki Book Fair, author David Berglund is found dead in a harbor basin on the very day he was due to receive a major prize for his new novel. His wife Aurora is expecting their first child, and their family idyll is suddenly shattered.

The investigation is led by Philip Koski, a former professional hockey player who is new to the Helsinki police force. Determined to prove he is more than a former sports star, he is also trying to find his place within the department.

At the same time, cultural journalist Tilde Fors begins to dig into David’s life. She conducted the last interview with him and cannot shake the feeling that he was carrying secrets he never had the chance to reveal. Working separately, Philip and Tilde delve ever deeper into the mystery behind David’s death. The case exposes the darker side of the elite—jealousy within cultural circles, murky power struggles in the world of foundations, and dark family secrets.

The result is a psychologically tense story about lies, loyalty, and the darkness that can hide behind a polished façade. The Last Point is the first installment in the Helsinki Murders series, featuring Philip and Tilde as its main characters.