Ullstein pre-empts the German rights to DEAD GIRLS DON’T DANCE by Jenni Multisilta!

We are very thrilled to announce that Ullstein has pre-empted the German rights to Jenni Multisilta’s DEAD GIRLS DON’T DANCE, the first book in the gripping YA thriller series @buriedpodies. This follows an earlier Dutch deal with De Fontein! The deal was closed by Martti Berner at Ahlbäck Agency.

Nicola Kammer Editor at Ullstein states:

The story of 16-year-old Oona, who returns with her family to the town where her half-sister died under mysterious circumstances fourteen years ago, immediately drew me in. I was impressed by how the author captures the somber atmosphere of a Finnish small town while creating authentic teenage characters. The friendship between Oona and Kaisla and their detective work together is particularly convincing.

 What I found most compelling is the skillful blend of high school drama and murder investigation. The book offers an unexpected twist that sets this book apart from similar titles in the genre.

Blending Nordic noir, teen drama, and true crime podcasts, the @buriedpodies series follows high schoolers solving cold cases while navigating friendship, love, and loss — perfect for fans of Holly Jackson, Alice Oseman, and Adam Silvera. The series will continue with Lost Girls Don’t Talk in April 2026, while Book #3 will be published in Fall 2026.

Rights to the series are still available in the Nordics, Italy, Estonia, Ukraine, the UK, France…

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16-year-old Oona must start high school without any familiar friends when her family moves back to her childhood hometown of Pori. On her very first day, she overhears a chilling story about a girl who was murdered in the school’s locker room – and soon realizes it’s about her older sister Roosa, who died fourteen years ago. Oona was told Roosa, a talented dancer, took her own life, but could there be something darker behind her sister’s mysterious death?

The thought haunts Oona, even as she immerses herself in dance and navigates the colorful, chaotic world of high school. Determined to uncover the truth, Oona teams up with her friend Kaisla, Rafael, a true crime podcaster, and Roosa’s stepsister Rosanna to investigate Roosa’s death. But their search quickly takes a dark and dangerous turn. The murderer is still out there and willing to silence anyone who digs too deep. Why do Oona’s own parents seem to be hiding secrets of their own?