120,000 Copies Sold for THE KRISTINESTAD MURDERS series!

We’re thrilled to celebrate Kaisu Tuokko’s bestselling crime fiction series, The Kristinestad Murders, which has now sold 120,000 copies! Congratulations Kaisu!

Rights have already sold to Germany, Denmark and Sweden, the series proves wide international potential. The first three novels are now published, with draft English translations available.

This Nordic Noir not only builds suspense, but it also breaks your heart. With its emotional depth, complex relationships and slow-burn tension, these books have resonated deeply with readers. Set in the hauntingly atmospheric Finnish coastal town of Kristinestad (Twin Peaks of Finland), the novels combine gripping cases with a long-form emotional arc that keeps readers coming back for more.

At the heart of the series is a blend of crime and romance = crimance – where crime fiction meets emotional depth. Readers are drawn not only to the murder cases but to the complex lives (and a love story) of its main characters, journalist Eevi Manner and investigator Mats Bergholm, whose shared past and unresolved chemistry provide an unforgettable arch across the six-book series, and a stand-alone prequel.

Rights are still available in the UK/US, the Netherlands, Estonia, Norway, Italy, Poland…

This is what acquiring editors in Germany and Denmark have had to say:

“Kaisu Tuokko perfectly balances the combination of a gorgeous, atmospheric setting and the aftermath of a terrible crime that exposes the eerie underbelly below the shiny surface of lovely Kristinestad. Mats and Eevi, a police investigator and a journalist, complement each other so well because one of them can always keep digging where the other one reaches their limits. And she proves that is no need for the character of the grumpy police officer. Her investigative team is capable and likeable – what more could you ask for?” – Sarah Mainka, Editor at Aufbau Verlage

“We are so exited to present and publish the Kristinestad series in Denmark.  It’s a gripping small-town mystery series, where everyone knows each other and secrets run deep beneath the idyllic surface. The main characters – the journalist Eevi Manner and the police officer Mats Bergholm – are relatable and well written and you really want to follow them throughout the series, both personally and professionally. This is a sort of crime series that Danish readers love.” –Mette Bentholm the Commissioning Editor from Gyldendal Astra

The peace of the idyllic seaside town Kristinestad is broken in the addictive crime series. Nordic Noir with heart – and consequences.

REQUEST MATERIALS FOR THE SERIES HERE

✓  Swedish and German editions published! Full English translation available!
✓  For fans of Viveca Sten’s The Sandhamn Murders, Camilla Läckberg, Mari Jungstedt and Åsa Larsson!
✓  Crimance at its best: where crime fiction meets emotional intelligence all set against the haunting beauty of Finland’s west coast. Suspenseful, raw, and unforgettable.
✓  Bestselling series – 120,000 copies sold, nominated for BookBeat’s Newcomer Of The Year Award 2023!