Nordic Horror Series: Book 4: Murder Ballads

Never meet your idol.

  • Nordic Horror: When the days are short, the nightmares are long – YA horror with a Nordic twist!

Book #4 Murder Ballads is a standalone title in the Nordic Horror Series.

Will Krista manage to lift the demonic demo song curse before the Murder ballads will kill everyone?

Krista is a talented guitarist and singer who dreams of stardom with her wedding band. During her high school internship at a psychiatric hospital, Krista meets her heavy metal idol, the iconic lead singer of the legendary Pagan Angels. After helping the singer escape from the hospital with the help of some bandmates, Krista is rewarded with a notorious demo tape, that was thought to be lost. However, when the murder ballads come back to life, the curse must be broken and the monsters that became flesh must be destroyed.


Pet Friends 4: Mir

A story of a young girl experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with pets and new friendships!

The long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, sold in 7 countries!

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency

Lighthearted, optimistic, and determined, Kati-e confronts new intriguing pet problems and shares these adventures with her newfound best friend, Lisa. She also starts to build a robot for herself. After many unsuccessful attempts, she finally creates the goofy, little Ti-bot that can speak with animals.

Every book tells the story of how Kati-e gets one of her pets. With the help of her friends, brilliant and resourceful Kati-e renovates an old roof-top water tank into a new home for her and all her pets. The story is set in a beautiful near-future big city, inspired by Helsinki, New York, and the capitals of Europe.

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency. This long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, already sold in seven countries. It’s no wonder these fantastic, fully illustrated children’s novels with easy-to-read, heart-warming stories are rapidly gaining popularity!

Book #4: Mir (Fall 2023)

To solve the mystery of the beekeeper’s lost bees, passionate and unyielding animal helper Kati-e has to break into a space tech lab to build a new shapeshifter robot that can perform a bee dance, all at the same time her astronaut father is leaving Earth.

Fluffy, funny, and adventure-filled, the series takes the reader into a totally different animal world, with a fresh twist on pet care. Packed with excellent storytelling, stunning artwork, interesting characters, and wonderfully clever storylines.

A story of a young girl experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with pets and new friendships!

The long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, sold in 7 countries!

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency

Lighthearted, optimistic, and determined, Kati-e confronts new intriguing pet problems and shares these adventures with her newfound best friend, Lisa. She also starts to build a robot for herself. After many unsuccessful attempts, she finally creates the goofy, little Ti-bot that can speak with animals.

Every book tells the story of how Kati-e gets one of her pets. With the help of her friends, brilliant and resourceful Kati-e renovates an old roof-top water tank into a new home for her and all her pets. The story is set in a beautiful near-future big city, inspired by Helsinki, New York, and the capitals of Europe.

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency. This long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, already sold in seven countries. It’s no wonder these fantastic, fully illustrated children’s novels with easy-to-read, heart-warming stories are rapidly gaining popularity!

Book #4: Mir (Fall 2023)

To solve the mystery of the beekeeper’s lost bees, passionate and unyielding animal helper Kati-e has to break into a space tech lab to build a new shapeshifter robot that can perform a bee dance, all at the same time her astronaut father is leaving Earth.

Fluffy, funny, and adventure-filled, the series takes the reader into a totally different animal world, with a fresh twist on pet care. Packed with excellent storytelling, stunning artwork, interesting characters, and wonderfully clever storylines.


Pet Friends 3: Bean

A story of a young girl experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with pets and new friendships!

The long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, sold in 7 countries!

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency

Lighthearted, optimistic, and determined, Kati-e confronts new intriguing pet problems and shares these adventures with her newfound best friend, Lisa. She also starts to build a robot for herself. After many unsuccessful attempts, she finally creates the goofy, little Ti-bot that can speak with animals.

Every book tells the story of how Kati-e gets one of her pets. With the help of her friends, brilliant and resourceful Kati-e renovates an old roof-top water tank into a new home for her and all her pets. The story is set in a beautiful near-future big city, inspired by Helsinki, New York, and the capitals of Europe.

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency. This long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, already sold in seven countries. It’s no wonder these fantastic, fully illustrated children’s novels with easy-to-read, heart-warming stories are rapidly gaining popularity!

Book #3: Bean (May 2023)

Brilliant and resourceful, Kati-e struggles to build a robot that can speak with animals, to find good homes for her four puppies, and she is forced to renovate an old roof-top water tank into her new home as one of the puppies wants to stay with her.


Pet Agents 9: Masters of the Jungle

KATI-E is an independent girl who loves animals just as much as electronics and coding. TI-BOT is the flying robot Kati-e built. Together they are the PET AGENTS, and their mission is to solve pet problems!
  • A delightfully illustrated series for robot fans and animals lovers alike!
  • Teaches children about animals and pet care
  • Series already sold in 8 territories!
  • 10 titles are planned in the series
In the 9th installment of the Pet-Agents series, the agents find themselves in the middle of an illegal wildlife smuggling operation which must be stopped! Kati-e saves Mrs. Frang’s dog, Dina, from an animal thief, and discovers an endangered cheetah. The cheetah must be released to the wild. This friendly act leads Kati-e and her friends to other adventures in the desert, jungle and savannah.

Pet Agents 1: New Pets & New Friends!

There’s something for everyone in the fast-paced Pet Agents series, whether you’re an animal lover or an electronics geek!

Rights sold in 7 territories!

KATI-E is an independent girl who loves animals just as much as electronics and coding. TI-BOT is the flying robot Kati-e built. Together they are the PET AGENTS, and their mission is to solve pet problems!

Book #1: New Pets & New Friends!

The first book in the bestselling series for the animal-loving and tech-savvy children of today.

Kati-e’s and Ti-bot’s schedule is full again. Sofia needs help choosing a dog breed, Mrs. Frang has to find a dog-walker, and a little kitten named Hugo has an upset tummy. But do you know what a diabetic alert dog is? And what do you do if you find a baby squirrel on the side of the road? When you join Kati-e and her robot sidekick for a day, you’ll find out!

Book #2: Tracking a Thief

Keen to solve new cases, Kati-e and Ti-bot hardly get any sleep!

Kati-e has been busy coding and Ti-bot has new skills! He hurries over to the zoo to test his brand-new language abilities – he can talk with monkeys and other animals! The Pet Agents are in for a busy day from clipping the nails of a pet rabbit to helping a depressed budgie. But soon, a mystery thief in the neighbourhood lures the Pet Agents away from their usual tasks!

Book #3: Charging Ahead

Kati-e, Tim and Ti-bot spend time in the countryside and make new friends

When the Pet Agents must find a new home for a miniature pig, they head out to the countryside. The organic farm is full of cute animals, and they help with the farmwork and have fun with the electric four-wheel-drive. But suddenly, there is also a mystery they have to solve! But what to do when Ti-bot disappears and there is no wi-fi coverage?!

Book #4: Lost in the Game

Kati-e and Ti-bot venture out into the virtual world!

A boy contacts Kati-e and tells her that he has lost his pet… dinosaur! Excuse me?

Kati-e soon realizes he’s talking about the virtual world and the dinosaur he’s lost is from an online dinosaur park. But it does not make the boy’s anguish any less, and Kati-e gladly accepts the challenge. It’s time for the Pet Agents to go off into the virtual world to find out who is playing dirty.

Book #5: In Deep Water

Pet Agents explore the underwater world!

After helping out a marine biologist with her out-of-the-ordinary pets, Kati-e and Ti-bot get the opportunity to join a marine research vessel as it sails out to sea! Soon the friends are deep under the surface as they try to get to the bottom of a new animal dilemma. The newly updated and waterproofed Ti-bot proves to be invaluable!

Book #6: Snowed In

Pet Agents in a Winter Wonderland!

After rescuing a swan stuck in a frozen pond, Kati-e finds out that the city’s only Pet Rescue animal shelter will be demolished just before Christmas. The Pet Agents are forced to engage in a pursuit across the Arctic Circle to track down Mrs. Frang, the animal shelter founder. She is the only person who can stop the demolition and save all the pets from the freezing cold.

Book #7: Wild City (Sept 2022)

Pet Agents on a mission to help urban wildlife!

After Luca’s beloved dachshund Wilhelm dies from old age, a resourceful Kati-e will do anything she can to help him. She will even restore an overgrown and neglected medieval pet cemetery to its former glory so that Wilhelm could have the final resting place that Luca desires.

For the city authorities to agree to reopen the old pet cemetery, the Pet Agents must first participate in the city’s ambitious urban wildlife conservation project. Luca will never forget his beloved dog, but with Kati-e’s help and compassion, he finds ways to ease the sting of grief and memorialize his lost pet.


Pet Agents 2: Tracking a thief

There’s something for everyone in the fast-paced Pet Agents series, whether you’re an animal lover or an electronics geek!

Rights sold in 6 territories!

KATI-E is an independent girl who loves animals just as much as electronics and coding. TI-BOT is the flying robot Kati-e built. Together they are the PET AGENTS, and their mission is to solve pet problems!

Book #2: Tracking a Thief

Keen to solve new cases, Kati-e and Ti-bot hardly get any sleep!

Kati-e has been busy coding and Ti-bot has new skills! He hurries over to the zoo to test his brand-new language abilities – he can talk with monkeys and other animals! The Pet Agents are in for a busy day from clipping the nails of a pet rabbit to helping a depressed budgie. But soon, a mystery thief in the neighbourhood lures the Pet Agents away from their usual tasks!


Pet Agents 3: Charging Ahead

There’s something for everyone in the fast-paced Pet Agents series, whether you’re an animal lover or an electronics geek!

Rights sold in 6 territories!

Book #3: Charging Ahead

Kati-e, Tim and Ti-bot spend time in the countryside and make new friends

When the Pet Agents must find a new home for a miniature pig, they head out to the countryside. The organic farm is full of cute animals, and they help with the farmwork and have fun with the electric four-wheel-drive. But suddenly, there is also a mystery they have to solve! But what to do when Ti-bot disappears and there is no wi-fi coverage?!


Pet Agents 4: Lost in the Game

There’s something for everyone in the fast-paced Pet Agents series, whether you’re an animal lover or an electronics geek!

Rights sold in 6 territories!

KATI-E is an independent girl who loves animals just as much as electronics and coding. TI-BOT is the flying robot Kati-e built. Together they are the PET AGENTS, and their mission is to solve pet problems!

Book #4: Lost in the Game

Kati-e and Ti-bot venture out into the virtual world!

A boy contacts Kati-e and tells her that he has lost his pet… dinosaur! Excuse me?

Kati-e soon realizes he’s talking about the virtual world and the dinosaur he’s lost is from an online dinosaur park. But it does not make the boy’s anguish any less, and Kati-e gladly accepts the challenge. It’s time for the Pet Agents to go off into the virtual world to find out who is playing dirty.

 


Pet Agents 5: In Deep Water

There’s something for everyone in the fast-paced Pet Agents series, whether you’re an animal lover or an electronics geek!

Rights sold in 6 territories!

KATI-E is an independent girl who loves animals just as much as electronics and coding. TI-BOT is the flying robot Kati-e built. Together they are the PET AGENTS, and their mission is to solve pet problems!

Book #5: In Deep Water

Pet Agents explore the underwater world!

After helping out a marine biologist with her out-of-the-ordinary pets, Kati-e and Ti-bot get the opportunity to join a marine research vessel as it sails out to sea! Soon the friends are deep under the surface as they try to get to the bottom of a new animal dilemma. The newly updated and waterproofed Ti-bot proves to be invaluable!


Pet Agents 6: Snowed In

There’s something for everyone in the fast-paced Pet Agents series, whether you’re an animal lover or an electronics geek!

Rights sold in 6 territories!

KATI-E is an independent girl who loves animals just as much as electronics and coding. TI-BOT is the flying robot Kati-e built. Together they are the PET AGENTS, and their mission is to solve pet problems!

Book #6: Snowed In

Pet Agents in a Winter Wonderland!

After rescuing a swan stuck in a frozen pond, Kati-e finds out that the city’s only Pet Rescue animal shelter will be demolished just before Christmas. The Pet Agents are forced to engage in a pursuit across the Arctic Circle to track down Mrs. Frang, the animal shelter founder. She is the only person who can stop the demolition and save all the pets from the freezing cold.


Pet Agents 7: Wild City

There’s something for everyone in the fast-paced Pet Agents series, whether you’re an animal lover or an electronics geek!

Rights sold in 6 territories!

KATI-E is an independent girl who loves animals just as much as electronics and coding. TI-BOT is the flying robot Kati-e built. Together they are the PET AGENTS, and their mission is to solve pet problems!

Book #7: Wild City (Sept 2022)

Pet Agents on a mission to help urban wildlife!

After Luca’s beloved dachshund Wilhelm dies from old age, a resourceful Kati-e will do anything she can to help him. She will even restore an overgrown and neglected medieval pet cemetery to its former glory so that Wilhelm could have the final resting place that Luca desires.

For the city authorities to agree to reopen the old pet cemetery, the Pet Agents must first participate in the city’s ambitious urban wildlife conservation project. Luca will never forget his beloved dog, but with Kati-e’s help and compassion, he finds ways to ease the sting of grief and memorialize his lost pet.


PET AGENTS 8: Mission on the Moon

NEW Book #8: Mission on the Moon. In the eighth book of the Pet Agents series, pet agents are invited to the Moon to solve a twisted space mystery.

When the animals on the Moon Station start acting very strange, the Pet Agents are given a thrilling mission. But will the mystery ever be solved when Kati-e, solves only Earth’s problems from the Moon on her hugely popular YouTube channel? And could Ti-bot be right… Is an alien behind the mystery after all?


Pet Friends 1: Bit and Mode

A story of a young girl experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with pets and new friendships!

The long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, sold in 7 countries!

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency

Lighthearted, optimistic, and determined, Kati-e confronts new intriguing pet problems and shares these adventures with her newfound best friend, Lisa. She also starts to build a robot for herself. After many unsuccessful attempts, she finally creates the goofy, little Ti-bot that can speak with animals.

Every book tells the story of how Kati-e gets one of her pets. With the help of her friends, brilliant and resourceful Kati-e renovates an old roof-top water tank into a new home for her and all her pets. The story is set in a beautiful near-future big city, inspired by Helsinki, New York, and the capitals of Europe.

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency. This long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, already sold in seven countries. It’s no wonder these fantastic, fully illustrated children’s novels with easy-to-read, heart-warming stories are rapidly gaining popularity!

Book #1 – Bit and Mode  (May 2022)

In order to have a pet of her own, the lonely six-year-old coding wizard and handy robot builder Kati-e rescues adorable rat twins from the trash can. She sneaks them home, despite her mother’s allergy to rats, only to discover a mysterious stuffed animal hidden inside the walls of her room, which used to belong to the coolest girl in the neighborhood.

Book #2: Mop (October 2022)

The sunny, resourceful, self-reliant 6-year-old rat owner Kati-e is having the time of her life working as a little helper in a pet store. When it goes out of business, the devastated Kati-e sets up her own pet service so she can be around animals in the future, and ends up owning four puppies as a result.

Book #3: Bean (May 2023)

Brilliant and resourceful, Kati-e struggles to build a robot that can speak with animals, to find good homes for her four puppies, and she is forced to renovate an old roof-top water tank into her new home as one of the puppies wants to stay with her.

Book #4: Mir (Fall 2023)

To solve the mystery of the beekeeper’s lost bees, passionate and unyielding animal helper Kati-e has to break into a space tech lab to build a new shapeshifter robot that can perform a bee dance, all at the same time her astronaut father is leaving Earth.

Fluffy, funny, and adventure-filled, the series takes the reader into a totally different animal world, with a fresh twist on pet care. Packed with excellent storytelling, stunning artwork, interesting characters, and wonderfully clever storylines.

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PRAISE:

Children’s books about animals often train their readers to treat animals with respect. In the Pet Agents series, children interested in pets and other domestic animals also learn about their care and behaviour. The strength of the Pet Agents series lies in (…) its event-rich storytelling and abundant, colourful illustrations. (…) The children in the series are active, energetic and have a wide network of friends.
– Lastenkirjahylly blog, Finland on Pet Agents series

Children’s books about animals often train their readers to treat animals with respect. In the Pet Agents series, children interested in pets and other domestic animals also learn about their care and behaviour. The strength of the Pet Agents series lies in (…) its event-rich storytelling and abundant, colourful illustrations. (…) The children in the series are active, energetic and have a wide network of friends.

– Lastenkirjahylly blog, Finland on Pet Agents series


Pet Friends 2: Mop

A story of a young girl experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with pets and new friendships!

The long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, sold in 7 countries!

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency

Lighthearted, optimistic, and determined, Kati-e confronts new intriguing pet problems and shares these adventures with her newfound best friend, Lisa. She also starts to build a robot for herself. After many unsuccessful attempts, she finally creates the goofy, little Ti-bot that can speak with animals.

Every book tells the story of how Kati-e gets one of her pets. With the help of her friends, brilliant and resourceful Kati-e renovates an old roof-top water tank into a new home for her and all her pets. The story is set in a beautiful near-future big city, inspired by Helsinki, New York, and the capitals of Europe.

Pet Friends tells the origin story of Kati-e and her Pet Agents agency. This long-awaited new series is a prequel to the Pet Agents book series, already sold in seven countries. It’s no wonder these fantastic, fully illustrated children’s novels with easy-to-read, heart-warming stories are rapidly gaining popularity!

Book #2: Mop (October 2022)

The sunny, resourceful, self-reliant 6-year-old rat owner Kati-e is having the time of her life working as a little helper in a pet store. When it goes out of business, the devastated Kati-e sets up her own pet service so she can be around animals in the future, and ends up owning four puppies as a result.


Riina Kaarla, Sami Kaarla & Anders Vacklin

Riina Kaarla is a passionate author-illustrator and a creative dynamo, whose internationally published books are especially beloved for their true-to-life and vivid characters.

Sami Kaarla has worked as a professional writer-illustrator for more than a decade. He has written and illustrated dozens of internationally renowned books. He writes and illustrates the YA Nordic Horror series, the Pet Friends and Pet Agents series, and Moomin  books based on Tove Jansson’s beloved characters, with his wife, Riina. Still, he finds time for his four sons, four cats, and three dogs who inspire him every day.

Anders Vacklin is a prize-winning drama writer, also publishing fiction and non-fiction. He is also a creative writing teacher and script consultant who has helped hundreds of writers tell their stories. Anders writes the YA Nordic Horror series and Pet Friends series with Riina and Sami Kaarla.