A Crossing in the Darkness

Leena Lehtolainen

Original title: Pimeän risteys

Author: Leena Lehtolainen

Published: 2023

Publisher: Tammi

Genre: Crime & Suspense

Pages: 375

Part of a series: Maria Kallio series

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English synopsis

The newest, standalone crime novel in the ever-popular Maria Kallio series! German and Finnish publication in Fall 2023!

The City of Espoo is being menaced by the “Biris” gang that steals designer clothing, phones, and jewelry from other youth. One night, one of the members is stabbed to death, in a case which seems clear. Maria’s unit is investigating while being threatened by a cut in funding.

Maria’s home feels empty as her children have left the nest. An acquaintance contacts Maria regarding sexual harassment, and Maria tries to help - but her intervention seems to make things worse. And as a boy goes missing from a children’s home and Biris threatens with revenge, Maria has her hands full.

Finland’s answer to Henning Mankell.

Brigitte Magazine, Germany

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Rights sold:
FINLAND: Tammi (orig.)
GERMANY: Rowohlt

About author

Leena Lehtolainen

Leena Lehtolainen is the top female crime author in Finland: her new titles always head straight to #1 on the Finnish bestseller lists.

Lehtolainen created her successful protagonist, detective Maria Kallio, in 1993. Having already featured in 16 novels and a complete TV series, a new Maria Kallio TV reboot series was launched in Fall 2021 on C More. Lehtolainen’s novels have been translated into 30 languages and have sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.

And just like the events in Bodyguard, a that takes the heroine Hilja Ilveskero all around Europe, Lehtolainen’s own work takes her to book festivals, exhibitions and other events across the globe.

Leena Lehtolainen has also published outside the crime genre; her book The Charm of Figure Skating was voted sports book of the year 2010 in Finland, and A Life in Six Scenes showed her return to literary fiction.

The Crossing of the Green Dragon is her first title for YA audiences.

In her free time, Lehtolainen enjoys all kinds of music and follows lynx trails in the forests – just like Maria Kallio.

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2023, Crime & Suspense

Leena Lehtolainen

A Crossing in the Darkness


2022, Young Adult (13 or 14+)

Leena Lehtolainen

The Crossing of the Green Dragon


2021, Crime & Suspense

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The Lynx Factor


2020, Crime & Suspense

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The Ripple Effect


2019, Crime & Suspense

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Oathbreaker


2018, Crime & Suspense

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The Killer's Girlfriend


2017, Crime & Suspense

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The End of Innocence


2016, General Nonfiction, Memories & Biographies

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The Charm of Ice


2016, Crime & Suspense

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The Eye of the Tiger


2015, Crime & Suspense

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A Stroke of Sadness


2013, Crime & Suspense

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The Iron Triangle


2012, Crime & Suspense

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The Devil's Cubs


2011, Crime & Suspense

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The Lion of Justice


2010, Crime & Suspense

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Where Have All the Young Girls Gone


2009, Crime & Suspense

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The Bodyguard


2008, Crime & Suspense

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Derailed


2005, Crime & Suspense

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The Nightingale Murder


2003, Crime & Suspense

Leena Lehtolainen

Below the Surface


2000, Crime & Suspense

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Before I Go


1998, Crime & Suspense

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Fatal Headwind


1997, Crime & Suspense

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Death Spiral


1996, Crime & Suspense

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Snow Woman


1995, Crime & Suspense

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Copper Heart


1994, Crime & Suspense

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Her Enemy


1993, Crime & Suspense

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My First Murder