Loukko by 
Original title: Järvi, joka murtui
Author: Joona Keskitalo
Published: 2025
Publisher: Bazar
Genre: Crime & Suspense
Pages: 284
Part of a series: The Outback series
Reading material:
English sample book 1, English translation books 2-3
English synopsis (books 1-3)
German sample (book #2)
Series presentation
Finnish editions (books 1-4), Series presentation
A story about the seven signs of evil, a few rolls of plastic, and a newt who has made a forest in Southern Karelia its territory
When Kari Kinnunen has made up his mind to cut down a forest, he cuts it down, no matter what endangered newt lives on his land. One can get rid of the creature by draining the waters of a small lake across the border as a nuisance for the Russians. But the water rushes in the wrong direction, destroys everything, and leaves Kari unable to speak. All that is left is a horrible find: four corpses lying on the lakebed.
The bodies found in the small lake remain a mystery for the people of Rautjärvi until a letter arrives at the office of the local newspaper. It also brings a new direction to the life of journalist Anna Vainikka who has been drifting aimlessly between her lover and her husband. The very same letter connects Anna to another fumbler - Kari - and the murderer behind the letter.
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