Kuusiluoto: a wilderness in the middle of Helsinki where you can hide, become almost invisible. Three students - Jeremias, Johannes and Abdi - are filming a documentary here about a strange hermit living in the only house on the island ... Until one of them disappears without a trace.

When the first victim is found in the heart of the reserved forest, the case the police enter - Jan Leino's team. At the same time, journalist Saana Khavas launches a true-crime podcast: she talks about her own search for a missing person.

Much in this case speaks in favor of an accident. The forest seemed to recognize the dead guy as his own and decided to protect. But what if someone cold-bloodedly leads detectives on the wrong track?

Who is this book for

For readers of action-packed Scandinavian literature with its unique noir atmosphere.

For fans of the books of Lina Bengtsdotter, Susanna Jansson, Stefan Anhem and Camille Grebe.

For readers of modern prose and psychological novels, where human relationships and atmosphere are of great importance.

For those who who liked Elina Backman's first thriller, When the King Dies.

From the author

The island of Lammassaari, along with its surroundings, is within the boundaries of Helsinki, and this is one of my favorite places on the whole planet. The first time my dad took me there, and we rode bicycles. And now I moved my family to this island. Lammassaari cannot be described in words. Therefore, I warmly recommend visiting there, in a place where lake grasses rustle. Do not forget to take a snack with you - and feel free to step on the footbridges. You will definitely be charmed by this island, which every time welcomes guests in a new way.

Published in Russian for the first time.