"Lain varjolla: A Novel from Transitional Northern Scandinavia" is an exciting book by the Finnish writer Väinä Katai, which transports readers to the mysterious world of the forests and mountains of the Nordic region. There is a thick atmospheric mood in this novel, thanks to which readers are immersed in the local culture and communication of the characters with the spirits of nature. The main character of the novel, the leading woodcutter Leino, finds himself at the crossroads between the world of the present and the past, between reality and the intervening world. His adventure is unpredictable and filled with mysterious events that inspire not only reflection, but also knowledge of oneself and the surrounding world. "Lain varjolla" is a fascinating novel that successfully combines mythology with modernity, and is an excellent choice for fans of nature literature and spiritual quests. A book that will leave its traces in the hearts of readers and will be remembered for a long time for its depth and wisdom."