Overview

Murder in Ice was a bestseller in Finland in 2023 and is Kaarina Griffiths' debut novel for English readers. A Christmas-set psychological thriller and murder mystery blending Scandinavian crime with unrelenting suspense, laced with dark secrets and ancient legend. In remote Lapland under the Northern Lights, a Christmas workshop on Sámi culture turns deadly when a body is found beneath the ice. Detective Inspector Heikki Tuunanen must unravel hidden secrets and old grudges among the course members - a shaman, a reindeer herder, a folklore researcher and more. Locals whisper that the legendary wolf-like Stállu is to blame, but the police are convinced a human killer is on the loose, hiding in plain sight. Every chapter unearths new clues and darker motives, leaving you craving more and turning ""just one more"" into an all-night read. Who can be trusted when everyone has something to hide? Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, cosy Christmas murder mysteries and Scandi-noir. Can you unmask the killer before another victim is claimed?

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Reviews

These reviews are from 2023, when Murder in Ice was first published in Finland as an 24-part Advent Calendar book in streaming services. One chapter was sent to readers 1-24 December, in count-down to Christmas. Later the book was published as a whole book. Book blogger About.jenni.h, 16.1.2023 ""Murder in Ice is a good example of a traditional Finnish detective story. I really liked the book's colorful and authentic cast of characters and its surprising plot. The information about the Sámi culture and myths was interesting, and Lapland is such an exciting and magical place. Kaarina Griffiths knew how to create a great atmosphere amidst roar of the wolfs, the Northern Lights and witch drums."" Heni´s book circle, 20.1.2023: I waited for the Advent Calendar, Murder in Ice, to open every morning like a child! Great idea to publish a book like this. When reading, you go through the characters one by one to see who it could be, and at the end the one you didn't suspect is revealed! The authos is playing the reader. Agatha Christie comes to my mind.

These reviews date to 2023, when Murder in Ice launched in Finland as a 24-part Advent Calendar mystery on streaming platforms, with a new chapter delivered daily from 1-24 December. The story was later released as a complete novel. Book reviews (from the original Finnish edition): ""I really liked the book's colourful and authentic cast of characters and its surprising plot. The information about Sámi culture and myths was fascinating, and Lapland is such an exciting and magical place. Griffiths really knows how to create suspense."" ""A Christmas murder mystery set in the fells of Lapland - very well done. An addictive read with lots of interesting characters from different backgrounds. So exciting; I liked it a lot. The book is full of twists and turns and drew me in right from the start. I couldn't put it down - Highly recommended.""

Author Information

Kaarina Griffiths is a Finnish crime writer based in Cornwall. Her work blends psychological depth, crime-driven plots, and local mythology to create suspenseful, reflective crime fiction. Landscape and legend sit at the heart of her stories. Lintumies (The Birdman), the second novel in her Cornish Murder Mysteries, was shortlisted for the Best Finnish Crime Book of the Year 2024, cementing her reputation among Finland's leading contemporary crime authors. Her first English-language novel, Murder in Ice, was a Finnish bestseller on release and is now available to English readers.

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