A Scandinavian thriller for fans of fast-paced, plot-driven prose, reviving the legend of River Maidens and Kings in the Finnish town of Hartola. The first novel in the series, which became a bestseller in Finland. Screen adaptation by Aurora Studios is planned.
Elina Backman lives in Helsinki with her husband and two children. A professional in marketing and media, she loves books, traveling, and bike rides. She created the “Books and Wine” club and dreams of a Netflix series based on her novels. “When the King Dies” is Backman’s debut—became a bestseller in Finland and was sold in 13 countries.