The Man Who Died

By Antti Tuomainen, David Hackston (translator),

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When Finnish mushroom entrepreneur Jaakko discovers that he has been slowly poisoned, he sets out to find his would-be murderer ... with dark and hilarious results. The critically acclaimed standalone thriller from the King of Helsinki Noir...

***Shortlisted for the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year***…

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1 author picked The Man Who Died as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Colin Garrow

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What I love about this book is that the central character is an ordinary guy who is thrown into a horrifying situation. Discovering someone has poisoned him, Jaakko’s only chance of surviving is to find the culprit.

I loved the peculiarity of his business and his reaction to the threat from a rival company. I like the way the mystery unfolds, with some truly unexpected scenes–particularly those involving a sauna and a Samurai sword.

The author’s black humor and his use of language (even in translation) are delightful, and I found myself thoroughly entertained all the way through.

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