Below the Surface
Below the Surface by Leena Lehtolainen, published by Amazon Publishing in 2017, is a mystery novel that follows Violent Crime Unit commander Maria Kallio as she investigates the murder of Annukka Hackman, whose body is discovered in a lake. The victim, identified as the wife of a prominent publisher, was poised to release an unauthorized tell-all book about celebrated racing driver Sasha Smeds. As Kallio delves into the case, she encounters a web of secrets and alibis that complicate her inquiry.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines crime and personal challenges, as Kallio navigates her responsibilities at work while managing her home life. The investigation reveals a complex array of suspects connected to both Annukka and Smeds, raising questions about hidden motives and the lengths individuals will go to protect their secrets. This edition spans 314 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into the intricacies of police procedural work within the context of Finnish culture.
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When a woman’s body turns up in a lake–a bullet to the back of her head–Violent Crime Unit commander Maria Kallio, freshly back from maternity leave, is fast to get on the case. The victim is ID’d as Annukka Hackman, wife of a prominent publisher and author of an upcoming unauthorized tell-all book on Sasha Smeds, Finland’s celebrated racing rally driver.
Almost as soon as the inquiry starts, it goes off the rails, as those connected to Annukka–and to Smeds–seem to have more secrets than they have alibis. Was the journalist about to reveal a bombshell that someone was desperate to keep quiet? Or will it take some reading between the lines? The clues may be few, but the list of suspects is long. As she struggles to balance her home life, run a department tainted by career-threatening allegations, and catch a killer, Maria is shocked to find just what someone was willing to do in the name of love…or revenge.
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