Land of Snow and Ashes

Inkeri arrives in Enontekiö in Finnish Lapland on a journalistic assignment, searching for her husband who disappeared during the war. She uncovers dark secrets and a community that does not want to dwell on the past, as traces of disturbing crimes emerge from the pristine landscape.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: Pushkin Press

In the heart of Finnish Lapland, nestled amidst the vast expanse of the Arctic Circle, lies the remote village of Enontekiö. It is a place where the sun never sets, casting a perpetual glow over the icy landscape. In 1947, a young journalist named Inkeri arrives in this picturesque town on a journalistic assignment. However, her true motivation lies in a more personal quest—to unravel the mysteries surrounding her husband's disappearance during the war.

As Inkeri begins to delve into the town's history, she encounters a wall of silence and hostility from the locals. They seem determined to ignore the past and move on with their lives. But Inkeri's persistence and her budding friendship with a young Sámi girl named Laila begin to unravel the town's dark secrets.

Through their conversations, Inkeri learns that the town has been haunted by a series of disturbing crimes that have gone unsolved for decades. The villagers are afraid to speak up, for fear of retribution from those who may be responsible. As Inkeri's investigation deepens, she discovers that the crimes are linked to a powerful local family who has controlled the town for generations.

The family's influence extends far beyond the village, and they have used their power to silence anyone who dared to speak out against them. Inkeri becomes increasingly aware of the danger she is in, as she becomes a target for the family's wrath. But she is determined to uncover the truth and bring the criminals to justice.

With the help of Laila, Inkeri pieces together the evidence that will expose the family's crimes. They confront the family head-on, and in a dramatic climax, the truth is revealed. The family is brought to justice, and the town begins to heal from the scars of its past.

Inkeri's journey in Enontekiö is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of speaking truth to power. It is a story of silenced histories, of dark secrets in a land of midnight sun. It reminds us that the past can never be forgotten, and that it is our responsibility to confront the darkness that lurks in the shadows.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782277378