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Darkness descends on Europe
The fourth and final part of the highly popular ‘The Fox’ series.
Russia has taken control of the Arctic and, empowered by this, is determined to settle the situation in Ukraine once and for all. The military crisis threatens to spread and the situation is escalating into fighting on Finnish soil.
Mikael Koivu, who works for the intelligence service, is captured by the Russians in the Arctic Ocean together with the crew of the icebreaker MSV Nordica. Mikael Koivu’s superior is developing a secret plan to free his subordinate and the crew. But the risky mission fails to gain the President’s approval.
At the same time, Finland and its allies are preparing for a conflict that is shaking Europe. When it becomes clear that Finland’s war plans are in danger of falling into Russian hands through a high-ranking spy, Finnish Security and Intelligence Service employee Riina Koivu is sent on a dangerous undercover mission to Kaliningrad to discover the identity of the leaker.
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nominee – ‘Torch-Bearer’ Literary Export Prize 2024 (winner tba 1.12.2024)
‘THE FOX series ends with a terrifyingly brilliant work that you just can’t put down until you’ve finished reading it. […] Immonen is firing plot action at full force.’ — Taika Dahlblom, Helsingin sanomat newspaper
‘A bold, manifold novel that stands out from the mass for its subject matter and its expertise. At the same time, Immonen sensitively describes the sorrow of the protagonists being separated from their families. Immonen’s Fox series is of a highly profficient package in terms of subject matter, language and overall quality.’ — Pekka Jäntti, Länsiväylä newspaper
‘After reading all of Helena Immonen’s books, I can say: The fictional descriptions of strategic decision-making are probably ones that even those in the room could not have described better. […] Helena has a rare ability to construct possible security political and military futures, tying it to realism.’ — Finnish Major General Harri Ohra-Aho’s testimonial on X
‘One can’t help but wonder whether this frighteningly topical novel could become a reality. The events of Operation Fire Fox are dramatic, but the story also gives hope.’ — Kainuun Sanomat newspaper