Antti Tuomainen is a renowned Finnish crime author who has been hailed as the "King of Helsinki Noir" by the Finnish press. He made his international debut as an author with the release of "The Healer" in 2010. Prior to his literary career, Tuomainen was an accomplished copywriter, but he decided to pursue his passion for writing and made his literary debut in 2007. His early works, including "My Brother’s Keeper," were well-received by critics and established his reputation as a suspense author.
Tuomainen's writing style is characterized by its evocative and piercing nature, and he has been recognized for challenging the conventional Scandinavian crime mystery formula. His unique style, combined with his dark humor and poignant themes, has earned him international acclaim and a wide readership. In 2011, "The Healer" was awarded the Clue Award for 'Best Finnish Crime Novel of 2011' and was shortlisted for the Glass Key Award. Two years later, Tuomainen was crowned 'The King of Helsinki Noir' with the publication of "Dark as My Heart."
Tuomainen's novels have been translated into more than 25 languages and have become international bestsellers. His work has been praised for its ability to combine a range of writing styles, from dark, moody noir to a dark, laconic sense of humor. In fact, despite his reputation for writing dark mysteries, Tuomainen has been called the "funniest writer in Europe" by a critic from The Times. His novel "The Man Who Died" was particularly successful and was shortlisted for the Petrona and Last Laugh Awards.
Tuomainen's latest thriller, "Little Siberia," was shortlisted for the CWA International Dagger, the Amazon Publishing/Capital Crime Awards, and the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award, and won the Petrona Award for Best Scandinavian Crime Novel of the Year. His work continues to captivate readers and critics alike, and he is currently working on his first-ever series, with the first book, "The Rabbit Factor," already in development to become an Amazon Studios film starring Steve Carell.