Elina Ahlback Literary Agency, est. 2009, is one of the leading literary agencies in the Nordic countries and Finland’s #1 literary agency representing award-winning and bestselling Finnish and Nordic authors’ and illustrators’ book, film & TV rights in international markets. In 2020, the Agency was shortlisted for The 2020 International Excellence Awards as one of the TOP3 Literary Agencies in the World at the London Book Fair.

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#2 Milo

2024, Crime & Suspense

Milo

Max Seeck

#6 Prankenstein

2024, Chapter Books (6-9 Years), Middle Grade (8-12 Years)

Prankenstein

Kaisa Paasto

#20 Stella

2023, Picture Books (0-3 Years), Chapter Books (3-6 Years)

Stella

Ted Forsström

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Top Film & TV rights available

#7 Swing

2022, Crime & Suspense

Swing

A. M. Ollikainen

#8 Cargo

2021, Crime & Suspense

Cargo

A. M. Ollikainen

Latest reviews

The Secret Staircase

Salla Simukka

In this tantalisingly evocative fantasy, the text and vivid illustrations merge into a fine, polished whole. The story is about solving mysteries, making great friends and adapting to huge changes, whether it’s family or the vastness of dimensional boundaries. The narrative is engaging and the illustrations add delicious detail with a lightness of touch that encourages the novice reader to move forward.


The FINLANDIA PRIZE 2024 JURY

Sanna Marin: Finland's Young Prime Minister

Salla Vuorikoski

"The smooth narrative grips the reader from start to finish, and the precise, analytical text articulates the heated political developments of recent years. This intelligent, engaging work seeks an explanation to the question that haunts the political audience: what happened to Sanna Marin?"


- The FINLANDIA PRIZE 2024 jury

The Digital Spell: The Hidden Power of Persuasive Technology

Perttu Pölönen

"The book (THE DIGITAL SPELL) reveals what smart devices and social media are doing to us. Without succumbing to cynicism, it uncovers the “magician’s tricks” that technology uses to steer our thoughts and values. This engagingly written work sheds light on the path to a future internet built on human values."


The FINLANDIA PRIZE 2024 jury

Prankenstein

Kaisa Paasto

"Prankenstein's strength lies in its straightforward portrayal of an ordinary family."


Lastenkirjahylly

Push, Pace, Position, Pray

Miika Nousiainen

Push, Pace, Position, Pray could very well be the Sports Book of the Year.


Vesa Rantama / HS

A Short History of Eternal Life

Tiina Raevaara

Storytelling is one of the trends in contemporary non-fiction, and often it works, as it does in this work. The Short History of Eternal Life is made up of interesting facts, fluent narration and good prose. Raevaara deals with complex scientific issues, but presents them in an approachable way.


- Sari Harsu, Kulttuuritoimitus news

Ghost Island

Max Seeck

“An exceptional combination of hardboiled Scandi-noir and eerie ghost story. [--] Seeck marries breathtaking suspense with an expertly drawn heroine. This is guaranteed to send shivers up even the most unshakable readers’ spines."


– Publisher's Weekly, starred review (Ghost island)

Milo

Max Seeck

Milo is a slightly different Seeck detective story and as such a quality piece of work. More than that, it's an outright masterpiece (…) Each new step has been an artistic success. Max Seeck, last year's winner of the Glass Key Award for best Nordic detective story, has a golden touch for Finnish suspense fiction.


- Kai Hirvasnoro, Kansan Uutiset newspaper

The Power of Hot and Cold. From Sauna to Sea: The Finnish Way to a Happy, Healthy Life

Carita Harju, Katja Pantzar

“At a time when we all need to disconnect a bit more, THE POWER OF HOT & COLD shares secrets of what makes Finland the happiest nation on earth. Best of all, these Finnish tips for a happy, healthy life are all habits we can adopt elsewhere, from visiting saunas and taking cold-water dips, to simply pausing a moment to be at one with our thoughts and strengthen ties with the natural world. A fascinating insight into the ancient wellness traditions of a happy and balanced nation.”


-Eliza Reid, bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, cofounder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat, and former first lady of Iceland

Daughter of Two Bloods

S. K. Rostedt

"It was lovely to read a Finnish romantasy. I was looking forward to this book for a long time as I followed its journey back in Tiktok. Thankfully, the book was definitely worth the wait!"


- lukusumu bookstagram

Wolf Cub

Johanna Holmström

"Wolf Cub is an absolutely wonderful read that definitely stands out in the genre. Johanna Holmström succeeds in telling a strong story about lost and lonely men, about children who are both loved and hurt, about living both inside and outside society... she also writes a classic crime novel with police investigation, suspense and unexpected disputes. This mix makes Wolf Cub a great read for everyone, whether you like crime fiction or not. "


- Anna Lindblom, Skånska Dagbladet newspaper, Sweden

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Roots

2016, Humor

Roots

Miika Nousiainen

Milo

2024, Crime & Suspense

Milo

Max Seeck