Loukko by Elina Ahlbäck Literary Agency Oy Ltd., est. 2009, is one of the leading Nordic agencies, and Finland’s #1, representing 150+ award-winning and bestselling Finnish and Nordic authors, screenwriters, and directors. The agency sells book, Film&TV and media rights worldwide in 50+ countries and Hollywood. In 2020, it was shortlisted for The 2020 International Excellence Awards as one of the TOP3 Literary Agencies in the World at the London Book Fair. NYT Bestselling Author Max Seeck has been translated in 41 languages and his novels sold over 1 million copies globally.
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13.05.2025
DAUGHTER OF TWO BLOODS sold to Norway!
02.07.2025
Two new foreign deals for LITTLE MOUSE!
06.06.2025
New Literary Agent Satu Sallantaus
13.05.2025
DAUGHTER OF TWO BLOODS sold to Norway!
02.07.2025
Two new foreign deals for LITTLE MOUSE!
06.06.2025
New Literary Agent Satu Sallantaus
13.05.2025
DAUGHTER OF TWO BLOODS sold to Norway!
Bestselling this season
2024, Narrative Nonfiction, Memories & Biographies
By the Seashore: How Writers Discovered the Sea
Sanna Nyqvist
2021, General Nonfiction, Memories & Biographies
The Story of Aino and Alvar Aalto
Heikki Aalto-Alanen
2021, Chapter Books (6-9 Years), Middle Grade (8-12 Years)
Dad Man and the Evil Little Brother
Arttu Unkari
29.11.2024
Award and Film News for Tommi Kinnunen!
12.10.2022
Memory Of Water International Film News
29.11.2024
Award and Film News for Tommi Kinnunen!
12.10.2022
Memory Of Water International Film News
2018, Chapter Books (6-9 Years)
Little Shop of Nightmares 1: The Terrible Tickling Powder
Magdalena Hai
2020, Personal Growth & Lifestyle
A Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence
Frank Martela
2019, Chapter Books (6-9 Years)
Little Shop of Nightmares 2: The Mystery of the Missing Teeth
Magdalena Hai
2021, Chapter Books (6-9 Years)
Little Shop of Nightmares 3: Sticky the Horrible Snowman
Magdalena Hai
2021, General Nonfiction, History & Politics
The 50 Most Dangerous Companies in the World
Juha-Pekka Raeste & Hannu Sokala
2013, General Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction
Things That Make One's Heart Beat Faster
Mia Kankimäki
Latest reviews
Kaplamak - A Circus Summer
Sanna Sofia Vuori
“Rating 4/5: A vividly written book in which I want to highlight the beautiful friendship between Elle and her grandmother”
- BTJ
Kaplamak - A Circus Summer
Sanna Sofia Vuori
“Brings to mind, among other things, Alice in Wonderland”
- Svenska Yle
Free
Martta Kaukonen
"FREE is one of the best crime novels of the spring, and the entire trilogy ranks among the finest ever written in Finland.”
Taika Dahlbom, Helsingin Sanomat
Twin World Series: Saving Atlantis
Siri Kolu
“SAVING ATLANTIS is a gripping adventure novel for tweens and teens. The first book only gets things rolling, so readers will be left eagerly awaiting the next part.”
- Helsingin Sanomat
Deep in the Woods
Päivi Lukkarila
"Päivi Lukkarila's DEEP IN THE WOODS also aptly demonstrates that one compelling - and perhaps even the most effective - way to spark the interest of picky and reading-averse young people is to write such a gripping story that they simply can't put it down."
– Päivi Heikkilä-Halttunen, Helsingin Sanomat
Summer at Villa Hilda
Michaela von Kügelgen
“This trilogy immediately appealed to me and my colleagues. The pitch alone had a relaxing effect, which was confirmed by the lively warmth of the narration. The combination of a big old house, food and interesting characters, all thrown together on an island, is quite delightful.”
- Elik Lettinga, publisher, Singel Uitgevers, the Netherlands
The Secret Staircase
Salla Simukka
The best about this book are its main characters: they approach mysteries with curiosity, and they are led by kindness. The charming illustrations make sure that we can feel present with the two boys as they are discovering their new home from basement to the attic, and that we can see how they become friends along the way.
Katalin Mikó, translator, Hungary
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 2024 Finlandia Prize jury
The Second Coming of Christ
Aki Ollikainen
“Aki Ollikainen’s polished, sharp and concise language enchants in the recognisably written novel THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. The thought-out structure of the historical novel captivates the reader to wait when and how the two panels of the narrative cross. The description of the Northern nature and the mentality of the people is sharp, the author’s eye kindly understanding, and the touch is a joyfully humoristic one, but not at all mocking.”
- The Eeva Joenpelto Jury, 2024
Wolf Cub
Johanna Holmström
“We end up in the middle of the primeval forest, the wilderness. The best writers create their own genre. Like Johanna Holmström. Understanding half of what Johanna Holmström means and wants is enough to think that Wolf Cub is a really good novel, even the best Swedish-language detective, crime, police and suspense novel of the year. A crime novel and novel critical of civilization."
- Bengt Eriksson, Opulens magazine, Sweden
Shamed
Arttu Tuominen
Arttu Tuominen proves once again that he is no longer an insider tip, but is currently one of the best Nordic suspense writers .
Krimi-Couch.de
Sanna Marin: Finland's Young Prime Minister
Salla Vuorikoski
"The end result is a high-quality non-fiction book.”-
Oskari Onninen, Helsingin Sanomat
