The Recurring Cast
Character guide · 6 books · 1993 to 1998 · Set in Espoo

Leena Lehtolainen

Crime and mysteryPolice procedural

Finland's Leena Lehtolainen writes about Maria Kallio, a feminist police detective in Espoo whose career and family life change over a long-running series.

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Maria Kallio

6 books · Set in EspooPolice procedural
  1. 1My First Murder1993With Maria KallioBuy on Amazon
  2. 2Her Enemy1994With Maria KallioBuy on Amazon
  3. 3Copper Heart1995With Maria KallioBuy on Amazon
  4. 4Snow Woman1996With Maria KallioBuy on Amazon
  5. 5Death Spiral1997With Maria KallioBuy on Amazon
  6. 6Fatal Headwind1998With Maria KallioBuy on Amazon

Characters

2 recurring and key characters, with the book each one first appears in.

Espoo