My First Murder

Twenty-three-year-old law student Maria Kallio is recruited for a temporary position at the Helsinki police department. Sweet-faced but tough and hot-tempered, Maria faces pushback from her new squadso when a young playboy is murdered at his familys summer villa, the new detective is out to prove herself.Found floating facedown at the waters edge after a night of partying, Tommi Pelatonen appears to have been murdered by one of his closest friendsbut why? As Maria discovers, bitter passion and jealousy seethe under the placid surface of the groups privileged, carefree lifestyle. As Maria uncovers the victims unsavory secrets, motives for all seven suspects come to light. Now its up to her to untangle the clues before the killer strikes again.The first book in Leena Lehtolainens international bestselling Nordic crime series starring Detective Maria Kallio, My First Murder serves up murder with a slice of life in the Finnish upper crust.