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The Flame

The everyday life of Harjuvaara's residents comes to a halt when the body of a young woman is found in the shoreline waters. It casts suspicion on every villager. Tensions rise within the community, and soon hidden secrets begin to surface. Many things start to appear in a new light.

Strange events and peculiar characters build a story founded on betrayal, passion, and dangerous relationships.

The surreal nature of the story doesn’t stop the reader from thinking that Harjuvaara could be just like any small village anywhere in the world, with its residents and events. Jump into a story where nothing is as it seems!

Paperback · 210 pages
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About the Author

Meet Rosa-Maria Petriné

I’ve been passionate about writing for pretty much my whole life. Even as a child, before I could write, I created stories as comics. Crime fiction and psychological thrillers are my true passion.

Until now, I’ve mostly been a “drawer writer,” but now, in my fifties, I decided to be brave and fulfill my long-time dream of writing my own book.

My debut novel The Flame is an intense psychological thriller set in a small village community. The story began in 2017, when I started writing in a small group. We all shared the same passion — to write stories, crime fiction, and ever more thrilling events to delight others.

I hope The Flame brings you many captivating reading moments!