Wolves and Angels
by Jokinen, Seppo
The lifeless body of an unidentified disabled man is found on a cold
fall night in the Finnish city of Tampere. The police learn that the
deceased was a member of the “Fallen Angels,” a gang of wheelchair-bound
motorcycle enthusiasts. Soon there are more attacks on the disabled and
ailing. Detective Sakari Koskinen and his eccentric team spring into
action: How are these events linked? Is there a serial killer on the
loose playing angel of mercy?Critically acclaimed Wolves and Angels,
winner of 2002 Finnish Crime Novel of the Year, is a gripping story
about the struggles of the disabled coping with their new lives and the
strains on those who care for them. Nuanced depictions of interpersonal
relationships and personal challenges make Jokinen's characters come to
life on the page. Seppo Jokinen is a bestselling author who lives in
Tampere.
fall night in the Finnish city of Tampere. The police learn that the
deceased was a member of the “Fallen Angels,” a gang of wheelchair-bound
motorcycle enthusiasts. Soon there are more attacks on the disabled and
ailing. Detective Sakari Koskinen and his eccentric team spring into
action: How are these events linked? Is there a serial killer on the
loose playing angel of mercy?Critically acclaimed Wolves and Angels,
winner of 2002 Finnish Crime Novel of the Year, is a gripping story
about the struggles of the disabled coping with their new lives and the
strains on those who care for them. Nuanced depictions of interpersonal
relationships and personal challenges make Jokinen's characters come to
life on the page. Seppo Jokinen is a bestselling author who lives in
Tampere.