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Copper Heart

Book 3 in the series:Maria Kallio

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Maria Kallio returns to her hometown as temporary sheriff to investigate the death of a local artist who fell from a copper mine's tower. The story unfolds as Maria delves into the mystery of whether the incident was an accident, suicide, or murder, with multiple suspects adding layers of intrigue. The setting of a small Finnish town, the character development of Maria Kallio, and the evocative descriptions create an interesting Finnish murder mystery with a pace that keeps readers engaged.

Characters:

The characters, particularly Maria Kallio, are complex and relatable, though some relationships lack depth.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style showcases character introspection with evolving quality, though dialogue sometimes distracts from the plot.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot involves a murder investigation in a small town, focusing on themes of corruption and changing relationships, but many find the mystery aspect unsatisfying.

Setting:

The setting is a small Finnish mining town, contributing significantly to the story's atmosphere.

Pacing:

Pacing starts slow but improves as the story progresses, particularly after the initial setup.

Notes:

Copper Heart is part of a series featuring Maria Kallio, a young woman in law enforcement.
Maria Kallio serves as the summer sheriff in her hometown, a corrupt small mining town in Finland called Arpikyla.
The book explores Maria's struggle with her past, particularly her feelings for a former friend.
Many secondary characters in this installment are better developed than in earlier books.
The story involves a murder at a new mine site that has both amusement park and art exhibit elements.
The book is set against the backdrop of a town recovering from the decline of copper mining.
Maria's relationships with her male coworkers are marked by equality rather than sexual tension.
Readers found the Finnish setting to be engaging, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the story.
Some found the plot predictable and guessed the culprit early on, yet still enjoyed the read.
The writing style has improved over the series, though some felt it took too long to get to the point in this book.

Has Romance?

There are elements of romance in Copper Heart, particularly connected to Maria's past crush, but it is not the central focus of the story.

From The Publisher:

Former police sergeant Maria Kallio gladly left her tiny Finnish hometown of Arpikylä without looking back. But even though Maria despises the small town and the acrid smell from its now-closed copper mine, when Arpikylä's sheriff asks her to serve as deputy sheriff for the summer, she agrees.

What should have been a quiet summer soon turns dramatic-and deadly. Meritta, an outspoken local artist, plunges to her death from the copper mine's tower, and Maria immediately suspects someone helped her fall. Now Maria must face the harsh truth that one of the town's residents killed Meritta, and friends Maria has known for decades all harbor their own murderous motives-even Johnny, her gorgeous former crush who almost makes her forget about her long-distance boyfriend, Antti, who is studying in Chicago.

In this thrilling addition to the internationally successful Maria Kallio mystery series, the past and present of the beloved Finnish detective violently collide, leaving her future in grave danger.

 
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