Martta Kaukonen is a full-time author and previous film critic for Finlands biggest newspaper. Alongside writing, Martta loves psychological thrillers, film noir, flea markets, abandoned houses and travelling. Her debut thriller, Follow the Butterfly, was a critical and commercial hit in Finland. It is being translated into twelve languages, has already made the Spiegel bestseller list in Germany and is being adapted for a TV series. Meet Me in the Darkness is its sequel. nDavid Hackston is a British translator of Finnish and Swedish literature and drama. Notable publications include The Dedalus Book of Finnish Fantasy, Maria Peuras coming-of-age novel At the Edge of Light, Johanna Sinisalos eco-thriller Birdbrain, two crime novels by Matti Joensuu and Kati Hiekkapeltos Anna Fekete series. He also translates Antti Tuomainens stories. In 2007 he was awarded the Finnish State Prize for Translation.n