REVIEWS

Operation Fire Fox

"We expected something good, but it turned out to be a masterpiece. In her fourth suspense/war novel, Helena Immonen rises to a new level. The suspense that feels real bites, and it's what forces you to remind yourself that this is just a novel."

Kai Hirvasnoro, Books from my shelf

Operation Navel-wrapped

"Operation Napakettu is an enjoyable, intelligent, and seriously entertaining thriller."

Kai Hirvasnoro, Books from my shelf

"Opeo Napakettu is a reading experience that combines a rhythm controlled by a skilled author and a solid knowledge base. Immonen lets the reader rest every now and then, lets his soldiers go home, and at the same time he loads up his barrel with harder charges for the next fight."

Elina Talvio, Culture Editor

Invisible Milanna and the sisimanteri

"Milanna is stuck in the City of the Invisibles, which appears to be a fascinating magical world, but at the same time very human. The residents' feelings of uncertainty and fear, and their confusion in the face of change, feel very familiar. This is the strength of the entire Invisible Milanna series – important themes, emotions and human behavior are skillfully handled; through fantasy, people's prejudices and the difficulty of accepting themselves are naturally revealed, without underlining."

Johanna Suominen, Central Finland

Operation Desert Fox

"We have been waiting with anticipation to see whether the successful debut will remain an isolated incident, whether Immonen will become a permanent star in the Finnish thriller sky. Now we know. Yes, it is, and solidly. Today's Operation Desert Fox is different from its predecessor, but just as skillful work. Immonen creates suspense with believable world political figures, but his characters are also believable and human, not superheroes."

Kai Hirvasnoro, People's News

"A couple of years ago, Helena Immonen surprised both readers and critics with her thriller (Operation Red Fox). It won the title of first-time detective of the year and received a lot of praise. Expectations for the new book have been high, and Immonen does not disappoint her readers. Operation Desert Fox is a champion of its kind, a smoothly written adventure story for adults, in which small Finland bravely perseveres under the pressure of the great powers."

Jorma Melleri, New Finland blog (contains plot revelations)

"For detective story fans and those who like war literature, Operation Desert Fox is almost a must-read. However, my recommendation does not exclude any lover of good literature, but I can happily recommend it to anyone who is considering picking up a novel."

Kirsin Book Club

Operation Red Fox

"At a time when the nation's top decision-makers from different political parties are asking each other "have you read it yet", even the stupidest person would guess that the thriller is about something other than Father's Day entertainment." Petri Korhonen, Suomen Kuvalehti

"It was tough. A gripping story, with a conflict with realistic backgrounds and structures, people with lives, the price of death and destruction. It's like a literary Battlefield 2020, which also includes the everyday life of a citizen."

Janne Riiheläinen, communications specialist

"Smooth narration, always tying it to current themes, from security policy to core issues of the Finnish conscription system - without compromising on personal descriptions." Major General Harri Ohra-aho, former Chief of Intelligence of the Finnish Defence Forces

“Helena Immonen’s debut novel Operation Red Fox is one of the biggest surprises of the fall. A frightening and thrilling war novel is being published by a debut author.” Kai Hirvasnoro, Kansan Uutiset

"Operation Red Fox is a landmark case of the autumn. Helena Immonen took over from Ilkka Remes the top spot among patriotic, warlike detective stories. Some are alienated by the pomposity & clichés, but they are part of the genre. The work is smooth and to the point. Top work!"Asta Tenhunen, editor of Savon Sanomat

"A good, fast-paced and timely plot - I had to read the whole book without putting it down. I'm already looking forward to the sequel." University lecturer, PhD, Colonel Martti J. Kari

“Tremble Ilkka Remes, Taavi Soininvaara and partners! Here comes guerrilla fighter and reserve officer Helena Immonen and her debut novel Operation Red Fox. Newcomer Immonen challenges seasoned veterans and takes her place in the front row of war writers with her first attempt.”

Jorma Melleri, New Finland blog

"The best part of the work is the concrete possibility of a modern war also in Finnish territory, on land, at sea and in the air, and the depiction of the position, perspectives and feelings of individuals in our society and our armed forces in the event of such a situation."

Vesa Huopana, Military Magazine

Invisible Milanna

"Helena Immonen's children's book Invisible Milanna is a delightful story about difference, pressure to look good, finding one's place, meeting and appreciating others. It creates a charming world for the reader, filled with fairy-tale magic, adventure and emotions."

Johanna Suominen, Central Finland

"Helena Immonen and Nora Surojegin's (illustrated) Invisible Milanna (Kumma 2021) is a wonderfully multi-layered children's novel that raises important themes."

Treasure Library, Instagram/kirjagram