The Backward Clock of Inspector Tapio

About this book

When the funds for the city's grand winter festival are stolen and an innocent street boy is blamed, retired inspector Tapio steps in to uncover the truth. Told entirely in reverse chronology, this mystery begins with the thrilling recovery of the missing money and the exposure of a corrupt official. From there, the story winds backward step-by-step, revealing the brilliant deductions, hidden clues, and secret alliances that made the triumph possible. Readers will trace the investigation from its satisfying conclusion back to the very first moment Tapio decided to take a young, misunderstood apprentice under his wing, proving that the end of a mystery is only the beginning of the story.

Book details

Genres:

Mystery, Historical Fiction

Language:

en

Published:

2026-04-02

Content rating:

G