Kotimaa: Homeland

by Mark Munger

Overview

Immigrant Anders Alhomäki, introduced to readers in Munger's best selling novel Suomalaiset, returns in this prequel. Why did Anders leave his homeland? What dreams motivated him to journey from Finland to sub-Arctic Norway, northern Michigan, and the Vermillion Iron Range of Minnesota? How is Anders's story tied to that of a cold blooded assassin stalking a Finnish politician in modern day Finland? Don't miss this epic ride from the 1890s to Finland's Centennial Independence Day!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161376430
Publisher:	Cloquet River Press
Publication date:	10/01/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Mark Munger, a former trial attorney and District Court Judge, is a life-long resident of NE Minnesota. Mark and his wife René live on the banks of the wild and scenic Cloquet River north of Duluth. When not writing fiction, Mark enjoys hunting, fishing, training hunting dogs, skiing, kayaking, and reading excellent stories. This is Mark's eight novel and his eleventh book.

Editorial Reviews

Suspense, drama, love, lack of love, history, and present-day events ... the perfect package!
Irina Björklund, Jussi Award winning actress

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A remarkable ending to a remarkable series. The perfect read for those interested in neglected pages of US history, the Finns, and Finland.
Roman Kushnir, PhD Candidate (Finnish American Literature), Universiuty of Jyväsklä, Finland)

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Munger has written a comprehensive, exciting, and historically accurate depiction of Finnish migration. Kotimaa is a fast paced novel and thriller that will appeal to everyone who reads.
Olavi Koivukangas, former Director of the Institute of Migration, Turku, Finland

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An enlightening read for anyone of Finnish ancestry, Kotimaa is part historical novel, part mystery, and part immigrant saga in which Munger presents us with a century of exhaustively researched history.
Sarah Stonich, award winning author of Laurentian Divide and Vacationland

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Told through the narratives of Finnish struggles against the backdrop of history, Kotimaa is a gripping read.
Linda LeGarde Grover, Flannary O'Connor Award winning author

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