About
Born in Finland and now living in New Zealand, Janus Lucky has his sights set on a cosy cottage in the Cotswolds — and every book you buy brings that dream a step closer.
After decades in the digital media industry as a content writer, producer, and executive, Janus turned his hand to fiction, blending his sharp eye for drama with a love of suspense. His debut, The Birthmark Murders – Death Is a Cabaret, Old Chum, is a rich slice of Scandi Noir, following eccentric Finnish sci-fi editor Pekka Wall from the Cotswolds to Finland and New Zealand as he unravels dark, tangled murders.
Janus’s second novel, Handful, a coming-of-age prequel to the series, will be released on 30 September 2025. The third instalment, The Triumvirate Murders – Death As The Business Expense, is heading into final edits for release by the end of 2025 — promising even more intrigue, wit, and atmospheric mystery.
Inside the Mind - Janus Lucky
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What inspired you to start writing?
I want to give people a fresh lens to see those around them. Everyone has a story, every life matters — and if I can touch someone or give a little hope, I’ve done my job.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
The Birthmark Murders has been brewing for 40 years. I anchored it in my theatre director days — easier to draw water from a well I knew. It’s the first in a six-book arc following Pekka Wall from doubt to love, loss, and “rebirth.” I wanted an older gay protagonist with depth, and a contrast in the way younger gay men handle relationships.
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