Matica Macedoniana publishes Max Sek novel ‘Island of Spirits’

Matica Macedoniana has released the Macedonian edition of ‘Island of Spirits’ by Finnish author Max Sek. Sek is an internationally acclaimed writer, a winner of the 2023 Glass Key award, and has achieved significant commercial success with over one million books sold globally.

The novel, which blends Nordic crime fiction with supernatural elements, was shortlisted for the 2025 Petrona Prize. Critics, including Publishers Weekly, have praised the book for its psychological depth and the characterization of detective Jessica Niemi. The release brings Sek’s work, which has appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, to the Macedonian reading public.