Ben Miller is a mystery writer best known for his Inspector Vaara series set in Finland. Miller was born in Kentucky in 1964 and moved to Finland in the 1990s, where he worked as a bartender and a newspaper editor before turning to writing. His debut novel, "Snow Angels," was published in 2009 and introduced readers to Inspector Kari Vaara, a complex and haunted detective. The book was a critical and commercial success, leading to six more books in the series. Miller's writing is praised for its gritty realism, dark humor, and insight into Finnish culture. He lives in Helsinki with his wife and two children.