Indrek Hargla

Indrek Hargla (real name Indrek Sootak; also used pseudonyms Andrei Golikov and Marat Faizijev; born on 12 July 1970 in Tallinn) is an Estonian writer. He is one of the most prominent Estonian writers of science fiction and crime novels. His most notable work is the Apothecary Melchior series, where activity takes place in medieval Tallinn.

In 1993 he graduated from University of Tartu, studied jurisprudence. After graduation, he worked at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since 2012, he has been a professional writer.

He has won many awards, e.g. 17 times Estonian 'Stalker' science fiction prize.

Works

 * Apteeker Melchior ja Oleviste mõistatus. Tallinn: Varrak, 2010, 310 pp
 * Apteeker Melchior ja Rataskaevu viirastus. Tallinn: Varrak, 2010, 286 pp
 * Apteeker Melchior ja timuka tütar. Tallinn: Varrak, 2011, 431 pp
 * Apteeker Melchior ja Pirita kägistaja. Tallinn: Varrak, 2013, 404 pp
 * Apteeker Melchior ja Tallinna kroonika. Tallinn: Varrak, 2014, 469 pp
 * Apteeker Melchior ja Gotlandi kurat. Pärnamäe: Raudhammas, 2017, 558 pp
 * Apteeker Melchior ja Pilaatuse evangeelium. Pärnamäe: Raudhammas, 2019, 467 pp