BOOK
You will die tomorrow
Toni hakala & tapani bagge
Coming out soon!
Ten years in a Brazilian prison.
"As a young kid in Helsinki, I set my sights on becoming a high-class international drug dealer. And that's what I became. I paid a heavy price for it."
28-year-old Toni "Gringo" Hakala was sentenced to twenty years in prison in September 2008. Warring criminal gangs ruled the prison, and the guards were even more dangerous. Now Toni had to adapt to the brutal everyday life in prison and somehow survive.
Toni thought about his path, which had led him from the streets and nightclubs of Helsinki through the paradise island of Koh Tao in Thailand to Brazil. From smoking weed to growing it, from the violent gang world to international cocaine wholesale and drug terrorism.
In the darkness of prison, however, Toni saw the light and noticed the guidance of the universe in his life.
UPCOMING BOOK
The suspense novel You Will Die Tomorrow by Toni Hakala and Tapani Bagge, published by Docendo, will be released in April 2026.
The book will be available as an audiobook, eBook, and hardcover edition.
Pre-orders are now available at kirja.fi
MY MISSION
Now, with a newfound clarity about the fragility and value of life, I feels a deep, unwavering drive to give back. Having endured unimaginable trials, I understand that survival is not just about overcoming obstacles—it's about transforming them into opportunities for growth. With this in mind, I seek to share the hard-earned wisdom that helped me to navigate the darkest moments: the power of resilience, the importance of mental discipline, and the strength that lies within the human spirit. Whether through mentoring, teaching, or simply offering a listening ear, my mission is to help others unlock their own potential, empowering them to rise above their challenges and find peace, purpose, and strength in their own lives.
