Description

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo meets Six of Crows—this international bestseller thrills, terrifies, and keeps you guessing until the twisted end.
 
Lumikki thought her dangerous past was behind her when she left icy Finland for a sweltering holiday in Prague. After all, she’s already exposed twin conspirators in an international drug ring. How much riskier can life get?
 
But peril comes for her in the form of Lenka, the mysterious young woman who claims to be her sister. Though suspicious of the girl’s story, Lumikki can’t help but be lured in; her family has hidden secrets before. But what waits is far from a warm family reunion. Instead, Lenka delivers her into the hands of a maniacal cult leader who thirsts for more than devout followers.
 
Praise for As Red as Blood:
“Limned in stark red, white, and black, this cold, delicate snowflake of a tale sparkles with icy magic.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
 
“Simukka creates a tough, self-sufficient heroine. . . . Fans of Nesbø and Larsson won’t be disappointed.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred

About the Author

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Salla Simukka’s As Red as Blood trilogy is an international bestseller, having sold more than one million copies worldwide in fifty-two territories and as a Hollywood film. While writing As Red as Blood, Simukka vacationed in Prague for a week. She instantly fell in love with the city and knew it was the perfect backdrop for the second book—it just needed a dangerous twist. In addition to Lumikki’s harrowing adventures, Simukka has also penned several novels and a collection of short stories. She lives in Tampere, Finland. Find her on Twitter at @SallaSimukka.

Praise For…

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Praise for As Red as Blood:

"Limned in stark red, white, and black, this cold, delicate snowflake of a tale sparkles with icy magic." -Kirkus (Starred Review)

"Simukka creates a tough, self-sufficient heroine...Fans of Nesbo and Larsson won't be disappointed." -Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"[A] YA novel in the tradition of Nordic noir-edgy crime novels set in frigid lands." -Booklist (Starred Review)

"A compelling start, a strong female character, the rich background setting of Finland...are the highlights of this work." -School Library Journal

"The Arctic setting of this import is used to full advantage, evoking a chilling mood and strewing genuine frigid weather obstacles in Lumikki's way...will tempt readers back for more." -BCCB