Where Blood Runs Cold

Winner of the 2022 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize and hailed as The Times' Thriller of the Month, this captivating novel offers readers a thrilling ride. Lucy Clarke, the acclaimed author of The Castaways, describes it as a "heart-pounding survival thriller" situated in Norway's breathtakingly remote northern regions. The narrative grips readers with its high-energy tension while also drawing them in with a warm, emotionally resonant storyline.Erik Amdahl and his vibrant daughter, Sofia, embark on a long-planned skiing expedition across Norway's Arctic landscapes. For Erik, this trip is a chance to reconnect with Sofia after a devastating accident that fractured their family. For Sofia, it represents an opportunity to affirm her father's affection. However, their adventure takes a perilous turn when an accident leaves them seeking aid and refuge as night falls and temperatures drop.They find a temporary haven with a Sami couple, familiar faces in this snowy expanse. Erik feels a wave of relief, thinking the worst has passed and Sofia is secure. Unfortunately, he is drastically mistaken. The night brings unexpected visitors to the Sami home, thrusting Erik and Sofia into a desperate flight for survival. Against the enchanting yet unforgiving backdrop of the Northern Lights, they are caught in a battle not only against adversaries but against the harsh elements.Where Blood Runs Cold delivers a gripping tale of resilience, highlighting a father's fierce love and the struggle to protect his daughter. It is also a story about Sofia's determination to show she is worthy of her father's devotion, with themes of endurance and the primal instinct to survive. Amy McCulloch, the author of Breathless, praises this novel as a "terrific winter chiller" that is "utterly gripping."