The Lifeblood of Ill-Fated Women is an award-winning dark fantasy thriller with elements of horror and romance. Astrid the White isn't an average princess.

She has always stayed by the side of her father, King Kol, and learned warfare and weaponry from the best Vikings in the land. When she awakens in the city of Birka and hears the sounds of war, she rushes proudly into the fray.

She is more than capable of taking down any enemy wishing to disturb the peace. This enemy, however, isn't what she expected.

Before Astrid even gets outside the walls, a golden light knocks her out. She comes to in the snow, in full battle armor.

Astrid first suspects that this is a challenge from her father-or even the gods themselves. By acting correctly, she can gain the favor of Odin, the Allfather.

Astrid wants to complete the test, but it becomes more and more difficult as she explores this new part of the world and encounters both monsters and monstrous men. As creatures from the darkest legends reveal themselves, Astrid will discover that her journey isn't about acting correctly or passing Odin's test.

It's about pure survival. Before she can even think about finding Birka, she will have to defend herself against the demons of this new world.

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