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.