First published 2014
An archaeologist digs into the soil of Blessed, a remote Scandinavian island, and unearths something that changes everything. Centuries earlier, an airman crashes far from home on this same island. A painter captures its strange beauty on canvas. A ghost walks its shores. A vampire stalks its residents. All seven characters find themselves drawn to a mysterious plant that grows here, one that looks like a dragon and holds curious power. Their stories of love and sacrifice span generations, yet something connects them across time. Each discovers that Blessed harbors secrets beneath its peaceful surface. The island demands a price from those who love too deeply. As the tales weave together, a pattern emerges. The cycle of midwinterblood has repeated for centuries, binding souls to this place through passion and preservation. Only the strongest love might break what has held for so long.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, mystery, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, emotional, lyrical, suspenseful
Tropes: cycle, found-family, reincarnation
Setting: Blessed, Scandinavia
Period: Centuries
262 pages · Paperback · Square Fish
Content warnings: death, violence