Blood-Axe is a modern fantasy tale of men and women who form a Viking reenactment group. They become carried away and destroy a town in England, amidst slaughter, rape and pillage. It is a rollicking mixture of hilariously crazy scenes; scary social comment on the inner Viking that is in all of us and a cliff-hanging thriller with unexpected twists and turns. It will appeal to all those interested in Viking history. It unleashes the dark fantasy lives hidden within us. It is a must read for those who enjoy drama with a most unusual plot.