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More copies of this ISBN:Strange Candyby Laurell K. Hamilton
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:#1 New York Times bestselling author's Laurell K. Hamilton's first short story collection — including an all new Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter story.
Known for her darkly violent, stunningly erotic Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels, New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton reveals new dimensions of her talent in these fantastical fairy tales and lush parables as she welcomes readers to the far corners of her fertile imagination. From a woman who marries into a family of volatile wizards to a couple fleeing a gang of love-hungry cupids, from a girl who seeks sanctuary in the form of a graceful goose to the disgruntled superhero Captain Housework, readers will revel in the many twists and turns of fortune in these unique, sometimes surreal visions. Hardened vampire hunter and zombie animator Anita Blake gets blindsided by the disturbing motives of her clients in the never-before-published "Those Who Seek Forgiveness" and in "The Girl Who Was Infatuated with Death." Review:"Fans will best appreciate the 14 often darkly humorous fictions in bestseller Hamilton's first story collection, which includes several unpublished tales. Stories like 'Selling Houses,' in which a determined real estate agent faces up to the difficulties of selling a house where a gruesome mass murder has taken place, and 'Here Be Dragons,' a horrific account of a psychic child whose dreams can kill, show talent but need polish. Anita Blake aficionados, though, will relish the opener, 'Those Who Seek Forgiveness,' with its early version of a somewhat naïve vampire hunter. Stories set in the sword-and-sorcery world of Hamilton's first novel, Nightseer — 'A Token for Celandine,' 'Winterkill,' 'The Curse-maker' and 'Stealing Souls' — reveal that she has always had a talent for portraying strong female characters. Brief author introductions to each selection provide context. (Oct.)" Publishers Weekly Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information. Review:"Fans will best appreciate the 14 often darkly humorous fictions in bestseller Hamilton's first story collection, which includes several unpublished tales. Stories like 'Selling Houses,' in which a determined real estate agent faces up to the difficulties of selling a house where a gruesome mass murder has taken place, and 'Here Be Dragons,' a horrific account of a psychic child whose dreams can kill, show talent but need polish. Anita Blake aficionados, though, will relish the opener, 'Those Who Seek Forgiveness,' with its early version of a somewhat nave vampire hunter. Stories set in the sword-and-sorcery world of Hamilton's first novel, Nightseer — 'A Token for Celandine,' 'Winterkill,' 'The Curse-maker' and 'Stealing Souls' — reveal that she has always had a talent for portraying strong female characters. Brief author introductions to each selection provide context." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Synopsis:Number one New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton offers a short story collection that includes an all-new Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter story. About the AuthorLaurell K. Hamilton is a full-time writer who lives in a suburb of St. Louis with her family. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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