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Obsidian Butterfly (Anita Blake Vampire Hunter)

by Laurell K. Hamilton

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

There are a lot of monsters in Anita Blake's life. And some of them are human. One such individual is the man she calls Edward, a bounty hunter who specializes in the preternatural. He calls her to help him hunt down the greatest evil she has ever encountered. Something that kills and maims and vanishes into the night. Something Anita will have to face alone...

Review:

"The gory story line...needs that bit of sustenance, but the book is still a monstrously entertaining read." Publishers Weekly

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"As in Hamilton's other novels, this book contains an abundance of thrills, chills, violence, and sexual innuendo. Recommended." Library Journal

Review:

"An R-rated Buffy the Vampire Slayer....The action never stops." New York Times Book Review

Review:

"Hamilton has created a genuinely interesting alternate world, peopled it with fascinating characters, and given us a protagonist we can really care about." Science Fiction Chronicle

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"Another eye-popping blend of hilarious sex, violence, and stuff that makes your hair stand up on end." Diana Gabaldon

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"Laurell K. Hamilton sucks you into her fascinating world like a vampire's kiss." J. D. Robb

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"Erotic, edgy, red-hot entertainment." Jayne Anne Krente

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"Ms. Hamilton's intriguing blend of fantasy, mystery, and a touch of romance is great fun indeed." Romantic Times
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About the Author

Laurell K. Hamilton is a full-time writer and mother. Her bestselling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels include Narcissus in Chains, Blue Moon, Burnt Offerings, The Lunatic Café, Circus of the Damned, and Guilty Pleasures. She is also the author of A Kiss of Shadows and A Caress of Twilight. She lives in a suburb of St. Louis with her family.
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born2beagoddess, November 20, 2006 (view all comments by born2beagoddess)
i thought this book was a very attention grabbing book. she has not yet falled to keep my attention.
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karenboath, November 12, 2006 (view all comments by karenboath)
Anita loves both a werewolf and a vampire; however, she has stubbornly refused to see either one of them for over the past year because she is frightened of giving herself to either of them due to their species. Edward (Death) calls in his favour, asking for her help with a preternatural creature like none he has ever encountered before, people have been found slaughtered and no one is sure who or what is behind all of the carnage. Obsidian Butterfly is the Master of his City, and could be a potential suspect, or at least have information regarding the perpetrator of the crime and they need Anita's preternatural expertise to deal with her. Anita needs no persuasion to run to Santa Fe to escape her problems and help out. Edward also has a bombshell to drop Anita's way; you won't believe it till you see it! It was such a pleasant change to read a book that was all about the furtive Edward, getting a glimpse into what really makes him tick, though at the same time he remains the shadowy, sinister character he has always been, whilst he appears to have a secret human side after all, I look forward to seeing more of Edward in the future. This is one of the best series I've ever read and recommend it to anyone. I do suggest that the previous books should be read in order to provide a better understanding of the series.
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crimson moonand vampire bites, April 21, 2006 (view all comments by crimson moonand vampire bites)
if i could give it a 10 i would.Edward anyone?who here wanted to kno about edward the mysterious beast killer? i kno i did and i realy enjoyed looking into edward.you really see past his tough exterior.is Ted Forrester just his alias or has Ted become the real him.Has he found love? is there something between him and anita? all these answers and more are hidden within these pages.it kept me on the edge with suspence and a little bit of sympathy for the ones edward loves.will it cause more pain then good? Have to read it and find out for yourself.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780515134506
Author:
Hamilton, Laurell K.
Publisher:
Jove Books
Subject:
Vampires
Subject:
Fantasy - Contemporary
Subject:
Fantasy - Dark/Horror
Subject:
Santa fe (n.m.)
Subject:
Blake, anita (fictitious character)
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Horror fiction
Copyright:
2002
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Anita Blake Vampire Hunter
Publication Date:
September 2002
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
608
Dimensions:
6.70x4.50x1.35 in. .62 lbs.
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