Synopses & Reviews
Céline and Amelie Fawe can see into anyones past and future simply by touching him. They have used their powers to secure sanctuaryand a fine apothecarys shopin the village around Castle Sèone. But their continued safety has a price.... Far to the north, the men of an isolated silver mining community are turning into vicious beasts” that slaughter anyone in sight. The mines belong to the noble family of Prince Antonruler of Castle Sèone and Céline and Amelies patronand Antons tyrannical father has ordered his son to solve the mystery as a test of his leadership. He has no choice but to send the witches into the perilous north to use their abilities to discover the cause of the transformations. Given how much they owe the prince, the sisters have no choice but to go.
Together with the overprotective Lieutenant Jaromir, Célene and Amelie enter the dark world of a far-off mining camp tainted by fear, mistrust, and enslavementand haunted by men turning into massive mad wolves without warning. Now the two must draw upon strength and cunning they never thought they possessed not only to solve the mystery, but to survive....
Review
“A fabulous entertainment wrought with mystery, adventure, and sharp-toothed wit.”—
Mark Anthony, author of Beyond the Pale
“Dhampir kept me turning pages…a broad new world.”—Mindy L. Klasky, author of The Glasswrights Journeyman
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Praise for Barb Hendee:
“Hendee has a gift for intricate psychological plots, and her characters are some of the best in current fantasy.”—Booklist
"Those looking for an alternative to Patricia Briggs or Ilona Andrews won't be disappointed." —Monsters and Critics
"Suspenseful adventure...incredible world building, and intriguing characters." —SciFiChick.com
"A mix of The Lord of the Rings and Buffy the Vampire Slayer." —New York Times Bestselling Author Kevin J. Anderson
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Praise for
The Mist-Torn Witches:
"Two sisters trying to make a go of their late parents' apothecary shop find themselves caught up in a rivalry between two princes in this engaging fantasy novel...Clues as to the sisters' magical heritage, hints of romance, threats both supernatural and human, and courtly intrigue combine for a fun fantasy mystery."—Locus
"The Mist-Torn Witches is a must-read, full of suspense, drama, and magic. I didn't want this one to end."—SciFiChick.com
"Hendee's The Mist-Torn Witches is a gripping read with absorbing characters, and plenty of danger around every corner."—Errant Dreams Reviews
"[A] well-constructed fantasy with two likeable and interesting main characters....a fun read."—A Book Obsession
"[A] creatively mysterious fantasy world....Hendee knows how to hook her reders with beatiful, detailed settings."—Seeing Night Reviews
Praise for Barb Hendee:
“Hendee has a gift for intricate psychological plots, and her characters are some of the best in current fantasy.”—Booklist
"Those looking for an alternative to Patricia Briggs or Ilona Andrews won't be disappointed." —Monsters and Critics
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PRAISE FOR THE MIST-TORN WITCHES
“Hendee has a gift for intricate psychological plots, and her characters are some of the best in current fantasy.”—Booklist
“[An] engaging fantasy novel...Clues as to the sisters' magical heritage, hints of romance, threats both supernatural and human, and courtly intrigue combine for a fun fantasy mystery.”—Locus
“The murder mystery at the core of this book…will hold readers spellbound.”—RT Book Reviews
“A well-constructed fantasy with two likable and interesting main characters…a fun read.”—A Book Obsession
“Hendee knows how to hook her readers with beautiful detailed settings.”—Seeing Night Book Reviews
“Incredibly vivid…a must read, full of suspense, drama, and magic.”—SciFiChick.com
Synopsis
She hunts the realms most dangerous game.
Her fees are exorbitant.
Shes worth every coin she receives.
Or is she?
Magiere has earned a reputation as the most formidable vampire slayer in the land. Villagers far and wide welcome her with both awe and disdain—grateful to her for ridding their towns of the undead menace, but finding themselves made poorer for their salvation. Magiere knows shes dealing with simple folk, who only wish to have their superstitions silenced, and sees nothing wrong with exploiting them for profit.
Now, tired of the game, Magiere and her partner, the half-elf Leesil, are ready to hang up their weapons and settle down in a place they can finally call home. But their newfound peace will not last—for Magiere has come to the attention of a trio of powerful and dangerous vampires who know her true identity—and fear the birthright that flows through her veins. And they will stop at nothing to keep Magiere from fulfilling her destiny.
Synopsis
The vampires of Asheville, North Carolina, want to establish their own clan, but since they owe loyalty to the Master Vampire of New Orleans they must work out the terms with him. To come up with an equitable solution, he sends an envoy with the best bodyguard blood money can buy: Jane Yellowrock.
But when a group of local campers are attacked by something fanged, Jane goes from escort to investigator. Unless she wants to face a very angry mast vampire, she will have to work overtime to find the killer. It's a good thing she's worth every penny.
Synopsis
National bestselling author Barb Hendee presents a dark, fascinating new world and the story of two sisters who will discover they have far more power than they ever envisioned…. In a small village in the nation of Droevinka, orphaned sisters Céline and Amelie Fawe scrape out a living selling herbal medicines in their apothecary shop. Céline earns additional money by posing as a seer and pretending to read people’s futures.
But they exist in a land of great noble houses, all vying for power, and when the sisters refuse the orders of a warlord prince, they must flee and are forced to depend on the warlord prince’s brother, Anton, for a temporary haven.
A series of bizarre deaths of pretty young girls is plaguing the village surrounding Prince Anton’s castle. He offers Céline and Amelie permanent protection if they can use their “skills” to find the killer.
With little choice, the sisters enter a world unknown to them—of fine gowns and banquets and advances from powerful men. Their survival depends on catching a murderer who appears to walk through walls and vanish without a trace—and the danger grows with each passing night.
Synopsis
Magiere the dhampir and her partner, the half-elf Leesil, are on a journey to uncover the secrets of their mysterious pasts. But first their expertise as vampire hunters is required on behalf of a small village being tormented by a creature of unlimited and unimaginable power.
Synopsis
A series of killings in England point to a new-and feral-vampire. Vampires Eleisha and Philip and their human companion travel to London to make contact with the terrified creature, to offer him sanctuary and stop the bloodshed. But the vampire they find is not what they expected...
Synopsis
Vampire Eleisha Clevon has learned a way to draw blood from her victims without killing them-and she wants to share this knowledge with like- minded vampires and forge a united front against Julian Ashton, a vampire who preys on his own kind.
Now, she has found a possible ally in the enigmatic Rose de Spenser-but never expects the revelations Rose has to share about Eleisha's own vampire origins...
Synopsis
Eleisha, a vampire, is far older than she looks?and makes men yearn to care for her. Then she usually kills them, since self-preservation comes first. So when an old vampire friend kills himself, Eleisha is shocked. And what she finds in his home shows how world-weary he had become? hoarding corpses and keeping records of vampires? actual names and addresses. Now the police know who Eleisha is, and more alarmingly, what she is. But she soon realizes that being known may have its uses?even if it puts her and her kind at risk?
Synopsis
Reluctant vampire Eleisha Clevon has made a home for herself and other vampires in Portland, Oregon, teaching them to feed without killing. But vampire Simone Stratford wants nothing to do with her. Simone loves to feed, and to play twisted games with her victims before striking. When Eleisha and her protector, Philip Brante, go to Denver to search for Simone, what they find is far worse-and more seductive-than either one bargained for.
About the Author
A native of Louisiana, Faith Hunter spent her early years on the bayous and rivers, learning survival skills and the womanly arts. She liked horses, dogs, fishing and crabbing much better than girly skills. She still does.
In grade school, she fell in love with fantasy and science fiction, reading five books a week and wishing she could "write that great stuff." Faith now shares her life with her Renaissance Man and their dogs in a Enclave of their own. Faith is working on a new series, which Roc will publish starting in the summer of 2009, and a role-playing game, called The Rogue Mage, based on Thorn.