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See moreThe stunning seventeenth adventure from Laurell K. Hamilton featuring her Vampire Hunter heroine Anita Blake
The stunning seventeenth adventure from Laurell K. Hamilton featuring her Vampire Hunter heroine
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The sensational novel featuring vampire-hunting heroine Anita Blake.
Anita Blake's reputation has taken some hits. Not on the work front, where she has the highest kill count of all the legal vampire executioners in the country, but on the personal front. No one seems to trust a woman who sleeps with the monsters. Still, when a vampire serial killer sends her a head from Las Vegas, Anita has to warn Sin City's local authorities what they're dealing with. Only it's worse than she thought. Several officers and one executioner have been slain—paranormal style...
Anita heads to Las Vegas, where she's joined by three other federal marshals, including the ruthless Edward hiding behind his mild-mannered persona. It's a good thing Edward always has her back, because, when she gets close to the bodies, Anita senses tiger too strongly to ignore it. The were-tigers are very powerful, which means the odds of her rubbing someone important up the wrong way just got a lot higher...
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Guilty Pleasures
I don’t date vampires. I kill them. My name is Anita Blake. Vampires call me the Executioner. What I call them isn’t repeatable. Ever since the Supreme Court granted the undead equal rights, most people think vampires are just ordinary folks with fangs. I know better. I’ve seen their victims. I carry the scars... But now a serial killer is...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton has been praised for its fast-paced plot and rich world-building. Readers often highlight the strong character development and the intertwining of supernatural elements with intense action. Some reviews note the engaging and complex storyline, enhanced by the author's vivid writing style, though a few mention a preference for tighter editing. Overall, it is viewed as a gripping entry in the series that satisfies fans with its captivating narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780755352555
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 November 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 42.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 429g
Pages: 608
About the Author
Laurell K. Hamilton is the bestselling author of the acclaimed Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels. She lives near St Louis with her husband, her daughter, two dogs and an ever-fluctuating number of fish.
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