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A Stroke of Midnight
I am Meredith Gentry, PI. Others know me as Princess Meredith, heir to the darkest throne faerie has to offer. But at what price? To inherit a court that has ruled through bloodshed and violence for centuries, must I really become that which I dread most?
Enemies watch my every move. From his prison cell, my cousin strives to be rid of me while some amongst the Unseelie await the downfall of my aunt, the Queen of Air and Darkness. And unforeseen others bide their time, poised to strike.
Such is the unease we feel that for the first time in our history we must allow human police into the world of faerie. And I confess I am in need of allies now more than ever - especially since fate will lead me into the arms of Mistral, Master of Storms and the new captain of the queen’s guard. Our desire will reawaken powers long forgotten among the warriors of the sidhe. Pain and pleasure await me. And danger too, but we are all running out of time...
So reader beware, for herein lies the twilight world of Meredith Gentry, where the erotic and the exotic, the decadent and the deadly come together.
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Seduced by Moonlight
Some know me as Meredith Gentry, P.L, others as Princess Merry, heir to the throne of Faerie. There are those who whisper that I am yet more. They fear me. And who can blame them? I seem to have awakened a dazzling magic that’s slumbered for thousands of years. If only I knew why.
My aunt, the Queen of Air and Darkness, has turned her malign gaze full upon me. While no child has come of decadent nights spent with my immortal guards, something else has happened to me.
It all began with the chalice. I dreamed of it and there it was when I awoke. My guards know this ancient relic well, for its disappearance so very long ago stripped them of their vital powers. And now it’s back. My touch resonates with its force, a magic that courses near uncontrollably through my half-mortal half-fey body.
Some cherish me for this unexpected gift yet others loathe me for it. They would rather the Unseelie court suffered further agonies than have it ruled by me, a mongrel queen. But they do not know what I am capable of. Then again, neither do I.
Full of gods, shapeshifters and immortal souls, of decadent pleasures and wild magic, of treachery, deceit and dark powers unleashed, the twilight world of Meredith Gentry is a dangerously alluring place. You have been warned...
Acclaim for Laurell K. Hamilton’s Meredith Gentry novels:
‘Relentless high-paced trashiness ... good fun’ SFX
‘A gloriously erotic, funny and horrific novel ... but it’s probably not one for your granny’ Shivers
‘Erotic, magical, violent, sensual and thrilling ... an extra-ordinary tale of a Faerie in hiding as a private investigator in LA, and is quite simply delicious’ Bookseller
‘An alternative and certainly kinky twist to the traditional whodunnit ... a fun read’ The Times
‘Her sexy, edgy, wickedly ironic style sweeps the reader into her unique world and delivers red-hot entertainment - she blends the genres of romance, horror and adventure with stunning panache’ Jayne Anne Krentz
‘Wonderful... vastly enjoyable, good fun and highly sensual. It’s a fascinating new universe with lots of potential stories waiting to be told’ alienonline
‘Every bit as seductive and terrifying as the Vampires of her earlier books ... the action, violent and sexual, comes fast and furious ... this series is proof not only of Laurell K. Hamilton’s immense storytelling abilities, but also of her continued development of contemporary dark fantasy and horror’ Enigma magazine
‘A sizzling new series that blends supernatural fantasy with detective adventure .., Memorable characters and wicked wit make it all delicious, ribald fun’ Publishers Weekly
‘Oozing with sensuality ... steamy sex scenes that are wonderfully touchy-feely’ Starburst
‘An edgy story of sex, violence and magic that manages to be both disturbing and entertaining. Highly recommended’ Library Journal
‘A wonderful excursion into the magic of desire’ Alice Borchardt
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Incubus Dreams
The pulse-pounding new novel in the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Series,
As consultant to the Regional Preternatural Crime Investigation Unit, Anita Blake is called in on what appears to be a case involving a serial killer – a vampire serial killer – who may be preying on strippers. She’s sure that none of the local vamps are responsible, but her judgment may be clouded by a conflict of interests. For she is, after all, the consort of Jean-Claude, the ever-intoxicating Master Vampire of the City – something both her human friends and her ex, the alpha werewolf Richard, are quick to point out.
Surrounded by suspicion and overwhelmed by her attempts to control her own primal lusts for vampire, werewolf and shapeshifter, Anita is about to be pushed to her limits – and beyond.
`Always very, very sexy and exciting’ Dreamwatch
`The action never stops’ The New York Review of Science Fiction
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Cerulean Sins
Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter is not quite as human as she once was. Consumed by both the lusts of the vampire and the primal hungers of the wereleopards, her desires must be sated. But it is Jean-Claude, the Master Vampire, who needs her now.
When she is asked to reanimate the body of a long dead corpse, it seems like just another case to Anita. What she will soon discover is that the corpse may hold the secret to an ancient crime that not everyone wants to be remembered ...
In the pulse-pounding new story of suspense and sensuality, Anita will need to muster all the dark forces of her passion if she is to save the ones she loves the most.
‘Death and gore galore… Hamilton writes with ease and vigour… Great fun’ Shivers
‘I was enthralled – a departure from the usual type of vampire tale which will have a wide appeal to any reader hunting for both chills and fun’ Andre Norton
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A Caress of Twilight
Most of you will know me as Merry Gentry, private investigator, but my real name is Princess Meredith NicEssus and I am heir to a throne - if I can stay alive long enough to claim it.
My cousin, Prince Cel, is determined to see that I don’t. As long as we both live, we are in a race for the crown: whoever reproduces first gets the throne. The men of my royal guard - frighteningly skilful warriors - have become my lovers, auditioning for the role of future king and father of my child. Of course, they must still protect me - for unlike most of the Fey, I am part human and very mortal.
But now, in the City of Angels, people are dying in mysterious and frightening ways. What the human police don’t realise is that the killer is hunting the Fey as well. I sense chaos is close at hand; the very existence of the place known as Faerie is at grave risk. So while I enjoy the greatest of pleasures with my guardians, I know I must soon confront an ancient evil that could destroy the very fabric of reality - yours, and mine. And that’s just the day job . . .
Welcome to the world of Laurell K. Hamilton - a world full of earthly delights and dangerous magic, of grotesque ambitions and thrilling adventure.
Praise for A Kiss Of Shadows
`Relentless high-paced trashiness - it’s good fun’ SFX
`A glorious erotic, funny and horrific novel . . . but it’s probably not one for your granny’ Shivers
About The Author
Laurell K. Hamilton is the bestselling author of nine acclaimed Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels. She lives in Arnold, Missouri, with her husband, her daughter, two attack pugs, three birds, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Bibliography
N.B. dates and publishers in dark red indicate British First Editions. Dates and publishers in black indicate recent reprints.
A Stroke of Midnight
(Bantam Pbk,
2006)
Pbk Jul 06
Seduced by Moonlight
(Bantam Pbk,
2005)
Incubus Dreams
(Orbit Pbk,
2004)
Cerulean Sins
(Orbit,
2003)
Orbit Pbk Dec 03
A Caress of Twilight
(Bantam Pbk,
2003)
Narcissus in Chains
(Orbit Pbk,
2002)
A Kiss of Shadows
(Bantam Pbk,
2001)
Obsidian Butterfly
(Orbit Pbk,
2001)
Blue Moon
(Orbit Pbk,
2000)
(Anita Blake)
Burnt Offerings
(Orbit Pbk,
2000)
(Anita Blake)
The Killing Dance
(Orbit Pbk,
2000)
(Anita Blake)
Bloody Bones
(Orbit Pbk,
2000)
(Anita Blake)
The Lunatic Cafe
(Orbit Pbk,
2000)
(Anita Blake)
Circus Of The Damned
(Orbit Pbk,
2000)
(Anita Blake)
The Laughing Corpse
(Orbit Pbk,
2000)
(Anita Blake)
Guilty Pleasures
(Orbit Pbk,
2000)
(Anita Blake)
A Stroke of Midnight
by Laurell K. Hamilton
