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The Harlequin
Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 15

by Laurell K. Hamilton


Malcolm, head of the Vampire Church of Eternal Life finds himself with a problem he can't solve alone. An elusive band known as the Harlequin is threatening to destroy all that he knows. He realizes it will take a strong and powerful force to go up against such an evil alliances as the Harlequin. He decides that Vampire Hunter Anita Blake is the perfect person to help rid the world of such evil. Although Anita and he have never been close he knows this type of threat warrants the best in the profession.

Anita is shocked that Malcolm is requesting her assistance. She is leery that his plea is one that is filled with hidden motives that involves her lover Jean-Claude. Cautiously she agrees to help him out of his dilemma but she is determined not to trust him enough to allow her guard to go down. When a white mask arrives addressed to her she knows that the Harlequin has found out of her interference. With the mask being white, the color signifies they are watching, if she had received a red mask it would be associated with pain, black would mean certain death.

Anita knows she is in for the greatest challenge of her lifetime. It will take all of her cunning ability to outwit such a force of evil. But there are other betrayals that will occur that she would never had expected. Will she come out of this with her soul intact?

The Harlequin is a book that overflows with dark, gritty, paranormal excitement. This being my first experience with Laurell K. Hamilton, I could quickly see her talent shine through on each and every page. This is a book that will leave you guessing with high action suspense. It takes the paranormal world to a whole new level. To think this is number fifteen in a series is mind boggling. This book stands alone by itself but it is refreshing to know that there is an entire series devoted to Anita Blake. Very highly recommended.

 

The Book

Berkley
June 5, 2007
Hardcover
0425217248 / 978-0425217245
Paranormal Romance
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Excerpt
NOTE: Best viewed my mature audiences over the age of 18 due to graphic and sexual content.

The Reviewer

Suzie Housley
Reviewed 2007
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