With the child missing and time running out for his safe return, Anita is called in to lend her special expertise as an Animator--one who can raise the bodies of the dead. But as she pursues the truth behind his abduction, she descends into a maelstrom of voodoo mysticism and the many dark secrets of her foes, her friends and--inevitably--herself! A collection of books in Laurell K.
A guide to series fiction lists popular series, identifies novels by character, and offers guidance on the order in which to read unnumbered series.
Marshal Anita Blake must rescue a teenage girl who has been abducted by an ordinary group of people who turn out to be newly-turned vampires. Provides an annotated bibliography of horror works, including novels, anthologies, criticism, and some films, all arranged by sub-categories within the genre. A collection of sixteen sci-fi and fantasy stories edited by 1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton and author William McCaskey. A child's wish for her father comes true.
The end of the world has never been so much fun. Conquering personal demons becomes all too real. It's not always about winning; sometimes it's about showing up for the fight. It's about loving your life's work, and jobs that make you question everything. In this anthology, seventeen authors have woven together brand-new stories that speak to the darkness and despair that life brings while reminding us that good deeds, humor, love, sacrifice, dedication, and following our joy can ignite a light that burns so bright the darkness cannot last.
Laurell K. Hampson, John G. Louis, Missouri, as a professional people raise, spirit executioner and supernatural consultant for the police. The early novels focus predominantly on crime-solving and action; the later ones on Anita's personal and sexual-defender relationships and power.
Hamilton's genre-straddling Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series. Anita carries a gun and an attitude: 'Questions are great, but only if you know the answers. If you ask questions. The series takes place in a parallel universe where supernatural creatures and powers are real and their presence is public knowledge.
Supernatural beings are considered citizens with most of the rights of regular humans. The novels follow legal vampire executioner Anita Blake's ongoing conflicts with the supernatural as she attempts to solve a variety of mysteries, come to terms with her own abilities, and navigate an increasingly complex series of romantic and political relationships.
As the series progresses, Anita's perspective on the supernatural changes; initially she sees preternatural beings simply as 'monsters' to be fought, and later grows to see them as communities to be protected, as well as possible love interests.
Marvel's license started under Dabel Brothers Publishing, and when they acquired that company's rights, they continued until their rights expired which were contractually obligated through the first three novels.
In Marvel Comics and Dabel Brothers Productions began production on a graphic novel adaptation of the first three books in the series, beginning with Guilty Pleasures. Ritchie on the comic scripts, with Brett Booth illustrating the series until The first adaptation was well received, [6] [7] [8] with the first volume of The Laughing Corpse being a New York Times bestseller in the graphic novel category.
In March news sources began reporting that Hamilton had signed a deal with IFC to adapt the series for a full-length movie and potential television series.
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