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A Shiver of Light

A Shiver of Light

FantasyUrban Fantasy
Pages
11
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Princess Meredith NicEssus is finally pregnant with the twins that will secure her place on the throne of the Unseelie Court. However, her success only makes her a bigger target for the dark magic and political schemes of her enemies. She must protect her unborn children while navigating the dangerous desires of the faerie nobility.

Prose complexity
5/10

Vibe

DarkTenseMysteriousAdventurous
Court IntrigueSurvivalBetrayal

Genres

Fantasy Urban Fantasy Paranormal Romance Romantasy

About the author

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Laurell K. Hamilton

Laurell K. Hamilton (born Laurell Kaye Klein, February 19, 1963, in Heber Springs, Arkansas) is an American fantasy and romance writer regarded as one of the founding voices of urban fantasy. She is best known for two long-running series: Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter, about a professional zombie raiser, vampire executioner and supernatural police consultant in a fictional St. Louis, and Merry Gentry, about a private detective who is also a princess of the Unseelie court of Faerie. Her debut novel...

Characters

Meredith NicEssusProtagonist

Princess of the Unseelie Court, she is pregnant with twins and must protect them from her enemies while navigating faerie politics.

All characters in A Shiver of Light

Frequently asked questions

  • Is "A Shiver of Light" part of a series?

    Yes, "A Shiver of Light" is the fifth book in Laurell K. Hamilton's Merry Gentry series. It continues the story of Meredith Gentry, Princess of the Unseelie Court.

  • What kind of book is "A Shiver of Light"?

    "A Shiver of Light" is an urban fantasy novel with strong elements of paranormal romance and fae mythology. It features a complex world of faeries and political intrigue.

  • How does "A Shiver of Light" compare to Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series?

    While both series are urban fantasy, the Merry Gentry series, including "A Shiver of Light," is generally considered to have a darker tone and more explicit romantic content than the early books in the Anita Blake series. It focuses on fae politics and power dynamics rather than vampire hunting.