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Crimson death

Crimson death

Dark FantasyErotica
Pages
708
Published
2016
Language
English

Synopsis

Anita Blake travels to Ireland to confront the ancient vampire who once tortured her servant, Damian. Alongside the assassin Edward, she must navigate a land where her necromancy is unwelcome and rogue vampires are breaking every law. It is a brutal journey into Damian's past that forces the team to face their darkest nightmares to stop a growing carnage.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkTenseGrittySpicy
Found FamilyMorally GreyAnti-HeroRevenge

Genres

Dark Fantasy Erotica Horror Paranormal Romance Urban Fantasy Fantasy Paranormal

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

Anita BlakeProtagonist
DamianProtagonist
Prince EdwardProtagonist
All characters in Crimson death

Frequently asked questions

  • Can I read this book if I have not read the previous entries in the series?

    This novel is not intended as a standalone and relies heavily on the reader's existing knowledge of the complex character relationships and history established throughout the long-running series. New readers may find the narrative context and character dynamics difficult to follow without having experienced the preceding books.

  • How does the structure of this book compare to earlier entries in the series?

    The narrative is noted for spending a significant portion of its length on internal group dynamics and interpersonal politics before the primary investigation in Ireland fully commences. This focus on character interaction and dialogue is a prominent feature that distinguishes the pacing from the more investigation-heavy structure of the earliest books in the series.