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Rafael

Rafael

Dark FantasyErotica
Pages
288
Published
2021
Language
English

Synopsis

Anita Blake must navigate the dangerous politics of the wererat clan when their King, Rafael, faces a challenge to his throne. As ancient secrets and internal power struggles threaten to tear the community apart, Anita has to decide how far she will go to protect her allies. This installment explores the heavy price of leadership and the complex bonds of loyalty in a world of monsters.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

DarkSpicyTenseGritty
Morally GreyCourt IntrigueFound FamilyMultiple POVs

Genres

Dark Fantasy Erotica Paranormal Romance Urban Fantasy Fantasy Paranormal Romance

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

All characters in Rafael

Frequently asked questions

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

    This book is the twenty-eighth installment in a long-running series and is not intended to be read as a standalone. New readers will likely find the complex history, established character relationships, and ongoing political dynamics difficult to follow without the context provided in earlier volumes.

  • How does this book compare to the length of other entries in the series?

    This installment is significantly shorter than many other novels in the series, with some readers noting that its length and focus make it feel more like a novella than a full-length book.