#1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton offers a sexy, suspenseful novel of human—and inhuman—passions, as vampire hunter Anita Blake must repay a favor to a man almost as dangerous as the ancient evil she's about to face... Edward is a hit man, specializing in monsters, vampires, shapeshifters, anything and everything. There are people like Anita who do it legal, but Edward doesn't sweat the legalities, or, hell, the ethics. He's an equal opportunity killer. Anita may be one of the few friends that Edward has, but it’s like being friends with a tame leopard. It may curl up on the foot of your bed and let you pet its head, but it can still eat your throat out...
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"As a trucker over the road, this audio book kept me interested. I listen on xm radio. I drive from 10pm-8am. What happened to Olaf? He was way out there, bring him back as a vampire nut bag in all his glory and let Anita handle him, but make it good to where she almost can't handle him. Thank L.K. Hamilton for keeping me company over those dark nights thoroughly entertained."
— John (4 out of 5 stars)
" Probably the last truly good installment of the Anita Blake series before it descends into vampire/werewolf/necromancer porn hell. "
— Andee, 2/19/2014" You can tell Hamilton does not like the desert southwest by how she describes it. I liked the story except the things she got wrong about Albuquerque, like the road Lomas is Lomos in her story. It was great having an Edward heavy tale. "
— Myk, 1/13/2014" loved this one in the series! I adore Edward "
— Ixi, 12/16/2013" One of my favorite of the series! "
— April, 12/2/2013" Overall, this was a refreshing change of pace in the series. I am glad it got away from Anita's relationships, and focused on Edward instead. This was a glimpse of the old Anita that I originally liked. But I didn't like the ending--not all the loose ends were tied up, and the fight with the big bad guy seemed too easy. "
— Lindy, 11/26/2013" Ugh this was not a easy read. It just lacked SOMETHING. Idk. I could not read it for any length of time. While reading it I wanted to go do other things. It just did not hold my attention. "
— Brandi, 11/20/2013" This book is very different to all the others as it focuses on Anita and Edwards relationship. Edward comes to call in his favour that Anita owed him. This book reveals more about Edward and his life beyond his work. The storyline is brilliant as always and this time the case brings both Anita and Edward into a even more dangerous situation. The lack of both Richard and Jean-Claude brings this book down a bit in my opinion as I always find they bring that extra star quality. "
— Kathryn, 11/3/2013" I'm still enjoying Anita's character development, and it was very interesting to see Edward in his own f'd up world. I'm also very happy that this series is so long, since I just want more and more of it. "
— Misty, 10/19/2013" having not read the spoilers i was shocked reading this one. this is all about Edward/Ted. you find out what his life's like when he's not in St Louis. "
— Kirsty~Vhixen, 10/8/2013" One of my fav book I do not know how many times I have read and re-read this book. "
— SavannahNorway, 10/6/2013" If Bogart was better armed, and a woman up against the undead this is how it would unfold. Book ninth in the Anita Blake series, and my favorite. "
— M.R., 9/27/2013" I liked this book, but not as much because the main characters where not in this book as much. "
— Book, 9/11/2013" I loved this book! It was super exciting and kept me up all night so I could finish it! "
— Deanna, 8/25/2013" It was time for Edwards book. Glad we got to know him. "
— Heather, 8/19/2013" Absolutely loved this story, it's one of my favorites. "
— Bree, 5/19/2013" The best Anita Blake book by far. They series starts to go downhill after this book and changes from a horror/fantasy series to a trashy romance series with vampires and werewolves. "
— Will, 5/16/2013" Probably my favorite of the series so far. I've always loved Edward, so a book that concentrated on that was a refreshing change in the series. "
— mpfrom, 4/1/2013" This is my favourite Anita Blake book. It is the last one before the series gets really weird. "
— Esther, 10/20/2012" I was just glad I finished the book there was a few times i didn't think i would. I think I might not read any more??? "
— Belinda, 10/2/2012" In my estimation, the best of the series. This one is not cluttered up with dozens of lovers that Anita has to manage. Just Anita doing what she does best, being a badass. If you like the series but get a bit fatigued by Anita's crowded and overly complicated love life, you WILL like this one. "
— Vicki, 9/4/2012" IMHO, this is where the series started going downhill... "
— Wendy, 4/3/2012" After book 8, I pretty much gave up on Hamilton. I'd read erotica if I just wanted a book full of sex. It definitely lacks of alot of plot and Anita Blake just becomes more interested in her harem of men. "
— Kristen, 5/1/2011" This is my absolute favorite Anita Blake book. "
— Leann, 4/28/2011" my fav anita book..edward is simply amazing! "
— Megan, 4/26/2011" Edward Called in the favor That was owed ti him By Anita and Edward Shocked Anita with a few suprises of His own for her . Also He had a Seriel killer murder to solve That was not done by a Human . "
— Adam, 4/9/2011" The best of the Anita Blake books (though I enjoyed Blue Moon and the earlier books as well). The horror is really horrifying. The monsters truly scary. The focus on Anita and Edward was fantastic. And I enjoyed the extra characters like, Olaf. "
— Leila, 4/5/2011" i really loved seeing edwards 'world' ... it was nice to see a diff side of him & to see he is not all monster "
— Sarah, 4/4/2011" This is definitely one of the best in this series; didn't care for the previous one so much. But this one was good. "
— Eve, 4/2/2011" i only want to say this is one of my favorite books in the series. It mostly has to with Edward, Olaf and sexy sexy Berarndo. "
— Denise, 4/2/2011" I didn't think I'd like this book because the "boys" didn't really play a part in it, but I really enjoyed it! I was pretty indifferent to Edward--was neither a fan but didn't dislike him, but from the start of this book, my interest into his character was peaked. "
— Maegan, 3/31/2011Laurell K. Hamilton is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels, as well as the Meredith Gentry series.
Kimberly Alexis is well known for her reading of the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series, including The Laughing Corpse, Skin Trade, and Guilty Pleasures.