The early Anita Blake novels find new life in trade paperback-as perfect collectibles for long-time fans or as great ways for new readers to sink their teeth into the series.
In The Laughing Corpse, a creature from beyond the grave is tearing a swath of murder through St. Louis. And Anita will learn that there are some secrets better left buried-and some people better off dead...
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"I liked this book better than the first book in the series. It's beginning to get exciting. I cannot wait to learn more about Anita. She's an awesome character. She's tough, funny, sarcastic, the type of character I enjoy reading about."
— Lydia (4 out of 5 stars)
" Once again Ms. Hamilton has me on the hook - now it's Anita Blake who is keeping me up at night. "
— Gerry, 2/7/2014" Loved it could not put it down. I think I read it in 2 days "
— Leanne, 2/4/2014" Story was.... interesting? Hard to see how you can top the last two stories and still keep things somewhat realistic. "
— Raven, 2/2/2014" I would give this 3.5. solid and a good follow up to the debut! On to number 3! "
— Melanie, 1/18/2014" I have to say I liked this better than the fist book.I hope they keep getting better.... "
— Jen, 1/9/2014" Despite me giving the same rating to the first one, I liked this one much much better. "
— Rachel, 1/9/2014" the second anita blake novel. got to learn more about anita's past and life, which is interesting. the story itself was good as well. still just didnt like who she was as well as the person she becomes. "
— Merredith, 1/6/2014" the 2nd book in the anita blake vampire hunter series. i'm starting to like her better. or am i just getting used to her tough-girl act? "
— Moya, 1/6/2014" I gave up on finishing, very slow, "
— Debbie, 1/3/2014" Vivid characters and engaging storytelling. A good read for pure enjoyment. "
— Bogdan, 12/29/2013" Liked this Anita Blake book better than the first. Cute scenes with Jean-Claude and lots of action in the end, which I love. Starting book #3 today, will share my thoughts soon! "
— Katie, 12/26/2013" it was slow at the beginning, pretty boring but started to get better near the end, Im curious to see what happens next "
— Ninasukow, 11/9/2013" The ending of this one is one of my favorite scenes of this series. "
— Crystal, 7/22/2013" When a creature from beyond the grave terrorizes St. Louis, Anita will learn that there are some secrets better left buried -- and some people better off dead. "
— Ayla, 1/15/2013" Anita gets yet another enemy in the guise of a Voodoo Queen!! Jean Claude still can't take a hint. Even though the crime scenes are pretty graphic I think it's refreshing the way she reacts to them in the same manner that I think I would. A nice and fast read and I'm on to the next one! "
— Mari, 12/26/2012" Click and read my review. "
— Nath, 11/23/2012" So far, I'm enjoying this installment more than the first book. "
— Mo, 12/30/2011" I enjoyed this book better the second time round. "
— Tracy, 11/2/2011" Nice to get some good urban fantasy that isn't soft-core porn. A bit more gore and darkness at te end than I had expected. Can't wait to start the next in the series! "
— Russeller, 10/15/2011" This was ok, but that's about it. I may or may not read anymore of these, depending on if I come across any that are used. I surely won't buy or go in search of it though. "
— Cameron, 8/12/2011" Love me some original Anita "
— Ismaray, 7/28/2011" Trash and violent vamp murder mystery! LOVED IT! I heart Jean Claude. "
— Jammie, 5/24/2011" Can't get enough of this series. I have read up to flirt so far and can't wait to read Bullet and Hit List. "
— Erica, 5/19/2011" A more interesting, sarcastic read. Back before the series was turned into a (boring) sex fest. "
— Kikidee, 5/19/2011" Things may be picking up for her! This one was way better than the first one. "
— Caitlin, 5/18/2011" I enjoyed this book more because of Dominga rather than Anita. It was nice to have more humanish adversary than purely supernatural "
— Sonya, 5/16/2011" Really good book...love the series. A+++ "
— Cbristabelle, 5/13/2011" Another Anita Blake book equally fun with voodoo thrown in. "
— Charles, 4/28/2011Laurell 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.