First time in trade paperback: the fourth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Vampire hunter and zombie animator Anita Blake is an expert at sniffing out the bad from the good. But in The Lunatic Cafe-now in trade paperback for the first time-she's about to learn that nothing is ever as it seems, especially in matters of the not-so-human heart. Dating a werewolf with self-esteem issues is stressing Anita out. Especially when something-or someone-starts taking out the city's shapeshifters.
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"The Laughing Corpse and The Lunatic Cafe are the highlights in this collection. All four books are a fast read and I found myself wanting the books to be longer. For those that compare Anita Blake to Buffy, you should be ashamed. Anita could drop Buffy in less than ten seconds."
— Nicholas (4 out of 5 stars)
" Really good narration, some of the male characters sound very similar which makes it a bit difficult to determine who is speaking at the time. "
— jmju, 5/14/2024" Love this series, having it read to me is just a bonus! Kimberly Alexis does a great job "
— Daz, 9/23/2018" This book is fascinating! Between the vampires, werewolves and the others, the storyline is awesome. I love this book and will suggest it to everyone! "
— Berber, 4/30/2017" This was a good book but wasn't my favorite but I do really like the strong female character Anita (so I will keep reading). "
— Alison, 2/20/2014" Like the addition of the lycanthropes into Anita's world. "
— Jonijett8, 2/10/2014" still love these books, but be warned once started its really hard to stop "
— Melissa, 2/8/2014" Great book with well developed character's in the earlier books in the series. About the 5th book or so in the "Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter" series, it turns into smut, but by then I was so engrossed in the lives of the character's I just had to keep reading the series. "
— Renfairegoddess, 1/26/2014" Love Anita Blake. I wish I had her problems.....deciding between a hot werewolf or an even hotter master vampire. "
— Joy, 1/16/2014" Freaking finally! You know so much happens in these books it's a bit annoying. Like too action packed. It's info overload. & BOY did ppl dress bad in the 90's! course, not like I have visuals.... "
— Maggie, 1/14/2014" I love the books "
— Brandi, 1/8/2014" Loved this book. Another great addition to the Anita Blake series. Can't wait to read the next one. :) "
— Amy, 12/30/2013" Progress with Jean-Claude? Not enough for me! "
— Allison, 12/12/2013" Here is where the series began to lose steam . . . "
— Meredith, 6/27/2013" loving these first ones and get more of the back history and more Richard "
— Val, 2/1/2013" Continually gets darker and scarier as the book progresses. Anita kicking more butt as usual. "
— Marisa, 9/20/2012" This began the downward turn in the series for me as it's little more than an excuse for werewolves to assert sexual dominance on everything they meet. Note the loss of steam right up through the next book. "
— Monk, 4/21/2012" I stayed up until 4am to finish it. I just got sucked in. There was a lot going on and much of it has yet to be resolved. I need to force myself to go to sleep and wait to start the next one. "
— Heather, 4/4/2012" I'm not sure if this series of books are supposed to be scary horror types as well as the whole sexy vampire thing, but the descriptions of lycans changing is disgusting - not scary - just disgusting, wouldn't want to see that in real life or have to clear up afterwards :) "
— Vikky, 12/7/2011" This one is good cause the shapeshifters are coming in. "
— Dacey, 8/15/2011" Loved it! This is my favorite so far! "
— Angel, 8/9/2011" This is my favorite one so far. My only complaint is that there wasn't enough Jean Claude. Oh, and I don't like Richard. He annoys me. I don't know why Anita likes him. Definitely enough action & suspense to keep me on the edge of my seat. Looking forward to the next one. "
— Clacie, 8/3/2011" Not my favourite book. I'm not really a big fan of Richard. I think he is far to whiny to be a good match for Anita. "
— Sonya, 5/24/2011" No matter how hard I tried, I just could not get into this book. The main character, Anita Blake, simply pissed me off more and more and the characters seemed less and less built up and more simplistic and blah. All in all, a disappointment to the Anita Blake series. "
— Mel, 5/20/2011" I have NO idea why I even read four of these books!!! I thought maybe...just maybe...at some point, they'd get better. I didn't even finish this one. This is honestly, one of the WORST Paranormal series, that I have EVER come across! Don't waste your time! "
— Daniela, 4/13/2011" Loved this book. Another great addition to the Anita Blake series. Can't wait to read the next one. :) "
— Amy, 3/23/2011" I learned a lot more about Hamilton's werewolves in this one. Very interesting. "
— Laura, 2/28/2011" This series keeps getting better. Always a good sign, IMO. I was very happy to see that [spoilers removed] "
— Jenn, 2/26/2011" Cette série devient de mieux en mieux au fil des tomes ! <br/>Suivre l'évolution de Anita est un vrai plaisir. "
— Jonathan, 2/26/2011" Richard is such a boy scout. "
— Sebastian, 2/18/2011Laurell 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.