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to the attention of vampire master Nikolaos. She believes Anita is the perfect sleuth to find out who has been murdering local vampires. Anita agrees to undertake this mission because the life of her good friend Catherine will be terminated by Nikolaos if she does not comply. Although Anita professes an aversion to all vampires, she finds herself reluctantly attracted to Nikolaos' rival for master of the city, the incredibly handsome Jean-Claude. The feeling is definitely mutual. |
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Element(s): Mystery, Romance. |
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108.. The Laughing Corpse. New York: Ace, 1994. Paperback. |
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Series: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter No. 2. |
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This story has more to do with zombies than vampires. A killer zombie has been raised by a powerful animator, and the police ask Anita's help in tracking down this beast and putting it to rest. They also want to apprehend the person who animated the monster. A vampire presence is supplied by the sexy master Jean-Claude, who helps Anita with the investigation. |
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Element(s): Mystery, Romance. |
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109.. Circus of the Damned. New York: Ace, 1995. Paperback. |
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Series: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter No. 3. |
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Vampires are a contentious lot. A rogue master vampire and his followers have been killing mortals and leaving their victims in plain view. Once again, Anita's help is sought by the police. She agrees to help, but this master is old and powerful and wants to use Anita to destroy master of the city Jean-Claude. Readers are also introduced to Richard, a werewolf, who becomes a love interest for Anita. |
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Element(s): Mystery, Romance. |
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110.. The Lunatic Cafe. New York: Ace, 1996. Paperback. |
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Series: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter No. 4. |
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Things heat up between Richard and Anita. There is even talk of marriage, but Jean-Claude wants equal time with Anita and promises not to kill Richard if she will date him as well. Meanwhile, werewolves are disappearing at an alarming rate. Are they being killed or kidnapped? Anita has a devilish time finding out. |
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Element(s): Mystery, Romance. |
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111.. Bloody Bones. New York: Ace, 1996. Paperback. |
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Series: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter No. 5. |
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