Smolder
Smolder by Laurell K. Hamilton, published by Penguin on September 26, 2023, is a 384-page work of fiction that delves into the realms of fantasy, paranormal, urban, and horror. The narrative follows vampire hunter Anita Blake, who faces a new threat that endangers everything she holds dear. As a Preternatural U.S. Marshal, Anita is accustomed to confronting monsters, but this time, the stakes are higher as she navigates wedding preparations with her fiancé, Jean-Claude, the new vampire king of America.
In this edition, readers will encounter a gripping tale where Anita’s expertise is called upon to investigate a series of brutal murders linked to a nationwide crisis known as the Sunshine Murders. As ancient evil looms over St. Louis, challenging Jean-Claude’s reign and their love, Anita must confront not only the murderer but also the darkness that threatens to consume both vampires and humans. The story intricately weaves themes of love and power, emphasizing the necessity for Anita and Jean-Claude to unite against the encroaching evil.
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Vampire hunter Anita Blake is no stranger to killing monsters. It’s part of her job as a Preternatural U.S. Marshal, after all. But even her experience isn’t enough to stop something that is bent on destroying everything—and everyone—she loves.
Anita Blake is engaged to Jean-Claude, the new vampire king of America. Humans think she’s gone over to the side of the monsters. The vampires fear that their new king has fallen under the spell of the most powerful necromancer in a thousand years.
In the midst of wedding preparations—including getting Edward, aka U.S. Marshal Ted Forrester, fitted as best man—Anita gets a call that the local police need her expertise at a brutal murder scene linked to a nationwide slaughter of vampires and humans, dubbed the Sunshine Murders.
But there is more than just a murderer to catch: an ancient evil has arrived in St. Louis to challenge Jean-Claude for his crown, his life, Anita, and all they hold dear. Even with Jean-Claude’s new powers as king and Anita’s necromancy, it isn’t enough; they must embrace their triumvirate or allow primeval darkness to spread across the country, possessing first the vampires and then the humans. Evil will triumph unless Jean-Claude and Anita can prove that love conquers all.
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