"exciting erotic and evocative paranormal romantic suspense thriller"
As a favor to a friend, Vampire Executioner and Federal
Marshal Anita Blake takes time out from her St. Louis Pard
(pack) and her lovers (two ordinary vampires, two were-
leopards, one were-wolfe, and one master vampire), to fly
to Philadelphia. Her were-leopard lover Micah accompanies
her. The FBI wants to raise the Zombie Emmett Leroy Rose
who died before he could provide testimony in Federal
Court. It is considered strong evidence, the testimony
of a zombie, because they cannot lie. The night before their appointment at the cemetery, Micah
and Anita enjoy a sex filled night exchanging
confidences. When they arrive at the cemetery, Anita
realizes this old place contains forces that send magical
vibes from the graves to her. Anita completes the
protective circle, but struggles with controlling all that
is engulfing her from the other side including the arisen
Emmett amplified by living humans wanting her stopped. In previous tale, Micah has been a murkier background
character, but this time he plays a major role enabling
the audience to learn how he became a shapeshifter and how
much the trauma affects him. The audience also sees his
true feelings for Anita. The mystery involves the zombie
testimony, the tactics of a sleazy defense attorney, and
the unknown human in the graveyard. Laurell K. Hamilton
writes an exciting erotic and evocative paranormal
romantic suspense thriller that will thrill her fans and
send new readers scrambling for her backlist. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted March 12, 2006
First Time in Print
Summary"RAISING THE DEAD IS EASY. LOVE IS HARD..."
There are lots of reasons to raise the dead—some
private, some public. In this case, the feds have a witness
who died before he could speak on the record. They want him
raised so his testimony can be taken. So here I am, on a
plane to Philadelphia, flying off to do my job.
But I'm not alone. Micah is with me. Micah, head of the St.
Louis wereleopard pard. King to my Queen. The only one of my
lovers who can stir my blood with just a glance from his
chartreuse cat's eyes. I was happy to have him at my side.
Until he mentioned that this will be our first time alone
together. No Master Vampire. No Alpha Werewolf. Just me and
Micah. And all my fears and doubts...
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