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Highlights
- "It isn't easy to write a protagonist that blends the best qualities of Anita Blake and Stephanie Plum, but Kim Harrison carries it off with style.
- Author(s): Kim Harrison
- 416 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Fantasy
- Series Name: Hollows
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About the Book
Fun, sassy, and filled with action, humor, and romance, "Dead Witch Walking" makes the perfect summer read for anyone who likes vampires, paranormal fantasy, romance, or just a great beach book. Original.Book Synopsis
"It isn't easy to write a protagonist that blends the best qualities of Anita Blake and Stephanie Plum, but Kim Harrison carries it off with style. This is a fun book! Read it!"
-- Jim Butcher, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
In the Hollows, the vampires come out to play... and it's always witching hour.
The first book in #1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison's Hollows series!
All the creatures of the night gather in "the Hollows" of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party . . . and to feed.
Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining--and it's Rachel Morgan's job to keep that world civilized.
A bounty hunter and a witch with serious sex appeal and an attitude, she'll bring 'em back alive, dead . . . or undead.
From the Back Cover
All the creatures of the night gather in "the Hollows" of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party . . . and to feed.
Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining--and it's Rachel Morgan's job to keep that world civilized.
A bounty hunter and witch with serious sex appeal and an attitude, she'll bring 'em back alive, dead . . . or undead.
Review Quotes
"You'll love this bounty-hunter team. Ivy's a vampire with poor self-control, and Rachel's a witch with impulse issues. In fact, Rachel has a price on her own head. But Rachel has a chance for survival if she sticks with Ivy and their pixie sidekick, Jenks. Dead Witch Walking is a fun-fair ride through a fascinating version of our world." -- Charlaine Harris, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels
"I have to admit: I was absolutely floored by this book. Fascinating concept, great setup, believable setting, gripping characters, and a fast-paced plot that doesn't let up for a single page. ... For those who like urban fantasy, for fans of Hamilton, Butcher, Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse novels, and for those who like a good blend of magic and action, this is one book not to miss." -- SF Site
"Dead Witch Walking is a wonderfully fun romp through the supernatural world, a spellbinding blend of sharp wit and vivid imagination that left me eagerly awaiting the sequel." -- Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bitten
"Dead Witch Walking takes the reader on a real page-turner of a mystery filled with magical mayhem and Inderlander intrigue within a fascinating and unique story world. It isn't easy to write a protagonist that blends the best qualities of Anita Blake and Stephanie Plum, but Kim Harrison carries it off with style. This is a fun book! Read it!" -- Jim Butcher, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files
"Cross Stephanie Plum with Buffy Summers and you could end up with Rachel Morgan... Harrison's super-strong debut fantasy keeps readers guessing, and a satisfying conclusion leaves just enough dangling to make readers impatient for a follow-up. The gritty tone balances a light touch, creating truly funny moments as well as breathless suspense." (Four 1/2 stars, Gold medal) -- Romantic Times BOOKclub
"Fast-paced and loads of fun--the perfect read when you just want to get away from things for a bit." -- Fantasy & Science Fiction