The reality of the story allows Vampires and Lucas to be part of society and makes it seem plausible. I suggest starting with book 1 as the stories build.
Author
gilbertmstack
3 years ago
This novel caught me in the first couple of pages and kept me reading at a furious pace. A firebug (a pyrokinetic) has come to St. Louis and St. Louis’ bravest want Anita’s help in catching him. Frankly, had this been the whole plot of the novel it would have been fantastic. Hamilton almost immediately veers off in other really exciting directions (and fire still plays a major role in the story) but I almost regret that she didn’t make this whole book about tracking down the firebug.
The real plot of the novel has two threads—representatives of the Vampire Council have come to town to investigate (completely false) rumors that Jean Claude is trying to set up a rival council and Anita has to deal with the fallout in two lycanthrope communities that came from her actions that damaged their leadership. The first are the wereleopards who are totally bereft without Gabriel at their head. Gabriel was horrible, but without an Alpha, the others don’t seem able to function. The man trying to become the new Gabriel (Zane) is pimping his pard members out as Gabriel did, but he can’t protect his submissive subordinates from the truly sick individuals buying their services. At the same time, Richard is having a mental breakdown and is ripping his pack apart in bursts of rage. Anita finds herself stuck in the middle of both messes and getting pulled deeper and deeper into the society of monsters.
The Vampire Council plot is equally interesting as vampires bearing old grudges are trying to use their “investigation” to gain vengeance on Jean Claude. Best new character in the book is Warrick—hard not to be fascinated by a vampire who still worships God.
I raced through this book, fully enjoying the various twists and turns and exciting moments. The only weakness that bothers me is that Anita (who could be honestly described as prudish in sexual matters) gets mighty free with her kisses in the final confrontation with the vampire council. I didn’t find it credible, but I realize, having read the rest of the series, that Hamilton is laying the groundwork to connect Anita’s powers to sex.
Author
jedonovandesigns
3 years ago
Laurel Hamilton books are guaranteed steamy thrill rides! I’ve read the Anita Blake series since the beginning. This series remains one in which I purchase the next in the series as soon as it is released. MS Hamilton is a master of the genre!
Author
itseli
3 years ago
If you like her books, this one is good
Author
vamsally
3 years ago
The ever scary vampire council visits the town and all are threatened. Another
brush with weres of different kind, romance with the vampire continues. What is
not to like and keep you interested?
Author
angelahall
3 years ago
I can never say enough about Laurel Hamiltons writing, she is an amazing graphic writer who bring her characters to smoldering life in each and every book!
Burnt Offerings is the seventh book in the Anita Blake series – be still my heart it is steamy! There are 25 in the series right now and more to come, I can’t bare the thought of Anita Blake series ending!
The reality of the story allows Vampires and Lucas to be part of society and makes it seem plausible. I suggest starting with book 1 as the stories build.
This novel caught me in the first couple of pages and kept me reading at a furious pace. A firebug (a pyrokinetic) has come to St. Louis and St. Louis’ bravest want Anita’s help in catching him. Frankly, had this been the whole plot of the novel it would have been fantastic. Hamilton almost immediately veers off in other really exciting directions (and fire still plays a major role in the story) but I almost regret that she didn’t make this whole book about tracking down the firebug.
The real plot of the novel has two threads—representatives of the Vampire Council have come to town to investigate (completely false) rumors that Jean Claude is trying to set up a rival council and Anita has to deal with the fallout in two lycanthrope communities that came from her actions that damaged their leadership. The first are the wereleopards who are totally bereft without Gabriel at their head. Gabriel was horrible, but without an Alpha, the others don’t seem able to function. The man trying to become the new Gabriel (Zane) is pimping his pard members out as Gabriel did, but he can’t protect his submissive subordinates from the truly sick individuals buying their services. At the same time, Richard is having a mental breakdown and is ripping his pack apart in bursts of rage. Anita finds herself stuck in the middle of both messes and getting pulled deeper and deeper into the society of monsters.
The Vampire Council plot is equally interesting as vampires bearing old grudges are trying to use their “investigation” to gain vengeance on Jean Claude. Best new character in the book is Warrick—hard not to be fascinated by a vampire who still worships God.
I raced through this book, fully enjoying the various twists and turns and exciting moments. The only weakness that bothers me is that Anita (who could be honestly described as prudish in sexual matters) gets mighty free with her kisses in the final confrontation with the vampire council. I didn’t find it credible, but I realize, having read the rest of the series, that Hamilton is laying the groundwork to connect Anita’s powers to sex.
Laurel Hamilton books are guaranteed steamy thrill rides! I’ve read the Anita Blake series since the beginning. This series remains one in which I purchase the next in the series as soon as it is released. MS Hamilton is a master of the genre!
If you like her books, this one is good
The ever scary vampire council visits the town and all are threatened. Another
brush with weres of different kind, romance with the vampire continues. What is
not to like and keep you interested?
I can never say enough about Laurel Hamiltons writing, she is an amazing graphic writer who bring her characters to smoldering life in each and every book!
Burnt Offerings is the seventh book in the Anita Blake series – be still my heart it is steamy! There are 25 in the series right now and more to come, I can’t bare the thought of Anita Blake series ending!