'Guilty Pleasures' by Laurell K. Hamilton is the first book in the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series. The story follows Anita Blake, an animator who raises zombies and works as a police consultant in a world where vampires, weres, and other supernatural beings coexist with humans. Anita gets entangled in solving a series of vampire murders, and as she navigates the dangerous supernatural underworld, she faces challenges, moral dilemmas, and threats from both vampires and fellow vampire hunters. The plot development is akin to traditional sleuth stories, but with a paranormal twist, involving clues, dead ends, and a central mystery that keeps the reader engaged.
The writing style of 'Guilty Pleasures' is described as dark, gritty, and addictive by readers. The book offers a mix of humor, mystery, and supernatural elements, creating an interesting and engaging narrative. Anita Blake emerges as a strong, complex protagonist, combining elements of sleuthing, vampire hunting, and dealing with the challenges of her unique profession. The book introduces a world where vampires are commonplace, mysteries abound, and danger lurks at every corner, setting the stage for a thrilling urban fantasy series.
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Content warnings for Guilty Pleasures include graphic violence, mentioned sexual violence, and themes involving death and necromancy.
From The Publisher:
'I don't date vampires. I kill them.'
My name is Anita Blake. Vampires call me the Executioner. What I call them isn't repeatable.
Ever since the Supreme Court granted the undead equal rights, most people think vampires are just ordinary folks with fangs. I know better. I've seen their victims. I carry the scars … But now a serial killer is murdering vampires - and the most powerful bloodsucker in town wants me to find the killer.
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Started my love for UF but sometimes the POV character makes me want to throw things.
The book where Anita Blake was still a kickass, snarky vampire hunter with cool powers & fun storylines, you know before the series turned into gratuit p*rn...
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About the Author:
Laurell K. Hamilton is a full-time writer and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series and the Merry Gentry series. She lives in a suburb of St. Louis with her family.
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