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Kiss the Dead (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #21)

Laurell K. Hamilton
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Kiss the Dead (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #21)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Laurell K. Hamilton

Kiss the Dead (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #21)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

St. Louis, Missouri • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Kiss the Dead by Laurell K. Hamilton follows Anita Blake, a vampire hunter and necromancer, as she investigates the disappearance of a young vampire. Balancing her roles within law enforcement and the supernatural community, she uncovers complex relationships and challenges within the vampire world while confronting moral dilemmas. The book is part of the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

29,978 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kiss the Dead by Laurell K. Hamilton continues the Anita Blake series with signature dark fantasy and action. Positive insights highlight its fast pace and character development. However, some critics note repetitive plot elements and lack of depth. Fans of the series will enjoy, but new readers might find it less engaging.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Kiss the Dead (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #21)?

Readers who enjoy Kiss the Dead by Laurell K. Hamilton likely appreciate urban fantasy with strong, seductive heroines, dark supernatural elements, and intricate plots involving vampires and other mythical creatures. These fans might also enjoy series like Charlaine Harris's The Southern Vampire Mysteries and Kim Harrison's The Hollows.

4.1

29,978 ratings

67%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

359

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

St. Louis, Missouri • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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