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Obsidian Butterfly (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #9)

Laurell K. Hamilton
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Obsidian Butterfly (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #9)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Laurell K. Hamilton

Obsidian Butterfly (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #9)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

596

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Albuquerque, New Mexico • Contemporary

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton is a fantasy novel in the Anita Blake series. Anita, a necromancer and vampire hunter, travels to New Mexico to aid her friend Edward with a series of brutal supernatural killings. As they uncover the mystery, they face dangerous forces and deep personal challenges.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

68,247 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton offers a thrilling and darkly engaging urban fantasy, centered around protagonist Anita Blake. Readers praise its intense action and complex character development, but some criticize the graphic violence and pacing. Avid fans of the series may find it compelling, though newcomers might struggle with its dense mythology. Word Count: 350 characters

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Who Should Read Obsidian Butterfly (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #9)?

A reader who enjoys Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton would likely be a fan of dark urban fantasy, featuring strong female protagonists, supernatural elements, and a blend of horror and mystery. Comparable to fans of Charlaine Harris’s Dead Until Dark or Jim Butcher’s Storm Front, they seek gritty, action-packed narratives.

4.4

68,247 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

596

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Albuquerque, New Mexico • Contemporary

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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