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Skin Trade (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #17)

Laurell K. Hamilton
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Skin Trade (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #17)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Laurell K. Hamilton

Skin Trade (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #17)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

486

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Las Vegas, Nevada • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton follows federal marshal Anita Blake as she investigates a series of brutal murders linked to a powerful vampire. Balancing her roles as a necromancer and a preternatural expert, Anita delves into a complex web of supernatural crime, while confronting personal challenges and beings from her past.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

41,545 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton offers a blend of action and supernatural intrigue, captivating fans of the Anita Blake series with its thrilling pace and character development. However, some readers find the plot increasingly convoluted, and the consistent focus on gore may be off-putting to new readers. Overall, it remains a solid choice for existing fans.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Skin Trade (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #17)?

Readers who enjoy Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton typically appreciate urban fantasy with strong, complex heroines. Fans of series like Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files or Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse novels will find similar elements of supernatural intrigue, dark themes, and fast-paced action.

4.3

41,545 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

486

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Las Vegas, Nevada • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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