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Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1)

Faith Hunter
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Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Faith Hunter

Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1)

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

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Orleans, Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Faith Hunter's Skinwalker follows Jane Yellowrock, a Cherokee skinwalker who possesses the unique ability to shift into the form of any animal. Hired to track and eliminate a rogue vampire in New Orleans, Jane navigates a dangerous world of supernatural beings while uncovering secrets about her own mysterious past.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

44,676 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Skinwalker by Faith Hunter garners praise for its fast-paced plot and compelling protagonist, Jane Yellowrock, a shape-shifter. Readers appreciate the strong world-building and blend of action, mystery, and supernatural elements. However, some criticize the book for uneven pacing and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it is deemed a captivating urban fantasy novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1)?

Fans of urban fantasy and strong female protagonists will relish Skinwalker by Faith Hunter. Comparable to Patricia Briggs’s Moon Called and Kim Harrison’s Dead Witch Walking, this novel captivates readers who appreciate a blend of Native American lore, shapeshifting, and intense action in a modern setting.

4.2

44,676 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Orleans, Louisiana • Contemporary

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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