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The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #4)

Laurell K. Hamilton
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The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Laurell K. Hamilton

The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

St. Louis, Missouri • 1990s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton, a necromancer named Anita Blake navigates her role in a supernatural community, investigating a series of disappearances among shapeshifters. The novel explores themes of power, trust, and the complexities of supernatural relationships within Hamilton's Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

82,879 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton is praised for its fast-paced plot and detailed world-building, captivating fans of urban fantasy. Critics appreciate its strong, complex protagonist but note the increasingly convoluted narrative and underdeveloped secondary characters as weak points. Overall, it remains a compelling entry in the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #4)?

Readers who relish a blend of supernatural, mystery, and romance will enjoy The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton. Fans of Charlaine Harris’s Dead Until Dark and Jim Butcher’s Storm Front will appreciate the book's rich urban fantasy world and dynamic protagonist. It appeals to those who enjoy complex characters and dark, thrilling plots.

4.4

82,879 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

St. Louis, Missouri • 1990s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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