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Blood Noir (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 16) | 
 enlarge | Author: Laurell K. Hamilton
Publisher: Berkley Hardcover
Category: Book
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Rating:  311 reviews
Sales Rank: 3935
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
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Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 0425222195
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780425222195
ASIN: 0425222195
Publication Date: May 27, 2008
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Readers cant get enough of the #1 New York Times bestselling author.
A favor for Jason, vampire hunter Anita Blakes werewolf lover, puts her in the center of a fullblown scandal that threatens master-vampire Jean- Claudes reignand makes her a pawn in an ancient vampire queens new rise to power.
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 Everything you wanted June 22, 2008
4 out of 14 found this review helpful
I'm a die hard fan but the last book bugged me. It feels more like the beginning of the Anita series. I enjoyed this book greatly but I recommend anyone wanting to read it start from the beginning with book one. It took many books and plot twist to get to blood noir and it was worth the wait. You really feel that Anita has worked through her issues and is ready to battle what comes next. I would have like to hear more about her day job but that plot has not been mentioned in the last 3 books. The Anita blake series is a must have and I have all of Hamilton's books.
Taking a Girlfriend Home to Meet the Family July 12, 2008
17 out of 41 found this review helpful
Blood Noir (2008) is the sixteenth fantasy novel in the Anita Blake series, following The Harlequin. In the previous volume, the Harlequin team exceeded their orders and tried to take over the domain. They underestimated Anita and lost the battle and their lives.
Richard and his self-doubts became a liability during the metaphysical battle and he was told to get in or get out. He chose to withdraw from the triumvirate and this time Anita didn't feel any regrets. Maybe this time their breakup will be forever.
Both Belle Morte -- head of Jean-Claude's bloodline -- and Marmee Noir -- Mother of All Darkness and queen of the vampires -- manifested for a short time through Anita. They were helpful in the battle, but were eventually repelled. Marmee Noir was definitely beginning to wake.
In this novel, Anita came home to find Nathaniel and Jason Schuyler sitting at her kitchen table. Jason -- Nathaniel's best friend -- has a problem. He has just found out that his father is dying and wants to see him and his girlfriend. But Jason has recently broke up with Perdy and lacks a girlfriend at this time.
Jason's father has always been disappointed with his only son and is firmly convinced that he is gay. Jason is definitely heterosexual, but might be bisexual. Of course, his father would consider that the same as homosexual.
Nathaniel suggests that Anita go with Jason as his girlfriend. She has reservations, but finally agrees to do so. Jason is also her friend and ardeur partner, but she is not really his girlfriend in the way that his father would accept. So she wants to help him out in this situation, yet feels a little uncertain about the implicit lies.
Jean-Claude is also a little leery about the circumstances, but still gives his permission. Then Anita learns that she will have to fly to Jason's home in a small prop plane. She definitely doesn't want to do that, but Jean-Claude lets them use his personal jet. Even then, Anita feels uncomfortable, but she is going to follow through with this commitment despite her fears.
In this story, Jason and Anita reach Asheville, North Carolina, without any problems, but they find that the town has been invaded by the media. Keith Summerland -- son of a presidential candidate -- is scheduled to marry Lisa Bromwell in Asheville within the next few days. Unfortunately, most people mistake Jason for the Summerland twins and vice-versa. This is a longstanding problem, but the timing is terrible. Then they find out that the Summerland party is staying at the same hotel as they are.
Jason and Anita get into the hotel through the parking garage within a limo with dark glass windows. Despite the security in the garage, a photographer still gets a picture of Jason. So Jason gives Anita a very theatrical kiss for the camera. The photo man gets away from security while taking even more pictures guaranteed to upset Governor Summerland.
Later, Jason and Anita try to get to the hospital in a taxi, but the media has a feeding frenzy and blocks the driveway. Jason gets out and tells them that he is not Keith Summerland. Then Anita introduces herself to the crowd and a reporter recognizes her relationship with Jean-Claude. Suddenly the reporters fabricate a story about Anita spurning the sexy vampire master of Saint Louis and marrying Jason. While the media are having a creative frenzy, Jason and Anita walk back to the hotel.
When they finally get to the hospital (in a dark glass limo with a police escort), Jason's father is very sarcastic and disparaging. Anita retaliates and chews the father up one side and down the other. She tells him a few unwelcome truths. Suddenly, the old man decides that she is all right. Maybe he is really is a bully like his family believes.
One of the things about Asheville that bugs Anita is that many of the people look alike. She is told that Jerediah Summerland had led a cult into the area to get away from worldly temptations. Jerediah was very self-righteous, but believed in spreading his seed. Later Anita meets the bridesmaids -- all former girlfriends of Jason -- and they all have the same Summerland look.
This tale gets even more complicated when men pursuing Keith catch Jason and Anita instead. Then weretigers and vampires become involved. Anita discovers a new power, but Marmee Noir also reveals a previously unknown ability. Anita loses some memories for a while, but finally recovers them.
This novel contains more sex than recent works, but mostly with Jason only. He certainly appreciates her undivided attention. One of his problems with Perdy was her prudery, but this is not a problem with Anita.
Once again, Anita gets into a very difficult situation because people are withholding information from her. So she finds the truth in her own way. Enjoy!
Highly recommended for Hamilton fans and for anyone else who enjoys tales of sexual antics, preternatural affairs, and various forms of love.
-Arthur W. Jordin
Laurell K Hamilton went back to her old formula!! August 21, 2008
4 out of 15 found this review helpful
For the past 2 years or so, Laurell K Hamilton has been taking Anita to places she shouldn't be going. Her first books were wonderful. She strayed from the winning formula. In The Harlequin, she started putting it all back together again. In Blood Noir, she succeeded in getting Anita back on track.
I really enjoyed this book!! If you enjoyed the first 10 or so, you will enjoy this book. I am not disappointed. I refuse to tell the plot or "ruin" the book for any of the other readers.
I can't wait until the new one comes out. I am also an avid fan of the Merideth Gentry series.
Finally we get Jason's story June 10, 2008
14 out of 41 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I've always liked Jason and since Cerulean Sins I have wanted to know Jason's history. While this book is out of the norm for Anita Blake fans that is what I find intriguing and keeps me coming back for more. You never know what direction Anita will take and that is what is fun about the series. I like surprises and there are always new ones in store from LKH.
The book is mostly about Jason and his background, why he is where he is, what caused him to make the decisions he did, and why he is estranged from his family. Also, his insight is amazing. He always lets Anita know what she needs to know and can get away with it without making her mad, usually. This book was no exception to that. He told her some truths about her role as Human Servant and what needed to be done.
While most of the book centers on Anita and Jason and how their relationship is evolving, you do get some insight into the other main men in Anita's life and that is always a pleasure. Micah and Jean-Claude are consistent and because of the events in this book there will be more from them I'm sure. Nathaniel is coming into his own and becoming a strong personality. Richard is changing again, which could be really good or really bad depending on what happens next.
Then there are the wereanimals, vampires, political intrigue, fighting, and of course Marmee Noir. Anita kicks butt in her usual fashion, has new wereanimals to deal with, finds new ways to use her powers, and then there's the sex. What more can you ask for in an LKH book?
The thing I like about LKH and her character development is that they are always changing with the events just like real people change with what happens in their lives. I am really looking forward to the next book.
Blood Noir June 18, 2008
5 out of 22 found this review helpful
I have loved this whole series and I would read it again. Hope that more come out.
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