Blood Noir (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 16)
by Laurell K. Hamilton
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Author: Laurell K. HamiltonEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-05-27
ISBN: 0425222195
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Berkley Hardcover
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Book Review: Taking a Girlfriend Home to Meet the Family
Summary: 5 Stars
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. The sequel to this volume is Skin Trade. Read and 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
Summary of Blood Noir (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Book 16)
Readers can?t get enough of the #1 New York Times bestselling author.A favor for Jason, vampire hunter Anita Blake?s werewolf lover, puts her in the center of a fullblown scandal that threatens master-vampire Jean- Claude?s reign?and makes her a pawn in an ancient vampire queen?s new rise to power.
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