Bloody Bones: An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel
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Bloody Bones: An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel

by Laurell K. Hamilton

About this book

For the first time in trade paperback: the fifth novel in the 1 New York Times bestselling series from Laurell K. Hamilton.

When Branson, Missouri, is hit with a death wave 'four unsolved murders' it doesn't take an expert to realize that all is not well. But luckily for the locals, Anita Blake is an expert in the kinds of preternatural goings-on that have everyone spooked. And she's got an 'in' with the creature that can make sense of the slayings-the sexy master vampire known as Jean-Claude.

Publication Date
May 25, 2026
ASIN
B00337KPIE

Reader Reviews

Anita Blake #5 - The Best & Scariest Book Yet!!

January 17, 2005

Anita Blake is a feisty, independent, 21st century lady who's got attitude with a capital \"A.\" Animator, necromancer, called by vampires everywhere \"The Executioner, she is tops in her field and a woman of many talents. The St. Louis Police Department's Regional Preternatural Investigation Team has made her a full fledged member, a civilian expert, and she is on call 24/7 to help solve their more grizzly cases. Unfortunately Anita prefers to date the undead and the \"lunarly disadvantaged.\"...

Bloody Bones

June 26, 2024

Excellent! Wonderful piece of writing that makes up for Lunatic Cafe. Bloody Bones is so much better then Lunatic Cafe one might believe there are two different writers. In my opinion you could skip Lunatic. This story has a much better antagonist, story line, ending. Hands down a more enjoyable read. I was contemplating stopping this series after Lunatic and I am glad I gave Hamilton another shot. On to the next novel and here's hoping it reads as well. )

Good book

May 29, 2023

This book is similar to the other books so far in the series that it’s full of action. I didn’t love this as much as it was rather dark in some parts and the bad guys seem to keep winning. I really like a Jean-Claude for Anita but he just doesn’t seem that strong. I understand that she’s the main character and should be very tough and be the one to beat the bad guys but he doesn’t seem that powerful even though he’s a master vampire who have lived for many centuries. There just seems to be so...

Intensely Scary

April 25, 2026

All my favorites, danger, love, and self reflection. This book kept me entertained for hours from beginning to end. It was intense, emotional, and frightening. )

It Was Nice to Read About Other Creatures That Aren't Common

April 5, 2024

It is always nice to hear about other mystical creatures that are not brought up a lot in supernatural novels. It is always nice to hear about beings other than werewolves and vampires. This series really opens the scope for other creatures who have been historically told in stories for hundreds of years. It is like a fun \"history\" lesson. I am glad that I stumbled upon this series thanks to a local bookstore owner. I love Kelley Armstrong's \"Women of the Otherworld Series,\" so the \"Anita...

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