Guilty Pleasures

An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel

By: Laurell K. Hamilton

Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis

Meet Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, in the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that “blends the genres of romance, horror and adventure with stunning panache”(Diana Gabaldon).

Laurell K. Hamilton’s bestselling series has captured readers’ wildest imaginations and addicted them to a seductive world where supernatural hungers collide with the desires of the human heart, starring a heroine like no other...

Anita Blake is small, dark, and dangerous. Her turf is the city of St. Louis. Her job: re-animating the dead and killing the undead who take things too far. But when the city’s most powerful vampire asks her to solve a series of vicious slayings, Anita must confront her greatest fear—her undeniable attraction to master vampire Jean-Claude, one of the creatures she is sworn to destroy...

“What The Da Vinci Code did for the religious thriller, the Anita Blake series has done for the vampire novel.”—USA Today©2009 Laurell K. Hamilton; (P)2009 Penguin

Critic reviews

Praise for Laurell K. Hamilton and the Anita Blake Novels

“Hamilton remains one of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Charlaine Harris

“If you’ve never read this series, I highly recommend/strongly suggest having the Anita Blake experience. Vampires, zombies, and shifters, oh my! And trust me, these are not your daughter’s vampires.”—Literati Book Reviews

“A sex-positive, kick-ass female protagonist.”—Starburst

“Number one New York Times bestseller Hamilton is still thrilling fans...with her amazing multifaceted characters and intricate multilayered world, a mix of erotic romance, crime drama, and paranormal/fantasy fiction. Her descriptive prose is gritty and raw, with a mosaic of humor and horror to tell this complex, well-detailed story. But it’s her enigmatic stable of stars that continues to shine, managing their improbable interpersonal relationship dynamics.”—Library Journal

Not my favorite

The narrator is good, the story is okay. There was something I didn't care for, maybe because I like the vampire stories where the vampires aren't creatures from hell. I would read the second book, but I am not dying to download it, but will if I run out of others. I guess I was expecting more of a Sookie Stackhouse type novel, and it is not!

Pretty dang good

I enjoyed this book, but it is somewhat dated by beepers and answering machines. The story was a little predictable in my opinion but I nonetheless enjoyed it's telling.

very nice

very nice voice, I really love the story and the pace of the book, it's deep and rich. I highly recommand it, mix of detective and fantasy.

Strong Female Lead

I have read this book and I really like the character of Anita Blake. The moral do gooders looking for justice. She is not perfect nor is she too flawed to the point of weakness. I like meta based crime books so this was right up my alley.

The voice acting was very good. It was so seemless and the different voices, I almost forgot it was the same narrator. I am learning that the narrator can really make or break the audio listening experience.

Spell-binding Writing & Commendable Performance!!!

Brava, I say to Kimberly Alexis; whose performance was outstanding, captivating, and truly deserving of applause! If Oscars were given out for these types of performances (narrating and performing the roles of several different characters voices in the reading and recording of an audiobook) then Alexis would certainly win one for this, no doubt! Regardless of that, it is hands down an award-winning performance. Her portrayal of Edward, Valentine, and most of Jean-Claude are dazzling. However, her voicing of Nikolaos is my absolute favorite!
Now, the second thing that must be mentioned is the character of Anita Blake who I have fallen in love with. Her quick wit, razor sharp sarcasm, and tireless perseverance makes her an instantly beloved character. This was my first time reading a Laurel K. Hamilton masterpiece, but I was rapidly swept away, and addicted to the series!
As a fellow writer I instantly became not only a fan of Hamilton, but an admirer of her work, who respects the very core and every detail of the universe she's created. I can't get to the next book fast enough- although, I'm just as anxious to begin diving into the Meredith Gentry series, and her universe of Fae.
In conclusion, I'd tell anyone considering this that whether you're a long time fan of Hamilton who's curious about this new audio version, or a newbie as I, to the Anita Blake universe: you will both enjoy and become enthralled with this outstanding audio production of Hamiltons classic.