• Kiss the Dead

  • An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel
  • By: Laurell K. Hamilton
  • Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis
  • Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,111 ratings)

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Kiss the Dead

By: Laurell K. Hamilton
Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis
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Publisher's summary

When a 15-year-old girl is abducted by vampires, it’s up to U.S. Marshal Anita Blake to find her. And when she does, she’s faced with something she’s never seen before: a terrifyingly ordinary group of people - kids, grandparents, soccer moms - all recently turned and willing to die to avoid serving a master. And where there’s one martyr, there will be more.…

But even vampires have monsters that they’re afraid of. And Anita is one of them.…

©2012 Laurell K. Hamilton (P)2012 Penguin

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Typical for the series

I have really enjoyed the Anita Blake series, but find myself getting a little bored with it. This book was pretty typical for the series, with nothing really new. It wasn't bad or boring, just nothing exceptional. If you have never read a book from this series, you really need to start with book 1 or one of the earlier books.

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Good, but different

Would you consider the audio edition of Kiss the Dead to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version.

Did Kimberly Alexis do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

I don't know how Micah started speaking with an Irish accent in this book, but I'm glad he's back to normal in Book 22.

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love it

I love this series. I'm happy Asher finally got some of what he deserves.

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Micha

Had more of a Irish accent this time. Didn’t bother me but it made me wonder of micha is Irish and I forgot

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Out there by itself

This one just hangs out there for me. Five additional books later and I can confirm it’s not the start of another series arc, which can add impact and value to the books and overall series. Especially when there’s a single, primary main character. I consider the second series arc to have ended at Hit List.
In this story, we have Anita working with the St Louis Police, the RPIT team, and SWAT, when a group of vampire activists choose to be martyrs and terrorists. And all refuse to pledge to a Master; they want to be free.
On the personal front, Cyn pushes for recognition; and Asher pushes everyone too far. Anita gets an object lesson on the power of the Ardeur.
Quote of the book: “Apologies that do not lead to better actions are empty things.”
If you’re into supernatural lit, this was the first time I heard of a Gobble of Ghouls, or a Shamble of Zombies. I think we’ve all heard of a Kiss of Vampires;;)
Alexis does a good job of narration.

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Love this narrator!

I'm a huge fan of the series, despite the many criticisms it gets, and Nicky is one of my favorite characters, as is Asher...pain in the butt though he is, lol. Good story, finally addressing some issues with their relationships that have been ignored too long. Still holding out hope that Kimberly Alexis will be able to go back and narrate the 6 or so books in the middle of the series that are missing on audible. It's far too big of a gap.

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Been away from Anita for several years.

Had not read an Anita story in several years. I had gotten bores with the same story but after this hiatus I'm ready for more. Have to pick up the stories I've missed.

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LOVE IT

Love this book! Action, sex, drama....all the good things I listen too after I put the kids to sleep. Sometimes me and my husband listen together 😍💓💓

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Love Anita Blake

What made the experience of listening to Kiss the Dead the most enjoyable?

Kimberly Alexis does a great job with Jean Claude.

Have you listened to any of Kimberly Alexis’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

All of Kimberly Alexis's performances are great!

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BEST SERIES I HAVE EVER READ!!!

If you could sum up Kiss the Dead in three words, what would they be?

Thrilling! Captivating! Sexy!!!

Would you be willing to try another book from Laurell K. Hamilton? Why or why not?

YES! I LIVE FOR THE ANIT BLAKE SERIES. THIS IS THE ONLY SERIES THAT I HAVE READ OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I CHECK LAURELL K. HAMILTON WEBSITE PERIODICALLY TO SEE IF SHE HAS WRITTEN ANYTHING NEW.

What about Kimberly Alexis’s performance did you like?

SHE COUKLD HAVE BEEN A LITTLE BETTER AT THE VOICES. SHE'S NOT THE SAME PERSON WHO NARRATED THE NOVELS IN THE SERIES, BUT OTHER THAN THAT SHE WAS VERY ENTHUSIASTIC AND BELIEVEABLE.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

YES!!! BUT I HAVE THREE LITTLE KIDS SO I GET THE MOST READING DONE AT NIGHT BUT I LISTEN TO IT EVERYWHERE IN THE CAR, AT WORK, IN THE TUB, ANYWHERE I CAN READ I DO.

Any additional comments?

LOVE IT. LOVE IT. LOVE IT.!!!!!!

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