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  • The Killing Dance

  • An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel
  • By: Laurell K. Hamilton
  • Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis
  • Length: 13 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,879 ratings)

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The Killing Dance

By: Laurell K. Hamilton
Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis
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In The Killing Dance, vampire hunter Anita Blake finds herself the victim when a $500,000 price is put on her head, and the two men in her life - a vampire and a werewolf - aren't helping the situation.
Love in vein: listen to more tales of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter.
©2009 Laurell K. Hamilton (P)2009 Penguin

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"With a heroine as sharp as a stake and slick as a silver bullet, Laurell K. Hamilton sucks you into her fascinating world like a vampire’s kiss.” (J. D. Robb)

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😂😂😂😂

that was a great story, I am most definitely not disappointed with this series, keep up the good work

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werewolf and vampire

I love the books. still on team Richard still. Anita try one more time with him

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loved it

loved it!, it was an amazing book. love all the books can't wait to listen to the next one!

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So far this book is my favorite in the series. I didn't get bored once. I'm not going to say that I'm thrilled with the ending, but I don't want to spoil anything so I'll remain silent. Can't wait for the next one.

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Anita?

I listened to all 6 in order. I was suprised by Anita's choice and maybe a little disappointed. I suppose it is a matter of opinion. Overall very entertaining.

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I love this series. nothing is better then Anita

I've read this book two times and listens to it on audible it never gets old love Anita Blake she is a bad ass. love love love

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excellent

Très bonne histoire, magnifiquement racontée. La série Anita Blake est prenante, amusante et profonde. à écouter!

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love it!

Love the story and Kim does a great job, but there are random special sound effects that are distracting occasionally.

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Read the series

Love this series..... begin with book one.... Anita Blake kicks butt first, then takes \name...

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My Favorite Anita Blake Novel

The Killing Dance is my all time favorite Anita Blake novel. The only book that rivals it is the first one, Guilty Pleasures. What I love about this book is the relationship between Anita and Jean Claude. I have read this book at least three times, and I often revisit the bathroom scene with Anita and Jean Claude. It is well-written, and I feel the angst, love, and tensions between these two people just learning to trust and love each other.

Simultaneously, I start to dislike Richard in this novel based on how he treats Anita. It is interesting to reflect on who he is as a person compared to how he progresses in the later novels, especially in terms of Asher. Richard's character is too one-dimensional in this book.

The fight scenes between some of the villains, such as Marcus, Reina, and Gabriel are not something to miss. Anita is a strong woman that kicks ass no matter how much the odds are stacked against her.

My most recent reread was with the audio book via audible.com. Kimberly Alexis is an amazing reader. She does all the voices so well, and the music productions during some of the high-tension scenes makes me feel like I am listening to an old-fashioned radio show.

Any fan of the series, or even newcomers, should give this book a try. You will not be disappointed. It represents Laurell K. Hamilton at her best, and it sets up storylines that will occur in later books, such as an adventure with Edward.

On a side note, I love the title. It is very fitting, and the reader will find out why as they learn more about the history of Richard's pack. Even on this third reading, I found myself surprised by some of the outcomes at the end of the book. Hamilton is a master of suspense, romance, and fantasy. This is an exciting read that you do not want to miss.

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