Sucker Punch

By: Laurell K. Hamilton

Narrated by: Kimberly Alexis

A brutal murder, a suspect in jail, and an execution planned—but what if the wrong person is about to be killed?

When a fellow U.S. Marshal asks Anita Blake to fly to a tiny community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on an emergency consult, she knows time is running short. When she arrives, there is plenty of proof that a young wereleopard killed his uncle in the most gruesome and bloody way possible. As the mounting evidence points to him, a warrant of execution is already under way.

But something seems off about the murder, and Anita has been asked for her expert opinion on the crime scene. Despite escalating pressure from local cops and the family’s cries for justice for their dead patriarch, Anita quickly realizes that the evidence doesn’t quite add up.

Time is against Anita, as the tight-knit community is up in arms and its fear of supernaturals is growing. She races to uncover the truth and determine whether the Marshals have caught the killer or are about to execute an innocent man—all in the name of justice.

Much better without all the sex!

I liked that this was more action without all the sex this time. Anita seemed a bit off in the “smarts” department, acting without thinking a few times in front of other people. I also liked how her people took care of her in spite of her protests.

Back to old times🍾🍾

I loved it. Story is like first ten books. Mystery/thrill/paranormal/crime. Interestingly no sex chapter. I think this book is a milestone to future book. LKH finally discovered that last books had over sex, over repeat was exhausting. I am dying to read Edward’s first full moon.

My favorite since Obsidian Butterfly!

Great story! Lots of unexpected twists! I love the Anita Blake series and have each one multiply times.

Back To Basics...Sort of

This was sort of a return to the earlier novels. No sex. This is my second time listening to the Anita Blake series, and I must say that the reviews colored my second listening. I didn't mind the sex scenes so much as the lengthy descriptions to just "get to it already and get it done" so we can get along with the story. Regardless, I'm invested and still love the series. To each his/her own!

However, in Sucker Punch, it was more of a who done it tale. No sex at all, which I didn't mind. I was a bit unfulfilled or unsatisfied with the ending, but in real life, not everything is synched with a pretty bow either. Sad that. Heavy mentions on therapy and some about her accepting her sexuality.

More scenes with Olaf, which was interesting as EVER! I'm very intrigued to see where this all leads to and to see what happens with Edward. I have yet to read Rafael, so I don't know if anything is mentioned there. I'm waiting for Smolder to be released in March 2023 to start that, so hopefully, there will be more details on these two scenarios then.

Kimberly Alexis is just phenomenal. It is hard to start another book without her magnificent narration and character inflections. Maybe I'll find some Robert Petkoff to ease the way, lol.

so dark!

Olaf aka Otto Jeffries is one of my favorite friend-enemies! & I just eat up the suspense of "will this case be the one that leads to the ultimate showdown"!!!