James Asher

2 books in series
4.5 out of 5 stars 146 ratings

Those Who Hunt the Night Publisher's Summary

At the turn of the 20th century, a former spy is called into service to hunt down a vampire killer.

Once a spy for Queen Victoria, James Asher has fought for Britain on every continent, using his quick wits to protect the Empire at all costs. After years of grueling service, he marries and retires to a simple academic’s life at Oxford. But his peace is shattered one night with the arrival of a Spanish vampire named Don Simon. Don Simon can disappear into fog, move faster than the eye can see, and immobilize Asher - and his young bride - with a wave of his hand. Asher is at his mercy, and has no choice but to give his help.

Because someone is killing the vampires of London, and James Asher must find out who - before he becomes a victim himself.

©1988 Barbara Hambly (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
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  • Book 1

    • Those Who Hunt the Night

    • A James Asher Novel, Book 1
    • By: Barbara Hambly
    • Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
    • Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 98
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 92
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 92

    Once a spy for Queen Victoria, James Asher has fought for Britain on every continent, using his quick wits to protect the Empire at all costs. After years of grueling service, he marries and retires to a simple academic’s life at Oxford. But his peace is shattered one night with the arrival of a Spanish vampire named Don Simon. Don Simon can disappear into fog, move faster than the eye can see, and immobilize Asher - and his young bride - with a wave of his hand. Asher is at his mercy, and has no choice but to give his help.

    • 4 out of 5 stars

    • Liked the unusual characters

    • By S. Hickman on 02-19-13

    Regular price: $24.95

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  • Book 2

    • Traveling with the Dead

    • A James Asher Novel, Book 2
    • By: Barbara Hambly
    • Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
    • Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
    • Unabridged
    • Overall
      4.5 out of 5 stars 48
    • Performance
      4.5 out of 5 stars 47
    • Story
      4.5 out of 5 stars 48

    After a career spying for Queen Victoria, James Asher enjoyed a quiet retirement until he met the vampire Don Simon, an immortal Spaniard who taught him about the secret society of bloodsucking undead. Now, one of the vampires, the Earl of Ernchester, has turned his back on Britain. When Asher spots him boarding a train for Paris in the company of an Austrian spy, he springs into action. If the immortals can forge an alliance with England’s enemies, then the Empire is doomed.

    • 3 out of 5 stars

    • Good, but not as good as the first.

    • By Jean Swigonski on 06-15-17

    Regular price: $24.95

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