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The Laughing Corpse: An Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter Novel by Laurell K. Hamilton
5.0
Brace yourself for a book that takes you away from the boring and into a world of voodoo, deceit, and the terrifying threat of being controlled. “The Laughing Corpse” is the second book in the Anita Blake series. It follows Anita Blake, who has two roles: an animator and a paranormal consultant for the police. She helps solve homicides with supernatural elements.
Get ready for a narrative that explores the darkest corners of urban fantasy. It pushes the boundaries of the genre in unexpected ways, even for seasoned readers. This series has a dark noir atmosphere and a unique flair with satirical nuances.
While “Guilty Pleasures,” the first book in the series, saw Anita tangling with vampires, “The Laughing Corpse” thrusts her into the eerie realm of zombies. Hamilton knows how to build an incredible world. While adding her own spin, the author includes all the classic horror stuff, like vampires and zombies, and gives them specific rules. Zombies still crave living flesh, but Hamilton adds depth to them, going beyond the usual mindless image we have of them.
Amidst the dark backdrop of her story, Anita faces an encounter with a formidable voodoo priestess, a character who sends shivers down the spine of those in her presence. Even the feeling of safety, snug in bed, can’t protect one from the horrors lurking in the shadows. Death, it seems, can still creep through the cracks, uninvited.
"The Laughing Corpse" is a wild ride with twists and betrayals. Anita's friendships are tested and completely reshaped. Friends are put in a tough spot, thinking about doing things they never thought they would.
Read more at https://www.summonfantasy.com/reviews/the-laughing-corpse-shadows-of-the-voodoo-realm-with-a-side-of-betrayal
Get ready for a narrative that explores the darkest corners of urban fantasy. It pushes the boundaries of the genre in unexpected ways, even for seasoned readers. This series has a dark noir atmosphere and a unique flair with satirical nuances.
While “Guilty Pleasures,” the first book in the series, saw Anita tangling with vampires, “The Laughing Corpse” thrusts her into the eerie realm of zombies. Hamilton knows how to build an incredible world. While adding her own spin, the author includes all the classic horror stuff, like vampires and zombies, and gives them specific rules. Zombies still crave living flesh, but Hamilton adds depth to them, going beyond the usual mindless image we have of them.
Amidst the dark backdrop of her story, Anita faces an encounter with a formidable voodoo priestess, a character who sends shivers down the spine of those in her presence. Even the feeling of safety, snug in bed, can’t protect one from the horrors lurking in the shadows. Death, it seems, can still creep through the cracks, uninvited.
"The Laughing Corpse" is a wild ride with twists and betrayals. Anita's friendships are tested and completely reshaped. Friends are put in a tough spot, thinking about doing things they never thought they would.
Read more at https://www.summonfantasy.com/reviews/the-laughing-corpse-shadows-of-the-voodoo-realm-with-a-side-of-betrayal