Traitor to the Blood : A Novel of The Noble Dead

From Publishers Weekly The Hendees' bestselling Noble Dead series (_Sister of the Dead_, etc.) makes the leap from mass market to hardcover with this winning fourth novel to feature vampire hunter Magiere, who's half-vampire herself, and her half-elf partner, Leesil. Raised in the Warlands, Leesil must return there to investigate the fate of the parents he betrayed and to seek redemption for his sins as an enslaved assassin for the evil Lord Darmouth. Accompanying Magiere and Leesil are two appealing supporting characters: Wynn, an idealistic elf, and the dog Chap, who's actually a fay in canine clothing. In Venj?tz, Darmouth's city, Leesil goes to his father's only confidant, the feline-loving innkeeper Byrd, but wonders if he can trust the man, as Byrd is also an informant for Darmouth. Meanwhile, none other than Lord Darmouth himself calls upon Magiere's vampire-killing skills. Fans of the series are sure to be pleased, while the novel stands well enough on its own to attract new readers. (Jan.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review ...fabulous entertainment wrought with mystery, adventure, and sharp-toothed wit. -- _Mark Anthony, author of _The Last Rune series This is one of those books for which the term dark fantasy was definitely intended. -- _ Chronicle_ Born a half-breed to an elven mother and human father, Leesil was raised in the Warlands as assassin, spy, and slave to Lord Darmouth, ruler to one of its independent provinces. But Leesil's mother trained him too well, and he used his skills to escape, leaving his parents to suffer Darmouth's wrath for all such traitors and their kin. Now, with newfound purpose in the company of his beloved Magiere, Leesil returns to confront the sins of his past and uncover his parents' fate. Unable to turn him from this dangerous course, Magiere follows Leesil into the darkness of his past in the Warlands. Knowing what may happen should Darmouth learn of Leesil's return, she is prepared to slaughter any who may try to take him from her. But Magiere's own past may well pose a more deadly threat. Two creatures of unfathomable power continue to stalk her one who believes she's the key to his salvation, and one who seeks to destroy her... and all those she loves. "This is one of those books for which the term 'dark fantasy' was definitely intended." Chronicle "...the Hendees' Saga of the Noble Dead features generous helpings of blood-sucking horror and whodunit mystery elements. Literally overflowing with nonstop action, this cool amalgam of genres will appeal to readers alive and undead who enjoy taking that occasional literary walk on the wild side." Paul Goat Allen, Barnes & Noble Review "The Hendees' bestselling Noble Dead series makes the leap from mass market to hardcover with this winning fourth novel... Fans of the series are sure to be pleased, while the novel stands well enough on its own to attract new readers." Publishers Weekly "The personal conflicts of the heroes mirror the larger struggles in their world and provide a solid foundation for this tale of love and loyalty in a world of betrayal." Jackie Cassada, "SF/Fantasy column", Library Journal

the Adventures Of Magiere And Leesil Continue As They Journey Into Leesil's Savage Homeland Seeking The Family-and Secret Burden-he Abandoned Long Ago.

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the Hendees' Bestselling Noble Dead Series (sister Of The Dead, Etc.) Makes The Leap From Mass Market To Hardcover With This Winning Fourth Novel To Feature Vampire Hunter Magiere, Who's Half-vampire Herself, And Her Half-elf Partner, Leesil. Raised In The Warlands, Leesil Must Return There To Investigate The Fate Of The Parents He Betrayed And To Seek Redemption For His Sins As An Enslaved Assassin For The Evil Lord Darmouth. Accompanying Magiere And Leesil Are Two Appealing Supporting Characters: Wynn, An Idealistic Elf, And The Dog Chap, Who's Actually A Fay In Canine Clothing. In Venj Tz, Darmouth's City, Leesil Goes To His Father's Only Confidant, The Feline-loving Innkeeper Byrd, But Wonders If He Can Trust The Man, As Byrd Is Also An Informant For Darmouth. Meanwhile, None Other Than Lord Darmouth Himself Calls Upon Magiere's Vampire-killing Skills. Fans Of The Series Are Sure To Be Pleased, While The Novel Stands Well Enough On Its Own To Attract New Readers. (jan.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

The national bestselling Noble Dead saga continues as Magiere the dhampir and Leesil the half-elf embark on a quest to uncover the secrets of their mysterious origins--and for those responsible for orchestrating the events that brought them together Magiere and Leesil the half-elf embark on a journey in search of the secrets of their mysterious origins and of those responsible for the events that brought them together