Anita Blake has been cursed with an interesting life; she
and her coterie have been trying so hard to make St. Louis
safe from outside influences that they did not think what
might happen were the threat to come from within; even
worse, they could not predict how to respond to multiple
threats from multiple directions.
In this 19th novel of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter,
series, fans not only get some answers to multiple plot
threads, they also become involved in Anita's maturation
process as she finally deals with some of the baggage she's
acquired in the other books. A steamy
mystery/horror/romance, BULLET transcends genres and is an
enjoyable read, but the tapestry of depth behind the work
is probably limited for those who have not read the rest of
the series. More satisfying than the previously-released
very short and narrowly-focused FLIRT, this installment
returns to the intricate juggling act of multiple
priorities and a large ensemble of primary characters. In
particular, fans of Nathaniel and Asher will enjoy some of
the lines, situations and dialogue, and people should not
worry that Anita's emotional maturity will make her any
less willing to compete to prove she is not only "one of
the guys," but also the top dog/wolf/cat/whatever the
choice becomes.
The triumvirate created by master vampire Jean-
Claude, necromancer Anita Blake, and werewolf
Richard Zeeman has made Jean-Claude one of
the most powerful vampires in the U.S. He’s
consolidating power in himself and those loyal to
him, doing in America what Belle Morte did in
Europe when she was at her height of power. She
almost owned Europe, and there was those who are
determined that Jean-Claude won’t do the same
in America. Jean-Claude’s motives may be kinder,
but as any lawyer will tell you: motives matter, but
you’re just as dead.
Assassins are coming to St. Louis to kill them
all. Anita knows they’re coming, but even being
forewarned doesn’t mean you can win.
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