Black Arts: A Jane Yellowrock Novel
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Authors: Faith Hunter
PRAISE FOR THE JANE YELLOWROCK NOVELS
Blood Trade
“Faith Hunter’s Jane Yellowrock series is a high-octane urban fantasy that follows its own rules and keeps you guessing until the very end. Heavily character driven, each one is able to hold a story in their own right . . . a well-plotted story line.”
—Smexy Books Romance Reviews
“The action is wild and woolly, with aerial and underground operations, and you will learn more about weapons and ammunition than you’ve ever had reason to know. . . . Not only is there a lot of carnage, but the inner turmoil is raised to a high level. Hunter knows how to twist readers in every direction but loose and still leave them thinking of it as therapeutic massage.”
—Kings River Life Magazine
“Jane to the rescue again. She truly is top-notch, kick butt!! Book six in the Jane Yellowrock series does not disappoint.”
—Urban Fantasy Investigations
“
Blood Trade
is a perfect blend of dark fantasy and mystery with a complex and tough vampire-killing heroine.”
—All Things Urban Fantasy
“[
Blood Trade
] moves quickly with lots of action and weapons play, which results in many permanently dead vampires. This urban fantasy has just enough romance to be intriguing and enough weapons and fighting to satisfy action fans. Gun-loving guys, if you thought urban fantasy wasn’t for you, then you haven’t met Jane Yellowrock.”
—Bull Spec
Death’s Rival
“Fans of Jane Yellowrock are in for a true treat with
Death’s Rival. . . .
Hunter has done it again, delivering a thrilling combination of mystery and romance that will delight her fans.”
—SF Site
“A thrilling mystery with epic action scenes and a kick-ass heroine with claws and fangs.”
—All Things Urban Fantasy
“Holy moly, this was an amazing read! Jane is the best urban fantasy heroine around.
Death’s Rival
catapulted this series to the top of my must-buy list.”
—Night Owl Reviews
“A wild, danger-filled adventure. The world building includes a perfect blend of seductive romance, nail-biting action, intriguing characters, and betrayal from all sides.”
—RT Book Reviews
Raven Cursed
“Faith Hunter has outdone herself in
Raven Cursed . . .
rife with snarky dialogue, vivid descriptions, and enough hairpin turns to keep a fantastic driver busy. . . . A lot of series seek to emulate Hunter’s work, but few come close to capturing the essence of urban fantasy: the perfect blend of intriguing heroine, suspense, [and] fantasy with just enough romance.”
—SF Site
“Hunter doesn’t disappoint. . . . I say you can’t get enough of one of my favorite kick-ass heroines, so if you are new to the series, give yourself the gift of books one through three. You won’t regret it.”
—Fresh Fiction
“A super thriller. . . . Fast-paced,
Raven Cursed
is an exhilarating paranormal whodunit with several thriller spins.”
—Genre Go Round Reviews
Mercy Blade
“Fans of Faith Hunter’s Jane Yellowrock novels will gobble down
Mercy Blade
. . . which has all the complexity, twists, and surprises readers have come to expect . . . a thrill ride from start to finish. . . . Hunter has an amazing talent for capturing mood.”
—SF Site
“There was something about the Jane Yellowrock series that drew me in from the very beginning. . . .
Mercy Blade
is top-notch, a five-star book!”
—Night Owl Reviews
“I was delighted to have the opportunity to read another Jane Yellowrock adventure. I was not disappointed, but was somewhat overwhelmed by the obvious growth in Faith Hunter’s writing skill.”
—San Francisco Book Review
“A thrilling novel. . . . Fans of suspenseful tales filled with vampires, weres, and more will enjoy this book. Jane is a strong heroine who knows how to take charge of a situation and kick butt if necessary.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Faith Hunter has created one of my favorite characters, ever. Jane Yellowrock is full of contradictions . . . highly recommended.”
—Fresh Fiction
Blood Cross
“Readers eager for the next book in Patricia Briggs’s Mercy Thompson series may want to give Faith Hunter a try.”
—Library Journal
“In a genre flooded with strong, sexy females, Jane Yellowrock is unique. . . . Her bold first-person narrative shows that she’s one tough cookie, but with a likable vulnerability . . . a pulse-pounding, page-turning adventure.”
—RT Book Reviews
Skinwalker
“Seriously. Best urban fantasy I’ve read in years, possibly ever.”
—C. E. Murphy, author of
Truthseeker
“A fantastic start to the Jane Yellowrock series. Mixing fantasy with a strong mystery story line and a touch of romance, it ticks all the right urban fantasy boxes.”
—LoveVampires
“Stunning. . . . Plot and descriptions so vivid, they might as well be pictures or videos. Hunter captures the reader’s attention from the first page and doesn’t let go.”
—SF Site
“A fabulous tale with a heroine who clearly has the strength to stand on her own . . . a wonderfully detailed and fast-moving adventure that fills the pages with murder, mystery, and fascinating characters.”
—Darque Reviews
“A promising new series with a strong heroine. . . . Jane is smart, quick, witty, and I look forward to reading more about her as she discovers more about herself.”
—Fresh Fiction
MORE PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF FAITH HUNTER
“With fast-paced action and the possibility of more romance, this is an enjoyable read with an alluring magical touch.”
—Darque Reviews
“The world [Hunter] has created is unique and bleak . . . [an] exciting science fiction thriller.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Entertaining . . . outstanding supporting characters. . . . The strong cliff-hanger of an ending bodes well for future adventures.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Hunter’s distinctive future vision offers a fresh though dark glimpse into a newly made postapocalyptic world. Bold and imaginative in approach, with appealing characters and a suspense-filled story, this belongs in most fantasy collections.”
—Library Journal
“It’s a pleasure to read this engaging tale about characters connected by strong bonds of friendship and family. Mixes romance, high fantasy, apocalyptic and postapocalyptic adventure to good effect.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Hunter’s very professionally executed, tasty blend of dark fantasy, mystery, and romance should please fans of all three genres.”
—Booklist
Also by Faith Hunter
The Jane Yellowrock Novels
Skinwalker
Blood Cross
Mercy Blade
Cat Tales
(a short-story compilation)
Raven Cursed
Have Stakes Will Travel
(a short-story compilation)
Death’s Rival
Blood Trade
Jane Yellowrock World Companion
The Rogue Mage Novels
Bloodring
Seraphs
Host
BLACK ARTS
A Jane Yellowrock Novel
Faith Hunter
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Copyright © Faith Hunter, 2014
Music and lyrics copyright © Ken Wilson, 2013; performed by: Temporary Empire.
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.
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To the Hubby for the newly remodeled writing room, kitchen, floors, windows, and the generous loving spirit (while I wailed about how long it took . . .). You truly are my Renaissance Man.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I want to thank:
Mud for poisons and continuity.
The Beast Claws for being such a fantastic street team. GO, CLAWS!
Lee Williams Watts for being the Claws’ primo, and for offering constant encouragement, assistance, and friendship.