Hit List is the 20th book in the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton, a popular writer of paranormal fiction. The book was published in 2011 and was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Paranormal Fantasy.
The book follows Anita Blake, a professional necromancer and licensed vampire executioner, and Edward, a fellow U.S. Marshal who specializes in hunting monsters, as they try to catch a serial killer who is targeting supernatural beings in the Pacific Northwest. The killer is using a gruesome and spectacular method of murder, leaving behind mutilated bodies and strange symbols. The local police suspect that the killer is a monster himself, and they need Anita and Edward’s expertise to stop him.
However, Anita and Edward soon realize that they are dealing with more than just a human psychopath. They are facing an ancient and powerful enemy who wants to take over Anita’s body and use her power for his own purposes. This enemy is none other than Marmee Noir, the Mother of All Darkness, the first vampire and the source of all vampire magic. Marmee Noir has been trying to possess Anita for a long time, and she is not going to give up easily.
Hit List is a fast-paced and action-packed book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is full of graphic violence, gore, and sex, as well as humor, romance, and friendship. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing Anita and Edward work together as a team, as well as meeting a new character who sparks Anita’s interest. The book also explores some of the themes and questions that have been raised throughout the series, such as the nature of evil, the role of free will, and the meaning of love.
If you are looking for a thrilling and entertaining read that will take you to a world where vampires, werewolves, and other creatures exist, then you should check out Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton
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Hit List (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #20) by Laurell K. Hamilton | Goodreads
