Blood Trade: A Jane Yellowrock Novel

Praise for the
Jane Yellowrock Novels

Death’s Rival

“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. Well-plotted and fast-paced, this book contains a satisfying arc of development for our heroine, culminating in two very different conflicts: one that threatens her life and one that threatens her soul.”

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Romantic Times

“
Death’s Rival
, the spectacular fifth installment in the superb Jane Yellowrock series, delivers on every level. . . . Each chapter in this engrossing and addictive series reveals another facet of Jane’s character as the layers of her past get peeled back. . . .
Death’s Rival
demonstrates once again Hunter’s grasp of what makes urban fantasy special as a genre—the effective and tactile blending of elements, which she serves up in a smoothly flowing narrative style that never misses a beat.”

—Bitten by Books

“
Death’s Rival
is a thrilling mystery with epic action scenes and a kick-ass heroine with claws and fangs.”

—All Things Urban Fantasy

“Hunter has done it again, delivering a thrilling combination of mystery and romance that will delight her fans.”

—SF Site

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. . . .
Raven Cursed
is the natural result of the previous three volumes while still working well as a stand-alone book. Still, 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
, the third installment in this series, 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. That hunch was solidified with each book I read into a feeling of utter confidence in the author. . . .
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.”

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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. . . . As with the other books in the series, good and evil are far from clear-cut, with sympathetic villains and many fascinating characters with shades of gray. Highly recommended.”

—Fresh Fiction

Blood Cross

“Mystery and action are at the forefront here, but the romance from the first book continues to build slowly. Readers eager for the next book in Patricia Briggs’s Mercy Thompson series may want to give Faith Hunter a try.”

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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.”

—
Romantic Times

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.”

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Midwest Book Review

“Entertaining . . . outstanding supporting characters. . . . The strong cliff-hanger of an ending bodes well for future adventures.”

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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.”

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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.”

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Kirkus Reviews

“Hunter’s very professionally executed, tasty blend of dark fantasy, mystery, and romance should please fans of all three genres.”

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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

The Rogue Mage Novels

Bloodring

Seraphs

Host

BLOOD TRADE

A Jane Yellowrock Novel

Faith Hunter

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Praise

Also by Faith Hunter