Cherie Priest - Bloodshot

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BLOODSHOT

Witty, fast-paced, and fabulous, Bloodshot is a refreshing addition to the urban fantasy genre. Priests darkly hilarious tale will leave readers anxious for more adventures with the charmingly neurotic Raylene and her unlikely entourage. A vastly entertaining read! J EANIENE F ROST ,
New York Times bestselling author of This Side of the Grave

With Bloodshot, Priest catapults the kick-ass urban fantasy heroine into the realm of the truly bad-ass. Raylenes fascinating mix of the old ultra-violence with snark and self-deprecation had me riveted. The combination of such an interesting character with a plot that continually out-thunk me makes Bloodshot one of my favorite reads this year. N ICOLE P EELER , author of Tempests Legacy

Cherie Priests urban fantasy debut is a fun, fast-paced adventure with a dash of romance and a heaping scoop of conspiracy. Im looking forward to more, especially if Sister Rose is onstage. L UCY A. S NYDER , author of Shotgun Sorceress

Bloodshot is, hands down, my favorite urban fantasy book of 2010. By turns frightening, funny, and fabulous, it was a joy to read and damn near impossible to put down. Its a ton of fun, brim-full of Cheries wonderful, quirky voice and deliciously twisted imagination. More, please! K AT R ICHARDSON , author of Labyrinth

Cherie Priest delivers a fantastic urban fantasy that takes us back to the genres noir roots and proves theres still new blood to be found in old tropes. The engrossing, complex mystery and smart, refreshing heroine makes this one a must-read for genre fans! K ELLY M EDING , author of Another Kind of Dead

A ND FOR HER PREVIOUS NOVELS

DREADNOUGHT

An intimate, well-crafted portrait of a nurse on a mission adds depth to this exceptional Civil War steampunk thriller. The battles and intrigue are entertaining, but the real draw is Priests latest no-nonsense heroine, who comes equipped with a full measure of sharp judgment and brutal competence as well as a nurses kind (but not saintly) heart. Publishers Weekly, starred reivew

CLEMENTINE

The moral complexity of the novel elevates it above pure escapism, and adds depth to the chase adventure. Priest has once again constructed a fascinating and fun-as-hell narrative, a worthy addition to her Clockwork Century. SF Site

An intriguing yarn that is excellently paced strong and compelling Clementine will certainly appeal to fans of steampunk and alternate history, and the interesting characters might also attract casual readers. San Francisco Book Review

Piracy meets politics head-on in this steampunk thriller. Explosive battle scenes, riveting action, and a sharp-eyed examination of the mistrust between Croggons all-black crew and very white, very Southern Maria play out in a desperate race against the clock. Publishers Weekly

An over-the-top romp driven by pirates, aerial battles, revenge, conspiracies, secret weapons, and a forced alliance between deadly enemies There are cliffhangers aplenty, and the world Priest has set up is a promising one, but the books real attraction is the well-realized portrayal of [Maria Isabelle] Boyd, who is as resourceful, charming, and dangerous as she was in real life. Scifi Magazine

Effective on all counts, smart and strong and written at a breakneck pace, Clementine is the best kind of fun reading. Priest [also] gives readers two memorable characters who are so incredibly above average and unique from standard tropes that one wonders why it has taken so long for anyone to write this kind of book. Bookslut

Manages to pack in all the steampunk goodness you could ask for. In its 200 action-packed pages it manages to cram in airships, pirates, Gatling guns, and an improbable super weapon. Its fast moving and fun, with a fast-paced plot and endearing characters. SFRevu

BONESHAKER

Maternal love faces formidable challenges in this stellar steampunk tale. Intelligent, exceptionally well written and showcasing a phenomenal strong female protagonist who embodies the complexities inherent in motherhood, this yarn is a must-read for the discerning steampunk fan. Publishers Weekly, starred review

Priest has a knack for instantly creating quirky, likable, memorable characters that keep the goings-on interesting even when no ones under fire or in danger of being eaten. And setting the steampunk technology at the fringe of the American frontier gives a refreshing spin to a concept now being mined commercially for every possible nugget of bookstore gold. The Roanoke Times

Zombies, steam-powered technology, airships, pirates, and mad scientistswhat more could you want? How about great storytelling, compelling characters, and an interesting plot? Priest combines all of these things and somehow even more. Library Journal

[Boneshaker gives] richly defined characters a real world to inhabit, no matter how fantastic the story. Add excellent characterization and a concept second to none, and Boneshaker proves to be one of 2009s best novels and is not to be missed. Fantasy Magazine

The fast pace of the narrative with its memorable battle scenes and snappy, clever dialogue will keep you hooked and not wanting to put the book down, and once you have finished it you will certainly be left wanting more. The Book Zone (for Boys)

Cherie Priests Boneshaker is a veritable grab bag of subgenre tropes. But, fortunately, its far less about clockwork and brass than it is about human adaptability and the shifting nature of the American Dream. i09.com

Boneshaker is a cross-genre book that should be sought out by readers of fantasy and horror alike. Its consistently inventive and entertaining. Its also well written and a hell of a lot of fun to read. Chiaroscuro

A mash-up of action, history and science that is everything good about steampunk while maintaining a decidedly original Pacific Northwest twist. If you like the genre, youll love this and if youve been worried that its getting stale or trendy then you will be thrilled with Priests way of taking the formula and turning it inside out. Give Cherie Priest fifteen minutes of your time, trust meyou wont look back. Bookslut

A fast-moving story filled with cool steampunk technology and scary zombies. Fans of science fiction will find much to enjoy here. An impressive and auspicious genre-hopping adventure. Kirkus Reviews

Riveting adventure story; great characters; perfectly captures the flavors of the steampunk and zombie subgenres. [Its got] a great hook; a steampunk/zombie mash-up is instantly appealing. The question is whether it can last the length of a novel. In short: absolutely. Boneshaker simply pulls you in and doesnt let go. SF Signal

Think The Wild Wild West meets Fallout (a videogame series) meets George Romero. The story was a lot of fun, the setting was creative, and I cared about the characters. In short, I immensely enjoyed Boneshaker and cant wait to read more books in the Clockwork Century series. Fantasy Book Critic

There are plenty of alternate Civil War novels, but none quite like Cherie Priests Boneshaker. A fantastic whirlwind tour of an alternate history and a steampunk version of The Lord of the Flies.BookPage

If anyone can force steampunk into the mainstream readers consciousness, it is Cherie Priest. This worlds texture is luscious and deepand it will be interesting to see what happens in it next.