Jennifer Estep - Spiders Revenge

Gin Blanco has critics snared in her web!

More praise for Jennifer Esteps thrilling

Elemental Assassin series

VENOM

Estep has really hit her stride with the gritty and compelling Elemental Assassin series. Fascinating and complex heroine. Brisk pacing and knife-edged danger make this an exciting page-turner.

Romantic Times (Top Pick, 4 stars)

Gin is a compelling and complicated character whose story is only made better by the lovable band of merry misfits she calls her family. Definitely, by far, the best fantasy series Ive read this year.

Fresh Fiction

Each book is just as solid and awesome as its earlier predecessors. Fast-paced urban fantasy adventure.

Smokin Hot Books

Since the first book in the series, I have been entranced by Gin. Every book has been jam-packed with action and mystery, and once I think it cant get any better, Venom comes along and proves me completely wrong.

Literary Escapism

WEB OF LIES

The second chapter of the first-person Elemental Assassin series is just as hard-edged and compelling as the first. Gin Blanco is a fascinatingly pragmatic character, whose intricate layers are just beginning to unravel.

Romantic Times

A fantastic sequel in every respect. This second installment is even more steamy, suspenseful, and full of mystery and adventure. Packed with pulse-pounding action and suspense, this urban fantasy truly delivers. Dont miss this series with unique world building and a complex heroine. Im certainly caught in Esteps web, and look forward to Gins next adventure.

SciFiChick.com

With each Jennifer Estep book I read Im more in awe of her writing. She always has fresh story lines with well-developed characters. The dual plotlines are each tied up nicely in the end, yet were left with a delicious cliffhanger that will have me first in line to read the third book in the series. This is a must read for anyone who loves urban fantasy.

ReadingwithMonie.com

Jennifer Estep has written one of the best urban fantasy series Ive ever read. The action is off the charts, the passion is hot, and her cast of secondary characters is stellar. If you havent read this series, you are missing out on one heck of a good time!

The Romance Dish

SPIDERS BITE

Bodies litter the pages of this first entry in Esteps engrossing Elemental Assassin series. Urban fantasy fans will love it.

Publishers Weekly

When it comes to work, Esteps newest heroine is brutally efficient and very pragmatic, which gives the new Elemental Assassin series plenty of bite. Shades of gray rule in this world where magic and murder are all too commonplace. The gritty tone of this series gives Estep a chance to walk on the darker side. Kudos to her for the knife-edged suspense!

Romantic Times

The fast pace, clever dialogue, and intriguing heroine help make this new series launch by the author of the Bigtime paranormal romance series one to watch.

Library Journal

Electrifying! Jennifer Estep really knows how to weave a fantasy tale that will keep you reading way past your bedtime.

ReadingwithMonie.com

Loaded with action and intrigue, the story is strong and exciting. With a knock-out, climactic ending and a surprising twist that I didnt see coming, I was definitely impressed. This dark, urban fantasy series has a promising start.

SciFiChick.com

Watch out world, here comes Gin Blanco. Funny, smart, and dead sexy.

Lilith Saintcrow, author of Heavens Spite

Spiders Bite is a raw, gritty, and compelling walk on the wild side, one that had me hooked from the first page. Jennifer Estep has created a fascinating heroine in the morally ambiguous Gin BlancoI cant wait to read the next chapter of Gins story.

Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of Archangels Consort

I love rooting for the bad guyespecially when shes also the heroine. Spiders Bite is a sizzling combination of mystery, magic, and murder. Kudos to Jennifer Estep!

Jackie Kessler, author of Shades of Gray

Jennifer Estep is a dark, lyrical, and fresh voice in urban fantasy. Brimming with high-octane-fueled action, labyrinthine conspiracies, and characters who will steal your heart, Spiders Bite is an original, fast-paced, tense, and sexy read. Gin is an assassin to die for.

Adrian Phoenix, author of Black Heart Loa

A sexy and edgy thriller that keeps you turning the pages. In Spiders Bite, Jennifer Estep turns up the heat and suspense with Gin Blanco, an assassin whose wit is as sharp as her silverstone knives. Leaves you dying for more.

Lisa Shearin, national bestselling author of Con & Conjure

PREVIOUS BOOKS IN
THE ELEMENTAL ASSASSIN SERIES
BY JENNIFER ESTEP

Spiders Bite
Web of Lies
Venom
Tangled Threads

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To my mom, grandma, and Andrefor everything.

And to all the readers out therethis ones for you.

Once again, my heartfelt thanks goes to all the folks who help turn my words into a book.

Thanks to my super agent, Annelise Robey, and wonderful editors, Megan McKeever and Lauren McKenna, for all their helpful advice, support, and encouragement.