Faith Hunter - Blood Cross (Jane Yellowrock, Book 2)

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Praise for the Novels of Faith Hunter

Skinwalker

A strong heroine with unusual talents kicks off the entertaining new Jane Yellowrock series. Its a blend of genres, mixing alternate reality, fantasy, and romance against the backdrop of New Orleans. The first-person narration puts you in the middle of the conflict, and well-written action scenes get your blood pumping.

Romantic Times

Skinwalker is a fantastic start to the Jane Yellowrock series.Mixing fantasy with a strong mystery story line and atouch of romance, it ticks all the right urban fantasy boxes.Fast-paced plotting and... imaginative use of Native Americanand vampire mythology are just the icing on the cake.More, please!

LoveVampires

Faith Hunters Skinwalker is the beginning of a promising new series with a strong heroine and a very detailed and believable world. Jane is smart, quick, [and] witty, and I look forward to reading more about her as she discovers more about herself.

Fresh Fiction

Hunter skillfully weaves together characters and plot in this highly satisfying urban fantasy. Steeped in a heady combination of action, philosophical reflection, Indian lore, and mysticism, Skinwalker delivers on each level.

Bitten by Books

Ms. Hunter pens a fabulous tale with a heroine who clearly has the strength to stand on her own. Skinwalker is a wonderfully detailed and fast-moving adventure that fills the pages with murder, mystery, and fascinating characters.

Darque Reviews

Bloodring

A bold interpretation of the what-might-be.... With a delicate weaving of magic and scripture, Faith Hunter left me wondering: Whats a woman to do when she falls in love with a seraphs child?

Kim Harrison

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

Publishers Weekly

The cast is incredible.... Fans of postapocalypse fantasies will appreciate this superb interpretation of the endless end of days.

Midwest Book Review

Hunters 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

Its 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

Hunters very professionally executed, tasty blend of dark fantasy, mystery, and romance should please fans of all three genres.

Booklist

Entertaining... a promising new series.... Steady pacing, dashes of humor, and a strong story line coupled with a great ending neatly setting up the next adventure make this take on the apocalypse worth checking out.

Monsters and Critics

Enjoyable... a tale of magic and secrets in a world gone mad.

Romantic Times

Seraphs

The world [Hunter] has created is unique and bleak... an exciting science fiction thriller.

Midwest Book Review

Continuing the story begun in Bloodring , Hunter expands on her darkly alluring vision of a future in which the armies of good and evil wage their eternal struggle in the world of flesh and blood. Strong characters and a compelling story.

Library Journal

This thrilling dark fantasy has elements of danger, adventure, and religious fanaticism, plus sexual overtones. Hunters impressive narrative skills vividly describe a changed world, and she artfully weaves in social commentary... a well-written, exciting novel.

Romantic Times

Host

Hunters world continues to expand in this highly original fantasy with lively characters where nothing can ever be taken for granted.

Publishers Weekly

Hunter has created a remarkable interpretation of the aftermath of Armageddon in which angels and devils once again walk the earth and humans struggle to find a place. Stylish storytelling and gripping drama make this a good addition to most fantasy collections.

Library Journal

Readers will admire [Thorns] sacrifice [in] placing others before herself.... Fans will enjoy reading about the continuing end of days.

Midwest Book Review

With fast-paced action and the possibility of more romance, this is an enjoyable read with an alluring magical touch.

Darque Reviews

ALSO BY FAITH HUNTER

The Jane Yellowrock Novels Skinwalker

The Rogue Mage Novels Bloodring Seraphs Host

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To my Renaissance Man,

who takes the Class IIIs, lets me cry on his

shoulder, and brings me chocolate

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

My Deepest Thanks to

(in no order whatsoever):

Mike Pruette, Web guru at [http://www.faithhunter.net] www.faithhunter.net and fan.

Rod Hunter, for the right word when my tired brain was stymied.

The Guy in the Leather Jacket, for promo work and for telling me Jane needed a softer side.

Sarah Spieth, for help with New Orleans settings.

Holly McClure, for Cherokee info and for allowing me to study her novel Lightning Creek .

Joyce Wright, for reading everything I write, no matter how weird.

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