Helpful Score: 10
This is the second Anita Blake story, my first. A fun story, very readable, a combination of vampire fantasy and detective mystery fiction that at first seems weak but will grow on you as the story progresses. It helps that Hamilton's Anita is likeable by herself.
Wikipedia has a large summary of the series. One entry begins, "Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter is a series of dark fantasy novels by Laurell K. Hamilton, narrated in first person, hard-boiled detective style by the title character, Anita Blake. Anita lives in a fictional Saint Louis much like our own, save that, not only are things like vampires and shapeshifters real, but everyone knows that they're real and they are considered citizens of America, much like normal humans. The novels follow Anita's ongoing conflicts with the supernatural as she attempts to solve a variety of supernatural mysteries, come to grips with her own abilities, and navigate an increasingly complex series of romantic and political relationships." Check it out.
The series through 2006:
1. Guilty Pleasures (1993) ISBN 0-515-13449-X
2. The Laughing Corpse (1994) ISBN 0-425-19200-8
3. Circus of the Damned (1995) ISBN 0-515-13448-1
4. The Lunatic Cafe (1996) ISBN 0-425-20137-6
5. Bloody Bones (1996) ISBN 0-425-20567-3
6. The Killing Dance (1997) ISBN 0-425-20906-7
7. Burnt Offerings (1998) ISBN 0-515-13447-3
8. Blue Moon (1998) ISBN 0-515-13445-7
9. Obsidian Butterfly (2000) ISBN 0-515-13450-3
10. Narcissus in Chains (2001) ISBN 5-558-61270-3
11. Cerulean Sins (2003) ISBN 0-515-13681-6
12. Incubus Dreams (2004) ISBN 0-515-13449-X
13. Micah (February, 2006) ISBN 0-425-20797-8
14. Danse Macabre (June, 2006) ISBN 0-515-14087-2
Wikipedia has a large summary of the series. One entry begins, "Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter is a series of dark fantasy novels by Laurell K. Hamilton, narrated in first person, hard-boiled detective style by the title character, Anita Blake. Anita lives in a fictional Saint Louis much like our own, save that, not only are things like vampires and shapeshifters real, but everyone knows that they're real and they are considered citizens of America, much like normal humans. The novels follow Anita's ongoing conflicts with the supernatural as she attempts to solve a variety of supernatural mysteries, come to grips with her own abilities, and navigate an increasingly complex series of romantic and political relationships." Check it out.
The series through 2006:
1. Guilty Pleasures (1993) ISBN 0-515-13449-X
2. The Laughing Corpse (1994) ISBN 0-425-19200-8
3. Circus of the Damned (1995) ISBN 0-515-13448-1
4. The Lunatic Cafe (1996) ISBN 0-425-20137-6
5. Bloody Bones (1996) ISBN 0-425-20567-3
6. The Killing Dance (1997) ISBN 0-425-20906-7
7. Burnt Offerings (1998) ISBN 0-515-13447-3
8. Blue Moon (1998) ISBN 0-515-13445-7
9. Obsidian Butterfly (2000) ISBN 0-515-13450-3
10. Narcissus in Chains (2001) ISBN 5-558-61270-3
11. Cerulean Sins (2003) ISBN 0-515-13681-6
12. Incubus Dreams (2004) ISBN 0-515-13449-X
13. Micah (February, 2006) ISBN 0-425-20797-8
14. Danse Macabre (June, 2006) ISBN 0-515-14087-2
Katherine S. (kathyk519) -
Helpful Score: 5
This is the second installment in the Anita Blake series. It started fast and furious and it just stayed there. The book was action packed with zombies and the undead. You learned more about Anita, what she was willing and not willing to do with her talent as an animator. You also got a chance to read more about her interaction with Jean-Claude. I only wish that there was more of the mysterious Jean-Claude. Can't wait to read the next one.
Brittney T. (brittney024) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This is of course, as you know, the second installment of the "Many adventures of Anita blake" :-)
Like before, Anita finds herself caught up in a little more trouble. Shoot me now, but I beleive this is only the begining of her problems since this is only book 2 of 17.
In this book Anita gets envolved with none other than...zombies, well what she beleives may be a zombie, but only reading the story will tell you exactly what is killing innocent families! A sick (not the cough-cough sort of way) crippled millionaire and a Voodoo Priest are also included.
As always its action packed with Anita always finding trouble. A little more detective work than I care for but still a great read. Vampires dont really play that big of a role in this one but of course Jean-Claude will always show his face.
I did read a review on here saying sex, sex, and more sex... which seems to be false. There are no sex scenes in this book, a little talk of it but not a big part of the story by any means.
Overall a good read.
Like before, Anita finds herself caught up in a little more trouble. Shoot me now, but I beleive this is only the begining of her problems since this is only book 2 of 17.
In this book Anita gets envolved with none other than...zombies, well what she beleives may be a zombie, but only reading the story will tell you exactly what is killing innocent families! A sick (not the cough-cough sort of way) crippled millionaire and a Voodoo Priest are also included.
As always its action packed with Anita always finding trouble. A little more detective work than I care for but still a great read. Vampires dont really play that big of a role in this one but of course Jean-Claude will always show his face.
I did read a review on here saying sex, sex, and more sex... which seems to be false. There are no sex scenes in this book, a little talk of it but not a big part of the story by any means.
Overall a good read.
Beth B. (snowgems) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 103 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Tha further adventures of Anita Blake, The Executioner.This one is very good, less erotic than her later novels. A good combo of mystery, a little romance, and zombie butt kicking. I helps to read these books in order, as the character relations develop along a definte timeline. Jumping back and forth can be a little confusing.
Ceylan G. (ceylang) -
Helpful Score: 3
I thought the second book in the Anita Blake series was much better than the first. With several plot lines going on at the same time and non-stop action, this book will keep you in suspense. Considerably more gruesome than the first, so young readers beware.
Kate T. (katiebratt) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 105 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Great action and mystery. I love this series so far.
Nancy N. (nan1970) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 30 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Another great installment in the Anita Blake series (this one is #2).
Synopsis:
Harold Gaynor offers Anita Blake a million dollars to raise a 300-year-old zombie. Knowing it means a human sacrifice will be necessary, Anita turns him down. But when dead bodies start turning up, she realizes that someone else has raised Harold's zombie--and that the zombie is a killer. Anita pits her power against the zombie and the voodoo priestess who controls it.
Synopsis:
Harold Gaynor offers Anita Blake a million dollars to raise a 300-year-old zombie. Knowing it means a human sacrifice will be necessary, Anita turns him down. But when dead bodies start turning up, she realizes that someone else has raised Harold's zombie--and that the zombie is a killer. Anita pits her power against the zombie and the voodoo priestess who controls it.
Michelle W. (MichelleMcG) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 26 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The Laughing Corpse was even better than the first book of the Anita Blake series (Guilty Pleasures). The vampires actually take a backseat to zombies in this one but you don't have time to miss them. There are EVIL villains, scary monsters, action and big trouble for Anita in every single chapter. I couldn't put it down and can't wait to read the next installment of Anita's adventures.
daedelys -
Helpful Score: 1
Anita Blake is a great heroine. I love how the character manages to evolve yet stay strong and not act like a silly twit when a guy is concerned. She's self-reliant and knows that in the world she lives in, she just can't trust anyone. This is a great series so far, and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes stories with vampires, lycanthropes, and any other fantasy-horror creatures. The story is cleverly written with a world that is believable. Excellent read!
Frann R. (restlesswillow) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Harold Gaynor offers Anita Blake a million dollars to raise a 300-year-old zombie. Knowing it means a human sacrifice will be necessary, Anita turns him down. But when dead bodies start turning up, she realizes that someone else has raised Harold's zombie--and that the zombie is a killer. Anita pits her power against the zombie and the voodoo priestess who controls it.
I've read many of Hamilton's books but started with her Merry Gentry series.
In my opinion this series; Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter is more like a feminine gum-shoe mystery series with a super natural twist.
While these books are interesting I prefer the Merry Gentry 'realm' and plot.
I've read many of Hamilton's books but started with her Merry Gentry series.
In my opinion this series; Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter is more like a feminine gum-shoe mystery series with a super natural twist.
While these books are interesting I prefer the Merry Gentry 'realm' and plot.
Nymphadora T. (nymphadora) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 95 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
LOVE this series of books! Anita Blake kicks ass. A good, light read.
Helpful Score: 1
Great Book - Excellent Series
Denise K. (denisemarie) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
More Anita Blake, more Jean-Claude (my personal favorite part) along with voodoo priests, zombies, bloody murder and a much better planned out plot than the original Guilty Pleasures, in my opinion. I am so glad that I continued on with the series, as I found this second outing a much more enjoyable read. As I read over other reviews, I see that I am not the only reader that feels that way. This book is much grittier (at times to the point of nausea) but that is how I rate how good a book is, how it affects me while I am reading it. This is a definite recommended read. I will enthusiastically move on with the series.
Helpful Score: 1
Not much vampire hunting action going on in this one, but still a great read. Zombie raising gone awry.
Susan P. (grandmasusan) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 45 more book reviews
An Anita Blake, vampire hunter book. A creature from beyond the grave is tearing a swath of murder through St. Louis. Anita saves the day!
I do not have the largeprint for this book. It got posted in like this by mistake. I only have the paperback copy.
Christine H. (solarawynn) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 724 more book reviews
Was awsome,is in my read it again pile
Loriann S. (nalastormhunter) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 35 more book reviews
Anita Blake, book 2. Better than Guilty Pleasures.
Krista m M. (WyoKrista) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 101 more book reviews
in the Anita Balke series, Anita continues her struggle against vampires and other beasts in the dark!
Rhonda B. reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 63 more book reviews
Can Anita stop the undead creature from killing people?
Anne T. (beadyreader) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 57 more book reviews
I'm new to Anita Blake and her adventures, but this was a gripping story well told.
Nona R. (nrezac) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 160 more book reviews
Excellent book! I could hardly put it down!
Excellent book. It left me wondering whatever will happen in the next book with the main character and Jean Claude.
Charlene B. reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 15 more book reviews
The second in the Anita Blake vampire killer series. Once again, Hamilton provides a witty main character to enjoy during out of this world situations.
Bianca H. (biancaleslie) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 14 more book reviews
I loved this one as I loved all the books in this series. The action and the way anita handles things even with her hangups is a great read
Great book! Can't waitt to read Circus of the Damned!
Excellant book, writing kept me very interested. My second of Ms Hamiltons, but it won't be my last. One of my favorite authors in this genre.
Kathleen T. (keska) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 204 more book reviews
Interesting book. It wasn't really a gripping story but the types of characters she sets up are interesting. I havne't read the first book in the series, so I don't know how it compares.
Melissa (readermuse) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 96 more book reviews
If you like zombies, blood and guts, and penguins... then this is the book for you. It is a very good follow up to the first book. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
Karina F. (FineLQQKn) -
My favorite paranormal romance novel writer.
Laura B. (lolobristow) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 10 more book reviews
An excellent sequel to Guilty Pleasures! It picks up the story where the first book left off. More action, more creepy moments! I highly recommend this book, in fact, the whole series!
Tasula W. (fantasyisbetter) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 113 more book reviews
This book and Circus of the Damned are my favorite Anita Blake books. Lots of action, mystery, intriguing characters. Hamilton is one of the reasons vampire books are so popular. She is on the dark side (as opposed to the C Harris Sookie Stackhouse or MJ Davidson Undead series, which are lighthearted and humorous).
The book was good. It moved along smoothly.
Melinda E. (SoCaliGirl) -
I found this book to be very different from Guilty Pleasures. Guilty Pleasures was erotic while this books focus is on horror and crime solving. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed it and couldn't put it down. It was a fast read and that might in small part be due to the anticipation of the erotic part to kick in. It never did and in fact went the other direction of disturbing sexual scenerios. At least it was my opinion that they were disturbing and I consider myself to be pretty open minded. Regardless, I look forward to reading the next in the series and wonder if the next book will be a little more erotic and a lot less scary.
Victoria F. (wonderwoman72) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 5 more book reviews
This is one of the many books I have read at least three times most likely more. I have a blast reading Laurell K Hamilton, her books are fun, witty, outrages and a down right blast to read. The characters are great Anita Blake, Richard Zeeman, and Jean-Claude to name only a few. This book series had also made it's presents felt in the comic book world, which is publishes by Marvel. With her own spin on vampire mythos and werewolf's and zombies and anything you can think of that comes with the supernatural world. And her vampires DO NOT SPARKLE!!!! They are sexy, scary, funny, and you remember them.
Kevin R. (krichmond) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 7 more book reviews
I like this book. It's the first time I picked up anything by the author and was was pleasantly suprised! Once it got past the wedding part in the beginning, I felt like a man was able to read and appreciate this book. Very graphic and gruesome. Anita Blake is a rough woman and gets the job done.
I learned more about vampires and zombies that I had ever known before. It would have been great to read book 1 in the series first, btu I will get back around to it!
I learned more about vampires and zombies that I had ever known before. It would have been great to read book 1 in the series first, btu I will get back around to it!
I loved it.. im on book 6 now..
So far im in LOVE with Anita and can't wait for more, im also torn between wanting her to be w/Jean Claude and hating him, well not really just a little mad at him lol. I can't wait 2 see where this story is going to go! There is so many options...if u like anything paranormal you'll LOVE the Anita Blake series!
Teresa G. (tagray41) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 33 more book reviews
Awesome writing.
K T. (booklover76) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 11 more book reviews
This was a fun entertaining book, in an imaginative series.
Nichole N. (GemGirl) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 37 more book reviews
This one is where we learn more about Anita's necromancy. In fact, her skills in raising the dead are the focus of this book, rather than her sexual escapades, as in later books. This is a good solid read.
Mary J M. (kahanachameleon) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 33 more book reviews
I love all the Anita Blake novels. Although some I definitely don't read at night!
MightyChelle reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 69 more book reviews
LOVE IT! I am always a sucker for a good vamp/undead/creepy crawley things in the night. A fun fast ride.
This book is in the same condition as it was received. Good and can be read..thank you
Sandi P. (DakotaDreams) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 178 more book reviews
2nd book in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series. Awesome!
Lori S. (shooky) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 138 more book reviews
great book!
after9pmreader reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 59 more book reviews
I read this on thru in a day. It is alot like Guilty Pleasures. I was a little disappointed that we have not seen alot of Jean Claude yet. I am so interested in seeing how that gets to where it is today. As you can tell I read them out of order. However that does not matter. All it did was make we gobble a book a day up.
So far my least favorite in the series but ::::: A MUST READ for the series.
So far my least favorite in the series but ::::: A MUST READ for the series.
Robin L. (Clair) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 225 more book reviews
Love these books. These were my first taste of this genre.
Damaris C. (Erinyes) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 279 more book reviews
Ms Hamilton writes like a nice long hot bath. While you are in the middle of it you are happy as can be; at the end you are sorry it's over. Simply great.
Collette (vwbernie) -
Loved this book! Anita just keeps getting better and better. :)
This is a pretty graphic/gruesome vampire series. I like the tough girl main character, Anita. This book had less vampire and more zombie/monster creatures in it.
carlamo -
More of a good thing... you'll want to read everything she's written.
Culleen F. reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 10 more book reviews
very good vampire/"werewolf" book!!!
Laurie S. (LaurieS) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 504 more book reviews
As I reread this series I am aware of just how much it has changed and mutated into something completely different from the original books. The Laughing Corpse is book #2 and focuses almost completely on Anita's zombie raising duties and her job helping the police on Spook Squad. This book is horribly gory and disturbing. I originally read it back before I had children and am relieved that I didn't attempt to read it when they were toddlers. That's all I'm sayin'.
In this book, Anita is called in to help with a murder investigation. A family has been attacked and it appears it is the work of some sort of up hyped up super zombie. While investigating the case Anita is being pressured to raise a long dead zombie for a million or so bucks. She refuses because she'd have to sacrifice a human in order to do so. This Anita has morals and she's sticking to them.
There is a lot of action here but way too much description when it comes to Anita's guns (snore) and attire. Seriously, are there readers out there who really care what color the "swishies" are on her many pairs of Nike's?
Jean-Claude makes a few appearances and attempts to seduce her with his other-worldly eyes and puffy shirts but this Anita still kills vamps and doesn't date them. Many characters are introduced here that I don't remember. Anita has quite a few girlfriends, sidekicks and co-workers who disappear in the later books.
Despite my complaining I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It's very morbid but has the dark-edged wit that the later books are lacking.
In this book, Anita is called in to help with a murder investigation. A family has been attacked and it appears it is the work of some sort of up hyped up super zombie. While investigating the case Anita is being pressured to raise a long dead zombie for a million or so bucks. She refuses because she'd have to sacrifice a human in order to do so. This Anita has morals and she's sticking to them.
There is a lot of action here but way too much description when it comes to Anita's guns (snore) and attire. Seriously, are there readers out there who really care what color the "swishies" are on her many pairs of Nike's?
Jean-Claude makes a few appearances and attempts to seduce her with his other-worldly eyes and puffy shirts but this Anita still kills vamps and doesn't date them. Many characters are introduced here that I don't remember. Anita has quite a few girlfriends, sidekicks and co-workers who disappear in the later books.
Despite my complaining I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It's very morbid but has the dark-edged wit that the later books are lacking.
Heather Y. (Heathery) - , reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 81 more book reviews
2nd book in the series
Tricia L. (frugalswapper) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 29 more book reviews
Another great book.
Kathleen H. reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 162 more book reviews
Anita Blake #2. This one kept me up into the wee hours freaked out and unable to put the book down!
Christine M. (Tine) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 50 more book reviews
Blurb on back of book:
The novels of NYTimes bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton take readers into the dangerous life of Anita Blake, animator and vampire hunter - a woman as good at raising the dead as she is at slaying the unead. Now, a creature from beyond the grave is tearing a swath of murder through St. Louis. And Anita will learn that there are some secrets better left buried - and some people better off dead ...
"THEY WERE TREATING ME LIKE I WAS A VER DANGEROUS PERSON.
At five-three I am not imposing. Raise the dead, kill a few vampires, and people start considering you one of the monsters. Sometimes it hurt. But now ... it had possibilities. 'Do you really think I came in here unarmed?' I asked. My voice sounded very matter-of-fact ... 'Want to bet your life on it?' "
The novels of NYTimes bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton take readers into the dangerous life of Anita Blake, animator and vampire hunter - a woman as good at raising the dead as she is at slaying the unead. Now, a creature from beyond the grave is tearing a swath of murder through St. Louis. And Anita will learn that there are some secrets better left buried - and some people better off dead ...
"THEY WERE TREATING ME LIKE I WAS A VER DANGEROUS PERSON.
At five-three I am not imposing. Raise the dead, kill a few vampires, and people start considering you one of the monsters. Sometimes it hurt. But now ... it had possibilities. 'Do you really think I came in here unarmed?' I asked. My voice sounded very matter-of-fact ... 'Want to bet your life on it?' "
Lisa E. (ocnsangel) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 224 more book reviews
Loved it Anita is a hoot.
Beth C. (bethhq) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 11 more book reviews
This book is amazing.
Karen A. (greendragon) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 71 more book reviews
excellent series
Beth B. (timetravelgirl) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 153 more book reviews
Very Good..
Very good.
Christina A. (candepanda) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 9 more book reviews
I'm hooked
This book was very very good. I finished it in three nights. I recommend it. This won't be the last of Laurell K. Hamilton that I read.
As an avid Buffy fan, enjoying everything from the TV show to the books and comics, I was excited to learn that Laurell K. Hamilton was creating her Anita Blake character in comic book form. Having read the first 4 comics in the series I had to get the books. This is the second book in the series and I was afraid having not read the first I would be lost in some parts, but the way the books are written you don't have to read the previous to follow along with the story line. As far as books concerning the supernatural (vampires, witches, zombies ect.) this series is quickly becoming one of my favorites. A quick and enjoyable read. With each book the characters grow along with the story line. I would recommend this book and series to anyone who has a "Guilty Pleasure" for vampire stories.
Amy P. (jaapyle) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 29 more book reviews
I just cannot get into this series...maybe to dark for me.
Sarah C. (LadyLioncourt) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 45 more book reviews
I dare you to put a better book before me. Short of Salvatore no other author can compare.
Christine E. (Scaper) - , reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 240 more book reviews
Second book in the series of Anita Blake, vampire executioner and
necromancer. "A creature from beyond the grave is tearing a swath of murder through St. Louis. And Anita will learn that some secrets are better left buried--and some people better off dead..." This series has the sexiest vampire ever!!!
necromancer. "A creature from beyond the grave is tearing a swath of murder through St. Louis. And Anita will learn that some secrets are better left buried--and some people better off dead..." This series has the sexiest vampire ever!!!
Sally S. (bobsall) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 151 more book reviews
great book
Heather D. (daylily77) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 236 more book reviews
I adore the entire Anita Blake series!
Suzanne S. (latteelover) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 50 more book reviews
Part of the Anita Blake Series
1. Guilty Pleasures
2. The Laughing Corpse
3. Circus Of The Damned
4. Lunatic Cafe
5. Bloody Bones
6. The Killing Dance
7. Burnt Offerings
8. Blue Moon
9. Obsidian Butterfly
10. Narcissus In Chains
11. Cerulean Sins
12. Incubus Dreams
13. Micah
14. Danse Macabre
15. The Harlequin (2007)
1. Guilty Pleasures
2. The Laughing Corpse
3. Circus Of The Damned
4. Lunatic Cafe
5. Bloody Bones
6. The Killing Dance
7. Burnt Offerings
8. Blue Moon
9. Obsidian Butterfly
10. Narcissus In Chains
11. Cerulean Sins
12. Incubus Dreams
13. Micah
14. Danse Macabre
15. The Harlequin (2007)
book two....one of my faves!
Nancy M. (imnellen) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 246 more book reviews
I am enjoying this series very much. This is the 2nd book.
Renee B. (Nee) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 82 more book reviews
I love this setrias this is the 2nd book and really read them in order to get the full ride!
MICHELLE G. (CLOAKNDAGGER) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 2 more book reviews
Totally love the Anita Blake series. Slowly collecting all the books!
Angela D. (virgo63) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 31 more book reviews
The second book in the Anita Blake series. A page-turner that I couldn't put down.
Hientrinh L. (antaeus) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 34 more book reviews
Book 2 in the Anita Blake series.
Deborah A. reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 35 more book reviews
The novels of author Laurell K. Hamilton take readers into the dangerous life of Anita Blake, animator and vampire hunter--a woman as good at raising the dead as she is at slaying the undead. Now a creature from beyond the grave is tearing a swath of murder through St. Louis, and Anita will learn that there are some secrets better left buried--and some people better off dead.
Frances S. (FrancesS) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 30 more book reviews
#2 in the series and quite good. Does Anita ever sleep or eat?
Book #2 in the Anita Blake vampire hunter series.
Angela F. (postalgirl) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 2 more book reviews
Good book in series. Book in good condition, but please don't get it for a collection piece. Has few worn edges.
Heather B. reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 10 more book reviews
Harold Gaynor offers Anita Blake a million dollars to raise a 300-year-old zombie. Knowing it means a human sacrifice will be necessary, Anita turns him down. But when dead bodies start turning up, she realizes that someone else has raised Harold's zombie--and that the zombie is a killer. Anita pits her power against the zombie and the voodoo priestess who controls it.
Tonya G. (tonyag) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 35 more book reviews
Harold Gaynor offers Anita Blake a million dollars to raise a 300-year-old zombie. Knowing it means a human sacrifice will be necessary, Anita turns him down. But when dead bodies start turning up, she realizes that someone else has raised Harold's zombie--and that the zombie is a killer. Anita pits her power against the zombie and the voodoo priestess who controls it. Notice to Hollywood: forget Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Anita Blake is the real thing.
VICKY J. (CAJUN) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 339 more book reviews
THIS IS AN "ANITA BLAKE - VAMPIRE HUNTER" BOOK AND I DO ENJOY EVERY ONE THAT COMES OUT. IT HAS EVERYTHING FROM BLOOD, TO ROMANCE, TO WEREWOLVES, ALL TYPES OF SHAPE SHIFTERS. I LOVED THIS ONE
Jackie D. (jackierdrlee) reviewed The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, Bk 2) on + 16 more book reviews
SEX SEX and MORE SEX. I don't think any of her characters go more than a few pages without getting laid.
this copy has a different cover but the same isbn. it's the 1994 original copy, in as pristine condition as possible given the age.
