Bloodshot - Cherie Priest [0]
BLOODSHOT
“Witty, fast-paced, and fabulous, Bloodshot is a refreshing addition to the urban fantasy genre. Priest’s darkly hilarious tale will leave readers anxious for more adventures with the charmingly neurotic Raylene and her unlikely entourage. A vastly entertaining read!” —JEANIENE FROST,
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. Raylene’s 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.” —NICOLE PEELER, author of Tempest’s Legacy
“Cherie Priest’s urban fantasy debut is a fun, fast-paced adventure with a dash of romance and a heaping scoop of conspiracy. I’m looking forward to more, especially if Sister Rose is onstage.” —LUCY A. SNYDER, 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. It’s a ton of fun, brim-full of Cherie’s wonderful, quirky voice and deliciously twisted imagination. More, please!” —KAT RICHARDSON, author of Labyrinth
“Cherie Priest delivers a fantastic urban fantasy that takes us back to the genre’s noir roots and proves there’s 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!” —KELLY MEDING, author of Another Kind of Dead
AND 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 Priest’s latest no-nonsense heroine, who comes equipped with a full measure of sharp judgment and brutal competence as well as a nurse’s 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 Croggon’s 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 book’s 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. It’s 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