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House of the Rising Sun
Crescent City (Related to this series)
- Author
- Kristen Painter
- Narrator
- Elijah Alexander
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 13 May 2014
- Run Time
- 14 hours
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
And its name is New Orleans.
For centuries, the fae have protected the city from vampire infestation. But when the bloodsuckers return, the fragile peace in New Orleans begins to crumble.
Carefree playboy Augustine, and Harlow, a woman searching for answers about her absent father, are dragged into the war. The fate of the city rests on them -- -- and their fae blood that can no longer be denied.
Book one in the brand new, action-packed urban fantasy Crescent City series, from award winning, House of Comarre author Kristen Painter!
Critics Review
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"[Kristen Painter's] rich, modern storytelling lays out an intricate plot layered with plenty of action and intrigue. Exquisite characters lie at the center of this story... From the first page, House of the Rising Sun is truly a superb and exciting read."—RT Book Reviews (4.5 Stars), Top Pick!
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"Urban fantasy fans will enjoy entering Painter's vividly drawn world."—Library Journal on City of Eternal Night
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"I tore through Painter's new series. Best new urban fantasy out there!"—Kresley Cole, New York Times bestselling author on the Crescent City series
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"With the Crescent City series, Painter proves herself a master of Urban Fantasy, creating a darkly gorgeous new world, richly drawn characters, and nonstop action."—Kristen Callihan
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Details
- Author
- Kristen Painter
- Narrator
- Elijah Alexander
- Duration
- 14 hours
- Release Date
- 13 May 2014
- ISBN
- 9781478981596
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Contemporary fantasy, Romance: fantasy and paranormal, Fantasy
Synopsis
Every vampire has heard rumor of the mythical place where their kind can daywalk. But what no vampire knows is that this City of Eternal Night actually exists.And its name is New Orleans.For centuries, the fae have protected the city from vampire infestation. But when the bloodsuckers return, the fragile peace in New Orleans begins to crumble.Carefree playboy Augustine, and Harlow, a woman searching for answers about her absent father, are dragged into the war. The fate of the city rests on them -- -- and their fae blood that can no longer be denied.Book one in the brand new, action-packed urban fantasy Crescent City series, from award winning, House of Comarre author Kristen Painter!
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