White Witch, Black Curse (Reprint) (Paperback) by Kim Harrison

About the Book

The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Outlaw Demon Wails" returns to the sexy, supernatural adventures of bounty hunter and witch Rachel Morgan.

Book Synopsis

"The world of the Hollows is fast-moving, funny, harrowing, and scary, and--the greatest compliment to a fantasy--absolutely real."
--New York Times bestselling author Diana Gabaldon

Kim Harrison is a New York Times-bestselling phenomenon, in the superstar pantheon along with Laurel K. Hamilton and Charlaine Harris of Sookie Stackhouse fame. Return to "the Hollows" in White Witch, Black Curse, as tough-as-nails bounty hunter witch Rachel Morgan seeks vengeance for the death of her lover among the creatures of the night. Indeed, Charlaine Harris herself has nothing but praise for Harrison's peerless protagonist, promising, "You're going to love this bounty hunter!" White Witch, Black Curse is contemporary dark fantasy at its electrifying best.

From the Back Cover

Kick-ass bounty hunter and witch Rachel Morgan has crossed forbidden lines, taken demonic hits, and still stands. But the death of her lover struck her harder than she ever thought possible. She won't rest until his murder is solved . . . and avenged.

But a new predator is moving to the apex of the Inderlander food chain--and now Rachel's past is coming back to haunt her.

Literally.

Review Quotes

"...the nearly nonstop action nicely plays off the poignancy of Rachel's difficult life."--Publishers Weekly

"{A} demonkicking extravaganza... Action-packed and full of Rachel's persisten erotic ruminations, this titillating tale includes a shocking finale that will leave fans panting for the next installment in the Hollows series."--Publishers Weekly

"Harrison makes Rachel's conflicts real and poignant without turning them into melodramatic slush. .. Harrison devotees should find ample emotional revelations and plot resolution, with enough loose ends to have them eagerly awaiting the next installment."--Kirkus Reviews

"Movie Pitch: Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Tank Girl. Lowdown: Outlaw may be tough for newbies, but Rachel's personal growth, series-altering revelations, and a lot of humor make it inviting. B+."--Entertainment Weekly

"Rachel boldly tackles every challenge amid a cascade of plot twists that will delight Harrison's fans"--Publishers Weekly

"The well-crafted world of the Hollows continues to grow more complex ... Harrison's following has grown as readers continue to discover her work, and fans of the early books in Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series will enjoy Rachel Morgan's supernatural adventures. Recommended."--Library Journal

"Her work can read like a smoldering combination of Alice Waters and Ozzy Osbourne."--New York Times Book Review

"[A]n unforgettable supernatural mystery with bite."--Romantic Times BOOKclub

"A fun mystery set in an interesting contemporary world where supernatural beings live out in the open, if not totally accepted."--Locus on The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

"A wonderfully fun romp through the supernatural world, a spellbinding blend of sharp wit and vivid imagination."--Kelley Armstrong on Dead Witch Walking

"Blends the best qualities of Anita Blake and Stephanie Plum. . . . Kim Harrison carries it off with style."--Jim Butcher

"Harrison has a real flare for pacing and plotting."--Jeff VanderMeer, Realms of Fantasy

"I wouldn't miss a Kim Harrison book for anything."--Charlaine Harris

"You'll love this bounty-hunter team. . . . A fun-fair ride through a fascinating version of our world."--Charlaine Harris, USA Today Bestselling Author of Club Dead