Raven Cursed: A Jane Yellowrock Novel

345 Pages·2012·1.6 MB·English

by  Faith Hunter

Praise for the Novels
of Faith Hunter

Mercy Blade

“Fans of Faith Hunter’s Jane Yellowrock novels will gobble down Mercy Blade,
the third installment in this series, which has all the complexity, twists, and
surprises readers have come to expect . . . a thrill ride from start to finish. . . .
Hunter has an amazing talent for capturing mood.”
—SF Site
“There was something about the Jane Yellowrock series that drew me in from
the very beginning. That hunch was solidified with each book I read into a
feeling of utter confidence in the author. . . . Mercy Blade is top-notch, a five-star
book!”
—Night Owl Reviews
“I was delighted to have the opportunity to read another Jane Yellowrock
adventure. I was not disappointed, but was somewhat overwhelmed by the
obvious growth in Faith Hunter’s writing skill.”
—San Francisco Book Review
“A thrilling novel . . . Fans of suspenseful tales filled with vampires, weres, and
more will enjoy this book. Jane is a strong heroine who knows how to take
charge of a situation, and kick butt if necessary.”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Faith Hunter has created one of my favorite characters, ever. Jane Yellowrock is
full of contradictions. . . . As with the other books in the series, good and evil are
far from clear-cut, with sympathetic villains and many fascinating characters
with shades of gray. Highly recommended.”
—Fresh Fiction
Blood Cross
“Mystery and action are at the forefront here, but the romance from the first
book continues to build slowly. Readers eager for the next book in Patricia
Briggs’s Mercy Thompson series may want to give Faith Hunter a try.”
—Library Journal
“In a genre flooded with strong, sexy females, Jane Yellowrock is unique. . . .
Her bold first-person narrative shows that she’s one tough cookie, but with a
likable vulnerability . . . a pulse-pounding, page-turning adventure.”
—Romantic Times
continued . . .
Skinwalker

“Seriously. Best urban fantasy I’ve read in years, possibly ever.”
—C. E. Murphy, author of Walking Dead
“A fantastic start to the Jane Yellowrock series. Mixing fantasy with a strong
mystery story line and a touch of romance, it ticks all the right urban fantasy
boxes.”
—LoveVampires
“Stunning . . . plot and descriptions so vivid, they might as well be pictures or
videos. Hunter captures the reader’s attention from the first page and doesn’t let
go.”
—SF Site
“A fabulous tale with a heroine who clearly has the strength to stand on her
own . . . a wonderfully detailed and fast-moving adventure that fills the pages
with murder, mystery, and fascinating characters.”
—Darque Reviews
“A promising new series with a strong heroine. . . . Jane is smart, quick, witty,
and I look forward to reading more about her as she discovers more about
herself.”
—Fresh Fiction
Host

“Hunter’s 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 [Thorn’s] 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
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. Hunter’s impressive narrative skills vividly
describe a changed world, and she artfully weaves in social commentary . . . a
well-written, exciting novel.”
—Romantic Times
Bloodring

“A bold interpretation of the what-might-be. . . . With a delicate weaving of
magic and scripture, Faith Hunter left me wondering: What’s a woman to do
when she falls in love with a seraph’s 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
“Hunter’s 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
“It’s 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
“Hunter’s 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
A F H
LSO BY AITH UNTER

The Jane Yellowrock Novels

Skinwalker
Blood Cross
Mercy Blade
Cat Tales
(A New American Library eSpecial)

The Rogue Mage Novels

Bloodring
Seraphs
Host
RAVEN CURSED

A Jane Yellowrock Novel

Faith Hunter
ROC

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