Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton
Paperback, 432 Pages
2002, Jove
ISBN: 0515134457
Series: Book 8 of Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter
Synopsis
"Richard was an alpha werewolf. It was his only serious flaw. We'd broken up after I'd seen him eat somebody.”
Still, you never forget your ex-fiancé. And when Richard calls Anita Blake at three in the morning, she knows it won't be good news. It seems Richard had gotten himself thrown in jail on a rape charge. But Anita knows that though he is a monster, Richard's no rapist. And it's up to her to prove his innocence—before the blue moon creates even bigger problems for Richard...
Vampire hunter and preternatural expert Anita Blake, must help her ex-fiancé out of a false rape charge. Time is of the essence, however, as Anita's ex-flame is a werewolf and if he's not out of jail before the full moon rises he's in for some big problems.
Review
Anita gets some time away from Jean-Claude in Blue Moon, allowing the story to focus on what's salvageable in her relationship with Richard. Interpersonal relationships, along with a deeper look into Anita's blossoming abilities, are at the forefront of this exciting novel.
Anita has never seemed to have close friendships beyond her relationships with Ronnie and Catherine. In Blue Moon, we see her bond with many of the characters, fully cementing some friendships while tentatively beginning others. Had Blue Moon just been a Anita and Richard book, it would have become tedious quickly. With the entourage they have with them in Tennessee, Anita is placed in the position of having to explore relationships outside of her love triangle. Specifically with Jason, Damien, Asher and Nathaniel.
Anita also starts to embrace what it means to truly be Lupa and Nimir-Ra to the wolves and leopards. If the inner workings of the pack and pard weren't enough, her necromancy is stronger along with all the other abilities she's acquired since tying herself to Jean-Claude and Richard. The introduction of Marianne as both mystical teacher and human in the world of weres adds some much needed direction to Anita's current situation.
While in Tennessee, Anita becomes involved in an investigation and the local police aren't loving it. Not that this is new territory for her. But when the cops seem to be just as dangerous as the monsters, Anita is stuck in the position of not exactly knowing how to handle the situation. I always love it when Anita is forced to "play nice" against her instincts and the mystery, while obvious, leads her on a horrify rescue mission that changes something deep inside her.
Blue Moon is packed full of action and sexual tension. The truly horrific plot twists happen off-stage, but the knowledge of them is still chilling. Blue Moon is yet another wonderfully frightening and thrilling Anita Blake novel that'll keep you reading until the wee hours.
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