The Sweet Scent of Blood (Spellcrackers.Com 1)

The Sweet Scent of Blood (Spellcrackers.Com 1)

by SuzanneMcLeod (Author)

Synopsis

Genevieve Taylor is a Sidhe, one of the noble fae, and she's unusual, even in present-day London where celebrity vampires, eccentric goblins and scheming lesser fae mix freely with the human population. Genny is a rising star at Spellcrackers.com, where she finds the M' in magic - and that invariably leads to mischief, malice and - too often - murder. Spellcrackers.com is affiliated to the Witch Council, whose ancient tenets prohibit any contact with vampires. Genny also works as a volunteer at a clinic which treats victims of vampire attacks. Then there's her extra-curricular activity, extracting vulnerable fae lured by the local fang gangs. Genny certainly doesn't wants any closer involvement with the vampire community. But when Mr October, one of the hot calendar pin-up vamps, is accused of violently murdering his girlfriend, Genny's called on to repay an old debt and prove his innocence. And that means consorting with some of the sexiest vamps in London! THE SWEET SCENT OF BLOOD is the first book of SPELLCRACKERS.COM, a sexy, sassy new series guaranteed to spice up your reading life!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Edition: 2008
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 04 Sep 2008

ISBN 10: 0575084286
ISBN 13: 9780575084285
Book Overview: A British Kim Harrison: a debut writer who will take the paranormal romance field by storm! A debut novel with action, wit, sex and humour: perfect for fans of Kim Harrison, Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris and Kelley Armstrong A female to rival Mike Carey and Jim Butcher: a female magical practitioner in London offers just the angle to attract British readers The paranormal romance field is the fastest-growing category in America, and Britain is not far behind: Suzanne McLeod is at the forefront of a new genre. Suzanne has a whole series featuring Genny Taylor, the hottest new investigator in town!

Media Reviews
The Sweet Scent of Blood is one of my favorite reads of the past month. The fast pace of the plot and the fascinating cast of characters will give you a happy little vacation between two covers. -- Charlaine Harris The central mystery keeps you reading and promises some satisfaction. -- Rhian Drinkwater SFX On the whole I found this debut novel was surprisingly assured and pleasingly engaging. Good fun on the whole though and nice to read a British style 'Dresden' or perhaps a Rachel Caine. If you like those books and want a similar-yet-different perspective, this might be one for you. SFFWORLD.COM The Sweet Scent of Blood is a strong start to the Spellcrackers.com series and an impressive debut novel. I can't wait to read more from this author. Afterall, with vampires in Leicester Square, trolls in New Scotland Yard and a surfeit of blood and magic, what's not to like? Fang-tastic! LOVE VAMPIRES.COM A refreshingly original debut novel in what promises to be a series worth following. As the details of the world unfold, it only grows more compelling, and it provides an excellent backdrop to a convoluted mystery plot, riddled with twists. -- Ross Sutcliffe SCi FI NOW [A] darkly comic spook show. This is funny, frothy and expertly set up. -- Calum Waddel DEATHRAY Fun and pacy, the book's strong lead, particularly likeable policetroll, and array of twists and turns help to thoroughly immerse the reader into the superb and full-realised supernatural society. LINCOLNSHIRE ECHO
Author Bio
Suzanne McLeod has been a cocktail waitress, dance group promoter and barmaid at Coventry City Football Club (the last despite having no love for the beautiful game; she had to pay the rent somehow!) After years in retail management, she started writing. THE SWEET SCENT OF BLOOD, the first of the SPELLCRACKERS.COM series, is her first novel. She lives with her husband and rescue dogs in Bournemouth.