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Merrick

byAnne Rice

Genres: Fantasy Horror Fiction Witchcraft and Wizardry

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy dark fantasy, supernatural elements, and rich storytelling.

Topics LoveSurvivalIdentity

MoodDark, Suspenseful

Female protagonist

RomanceMajor Subplot

ViolenceModerate

Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SHOW, FROM THE NETWORK BEHIND THE WALKING DEAD'[W]hen I found Rice's work I absolutely loved how she took that genre and (...) made [it] feel so contemporary and relevant' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes'[Rice wrote] in the great tradition of the gothic' Ramsey Campbell, bestselling author of The Hungry MoonThe 7th book in the Vampire Chronicles. Vampires, witchcraft and voodoo come together in this vivid, exotic and terrifying novelLouis is a vampire tortured by guilt. His status as a killer has left him conflicted for much of his immortal life, but after the murder of Claudia, his beloved child vampire, he spirals into a state of depression. And in a moment of desperation he decides to bring her back with the help of the beautiful witch Merrick. To save Louis' sanity, Merrick must use black magic to call up the ghost of Claudia - however dangerous this may be. But in the dark unknown of the underworld there are other spirits who will not lie still, and her search takes her close to the edge of peril.

Language

Published on

03/04/2010

Pages

496

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780099548164

Price Comparison

10.99 £

11.49 €

Editions in other languages

Mass Market Paperback

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