Poison Fruit: Agent of Hel

Marc Notes: The Pemkowet Visitors Bureau has always promoted paranormal tourism - even if it has downplayed the risks (hobgoblins are unpredictable). It helps that the town is presided over by Daisy Johanssen, who as Hel's liaison is authorized by the Norse goddess of the dead to keep Pemkowet under control. Normally, that's easier to do in the winter, when bracing temperatures keep folks indoors. But a new predator is on the prowl, and this one thrives on nightmares. Daisy is on her trail and working intimately with her partner and sometime lover from the Pemkowet PD, sexy yet unavailable werewolf Cody Fairfax. But even as the creature is racking up innocent victims, a greater danger looms on Pewkowet's horizon. As a result of a recent ghost uprising, an unknown adversary - represented by a hell-spawn lawyer with fiery powers of persuasion - has instigated a lawsuit against the town. Biographical Note: "New York Times "bestselling author Jacqueline Carey is the author of the critically acclaimed Agent of Hel series which includes "Dark Currents" and "Autumn Bones," the Kushiel s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels, the Sundering epic fantasy duology, and postmodern fables "Santa Olivia "and "Saints Astray." Jacqueline enjoys doing research on a wide variety of arcane topics, and an affinity for travel has taken her from Finland to China. She lives in west Michigan. Although often asked by inquiring fans, she does not, in fact, have any tattoos."Review Quotes: Praise for Jacqueline Carey and the Agent of Hel Novels Jacqueline Carey proves her versatility with this compelling piece of urban fantasy. #1 "New York Times" Bestselling Author Charlaine Harris Fans have come to expect the amazing from ["New York Times" bestselling author Jacqueline Carey] and her new urban fantasy series won t disappoint them. "Library Journal "(Starred Review) Insanely addictive. "News and Sentinel "(Parkersburg, WV) World building that recalls [George R. R.] Martin. "SF Reviews " Carey knows her fantasy and this latest trip into fantasy realism is a page-turner. "San Francisco Book Review " Delightfully distinctive. "Publishers Weekly" (Starred Review)"Publisher Marketing: And that hot-as-Hel series with the Sookie Stackhouse type of vibe ("Paranormal Horizon") is back but this time the paranormal Midwestern town of Pemkowet is feeling a frost in the air and the residents are frozen in fear.... The Pemkowet Visitors Bureau has always promoted paranormal tourism even if it has downplayed the risks (hobgoblins are unpredictable). It helps that the town is presided over by Daisy Johanssen, who as Hel s liaison is authorized by the Norse goddess of the dead to keep Pemkowet under control. Normally, that s easier to do in the winter, when bracing temperatures keep folks indoors. But a new predator is on the prowl, and this one thrives on nightmares. Daisy is on her trail and working intimately with her partner and sometime lover from the Pemkowet PD, sexy yet unavailable werewolf Cody Fairfax. But even as the creature is racking up innocent victims, a greater danger looms on Pewkowet s horizon. As a result of a recent ghost uprising, an unknown adversary represented by a hell-spawn lawyer with fiery powers of persuasion has instigated a lawsuit against the town. If Pemkowet loses, Hel s sovereignty will be jeopardized, and the fate of the eldritch community will be at stake. The only one who can prevent it is Daisy but she s going to have to confront her own worst nightmare to do it." Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 08/25/2014 (EAN 9780451465313, Hardcover) Library Journal 09/15/2014 pg. 51 (EAN 9780451465313, Hardcover) Romantic Times 10/01/2014 pg. 86 (EAN 9780451465313, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2014 (EAN 9780451465313, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Carey, Jacqueline Jacqueline Carey is the author of the bestselling Kushiel trilogy ("Kushiel's Dart", Kushiel's Chosen, and "Kushiel's Avatar") and her epic fantasy duology, The Sundering ("Banewreaker" and "Godslayer"). She has won the "Locus" Award for Best First Novel and the "Romantic Times" Reviewers' Choice Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Her books have been listed on many booksellers' top ten fantasy books lists. Always an avid reader, Carey began writing fiction as a hobby in high school. After graduating from Lake Forest College, she worked for six months at a bookstore in London, and returned to the United States with a driving passion to write professionally. She resides in western Michigan.