Errant (Killer Unicorns) [Kindle Edition]

Diana Peterfreund (Author)

Book Description

In 18th century France, a noble family prepares to celebrate their daughter’s arranged marriage by holding a traditional unicorn hunt. But when an unusual nun arrives at the chateau with her beloved pet to help the rich girl train, nothing goes as expected. Starring hunters, fine ladies, fancy frocks, and killer unicorns.

A standalone novelette set in Peterfreund’s killer unicorniverse, which includes the novels RAMPANT and ASCENDANT.

Praise for ERRANT:

2010 Locus Recommended Read

"A harsh and poignant take on the unicorn myth. - Publisher's Weekly

“Fine and engrossing.” --School Library Journal

“[A] deliciously dark tale of unlikely nuns and even more unlikely unicorns.” -- Booklist

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Product Details

• File Size: 159 KB
• Print Length: 33 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Noise Court Press (April 3, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B004V55SHU
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,618 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Cute little story July 3, 2011

By Jess

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Errant is part of the author's killer unicorn series. You should not let the fact that Errant is part of a series distract you, this is a standalone story. It does not even take place during the same century as the other two books in the series.

The concept of the story is very good, and the descriptions are lovely. The story does have a plot, though once in awhile it gets a little muddled.

I can't help wishing that the story was longer. If the author would have made it a novella instead of a short story I suspect that she would have been able to create stronger characters, which I think would have made the story a great deal more interesting.

This is great choice for anyone who is looking for a quick and enjoyable read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Made of awesome February 7, 2012

By Celine

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Me and killer unicorns, we go way back. The first time I heard of their existence it was like finding that missing piece that completes you into a whole being. It filled the empty little place in my heart. And still now, I can't get enough.

Errant is a short story of about 30 pages, set in historical France. Gitta, a unicorn hunter trained in Rome, is summoned to help in a symbolic unicorn hunt. But there is more magic hiding in this estate than she expected...

I loved how in this tiny short story, Ms Peterfreund manages to insert several plot twists, character development and a teasing insight into the world of unicorn hunters. The story stands completely on its own, making it accessible for both die-hard fans and the relatively ignorant.

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! May 11, 2013

By Kiki Scott

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I have read Peterfreud's other unicorn novels (Rampant and Ascendant) and I loved them! This novella was no disappointment and equally satisfying!

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Little Novella March 11, 2013

By OpheliasOwn VINE™ VOICE

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Well, I see there is a new pattern emerging. YA authors have been releasing novellas that tie into their currently running and recently finished series. I love this idea, but they seemed to be doing it exclusively by ebook, which I think is a shame because it excludes a significant population who don't have e-readers. Hopefully these short stories will be published as well, but for now at least I can enjoy them on my Kindle. Diana Peterfruend's Errant is a prequel of her Killer Unicorns series that gives another view of the life of the Unicorn Hunters in the Order of the Lioness.

Gitta is a nun with the Order of the Lioness- a unicorn hunter. Sadly, her duties have been dwindled, along with the unicorn population, to putting on slayings for ceremonies of their beloved zhi- trained, tiny unicorns that are devoted to hunters. She has had three zhi slain for these absurd ceremonies and weddings, and now she lose another. When she gets to the estate, she finds the bride to be, Elise, ready to perform her ritual slaying duties before she weds. Unfortunately, she isn't prepared for what she feels for Enyo, the little zhi.

At first Elise is annoyed by both the unicorn and the hunter, but she realizes her hunter magic is calling to her, brought out by her proximity to the unicorn. She knows her life will not be happy in her arranged marriage, but it will be better than dealing with her murderous cousin who would stop at nothing to get her money and land. When Elise realizes she can no longer deny the hunter inside of her, and cannot imagine killing the little unicorn, she and Gitta decide to take matters into their own hands. But will they be able to survive the schemes and plots all around them?...

This was a fun little novella, but I don't think it would make much sense to someone who hadn't already read the rest of the series. It can stand alone, but it would make more sense (especially the background on the unicorns and the hunters) if someone had already read the other books. It is, though, a really great little insight into the world just before unicorns went "extinct". Read more ›

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun February 2, 2013

By Reverie

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This is a great novella add-on to a fun series. I wish Diana Peterfreund would write more books in this series!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great short story January 29, 2013

By Raven

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I didn't actually know it was a short story until I downloaded it and it was only about 400 locs on the kindle. It is a great little story in the world of killer unicorns. I love this series and it is not nearly as silly as it sounds.

4.0 out of 5 stars Just a fun read about not so typical unicorns. December 5, 2012

By teriking

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Fun to read and see unicorns in a different way. Some fun twists. I look forward to more books in this series.

2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't like October 25, 2012

By Summer D. Olson

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Read this story and was very disappointed. Maybe if it wasn't a short story it could have been a little more enjoyable.

More About the Author

Diana Peterfreund is the author of eight novels for adults and teens, as well as several critically acclaimed short stories and a handful of essays on popular children's literature. She grew up in Florida, and lives with her family in Washington, D.C. When she's not writing, Diana enjoys taking long hikes with her dog, Rio, reading, working in her garden, watching far too much Netflix Watch It Now, and being addicted to Twitter. her website is http://dianapeterfreund.com