At Grave's End (Night Huntress, Book 3) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Jeaniene Frost (Author)
Key Phrases: other vampire, Tick Tock, Crypt Keeper, Red Reaper (more...)

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Product Description

Some things won't stay buried . . . at grave's end

It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield's life. With her undead lover Bones at her side, she's successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat's worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover's finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger.

As if that wasn't enough, a woman from Bones's past is determined to bury him once and for all. Caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful vamp, yet determined to help Bones stop a lethal magic from being unleashed, Cat's about to learn the true meaning of bad blood. And the tricks she's learned as a special agent won't help her. She will need to fully embrace her vampire instincts in order to save herself—and Bones—from a fate worse than the grave.

About the Author

Jeaniene Frost lives with her husband and their very spoiled dog in Florida. Although not a vampire herself, she confesses to having pale skin, wearing a lot of black, and sleeping in late whenever possible. And while she can't see ghosts, she loves to walk through old cemeteries. Jeaniene also loves poetry and animals, but fears children and hates to cook. She is currently at work on the next novel in her bestselling Night Huntress series.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Avon (December 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061583073
• ISBN-13: 978-0061583070
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,044 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This is item 3 in The Night Huntress Series.

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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome - My Favorite So Far, December 30, 2008

By	Honeywell (NJ) - See all my reviews

I thought this book was a great addition to the series. It started off a little rough for me because the whole dress and act like a hooker bit was getting old, in my opinion, but Bones was tired of it as well so it seems to be resolved and full steam ahead from that point. Lots of fast paced, unpredictable action followed that kept the story moving and the reader guessing. Some parts could have used a bit more description and scenes ended and changed too abruptly at times but nothing that detracted too much from the story.

Bones was great as always and Cat lost some of her rough edges and was actually more likable this go around. What really made this story stand out and get my five stars, though, was the emotion. I had tears running down my face for at least two chapters it was so moving. Any book that can get me to cry real tears for fake characters means the author has done their job and brought me fully into the story. Great addition to the series and I can't wait for the next installment!

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a laughing matter, January 1, 2009

By	Oliva - See all my reviews

I re-read the last 2 books before I allowed myself to read the 3rd. I wish I hadn't. It made the disparity between them painful. Just about everything I loved from the first 2 books was missing in this one.

The Good - There is a lot of plot and a lot of action. Many parts reminded me of the earlier Anita Blake. All the fighting and gore and sinister plots. Excellent. This is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 3.5

The Depressing - I read the first 2 books with a huge poo-eating-grin on my face, laughing out loud constantly. Both times! It actually made my husband jealous. Not this time. This time I rarely laughed, occasionally grinned and in the middle of the book I actually cried. By the end I was stoic.

What I miss - The sex scenes. The chemistry. The bantering. The heart.

I expected, and anticipated, Cat's confrontation with her mother after what she discovered at the end of book 2. Don't. After I got over that disappointment I was hopeful for her mother later in the book only to have it crushed again at the end. Oh well.

Tate left me wanting. Something. So much potential plot yet just out of reach. He can be a great ally or a ruthless advisory. Time will tell.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! I love Vlad!, January 6, 2009

By	Hilary Anders "READER" (USA) - See all my reviews

This book is amazing! The best in the series so far. *NO SPOILERS HERE*

Cat & Bones finally have their personal conflicts behind them so they can work as a team to focus on any outside forces out to get them.

I think there is a perfect balance of action, drama, romance and mystery. (With some laugh-out-loud moments to top in off!)

While it is true what one reviewer said that there is less sex in this book than the previous 2, I don't think it takes away from the book at all. The passion is still there. The love was apparent. But they went through some serious tradegies that brought them closer together.

I can't imagine Jeaniene can keep getting better with each book, but it seems she does. How much better can she get?