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The Awakening: A Vampire Huntress Legend Paperback – January 21, 2004

by L. A. Banks (Author)

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Book 2 of 12: Vampire Huntress Legend Series

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The second book in L. A. Banks's thrilling Vampire Huntress series featuring Damali Richards, a young African American woman who is all that stands between us and the enternal night.

There is a vampire war brewing in the underworld and at the center of it all is Damali Richards, spoken word artist and Vampire Huntress. But she is not just any Vampire Huntress, she is the millenium Neteru. A woman so potentially powerful that the vampire world is about to invoke a bloody battle that threatens to spill over onto her streets in order to posses her.

It's just a matter of who will get to her first.

Fallon Nuit, a rogue vampire, is one of the most powerful Damali has ever encountered and he has allied himself with the deadly Amanrath demons in order to claim her. But the Vampire Council has plans for her as well. And now an unlikely variable has entered into the equation, an ex-lover now turned vampire with an agenda of his own. And Damali must risk trusting him once more if they are to survive.

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In this follow-up to Minion (2003), Banks proves that vampire novels, like their vampire characters, often spawn progeny all too much in their own image. Events begin precisely where they dead-ended in the first novel, with rock 'n' roller cum vampire-slayer Damali Richards the prey of renegade vampire-master Fallon Nuit, who wants her eliminated for the grief she's caused him and his hybrid demon-vampire minions. The Vampire Council also seek to vampirize her and the child they scheme to seed her with before her 21st birthday. The council is depending on newly un-dead Carlos Rivera, Damali's ex-lover, to find her weak spot-but Carlos has his own agenda to retrieve his soul before he becomes an irredeemable vampire, and he secretly plays the council, Nuit and even Damali and her band against one another to achieve his goal. For all the double-crossing intrigue, choreographed bloodshed and physical mayhem, readers will find little in the plot to distinguish this novel from its predecessor. The author devotes most of her energies to fleshing out minutiae of her weird world, which includes elaborate hierarchies and biological imperatives that govern its hordes in the afterlife. The result is an ambitious but often slow-going fantasy that will appeal mainly to Banks's loyal minions.
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Picking up where Minion [BKL My 1 03], which launched her Vampire Huntress series, left off, Banks throws her heroine into the middle of a vampire power struggle. Damali Richards is about to turn 21, and if the vampire council can get to her, they can impregnate her with a child who will grow into a daywalker--a powerful vampire that can withstand daylight. The council wants to use her former love, Carlos, now a master vampire, as the lure, but Fallon Nuit, a fugitive from the council who wants to start his own vampire empire, also expects Carlos to deliver Damali. A group of Templars claims to want to keep Damali safe. Carlos is torn. He still cares for Damali, but his lust for her blood is growing more powerful each time he is with her. With The Awakening, Banks solidifies her intriguing, dark series as a project worth watching, and readers will be pleased to learn another installment is on the way. Kristine Huntley
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Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin; First edition (January 21, 2004)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 0312316836
ISBN-13 : 978-0312316839
Item Weight : 12 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.62 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #354,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4,191 in Vampire Romances
- #8,338 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction
- #8,505 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)

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Crystal

Miss the author very much

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2018

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I read these novels a long time ago and was very sad to hear the author passed away. She has such an inspirational tone and you care about the characters and their family dynamic. I can only hope that maybe one day her daughter will pick up the baton and continue where her mother left off. Action, multi-cultural and syfy dream. I haven't found anyone that gets to this level for people of all colors.

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Indigo

What could be better??? and RIP L.A Banks

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2013

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I started this series once my stepsister turned me on to Minion. I've been ordering the books 2 at a time, so I don't have to wait to start the next one. I'm in love with these characters. I'm in love with the scenes she sets. I could easily see these being a Movie Series better than Twilight. (OBVIOUSLY, because Twilight is full of TERRIBLE acting!!! But I digress...) This is a great book. Arrived in WONDERFUL condition. Packaging was neat. I appreciate the speedy service! If you want a New Age, Afrocentric Vampire Series, this is definitely the way to go. It deviates from the norm. Its not exactly like Buffy or Angel or Dracula, but there is familiar Lore anyone who is a True Vampire Fan will understand & it still takes you into New Realms of Understanding.

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Kindle Customer

Greatness!

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2019

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Can't get any better than this. I had originally read this series years ago, and couldn't help going back to re-read them, I enjoyed them that much. Entertaining and so well written, would recommend to paranormal romance lovers.

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JadeReader

Excellent!

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2013

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Excellent read, very well written. Fast paced action, intrigue, and romance. I highly recommend this series. With an urban contemporary setting and a well developed cast of characters it's easy to be drawn in and become a part of the story because the details are thorough without being tedious or overwhelming. I wish the main character was a little older, but she's still likeable. Intelligent, strong, virtuous without the over the top "sassiness" that can ruin a female lead. Her crew of guardians offer a variety of personalities to connect with from comedic to strong and silent. Her love interest is everything you want in a handsome bad boy, with a hint of "goodness." She gives you more than just your average vampire and werewolf. It's great to read a book that is full of diversity, and gives you a totally unique view of the paranormal.

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bookaddict

It keeps getting better!!!

Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2014

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Carlos and Damali is one of the most sexies fiction couple ever!! Carlos is a fine, loving, and all around bad-ass character. The perfect match to Damali' powerful character. It's always nice to have a man show his love for his woman with such magnitude as Carlos does.

Here's a video of how I see the characters if this series is ever made into a movie or a tv show. To those of you who has already read at less the first book tell me what you think. You can also see it on my youtube channel: ladyb8692.

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LaShonda Bates

"Sista is doin her thang!"

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2005

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I loved the second installment of this book. It picks up where the first book left off. You'll enjoy reading about how Damali is coming into her own.

This story could well be the Romeo & Juliet of the vampire novels. Two people who were destined to be together, but can't because of who they are {Carlos-Mater Vampire & Damali-Neteru (vampire slayer)}, but they still love each other. They're love is so strong that it transcends boundaries. However, the love has to be put on the back burner, so that they can help their respective families take care of business.

Also, Carlos is the man! The way he stands up for his woman in the end is unforgetable.I can't wait for the next book "The Hunted". I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good series to sink their teeth into.

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Moyanna

Rediscovering the Vampire Huntress

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014

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Picking right up where Minion left off, Damali(now a full Neteru) and her Guardian team are battling the forces of Hell,the evil vampire Fallon Nuit and trying to see if Carlos is friend or foe.you can feel the love between Damali & Carlos start to bloom, but sohould she tusrt him? This book really got my attention , more that Minion, it had more action and suspense and this is the book that really drew me into the series.Loved it.

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Peace_Queen504

3rd or 4th time buying the series!

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019

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Love, Love, Love. Could never put it down. Luckily, you don’t have to wait for the next book to come out! Just for it to be mailed to you.

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Amazing Series

Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2018

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this series is so amazing it read the entire thing in one whole binge because i couldn't put it down and couldn't wait to continue the story every time that I finished a book

Spencer cipperley

Very good

Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2016

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This book is the best one ever they just get better and better I do not know what to say I love them a lot

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