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Raylene Pendle (AKA Cheshire Red), a vampire and world-renowned thief, doesn’t usually hang with her own kind. She’s too busy stealing priceless art and rare jewels. But when the infuriatingly charming Ian Stott asks for help, Raylene finds him impossible to resist—even though Ian doesn’t want precious artifacts. He wants her to retrieve missing government files—documents that deal with the secret biological experiments that left Ian blind. What Raylene doesn’t bargain for is a case that takes her from the wilds of Minneapolis to the mean streets of Atlanta. And with a psychotic, power-hungry scientist on her trail, a kick-ass drag queen on her side, and Men in Black popping up at the most inconvenient moments, the case proves to be one hell of a ride.

When blind vampire Ian Stott hires thief Raylene Pendle to steal medical documents that may help restore his sight, Raylene learns about Bloodshot, a government-sanctioned project that involved performing cruel experiments on vampires. With the proverbial men in black closing in on her, Raylene follows the Bloodshot document trail from Seattle to Atlanta, where she teams up with a deadly drag queen whose sister was one of the project's victims.

Fantasy. Fiction. Non-English Fiction. "Witty, fast-paced, and fabulous, Bloodshot is a refreshing addition to the urban fantasy genre. Priest's darkly hilarious tale will leave readers anxious for more adventures with the charmingly neurotic Raylene and her unlikely entourage. A vastly entertaining read!". "A 100-year-old vampire thief runs afoul of secret biological experimenters--first of an urban fantasy series from the versatile author of Boneshaker...Brutally unsentimental narrator Raylene...makes a quirky and charming if bloodthirsty host. A refreshing and addictive lure for readers uninterested in fangs, bats, capes and hissing.". "Steampunk and gothic author Priest dives into urban fantasy with this entertaining conspiracy thriller...Raylene's breezy, first-person voice and quirky views on life add plenty of bite to the story.". "Priest at her strongest, combining action with a few laughs and a razor-sharp wit...I heartily enjoyed this one...Cherie Priest is one of the freshest and most original voices on the shelves today. Bloodshot, which begins a new series, is the perfect introduction to this smart and sassy writer. I'll be eagerly waiting for the next Raylene story.". "With Bloodshot, Priest catapults the kick-ass urban fantasy heroine into the realm of the truly bad-ass. Raylene's fascinating mix of the old ultra-violence with snark and self-deprecation had me riveted. The combination of such an interesting character with a plot that continually out-thunk me makes Bloodshot one of my favorite reads this year.". "Cherie Priest's urban fantasy debut is a fun, fast-paced adventure with a dash of romance and a heaping scoop of conspiracy. I'm looking forward to more, especially if Sister Rose is onstage.". "Bloodshot is, hands down, my favorite Urban Fantasy book of 2010. By turns frightening, funny, and fabulous, it was a joy to read and damn near impossible to put down. It's a ton of fun, brim-full of Cherie's wonderful, quirky voice and deliciously twisted imagination. More, please!". "Cherie Priest delivers a fantastic urban fantasy that takes us back to the genre's noir roots and proves there's still new blood to be found in old tropes. The engrossing, complex mystery and smart, refreshing heroine makes this one a must-read for genre fans!". "Cherie Priest's Bloodshot is fun from start to finish. A new, unique take on vampires coupled with Priest's excellent writing makes for something very special. True quality always shows, and Bloodshot definitely shows it. I loved it!". "Wickedly sharp plotting and unforgettable characters make this a standout book. Priest's novels are a must-read if you like your vampires with fangs.". HTML:Praise for Cherie Priest's Boneshaker "A steampunk-zombie-airship adventure of rollicking pace and sweeping proportions . . . this book is made of irresistible.". "Should be sought out by readers of fantasy and horror alike."--Chiaroscuro "One of 2009's best novels . . . .is not to be missed.". HTML:

VAMPIRE FOR HIRE

Raylene Pendle (AKA Cheshire Red), a vampire and world-renowned thief, doesn't usually hang with her own kind. She's too busy stealing priceless art and rare jewels. But when the infuriatingly charming Ian Stott asks for help, Raylene finds him impossible to resist--even though Ian doesn't want precious artifacts. He wants her to retrieve missing government files--documents that deal with the secret biological experiments that left Ian blind. What Raylene doesn't bargain for is a case that takes her from the wilds of Minneapolis to the mean streets of Atlanta. And with a psychotic, power-hungry scientist on her trail, a kick-ass drag queen on her side, and Men in Black popping up at the most inconvenient moments, the case proves to be one hell of a ride.

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Raylene Pendle (AKA Cheshire Red) is a vampire and world-renowned thief. When the infuriatingly charming Ian Stott asks for help, Raylene doesn¿t bargain for a case that takes her from the wilds of Minneapolis to the mean streets of Atlanta. And with a psychotic scientist on her trail, a kick-ass drag queen on her side, and Men in Black everywhere, the case proves to be one hell of a ride.

Raylene Pendle, a vampire and art thief, agrees to search for government documents about a biological experiment that has rendered her client, a fellow vampire, virtually sightless, as she finds herself hunted by a deranged scientist determined to stop her.

Sophisticated thief and vampire Raylene Pendle is in pursuit of secret government documents about research that has rendered her client, an attractive fellow vampire, virtually sightless.

Raylene Pendle (AKA Cheshire Red), a vampire and world-renowned thief, doesn't usually hang with her own kind. She's too busy stealing priceless art and rare jewels. But when the infuriatingly charming Ian Stott asks for help, Raylene finds him impossible to resist - even though Ian doesn't want precious artifacts. He wants her to retrieve missing government files: documents that deal with the secret biological experiments that left Ian blind.

Vampire and thief Raylene "Cheshire Red" Pendle usually has little interaction with her own kind. But when Ian Stott asks for help retrieving missing documents that may reveal why he's blind, Raylene can't refuse.