{"product_id":"spiders-bite-by-jennifer-estep-2526m","title":"Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollow Gin Blanco, a kick-butt female assassin who moonlights at a BBQ joint in Tennessee, as she searches for the person who double-crossed her in this heart-pounding and fresh paranormal romance series.   After Gin's family was murdered by a Fire elemental when she was thirteen, she lived on the streets and eventually became an assassin to survive. Now, Gin is assigned to rub out an Ashland businessman, but it turns out to be a trap. After Gin's handler is brutally murdered, she teams up with the sexy detective investigating the case to figure out who double-crossed her and why. Only one thing is for sure-Gin has no qualms about killing her way to the top of the conspiracy.  Editorial Reviews  Watch out world, here comes Gin Blanco. Funny, smart, and dead sexy. - Lilith Saintcrow, author of Redemption Alley  A raw, gritty, and compelling walk on the wild side, one that had me hooked from the first page. - Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author - From the Publisher  Bodies litter the pages of this first entry in Estep's engrossing Elemental Assassin urban fantasy series. In the corrupt Southern metropolis of Ashland, weather witches mingle with vampires, giants, and dwarves. A mysterious client hires assassin Gin Blanco, known as the Spider, to murder a whistle-blowing financial officer named Gordon Giles. Then the client attempts a double cross and brutally kills Gin's mentor. Now Gin, a stone elemental with a hard-boiled attitude, a closely guarded heart, and a penchant for throwing knives, has to join forces with one of the few honest cops in Ashland, sexy detective Donovan Caine, who hates her for killing his partner. Fans of Estep's humorous paranormal romances (Jinx; Hot Mama) may be taken aback by the gritty violence and steamy sex, but urban fantasy fans will love it. (Feb.)  - Publishers Weekly  Gin The Spider Blanco is no stranger to murder. After her family was brutally killed, she lived on the streets of the Appalachian town of Ashland, until Fletcher Lane, owner of a local barbecue joint and professional assassin, took her in. Gin's ability to harness the power of stone, combined with Fletcher's training, make her a deadly opponent. When Fletcher is brutally murdered, Gin vows revenge. As her investigation uncovers a conspiracy that could destroy her hometown, Gin finds herself uncontrollably attracted to the hot cop handling the case. VERDICT The combination of humor and brutality can be jarring at times, but the fast pace, clever dialog, and intriguing heroine help make this new series launch by the author of the Bigtime paranormal romance series (Karma Girl, Hot Mama, Jinx) one to watch. For readers of paranormal romance.  - Library Journal  With sultry precision, narrator Lauren Fortgang introduces listeners to Gin Blanco, female assassin. When Gin's latest job turns into a double cross, she relies on her friend, Finn, and Ashland's only honest cop, Donovan Caine, to find the mastermind responsible. Fortgang's captivating drawl sketches Finn's flirty, genteel arrogance and Caine's horrified disapproval of her. Fortgang portrays Gin's well-hidden emotions as well as her habitual analysis of combat probabilities. The capable narration ensures that Gin comes across as an intriguing mix of battle-weary assassin, sorceress, and affectionate homebody. Fortgang also delivers the book's wry humor with subtle elegance. While breathing and editing noises are noticeable, overall, Fortgang's narration adds to a worthy introduction to a true femme fatale. C.A.   AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine - MARCH 2011 - AudioFile\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41813724102730,"sku":"2526m","price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/2526m.jpg?v=1764231987","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/spiders-bite-by-jennifer-estep-2526m","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}