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The Jane Yellowrock series is one of my favorite series. There are currently five books in the series with the sixth one (Blood Trade) set to release in April of 2013. The first book is Skinwalker. The series features a Cherokee Skinwalker who is the last of her kind. Unlike most shapeshifter series, Jane is able to shift into any type of animal and is not limited to one type of animal throughout the whole series. We watch as Jane, a rogue vampire hunter, finds herself working for a vampire, learning of their culture, the culture of the people who serve them and sometimes finding that she is not the top predator in the room. I found her character development interesting. This is not a traditional shapeshifter and vampire series and I found I rather enjoyed the fresh take in the urban fantasy genre. If you like Kim Harrison Rachel Morgan series, Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels series, and Patricia Briggs Mercy Thompson series (just to name a few) then you should also try this series!
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Posted May 9, 2012
This is a very good side entry into this series and I enjoyed reading it very much.
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Posted May 4, 2012
Sooooooooooooo good for a compilation of short stories and answers a lot of quesrions!
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Posted April 24, 2012
If you've read the series, you'll appreciate this. It gives you insight and a different view of the story. This will give you even more satisfaction to an already great series. If you haven't read the series, I highly recommend you do, one of the best action-packed books I've ever read.
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Posted February 20, 2012
It was a great book and Jane Yellorock is a great series of books. She isn't afraid to stand up to big and bad.
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Posted January 8, 2012
I absolutely love the Jane Yellowrock character, so I was thrilled to see additional stories about Jane. Keep them coming Mrs. Hunter!
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Posted June 18, 2013
Cat Tales by Faith Hunter is a collection of short stories from the Jane Yellowrock universe. The Yellowrock novels compose one of the best urban fantasy vampire series on the market today. As anyone who reads this genre knows, most of these series focus on the supernatural rivalries between various groups of preternatural beings (vampires, weres, etc.) and are often seen from the POV of a protagonist drawn into their world from the outside. That’s true in the Yellowrock novels as well. But what puts the this series above the pack is the dual-souled nature of our heroine, Jane Yellowrock, a Cherokee skinwalker who has the spirit of a mountain lion (called Beast) sharing her body. Jane is a solid character with well-thought out powers, but it is Beast and her simple predator instincts and wisdom which makes Jane super cool. This series should be read by everyone who enjoys an action filled book about the supernatural.
The first story, “The Early Years,” isn’t really a short story. It’s the unfinished lead in to what probably should have been a novella. It’s still a must read for any fan of the series as it offers a glimpse at Jane’s time in the orphanage and shows her rediscovery of her powers. But be forewarned, it will definitely leave you wondering what happened to the rest of the tale.
“Cat Tats” is a complete story, fleshing out the background of Rick LaFleur, one of the awesome support cast in Jane’s world. Rick has some elaborate cat-themed tattoos on his body and this story shows how and why he got them. Without spoiling the story, I think I can safely say that no one would want to get their tattoos this way.
“Kits” explores how Jane became best friends with earth witch Molly Everhart. It’s the best story in the batch and certainly isn’t hurt by providing a vital role for my favorite character, Beast. There are a lot of threads seamlessly woven together in this story and if you’ve never read any of the Jane Yellowrock books, this little story will draw you in and whet your appetite for more.
“Blood, Fangs and Going Fury,” is a treat for fans of the series who would like a gap between two of the novels filled in for them. In Mercy Blade things go badly wrong for Rick LaFleur with the promise of more pain and torment for him after the novel ends. This story shows just how terrible his life has become. Even better, it is simply beautifully written. Faith Hunter’s poetic descriptions bring the reality of Rick’s newly heightened senses to life. They are a true pleasure to read.
Ms. Hunter is at her best writing full length novels but this collection of stories is well worth the money. Four stars.
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Posted February 16, 2013
This book will get you hooked on wanting to get to know what happens next.
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Posted February 6, 2013
Awesome series, well worth reading and buying!
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Posted February 4, 2013
Shorts aren't my favorite format (they typically end too soon) but these stories pack a lot into the pages and I totally loved them! So nice to have something to tide me over until the next full novel comes out. I especially love how the writer places the stories into her timeline.
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Posted January 18, 2013
Great addition to the series, fills in the gaps and makes the characters more likable.
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Posted December 11, 2012
The four short tales included fill in some of the gaps where Jane, Rick, and Molly are concerned, helping to flesh out these characters further. A timeline is an added bonus.
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Posted July 25, 2012
This help tell the background on the characters in Jane Yellowrock's books. Enjoyed and made the book that follow "Skinwalker" that much more interesting. Now have all the skinwalker books and I'm looking for the next one to come out.
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Overview
Explore the world of shapeshifter and vampire hunter Jane Yellowrock in these four stories, collected here for the first time. Meet Jane as she leaves the orphanage she was raised in…and encounters the witch who’ll become her future best friend. Discover the story behind Cajun cop Rick LaFleur’s cat tattoos—and the powerful witch who inked ...