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Overview

First time in trade paperback: the third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

In Circus of the Damned-now in trade paperback for the first time-a rogue master vampire hits town, and Anita gets caught in the middle of an undead turf war. Jean-Claude, the Master Vamp of the city, wants her for his own-but his enemies have other plans. And to make matters worse, Anita takes a hit to the heart when she meets a stunningly handsome junior high science teacher named Richard Zeeman. They're two humans caught in the crossfire-or so Anita thinks.

Anita Blake is an expert on creatures of the night. She has dined with shapeshifters, danced with werewolves, and been wooed, but not won, by Jean-Claude, the Master Vampire of the city. Now there's a new vampire in town named Alejandro and he wants Anita for his servant. His attempts to win her lead to a war of the undead. Original.

Editorial Reviews

Jayne Ann Krentz
The sexiest vampire in the business.
New York Review of Science Fiction
An R-rated 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780515134483
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
  • Publication date: 9/24/2002
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Edition description: Reissue
  • Pages: 336
  • Sales rank: 69,684
  • Series: Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series , #3
  • Product dimensions: 4.44 (w) x 6.56 (h) x 0.92 (d)

Meet the Author

Laurell K. Hamilton
Laurell K. Hamilton

Laurell K. Hamilton is a full-time writer and mother. Her bestselling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels include Narcissus in Chains, Obsidian Butterfly, Blue Moon, Burnt Offerings, The Killing Dance, Bloody Bones, The Lunatic Café, Circus of the Damned, The Laughing Corpse, and Guilty Pleasures. She is also the author of A Kiss of Shadows and A Caress of Twilight. She lives in a suburb of St. Louis with her family.

Biography

The vampire genre has enthralled readers ever since Bram Stoker introduced a certain Transylvanian count over a century ago. Since then vampires have been used as vehicles for everything from romantic novels to erotica to humor to the expected tales of terror. However, very few writers have combined all of these facets of the never-say-die vampire quite the way that Laurell K. Hamilton has.

Hamilton has not always been under the spell of undead things that go bump-and-grind in the night. When she was a young girl, her literary tastes were a bit more on the traditional side. "I wanted to be Louisa May Alcott, who wrote Little Women, because I had never read any science fiction, fantasy, or horror," she confessed in a podcast on Mayor Slay.com. "Then at 13 or 14 I found Robert E. Howard's short story collection [Pigeons From Hell]. It was the first horror, the first heroic fantasy, the first science fiction I'd ever read, and the moment I read that I knew that not only did I want to be a writer, but this is what I wanted to write."

Furthering Hamilton's burgeoning fascination with the fantastic, she discovered Anthony Masters's The Natural History of the Vampire at her high school library. Coupled with the ghost stories her grandmother had told her when she was a child and heavy doses of Hammer Horror movies from Great Britain, Hamilton was well on her way to creating a character that would only be rivaled by Buffy in the field of vampire slaying.

Hamilton first introduced vampire huntress Anita Blake in her third novel Guilty Pleasures. Blake is an unlikely combination of action hero, federal marshal, "necromancer," and lusty dame. Her exploits between the sheets and in the graveyard won Hamilton a rabid following hungry for something new in the well-traveled vampire genre.

Along with the kinds of scares normally associated with vampire stories, Hamilton's books are notable for their unflinching eroticism. Vampires have had a sexual lure since Stoker, but Hamilton particularly draws that aspect to the surface of her work as one of her creatures might draw blood from a victim. "I [want] a kiss to be so believable it gives the reader shivers," she says on her website. "Two things I do well are sex and violence, but I don't want gratuitous sex or violence. The sex and violence is only as graphic as need be. And never included unless it furthers the plot or character development."

Another unlikely trait of her books is humor, vampire tales classically being of the more solemn sort. However, a writer weaned on a book titled Pigeons From Hell is not likely going to shy away from wit. Consequently, her books have been consistently entertaining and fun, as well as creepy and sexy.

Hamilton has also brought her delicious combination of sex, humor, and frights to another series, this one more ingrained in dark fantasy than horror. Her faerie princess/P.I. Meredith Gentry made her debut in Kiss of Shadows in 2001 and has since sparked her own crowd-pleasing sword and sorcery meets pulp series.

Increasingly, the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry books have added more sexual content to their story lines, classifying both series in a new hybrid genre that blends romance, erotica, and paranormal fantasy. To judge from Hamilton's consistent appearance on the bestseller charts, readers find the mix spellbinding.

Good To Know

One thing you will never find in a Hamilton novel is a cliffhanger. She believes that cliffhangers unfairly tease readers who would then have to wait six months to a year to have some sense of resolution. As she said during an interview with Bill Thompson of Eye On Books, "Every book is a full meal. All the way from the appetizer to the dessert, so that you come away feeling that you've had an experience... and at the end you have that satisfied, full feeling."

Before Laurell K. Hamilton made a full-time career of blood, guts, murder, and mayhem, she had more humane pursuits -- she volunteered at an animal shelter where she played with unwanted pets.

In our interview, Hamilton shared some fun and fascinating facts about herself with us:

"I am incredibly stubborn. Telling me I cannot do something, especially if you cite the fact that I am a girl, will make me want to do it more and do it better."

"I am not my characters. We have some of the same traits in common, but we are very different people."

"Everything inspires me. Getting up in the morning, walking the dogs, watching a music video. Inspiration comes from everywhere."

"I love animals. I own four dogs, two of whom are rescues. In fact, Jimmy is with us because they were going to gas him if we didn't take him with us. As an older dog his chances of finding a home were fairly slim. But he has been a wonderful addition to our home."

"I like spending time with my family and friends. Something I often feel I do not do enough of. But there are only so many hours in a day."

"I like to read other people's works. I love reading cozy or historical mysteries when I can."

"I enjoy interacting with fans at planned public events. I enjoy talking to them and have met many wonderful people."

    1. Also Known As:
      Laurell Kaye Klein (birth name)
    2. Hometown:
      St. Louis, Missouri
    1. Date of Birth:
      February 19, 1963
    2. Place of Birth:
      Heber Springs, Arkansas
    1. Education:
      B.A., Marion College
    2. Website:
      http://www.laurellkhamilton.org/

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 16, 2000

    VERY COOL!

    I really liked this book, I love reading about supernatural stuff. And this one takes the cake, I was confused at first when Jean-Claude started mentioning marks. Then after reading ahead in the series I finally got it what he was talking about. But I suppose I should talk about the book? let's see: 1-You see Jean-Claude a lot during this book 2-You get introduced to Richard Zeeman(::sigh:: I really don't like this guy) So weather it's a plus or minus, you know my answer. 3- Get this book if you're interested in supernautral stuff like vampires, werewolves, etc.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 7, 2009

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    Ahh Anita Blake.....

    When one of the ancient ones begins to cause havoc in Anita's world, she takes it upon herself to protect everyone and remove the danger. Giant Snakes, Immortals, and the like; make for an enjoyable read.

    This is the 3rd book in the AB Vampire Hunter series and it introduces some major characters and starts some major complications for Anita. Laurell Hamilton continues to layer the evil in Anita's world like a master chef providing depth and flavor with each installment.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted July 16, 2009

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    ONE OF THE BEST YET!

    I am only 3 books into the Anita Blake series and I have to say I am HOOKED!! So far the action and adventure just keeps getting better and better. Each book becomes a faster page turner than the last. If you enjoyed the Sookie Stackhouse series you will like this one. Great read!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 11, 2012

    Love such a good read

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 29, 2012

    WOW,WOW! WOW!

    This was one of the best ones yes nail biter GREAT, FAB, could not put it down, Keep this up!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 2, 2012

    Best yet!

    This 3rd book in the series is my favorite so far! I really enjoy how the author keeps building on Anita's interesting personality. There seems to be a little bit more building on the other important character's as well. Edward is back in this book, but, I have no recollection of what happened to him at the end of the book? Was it addressed or did I miss it? Not sure. Not quite as gorey as the 2nd, which is fine with me, but still very detailed. All in all, a great read!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 30, 2012

    Highly Recommended

    Loved it!

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  • Posted July 29, 2011

    Loved it

    Must read

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  • Posted March 20, 2011

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    Circus of the the Damned

    Circus of the Damned is the third book in the Anita Blake series. If you enjoyed the first two books, you will defiantly enjoy this book.

    I really enjoy the characters, and how Mrs. Hamilton went in to precise detail to describe them. I also like how she use previous characters from the first and second book. And brought them into the third book.

    A must read for all Laurell K Hamilton books!!!!

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  • Posted February 7, 2011

    great

    another great book in the anita blake series!

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  • Posted February 6, 2011

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    Love this book!

    Such an exciting book. Anita never seems to be looking for trouble, or love...... but it seems to always find her!

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  • Posted January 17, 2011

    One of the best

    The circus is better the book 1 and 2, the series only gets better and better. Kudos to LKH!

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  • Posted October 30, 2010

    They keep getting better!

    I started reading the series and have not been able to put a single book down. They just keep getting better. I only wish some of Anita's relationships would get a little steamier. I'll just have to keep on reading and see what happens.

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  • Posted May 15, 2010

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    Circus of the Damned

    Great book in her series. Read them in order so you can keep up with the new characters and roles they play. I have ALL the books in her Anita Blake series and I can say they are a good read. The books up to Burnt Offering are probably good for teens but after that we start getting some scenes that are more adult in content.

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  • Posted March 29, 2010

    LOVE THIS BOOK

    I love all the anita blake vampire series. They are great. Would recommend for anyone.

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  • Posted March 17, 2010

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    great reading

    this is the best book by far of this series that i have read

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  • Posted March 1, 2010

    Love, love this series... I have been pulled in!! This books are great, I love the characters and the plot just keeps getting better and better.

    Anita is great, I love that she is so different than other heroines. The story is interesting and keeps you reading and reading. I had not been able to put this books down.

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  • Posted February 1, 2010

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    One of the Best Preternatural Series!

    I love this character.. she is a modern day heroine... she is a powerful superbeing that tries to hold on to her virtues. She is witty, smart and strong minded.. you will fall in love with her!!!

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  • Posted November 20, 2009

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    Fabulous...

    "Circus of the Damned" is a great book. Really, it is. The Anita Blake novels are fast-paced and exciting. Just the right amount of violence, blood, romance, and pure excitement to keep you reading until you've finished the book. I found this book to be one of my favorites in the series!

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