House of the Rising Sun (Crescent City Series #1)

by Kristen Painter

Overview

Every vampire has heard rumor of the mythical place where their kind can daywalk. But what no vampire knows is that this City of Eternal Night actually exists.

And its name is New Orleans.

For centuries, the fae have protected the city from vampire infestation. But when the bloodsuckers return, the fragile peace in New Orleans begins to crumble.

Carefree playboy Augustine, and Harlow, a woman searching for answers about her absent father, are dragged into the war. The fate of the city rests on them — — and their fae blood that can no longer be denied.

Book one in the brand new, action-packed urban fantasy Crescent City series, from award winning, House of Comarre author Kristen Painter!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316278270
Publisher:	Orbit
Publication date:	05/13/2014
Series:	Kristen Painter's Crescent City Series , #1
Pages:	448
Sales rank:	404,421
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 1.25(d)

About the Author

Kristen Painter likes to balance her obsessions with shoes and cats by making the lives of her characters miserable and surprising her readers with interesting twists. She currently writes award-winning urban fantasy for Orbit Books.

Editorial Reviews

03/24/2014
Too-perfect playboy fae Augustine, from Painter’s House of Comarré series, is horrified when his mother figure, movie star Olivia Goodwin, is murdered by vampires in 2068 New Orleans. In a future too much like our present—televisions are now holovisions and cell phones are “Life Management Devices”—New Orleans is a bustling Haven city for the morally questionable witches and the righteous fae. Augustine becomes New Orleans’s guardian, tasked with ridding the city of its uninvited vampire guests and eager to use his position to avenge Olivia. Further complicating matters is the appearance of Harlow, Goodwin’s estranged daughter and Augustine’s love interest, and later Harlow’s dangerous father, whom Goodwin kept secret. This page-turner features characters with interesting, innovative powers solving a complex conspiracy, and is a promising beginning to what looks to be an easily digestible series. (May)

Publishers Weekly

"[Kristen Painter's] rich, modern storytelling lays out an intricate plot layered with plenty of action and intrigue. Exquisite characters lie at the center of this story... From the first page, House of the Rising Sun is truly a superb and exciting read."—RT Book Reviews (4.5 Stars), Top Pick!

"Urban fantasy fans will enjoy entering Painter's vividly drawn world."—Library Journal on City of Eternal Night

"I tore through Painter's new series. Best new urban fantasy out there!"—Kresley Cole, New York Times bestselling author on the Crescent City series

"With the Crescent City series, Painter proves herself a master of Urban Fantasy, creating a darkly gorgeous new world, richly drawn characters, and nonstop action."—Kristen Callihan

From the Publisher

"With the Crescent City series, Painter proves herself a master of Urban Fantasy, creating a darkly gorgeous new world, richly drawn characters, and nonstop action."

Kristen Callihan

"I tore through Painter's new series. Best new urban fantasy out there!"

Kresley Cole

"A world full of rich potential. Excellent!"

P.C. Cast

"Gripping, gritty, and imaginative. If you love dangerous males, kick-ass females, and unexpected twists, this is the series for you! Kristen Painter's engaging voice, smart writing, and bold, explosive plot blew me away. Prepare to lose some sleep!"

Larissa Ione

"Painter scores with this one. Passion and murder, vampires and courtesans -- original and un-put-downable. Do yourself a favor and read this one."

Patricia Briggs

"Kristen Painter's Blood Rights is dark and rich with layer after delicious layer. This spellbinding series will have you begging for more!"

Gena Showalter

"Kristen Painter brings a sultry new voice to the vampire genre, one that beckons with quiet passion and intrigue."

L.A. Banks

04/15/2014
Augustine lives the good life in New Orleans, a Haven city where all fae creatures can safely coexist with humans. Regarded as a surrogate son by retired movie starlet Olivia, Augustine doesn't need to work and can focus all his energies on picking up women—not that he needs to put much energy into it. Olivia's daughter, Harlow, has come to New Orleans to ask her mother for money—she's in a legal jam—and to convince her to finally reveal her father's identity. Unfortunately, soon after Harlow's arrival, Olivia is killed by vampires in her own home, leaving Augustine grief-stricken and Harlow bereft of answers. The two work together to locate the killers while finding themselves attracted to each other. VERDICT Painter is the author of the Comarré books (Last Blood), which cross over with this new series but with less angst. Those who enjoy romantic urban fantasy authors like Ilona Andrews and Patricia Briggs might want to try this Southern charmer.

Library Journal