She hunts the realm's most dangerous game.

Her fees are exorbitant.

She's worth every coin she receives.

Or is she?

Magiere has earned a reputation as the most formidable vampire slayer in the land. Villagers far and wide welcome her with both awe and disdain--grateful to her for ridding their towns of the undead menace, but finding themselves made poorer for their salvation. Magiere knows she's dealing with simple folk, who only wish to have their superstitions silenced, and sees nothing wrong with exploiting them for profit.

Now, tired of the game, Magiere and her partner, the half-elf Leesil, are ready to hang up their weapons and settle down in a place they can finally call home. But their newfound peace will not last--for Magiere has come to the attention of a trio of powerful and dangerous vampires who know her true identity--and fear the birthright that flows through her veins. And they will stop at nothing to keep Magiere from fulfilling her destiny.

Author: Barb Hendee, J. C. Hendee
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ace Books
Published: 01/07/2003
Series: Noble Dead #1
Pages: 384
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 6.92h x 4.20w x 1.01d
ISBN: 9780451459060
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 01/01/2003 pg. 861
Kliatt 05/01/2003 pg. 24

About the Author
Barb and J. C. Hendee live in a quirky little town near Portland, Oregon, with two geriatric and quite demanding cats. Barb's short fiction has appeared in numerous genre magazines and anthologies. She is the author of the Vampire Memories series. J.C.'s poetry, nonfiction, and short fiction have also appeared in many genre magazines. Visit their website at www.nobledead.org.