Minion

"If you enjoy Anne Rice, "Blade," or "Buffy," then "Minion "is the novel you have been waiting for." -Tananarive Due, bestselling author of "The Good House" So fasten your seatbelt and enjoy a ride littered with holy water, vamp ooze, and a layered web of political intrigue ingeniously woven from the mind of Banks. Cutting-edge wit and plenty of urban heat fly from the pages of this quick read. "[Banks is]. . .wildly creative and invents a totally new and refreshing milieu. Its social hierarchy and politics are fascinating, and the author's reinterpretation of the seven levels of hell is brilliant. Another inspired detail is her explanation for how some otherwise 'normal' humans end up as cannibalistic serial killers. "Minion "is an entirely delicious read, leaving the reader licking one's lips and wanting more, cursing the cliffhanger ending. Luckily, this book is the beginning of the Vampire Huntress series, so there's more to look forward to.""-Fangoria" "If you enjoy Anne Rice, Blade, or Buffy, then Minion is the novel you have been waiting for." --Tananarive Due, bestselling author of The Good House"So fasten your seatbelt and enjoy a ride littered with holy water, vamp ooze, and a layered web of political intrigue ingeniously woven from the mind of Banks. Cutting-edge wit and plenty of urban heat fly from the pages of this quick read." --Philadelphia Sunday Sun"[Banks is]. . .wildly creative and invents a totally new and refreshing milieu. Its social hierarchy and politics are fascinating, and the author's reinterpretation of the seven levels of hell is brilliant. Another inspired detail is her explanation for how some otherwise 'normal' humans end up as cannibalistic serial killers. Minion is an entirely delicious read, leaving the reader licking one's lips and wanting more, cursing the cliffhanger ending. Luckily, this book is the beginning of the Vampire Huntress series, so there's more to look forward to." --Fangoria"Blade meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this first of a trilogy about a no-nonsense guerilla leader of a rock-n-roll vampire-killer band...a pulsating blood-booster." --Kirkus Reviews"With an exciting premise and a cliffhanger ending, this first book in a new series packs a powerful punch." --Booklist"With L. A. Banks's debut novel, Minion, a tough, sexy new vampire huntress challenges the dominance of Anita Blake and Buffy...Damali is an appealing heroine, the concept is intriguing, and the series promising." --Amazon.com If you enjoy Anne Rice, Blade, or Buffy, then Minion is the novel you have been waiting for. Tananarive Due, bestselling author of The Good House So fasten your seatbelt and enjoy a ride littered with holy water, vamp ooze, and a layered web of political intrigue ingeniously woven from the mind of Banks. Cutting-edge wit and plenty of urban heat fly from the pages of this quick read. Philadelphia Sunday Sun [Banks is]. . .wildly creative and invents a totally new and refreshing milieu. Its social hierarchy and politics are fascinating, and the author's reinterpretation of the seven levels of hell is brilliant. Another inspired detail is her explanation for how some otherwise 'normal' humans end up as cannibalistic serial killers. Minion is an entirely delicious read, leaving the reader licking one's lips and wanting more, cursing the cliffhanger ending. Luckily, this book is the beginning of the Vampire Huntress series, so there's more to look forward to. Fangoria Blade meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this first of a trilogy about a no-nonsense guerilla leader of a rock-n-roll vampire-killer band...a pulsating blood-booster. Kirkus Reviews With an exciting premise and a cliffhanger ending, this first book in a new series packs a powerful punch. Booklist With L. A. Banks's debut novel, Minion, a tough, sexy new vampire huntress challenges the dominance of Anita Blake and Buffy...Damali is an appealing heroine, the concept is intriguing, and the series promising. Amazon.com" If you enjoy Anne Rice, "Blade," or "Buffy," then "Minion "is the novel you have been waiting for. "Tananarive Due, bestselling author of The Good House" So fasten your seatbelt and enjoy a ride littered with holy water, vamp ooze, and a layered web of political intrigue ingeniously woven from the mind of Banks. Cutting-edge wit and plenty of urban heat fly from the pages of this quick read. "Philadelphia Sunday Sun" [Banks is]. . .wildly creative and invents a totally new and refreshing milieu. Its social hierarchy and politics are fascinating, and the author's reinterpretation of the seven levels of hell is brilliant. Another inspired detail is her explanation for how some otherwise 'normal' humans end up as cannibalistic serial killers. "Minion "is an entirely delicious read, leaving the reader licking one's lips and wanting more, cursing the cliffhanger ending. Luckily, this book is the beginning of the Vampire Huntress series, so there's more to look forward to. "Fangoria" Blade meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this first of a trilogy about a no-nonsense guerilla leader of a rock-n-roll vampire-killer band...a pulsating blood-booster. "Kirkus Reviews" With an exciting premise and a cliffhanger ending, this first book in a new series packs a powerful punch. "Booklist" With L. A. Banks's debut novel, Minion, a tough, sexy new vampire huntress challenges the dominance of Anita Blake and Buffy...Damali is an appealing heroine, the concept is intriguing, and the series promising. "Amazon.com"" "If you enjoy Anne Rice, "Blade", or "Buffy", then "Minion "is the novel you have been waiting for." -Tananarive Due, bestselling author of "The Good House""So fasten your seatbelt and enjoy a ride littered with holy water, vamp ooze, and a layered web of political intrigue ingeniously woven from the mind of Banks. Cutting-edge wit and plenty of urban heat fly from the pages of this quick read.""--Philadelphia Sunday Sun""[Banks is]. . .wildly creative and invents a totally new and refreshing milieu. Its social hierarchy and politics are fascinating, and the author's reinterpretation of the seven levels of hell is brilliant. Another inspired detail is her explanation for how some otherwise 'normal' humans end up as cannibalistic serial killers. "Minion "is an entirely delicious read, leaving the reader licking one's lips and wanting more, cursing the cliffhanger ending. Luckily, this book is the beginning of the Vampire Huntress series, so there's more to look forward to.""-Fangoria""Blade meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this first of a trilogy about a no-nonsense guerilla leader of a rock-n-roll vampire-killer band...a pulsating blood-booster."--Kirkus Reviews"With an exciting premise and a cliffhanger ending, this first book in a new series packs a powerful punch."--Booklist"With L. A. Banks's debut novel, Minion, a tough, sexy new vampire huntress challenges the dominance of Anita Blake and Buffy...Damali is an appealing heroine, the concept is intriguing, and the series promising."--Amazon.com "If you enjoy Anne Rice, "Blade, or "Buffy, then "Minion is the novel you have been waiting for." -Tananarive Due, bestselling author of "The Good House "So fasten your seatbelt and enjoy a ride littered with holy water, vamp ooze, and a layered web of political intrigue ingeniously woven from the mind of Banks. Cutting-edge wit and plenty of urban heat fly from the pages of this quick read.""--Philadelphia Sunday Sun ""Minion is arguably superior to the "Buffy franchise...while Banks relies on an established vampire-slayer mythos for part of her story, she is also wildly creative and invents a totally new and refreshing milieu. Its social hierarchy and politics are fascinating, and the author's reinterpretation of the seven levels of hell is brilliant. Another inspired detail is her explanation for how some otherwise 'normal' humans end up as cannibalistic serial killers. "Minion is an entirely delicious read, leaving the reader licking one's lips and wanting more, cursing the cliffhanger ending. Luckily, this book is the beginning of the Vampire Huntress series, so there's more to look forward to.""-Fangoria "Blade meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this first of a trilogy about a no-nonsense guerilla leader of a rock-n-roll vampire-killer band...a pulsating blood-booster."--Kirkus Reviews "With an exciting premise and a cliffhanger ending, this first book in a new series packs a powerful punch."--Booklist "["Minion] literally rocks the reader into the action-packed underworld power struggle between vampire rivals with a little demon juice thrown in. Nothing less than the future state of the universe lies in the balance...it furthermore blasts open the door ofthe vampire huntress theme to future African American writers...[a] groundbreaking concept...Minion is the first appetizer setting up the next course. As in any delectable meal, it is the savory morsels of each bite that count. So fasten your seatbelt and enjoy a ride littered with holy water, vamp ooze and a layered web of political intrigue ingeniously woven from the mind of Banks. Cutting-edge wit and plenty of urban heat flies from the pages of this quick read."--Philadelphia Sunday Sun ""Minion is the thrilling debut of what promises to be an exciting, groundbreaking series. L. A. Banks has created a magical, brilliantly imagined world that brings our deepest fears to vivid life and Damali Richards, the tough, sexy vampire huntress, is a heroine for the ages. I can't wait to read the next book in the Vampire Huntress Legend series."--Brandon Massey, award-winning author of Thunderland "This book is one high energy, high octane ride. Fresh, fast and furious; the writing just. . .rocks!"--Susan Sizemore, author of Deceptions (Laws of the Blood series) "L. A. Banks has written a powerful vampire tale...the most impressive aspect was that they were a diverse group of brotha's and sistah's kicking vampire ass! Their...smooth personalities gave this novel a stylish twist. It was an excellent read."--QBR, The Black Book Review "A wonderfully creative world of vampires and demons. The heroine and her friends will leave you eager for Book 2."--Romantic Times "With L. A. Banks's debut novel, Minion, a tough, sexy new vampire huntress challenges the dominance of Anita Blake and Buffy...Damali is an appealing heroine, the concept is intriguing, and the seriespromising."--Amazon.com "Readers run out to your bookstore now or order online "Minion, the latest and the greatest in the vampire books. It will scare the living daylights out of you at times so keep all the doors and windows locked while reading this enthralling book about Damali Richards, vampire huntress...I don't know how Ms. Banks thought of all the material that is in this intelligent, well-thought out book, but believe me, it is compelling, fascinating and grabs your interest immediately. If you like Buffy, or Anita Blake, Vampire [Hunter] you are going to love this one that stars the first multi-cultural vampire huntress series with a multi-ethnic, multi-religion cast of characters. Ms. Banks is a master storyteller that will stun you with her talent when you read "Minion ."--Suzanne Coleburn, The Belles & Beaux of Romance ""Minion is the first book in a...series that will appeal to fans of Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter novels. L. A. Banks has written an urban fantasy novel that deals with several social issues in a manner that is both educational and entertaining. The character that is the most intriguing is the man who will be either the [Neteru's] savior or doomslayer which is lwhy readers will want to read "Awakening as soon as it is published."--BooksnBytes "L. A. Banks does an excellent job giving these characters depth...and she gives us a cliffhanger ending rarely seen in novels."--Book-remarks.com "L. A. Banks has woven a fascinating modern day vampire saga that will keep you reading until the last page. Hooked on the storyline, you find that you can't wait for the sequel and Damali's new adventure."--Alice Holman, Rawsistaz