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Slither
2018 Author Academy Awards Semi Finalist Contender Sci-fi Dystopian The vaccine was supposed to change the world, offer vampires a way to exist alongside humans without deadly consequences. Unfortunately, a vaccine doesn't mean all the fangers behave themselves. That reason alone is why Gunnar's reputation precedes her. If Gunnar Kyle is assigned a case file, there's only one possible outcome. She's known in the fanger community, and inside the hunter community, for having the most kills, the most extractions, and as the most ruthless hunter ever employed during the vampire outbreak that swept across America and Europe. Bitten by an unclassifiable creature during the outbreak in Manhattan, Gunnar is becoming something the abnatural world hasn't seen. Now stationed in London, where headquarters can keep a close eye on Gunnar for their own dubious reasons, she's attempting to understand the lingering effects of that single bite that changed her entire life. When 6 fangers are found murdered, their eyes burnt out by a deadly venom and with their hearts missing, the VAC assigns the case to Gunnar. The killer is slowly moving its way through the Districts, working toward the VAC sanctioned apartment building that houses not only Gunnar but also other hunters and members of the Vampire Area Council. Gunnar turns to the only fanger she trusts, the sexy and deadly Algernon Vale to help her. Their relationship is not VAC sanctioned as is protocol, but Gunnar's never been much for following the rules. She wants answers and knows Algernon is the only one who can help her, but fearing the danger Algernon faces as the creature starts invading her mind, Gunnar turns to the Fae for answers, hoping they can give some insight, and willingly signs a blood tithe - a contract that can only be broken by death. As the unknown power of the creature that bit Gunnar begins to manifest, it leaves her with few options for surviving... the Slither. Book Goddess Reviews -Gunnar Kyle is tough as nails, sexy, and an executioner inside the VAC (Vampire Area Council) that hunts down rogue vampires and other abnaturals. Slither is the first book that tells her story inside the Blood Tithe Series, and it's a kick in the pants ride you won't want to miss.
298 pages, Paperback
Published September 14, 2018
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Hargrove Perth
54 books15 followersHargrove Perth is an award winning author of fantasy, paranormal, horror, and para-romance. A virtual night-owl and lover of all things horror related, Hargrove finds inspiration in the most unlikely places. A penchant for research and a dedication to creating literary indulgences that the reader is unable to forget, Hargrove spends a great deal of time researching the larger than life characters of history to formulate characters unforgettable, despised, and strangely adored. She also writes erotica under the persona of Angelique Dark. 2014 Author of Year Historical Horror Dark Days Remy Broulette Double Decker Books Awards. Nominee Author of Year Horror for Coven Wives and Fantasy Miss Crabtree's School for Unnaturals. 2011 Most Prolific Author of the Year AKG Magazine.
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November 7, 2019
This book is well written and more set in the paranormal or abnatural world than some of this author's previous works I have enjoyed. There is a summary of characters and definitions at the front of the book which made understanding the storyline easier for this reader.
Hargrove writes with great creativity and her words are beautiful on the page.
"Eternally yours, that's what I told you and I meant it."
"It's raining, a hard driving rain that pelts my bedroom windows and sounds like peenies hitting the glass."
"Her voice has a silky tone to it, nearly perfect and seductive, a voice that could lure any man to his death with ease."
"Algernon's life now was nothing but a collection of fond memories that clung to him like an old cologne, still loved but faded."
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Hargrove writes with great creativity and her words are beautiful on the page.
"Eternally yours, that's what I told you and I meant it."
"It's raining, a hard driving rain that pelts my bedroom windows and sounds like peenies hitting the glass."
"Her voice has a silky tone to it, nearly perfect and seductive, a voice that could lure any man to his death with ease."
"Algernon's life now was nothing but a collection of fond memories that clung to him like an old cologne, still loved but faded."
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April 5, 2024
Holds you in it's thrall
Hargrove Perth has written an amazing story that holds you in it's thrall from the first page to the last. She invites you to a new world with old God's a puts her own personal touch on legend and lore. I literally bought the second book in this series as soon as I read the last word of book one. An absolute must read!
Hargrove Perth has written an amazing story that holds you in it's thrall from the first page to the last. She invites you to a new world with old God's a puts her own personal touch on legend and lore. I literally bought the second book in this series as soon as I read the last word of book one. An absolute must read!
July 15, 2018
Awesome!
I gotta say, Gunnar Kyle is my new hero! This was a non-stop read! I love how the Author brings in the races of Fae. This book has everything!
I gotta say, Gunnar Kyle is my new hero! This was a non-stop read! I love how the Author brings in the races of Fae. This book has everything!
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July 13, 2018WOW! Just WOW!
I don't think I could ever get tired of reading this series! Crossing the Vale, which was also awesome, is the beginning to this saga. Now I meet Gunner Kyle and am just fascinated by her! Gunner is a sanctioned VAC Hunter, which means she hunts down various supernatural beings, and man, there are a bunch of different kinds! Trolls, pixies, faes, vampires, shifters, werewolves, if you can think of a creature, it probably exists in this world. There's so many you might need a spread sheet to keep them straight!
Anyway, Gunner Kyle is a really kick ass Hunter, and being as "kick ass" as she is it only makes sense that she has a Vale boyfriend, Algernon. Not just any boyfriend, mind you, but her soul-mate with incredible powers and strengths of his own. Unfortunately, Gunner's life has not been easy. Losing loved ones all around her due to these supernaturals she tries to keep under control is just one of her issues. She's also been bitten by something the world hasn't seen since before even the Egyptian Gods were worshipped.
Its changed her, made her something nobody even knows how to classify and she's got to find a way to kill it before Gunner is overcome with her new abilities. Or worse yet, becomes the ancient being she wants to destroy.
Another well written masterpiece that'll keep you glued and turning pages until the end!
I don't think I could ever get tired of reading this series! Crossing the Vale, which was also awesome, is the beginning to this saga. Now I meet Gunner Kyle and am just fascinated by her! Gunner is a sanctioned VAC Hunter, which means she hunts down various supernatural beings, and man, there are a bunch of different kinds! Trolls, pixies, faes, vampires, shifters, werewolves, if you can think of a creature, it probably exists in this world. There's so many you might need a spread sheet to keep them straight!
Anyway, Gunner Kyle is a really kick ass Hunter, and being as "kick ass" as she is it only makes sense that she has a Vale boyfriend, Algernon. Not just any boyfriend, mind you, but her soul-mate with incredible powers and strengths of his own. Unfortunately, Gunner's life has not been easy. Losing loved ones all around her due to these supernaturals she tries to keep under control is just one of her issues. She's also been bitten by something the world hasn't seen since before even the Egyptian Gods were worshipped.
Its changed her, made her something nobody even knows how to classify and she's got to find a way to kill it before Gunner is overcome with her new abilities. Or worse yet, becomes the ancient being she wants to destroy.
Another well written masterpiece that'll keep you glued and turning pages until the end!
July 16, 2018
Super Wow! Diving into Slither, I wasn't sure what to expect and I got my socks knocked off in a good way. Gunnar Kyle, is such a strong, sexy, kickass woman who works for VAC (Vampire Area Council). In the course of a mission, she is bitten by an unknown creature and barely survives, only to find out she is slowly transforming into something more than human. When the bodies of 6 vampires are found and their killings point to the creature who infected Gunnar, our heroine is all in to find her answers and take revenge. With the help of super hot, Algernon Vale, her quest is set to collide with the mysterious killer. Perth has such a strong sense of story and character, and brings both alive vividly as the pages quickly turn in a unique world I can only label as Victorian Gothic Dystopian. I can't wait for the next book in the series!
July 11, 2018
This book is well written and more set in the paranormal or abnatural world than some of this author's previous works I have enjoyed. There is a summary of characters and definitions at the front of the book which made understanding the storyline easier for this reader.
Hargrove writes with great creativity and her words are beautiful on the page.
"Eternally yours, that's what I told you and I meant it."
"It's raining, a hard driving rain that pelts my bedroom windows and sounds like peenies hitting the glass."
"Her voice has a silky tone to it, nearly perfect and seductive, a voice that could lure any man to his death with ease."
Hargrove writes with great creativity and her words are beautiful on the page.
"Eternally yours, that's what I told you and I meant it."
"It's raining, a hard driving rain that pelts my bedroom windows and sounds like peenies hitting the glass."
"Her voice has a silky tone to it, nearly perfect and seductive, a voice that could lure any man to his death with ease."
September 12, 2018
Slither by Hargrove Perth
I’ve never read this type book with witches, vampires, and the list of creatures goes on. It’s amazing!!! The main Gunnar is solving a crime and looking for a very dangerous demon. And as you read, the suspect is closer than we think. I quite enjoyed this supernatural, paranormal book. As it is in first person, you are going on quite an adventure of self-discovering, while investigating. The end—well, I didn’t see it coming, and damn, now I need to wait for the follow up book! Great entertaining read. ;)
I’ve never read this type book with witches, vampires, and the list of creatures goes on. It’s amazing!!! The main Gunnar is solving a crime and looking for a very dangerous demon. And as you read, the suspect is closer than we think. I quite enjoyed this supernatural, paranormal book. As it is in first person, you are going on quite an adventure of self-discovering, while investigating. The end—well, I didn’t see it coming, and damn, now I need to wait for the follow up book! Great entertaining read. ;)
June 26, 2018
Amazing!
Fans of Anita Blake and Supernatural will love this action ride. Gunner Kyle is the coolest strong female lead I've seen in a long time, she's streetwise, sexy, and so very powerful, though she doesn't know it. Her love is real, her personality alive.
Perth has outdone herself with this sequel to Crossing the Vale, incredible... I am officially hooked on Blood Tithes!
Fans of Anita Blake and Supernatural will love this action ride. Gunner Kyle is the coolest strong female lead I've seen in a long time, she's streetwise, sexy, and so very powerful, though she doesn't know it. Her love is real, her personality alive.
Perth has outdone herself with this sequel to Crossing the Vale, incredible... I am officially hooked on Blood Tithes!
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August 8, 2018Twists and Turns
They say never judge a book by its cover but wow,how can you not with such a stunning cover. That being said, the minute I finished Slither, I had to see if there was a sequel. I have to know what will happen in Gunnar's life next.
They say never judge a book by its cover but wow,how can you not with such a stunning cover. That being said, the minute I finished Slither, I had to see if there was a sequel. I have to know what will happen in Gunnar's life next.
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