Divine Misdemeanors, Laurell K. Hamilton
Divine Misdemeanors, Laurell K. Hamilton
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Divine Misdemeanors

Author: Laurell K. Hamilton

Series: Merry Gentry #8

Narrator: Stella Hunter

Unabridged: 10 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2025


Synopsis

Having abandoned the deadly politics of faerie for a quieter life in Los Angeles, Meredith Gentry must confront a new darkness when a series of brutal murders prove that even the immortal are not beyond evil’s reach—in this propulsive Merry Gentry novel.

Meredith Nic Essus, princess of faerie, also known as Merry Gentry, a Los Angeles private investigator, has lived a life steeped in royal intrigue, betrayal, and the duty to bear an heir in her quest for the throne. Ultimately, she turned her back on crown and court, choosing exile in the mortal world with her beloved Frost and Darkness.

But though she rejected the monarchy, she will not abandon her people. When a series of brutal murders targets the fey in Los Angeles—killings that mortals should not be capable of—Meredith and her guards are drawn into the investigation, even as suspicion falls on powerful figures like Gilda, the Fairy Godmother of Los Angeles, her rival for faerie allegiance in the city.

As if that weren’t enough, humans she once healed with magic begin performing miracles of their own, sparking fear and accusations of forbidden sorcery. Meredith hoped to leave behind the bloodshed and politics of faerie, but she soon learns that evil crosses all boundaries—and that even the immortal are not beyond its reach.

About Laurell K. Hamilton

Laurell Kaye Hamilton was born Laurell Kaye Klein in Heber Springs, Arkansas but grew up in Sims, Indiana with her grandmother Laura Gentry. Her education includes degrees in English and biology from Marion College (now called Indiana Wesleyan University). She is an American fantasy and romance writer that is best known as the author of two series of stories.

Her New York Times-bestselling Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series centers on Anita Blake, a professional zombie raiser, vampire executioner and supernatural consultant for the police, which includes novels, short story collections, and comic books. Six million copies of Anita Blake novels are in print. Her Merry Gentry series centers on Meredith Gentry, Princess of the Unseelie court of Faerie, a private detective facing repeated assassination attempts.

Hamilton is involved with a number of animal charities, particularly supporting dog rescue efforts and wolf preservation. She currently lives in St. Louis County, Missouri, with her daughter Trinity, and husband Jonathon Green whom she married in 2001.


Reviews

Goodreads review by FlibBityFLooB on December 09, 2009

Merry and her Muppet multi-color haired men are back, but definitely not for the better. This book didn't do much for me. I have enjoyed the series, but one of the biggest problems has been when the plot drags. This particular book dragged for me. The Queen of the Unseelie Court did not make an appe......more

Goodreads review by Denisa on January 02, 2016

I really like this series! It seems that I like LKH's writing style. As expected, hoer books are not for everyone, you either really like them or you really don't (but if you stuck to this series 'til here, you probably d0). So the story continues. This book is more of a "filler" for the series, nothi......more

Goodreads review by Lila on February 22, 2022

Too many events in too short amount of time. It starts with horrible murders, which continue throughout the book, but next few events seem like something that should have been spaced out in a few days, not few hours. This book gives us a bigger insight into fae culture in the human world - especiall......more

Goodreads review by Jenn on July 07, 2020

I have no idea why my past self initially rated this book 4 stars. I guess a lot has changed in 10 years because this was in NO WAY a 4 star book. Especially when the previous book had a pretty good ending for the series as a whole. I think reading them all back to back might be the reason for my ch......more

Goodreads review by Niko on December 10, 2009

The plot was somewhat tighter (whodunit wise only) and It was fun to see some of the characters from book 1 again. There were some vaguely touched upon interesting developments concerning: the human soldiers she saved last book, the gangs home away from home, and in Merry's demeanor. But this still......more


Quotes

 
“Thrilling, fast-paced . . . may very well be the best Merry Gentry book so far.”—RT Book Reviews
 
“Sexually entwined politics, mesmerizing imagery, and wry humor.”—Booklist
 
“Full of steamy sex and wild magic.”—Publishers Weekly