Smoke and Shadows (#1)
Tanya Huff, bestselling author of the Blood Price books, starts a new series where a street kid-turned-production assistant must juggle his vampire ex, a crush on a hot straight actor, and the potential end of the world…
Working on a direct-to-syndication show about a vampire detective doesn’t much compare to Tony Foster’s past as an actual vampire’s lover. True, he’s still wrangling beautiful people with big egos and the power to crush him, but there are far fewer demons, and TV blood is just corn syrup.
When shadows on set start moving independent of the people they’re supposed to be attached to, though, Tony can’t dismiss it as a trick of the light. Especially when he finds the beauty of the week dead in a locked dressing room. Before long, he’s discovered the head of the special effects department is an actual wizard, and brought in his ex, the vampire Henry Fitzroy, to help defend against an attack so terrifying survival seems unlikely. Tony will have to assist his butt off to give them anything like a chance. But being thrust into a spotlight doesn’t make him a hero…
Reviews
“Tanya Huff’s attempt to make SMOKE AND SHADOWS look effortless can’t hide the fact she writes well and obviously had almost as much fun as her characters.”
“Slippery shadows, snappy dialogue, and enlivened with campy comments […] heavy with fang-in-cheek fun.”
“An exciting creepy adventure from a popular author.”Booklist
“Readers will be happy that Huff has returned to this world, blending horror, mystery, and fantasy elements seamlessly for an entertaining read.”RT Book Reviews
“The author’s delightfully light touch lends a sense of timeliness to this effortlessly told fantasy mystery.”Library Journal
“Plot-driven, at a pace worthy of NASCAR, and the characters are well-drawn and compelling. Huff also takes aim with a freshly sharpened stake, skewering conventions with finesse and style. Huff’s novel amply demonstrates that genre fiction doesn’t have to be junk-food fiction.”The Globe and Mail
“I’m going to want to read this one again, just for the pleasure of Huff’s trademark dialogue, her character interactions, her cutting wit and her clever, if black, humor.”Fantasy & Science Fiction
“Lots of action and amusing show-biz details keep things moving for a fun dark-fantasy adventure.”Locus
“Suspenseful and well written.”Science Fiction Chronicle
“This inventive adventure combines fantasy, horror, and mystery, making a unique stew of unexplainable events, detective work, and things spotted out of the corner of one’s eye. Older teens who enjoy dark urban fantasy or mysteries with paranormal elements will enjoy this book.”VOYA
“A must for Tanya Huff fans, it’s also well worth a look for anyone who enjoys “behind the scenes” stories about the film industry. Highly recommended.”Infinity Plus Reviews