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Rachel Caine (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 5 Oct 2012 | Series: Red Letter Days 1
From the author of the International Bestselling 'Morganville Vampires' series.

What s the price of a deal with the devil?

Jazz Calendar don t ever call her Jasmine has one goal, proving that her friend Ben, is innocent of murder. Too bad no one will lend her the money. Until a mysterious guy with the devil s own grin appears with an offer she can t refuse.... $100,000. But if Jazz accepts the deal, there s no turning back. Because once she opens that envelope, all hell s gonna break loose....

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Mira Books (5 Oct 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1848451563
  • ISBN-13: 978-1848451568
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 109,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Thrilling, sexy, and funny! These books are addictive. One of my very favourite vampire series.' -- --Richelle Mead, author of the international bestselling Vampire Academy series on Black Dawn (Morganville Vampires)

A first class storyteller --Charlaine Harris

About the Author

Rachel Caine is the New York Times, USA Today and internationally bestselling author of more than 30 novels, including the immensely popular Morganville Vampires series, the Weather Warden series, and the Outcast Season series. Rachel is married to award-winning fantasy artist R. Cat Conrad, and has two iguanas as pets: Popeye and Darwin.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars fast paced urban fantasy thriller 5 Nov 2012
By Hannah
Format:Paperback
I wasn't sure what to expect from Devil's Bargain knowing it was very early Rachel Caine and reading through a large chunk of the novel that felt more thriller than urban fantasy didn't help me feel much more confident, but a little over halfway through the paranormal aspect of the story kicked in and I realised that this was another of Rachel Caine's urban fantasy greats, as well written and addictive as her others.

My biggest issue with Devil's Bargain was the lack of much of a paranormal aspect for the first half of the novel. This is very much a personal problem because regular thrillers are not my thing but it did spoil the read a little for me. My other issue was Jazz's antagonistic attitude. She seems adamant to push people who can genuinely help her away and I know this is a common character flaw in many urban fantasy heroines but I just can't understand the appeal. I mean, her first conversation with Lucia ends with both of them hanging up on each other because of it, yet later on we see them working together very well. It's such a dislikeable quality.

Once the novel goes into paranormal territory, I saw that Devil's Bargain is just as good as any of Rachel Caine's later novels. Jazz gets into a lot of trouble, and also gets herself out of it. I became so gripped that I couldn't put the book down for long enough to remember to take notes so excuse me if my review is missing anything but the good bit was really good. It is fast paced and even a little bit scary, particularly that ending. That sent goosebumps down my spine. You'll see.

To sum up? Devil's Bargain is a fast paced urban fantasy thriller that will have you unable to remove yourself from the world of Jazz Callender and friends. But then you knew that - it's a Rachel Caine novel after all.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Devil's Bargain 24 Oct 2012
By Sally-Anne
Format:Paperback
Jazz's life has reached rock bottom, she has no job, her friend and partner has been convicted of a crime he did not commit. Until James Borden offers her a job, for a shadowy organisation called the cross society, which could be on offer that is good to be true.

I have been a fan of Morganville vampires for ages so I was interested in what Caine did in Devil's Bargain. It is a really good book with romance, psychics and action. The pace of this book is good because it is slow enough that you can understand everything but not so fast that it gets boring.

Similar to Morganville, Caine strength in this book is her characters. Jazz is a kick-ass person who is head strong and stubborn but also does not mind running into danger to save someone. However I did find it a bit hard to connect to Jazz mostly because we are in very different times of our lives as she is mid-thirties and I am early 20s. The other characters in this book are also awesome including James the mysterious lawyer and deliver of the red letters and Lucia who is Jazz's calm and sophisticated new partner.

The romance in this book is good but a bit obvious, because as soon as the love interest enters, it was clear that is what he what is meant to be in this book. That being said it was enjoyable reading about the romantic tension between the two of them.

If I have one criticism is that there is not enough paranormal romance in this book. There are a lot of unanswered questions in this book and I can wait to read the next book. I would recommend this book to anyone who like Rachel Caine's books.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A heroine to be reckoned with 26 Feb 2013
By kirstyv
Format:Paperback
I was given this as a review copy, but this has not affected my opinion in any way.
As a huge fan of Rachel Caine's Morganville Vampire series I was interested by the idea of 'Devil's Bargain' and liked the sound of Jazz Callender as tenacious new heroine on the supernatural scene.
Jazz is an ex-cop, intent on proving the innocence of her ex-partner who is in prison for murder. She is drowning her sorrows in a dreary bar when she is handed her first red envelope by the mysterious James Bordern. The letter inside offers her an once in a lifetime opportunity to take a partnership in a new company, with a woman she is yet to meet, but on the condition that they accept 'red letter' cases, no questions asked. Jazz meets her new partner, Lucia, and they are plunged into a confusing world where their actions and locations are predetermined; they are gunned down; straight questions are avoided and red letters appear with strange cases inside. Neither of them are aware how tangled the web actually is, but they are unknowingly gambling their lives on an unseen paranormal force.
I really enjoyed the beginning of this book, but feel that the explanations Lucia and Jazz are given are often convoluted and confusing, making me wonder if I was reading a text book, rather than a novel.
The characters are all well thought out, and Rachel Caine works hard on their interactions with each other. There is a small hint of romance, but this is not the books main focus, and the author does well to maintain the suspense of the story whilst keeping us anticipating James and Jazz's relationship.
'Devil's Bargain' was not what I expected it to be, and I think that some fans of Rachel Caine may be surprised by the grittiness of this book. Jazz is no Claire Danvers either, and although they are both fighters Jazz has none of Claire's innocence, naivety or diplomacy!
I hope to read 'Devil's Due' soon and look forward to the story unravelling as Rachel Caine delivers more red letters!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rachel caine is an amazing writer!!!
I fell in love with morganville vampires series and I have instantly fell in love with this series too the best writer I have ever come across you never miss a beat.
Published 1 month ago by Natalie Moorhouse
4.0 out of 5 stars Ok book
Not as good as her morganvilles but a good book none the less starts off slow but gets better and better later on till u can't put it down
Published 1 month ago by amy taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and Kick Butt
I normally avoid anything to do with devils, I usually find it uncomfortable to read, and very often quite cliched. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Barmy_Bex
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
If you like unusual books you should like this one. Would recommend you try it - and try others by same author - just as good.
Published 2 months ago by J Bill
4.0 out of 5 stars great female leads
I received the sequel Devil's Dues via Netgalley earlier this month so I purchased this after finding out it was the first in the series. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sienna @ Lost to Books
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab book
This is a good book have the lot off them and can not wait for the next AAAAAAAAAAA+++++++++ its a must read
Published 2 months ago by Shell
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Rachel Caine is one of my favourite authors she has an easy and enjoyable style the red letter days books put a strange twist on being a private detective
Published 2 months ago by Vicky
2.0 out of 5 stars A real hard follow
Found the women characters who were supposed to be kick ass ,not so much .hard to follow .read books in between could not wait 4 it to end won't bother reading another in this... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Avid fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Putting the chaos into the chaos factor...
I like the way Caine has stepped away from the YA feel of the Morganville Vampires for this series. As usual she has created a strong female lead, who is rough around the edges and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cheryl M-M
4.0 out of 5 stars Review: Devil's Bargain by Rachel Caine
I must admit, I love a bit of 'whose side are you on?' drama. Well done, it can be a delicious blend of intrigue, tension (romantic or otherwise) and clever plot twists to keep you... Read more
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