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Working for the Devil (Dante Valentine Novel 1) (Paperback)

by Lilith Saintcrow (Author)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit; paperback / softback edition (1 Jun 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841494666
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841494661
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.8 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 79,005 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Dante Valentine's working relationship with the Devil wasn't her choice - but you don't turn down a contract with Lucifer and live. Hired to kill fugitive Vardimal Santino, Dante's only allies are a demon familiar she doesn't trust and a small band of psychics. The thing is, Dante doesn't need friends, she needs a miracle. Because the first time Dante Valentine met Santino, she almost died.

About the Author
Lilith Saintcrow was born in New Mexico, bounced around the world as an Air Force brat, and fell in love with writing when she was ten years old. She currently lives in Vancouver, WA with two small children and a houseful of cats. Oh. And a husband too.

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best yet!, 13 Mar 2006
By Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Working for the Devil (Mass Market Paperback)
Necromance-for-hire Dante "Danny" Valentine is hot tempered, but has nerves of steel. She is THE best in the area and possibly in the world. Danny's Monday morning starts off worse than anyone could imagine.

Lucifer, the Prince of Hades, sends his most trusted assassin, Japhrimel "Jaf", to collect Danny and escort her to his presence. The Devil hires Danny to eliminate a renegade demon, Vardimal Santino. Against her wishes, Lucifer grants her a familiar, Jaf, and burns the demon mark upon her shoulder. Danny is to kill Santino and Jaf is to take the "Egg" that Santino had stolen back to Lucifer.

Santino is the serial killer who murdered Doreen, one of Danny's rare friends. Danny would hunt the demon down with pleasure, but wants nothing to do with Lucifer or Jaf. Too bad. She does not have a choice. Danny goes to Gabriele "Gabe", a cop and fellow Necromance (another rare friend), for a little help. The good news: Gabe gives the help. The bad news: Gabe and Eddie are going with her on the hunt.

The group heads out for Nuevo Rio, where Santino currently hides. That is when Danny comes across a Shaman, her ex-lover, Jace. The man had walked out of her life years ago with no warning or explanation. Yet he clearly expects Danny to forgive and forget. NOT! Yet Jace's help is vital. But how can they possibly destroy a demon that cannot be killed by any human or demon? And just what is Jaf not telling them?

***** I have not read all the Dante Valentine novels, but of the stories I have, this one is easily the best yet! This story not only clears up a few things from Danny's past, but also sets up the path for the next adventure. Author Lilith Saintcrow manages to connect her readers with the main character, Danny. THAT is hard to do since no one has Danny's dark occupation. The author also makes Danny's character believable by adding in little things, such as a side job in addition to the plot. One thing is for sure, Lilith Saintcrow is one of today's best writers! Highly recommended series. *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

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15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Want something new, try this, 27 Aug 2006
By Gareth Wilson "drosdelnoch2" - See all my reviews
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Having come across Liliths work a while ago, it was with great interest that I picked up her latest offering. Now for most people Lilith is a new author but for fans of old she does have a continuing series that will more that grip you, yet this was the breakthrough novel, would she keep her magical past touches or would she sell out and deliver something that would be considered safe and just something that fulfils a contractual obligation.

Fans of Lilith wont have to worry, she does keep her integrity and sticks to her guns and it will be something that will endear her to new readers. In fact, what are you doing, get out there and buy the book. If youre into supernatural fiction such as Laurell K Hamilton and Kelley Armstrong then here you go, its in a similar vein (no pun intended.) And yet you ask, why should you buy this book?

Lilith sets her novels into the future and also examines how the possible processes work, rather than just the answer of others of "its magic, I don't have to explain it." Its something of a touch of a great writer that will delve into these little queries and yet the way its written keeps it to the fore of the readers mind without getting technical but provides enough explanation to fulfil even the most must know reader.

If youre wondering how best to sum Lilith up then think of Working for the Devil as a cross between Anthony Piers - Incarnation series, a smidgeon of Blade Runner meets Kelley Armstrongs Otherworld, blended with a touch of LKH (mind you Lilith actually cares about the plot rather than having to add sex to sell it, so LKH be warned.) As a debut it solid and leaves the reader wanting more and lets face it it's a damn good way to go. Look out in the near future for the next novel in the series and its something that proves she's no one hit wonder and is a force to be reckoned with, oh and Big D, I've done the job now wheres the reward? Seriously though, if you like the supernatural it's a fun novel that will give you a pleasurable break from the modern world and leave you wondering, "what if."
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely bloody brilliant!!, 24 Jul 2006
By K. L. Pryde (Wrexham, North Wales.) - See all my reviews
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This is an incredible book. let me start by saying that I am already a fan - I have read the three 'Watcher' books and Saintcrow's otehr two books. I was looking forward to this one, and, not only did she not disappoint me, she exceeded my expections dramatically.

This book is awesome. The almost-didn't-see-it-coming love story and the unexpectedly striking ending left me positively gagging for more. And the sequel will be - arrrghh!! - How long??

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!! The best I have read in a while and I read ALOT!!

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