A Kiss Of Shadows : (Merry Gentry 1)

by Hamilton, Laurell K | Horror & ghost stories
Published 15/10/2026 by Transworld Publishers Ltd (Penguin (Transworld)) in the United Kingdom
Paperback | 528 pages
195 x 127 x 36mm | 362g

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe first book in Laurell K. Hamilton’s spicy dark romantasy series about paranormal private investigator and fae princess Meredith Gentry - forced to fight for her right to rule the Seelie Court - a world that is a dangerous as it is beautiful, ruled by the dark passions of immortal beings once worshipped as gods . . . or demons. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and A Court This Lovely and Cruel . . . 'One of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal field' Charlaine Harris, bestselling author of The Southern Vampire Mysteries (True Blood)'I’ve never read a writer with a more fertile imagination' Diana Gabaldon, bestselling author of OutlanderMerry Gentry, princess of the high court of Faerie, is posing as a human in Los Angeles where she works as a private investigator specializing in supernatural crime.

But now her loathed aunt - the Queen of Air and Darkness - has sent an assassin to bring Merry back to court – whether she likes it or not. For Merry is to be a pawn in the Queen's ruthless plans for the succession.

The task that awaits her doesn't seem so onerous: to enjoy the company of the faerie world's most beautiful immortal men. Her reward is the crown – and to stay alive. The penalty for failure: death . . .

A page-turning steamy read packed with supernatural intrigue, A Kiss of Shadows is a gripping blend of fae fantasy, paranormal romance, mystery and political scheming from the author of Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter.

Readers LOVE the Merry Gentry series!‘The spice is OFF THE CHARTS!!’ ? ? ? ? ?‘I have a new favourite urban fantasy series!’ ? ? ? ? ?‘I am absolutely obsessed!’ ? ? ? ? ?‘Deliciously dark and sexy’ ? ? ? ? ?‘Mystery, romance, and assassination attempts. What more could you want?’ ? ? ? ? ?‘Kept me hooked’ ? ? ? ? ?‘Merry's story is so good!!! I didn’t want to put it down, there is romance, action, seduction, crazed power and so much more!!!’ ? ? ? ? ?‘Tons of saucy faerie fun!’ ? ? ? ? ?