With Hearts of Flame (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Dark Academia Romantasy Novel of Vampires and Dragons Featuring Stenciled Edges and Illustrated Endpapers (Bloodwing Academy, 4)
Briar Boleyn
Strange Candy
by Laurell K. Hamilton
About this book
Step into a world where the boundary between the mundane and the supernatural dissolves with every turn of the page. This collection serves as a masterful showcase of urban fantasy, blending the grit of modern life with the untamed pulse of the paranormal. Whether you are craving the primal intensity of shifters or the dark allure of vampire hunters, these stories offer a diverse buffet of supernatural thrills that will keep you captivated long into the night.
The anthology pulls back the curtain on the creative genius of a bestselling powerhouse, offering a rare glimpse into the origins of iconic characters alongside brand-new, standalone tales. From volatile wizards and love-hungry cupids to the complex, morally gray landscape of Anita Blake’s world, the narrative range is nothing short of breathtaking. It is a perfect entry point for those seeking a mix of high-stakes action and the simmering, dangerous tension found in the best paranormal romances.
If you are a fan of immersive world-building and characters who thrive in the shadows, this collection is an essential addition to your shelf. Each story acts as a sharp, provocative fable, reminding us that even the sweetest treats can have a jagged, deadly edge. Prepare to be blindsided.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B089B7B6GH
Reader Reviews
January 12, 2024
September 2, 2016
When I discovered this book was a compilation of Laurell K. Hamilton's stories mostly other than from Anita Blake's world, I was interested. By the time I finished the first my mind was happily engaged. I'd already read the final story, which was an Anita story (and one that I still found good reading a second time), but I truly enjoyed every story especially the two with Leech. The story about Jasmine was a little too dark for me, but still good reading. A very worthwhile purchase that...
August 1, 2015
For the purposes of my Anita Blake Book Challenge, I only reviewed the three Anita Blake related short stories that are part of this collection. Strange Candy gives us three brief glimpses into the wonderful world of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series. The introductions that accompany each of the chapters gave us a glimpse into Laurell K. Hamilton’s creative process. We get to understand what inspired her to write about Anita and the many different directions she has taken the series. The...
December 26, 2006
This is a collection of short stories, discarded chapters/story lines from other books, etc... They are very entertaining, well written, and a few just totally cracked me up. (But then I have a mother who would hire cherubs too - if they were real! Sorry not going to tell you about the story in the book relating to that comment - it would spoil it for those who haven't read this yet & those who have read it will know what I mean.) It's also a great book if you are very busy and don't have time...
