Title: Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand
Author: Carrie Vaughn
Publish Date: January 1, 2009
Genre: Mystery, Fantasy
Page Length: 304 pages
Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand by Carrie Vaughn is the fifth installment in the Kitty Norville Series. The book revolves around the life of a werewolf named Kitty Norville, who runs a late-night radio program called The Midnight Hour. In this book, Kitty is invited to host a special show in Las Vegas but quickly finds herself in the middle of a mystery.
The story begins with Kitty accepting an invitation to host a special show in Las Vegas. Along with her husband, Ben, and her friend, Cormac, Kitty arrives in Las Vegas. Kitty and Ben, who are werewolves, are excited to be away from the city and in a place where they can run free. Cormac, on the other hand, is a human who has a complicated past with Kitty. He was once a bounty hunter who was hired to kill her.
Soon after they arrive, Kitty receives a mysterious package containing a severed hand. She realizes that the package is connected to a murder that took place years ago and decides to investigate it. As she tries to unravel the mystery, she meets a group of supernatural beings who are also interested in the case. The group is made up of vampires, a magician, and a shapeshifter. Together they try to uncover the truth about the murder.
Throughout the book, there are many plot twists and turns. Kitty and her friends meet a wide array of interesting characters, including a pair of con artists, a retired detective, and a powerful warlock. The story takes the reader on a wild ride of murder, magic, and mayhem. The characters all have their own secrets and motivations, which become apparent as the story unfolds.
One of the major themes in the book is loyalty. Kitty’s relationship with Ben and Cormac is tested throughout the story. Cormac’s past with Kitty is a constant source of tension between them, but they must rely on each other in order to solve the mystery. Ben, who is normally the most stable of the group, begins to struggle with his own identity as a werewolf. He feels like he is losing control and fears that he may become a threat to Kitty and the people around him.
Another theme in the book is the danger of power. The characters in the book all have some form of supernatural power, but they must learn to control it in order to prevent harm to themselves and others. The warlock in the book, for example, has immense power but must be careful how he uses it. He knows that his magic can have dangerous consequences if he is not careful.
In conclusion, Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand is an exciting and thrilling addition to the Kitty Norville Series. The book combines mystery, fantasy, and suspense in a way that keeps the reader engaged until the very end. The characters are well-developed and complex, and their relationships with each other are tested in ways that reveal their true selves. The themes of loyalty and the danger of power are important lessons that can be applied to real life situations. Overall, the book is a must-read for fans of fantasy and mystery novels.