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Have you dived into Ausma Zehanat Khan’s Khorasan Archives series? This fantasy series packs a punch, and we have a copy of the first book in the series The Bloodprint to giveaway to a lucky VBC reader. If you end up loving it, the second book in the series The Black Khan will be out on Oct. 16, 2018 (pre-order). ABOUT THE BLOODPRINT A dark power called the Talisman has risen in the land, born of... 
I love unique magic systems in fantasy. Kristi Charish brings something delightfully different to the urban fantasy genre in her Kincaid Strange series. Margaret reviewed The Voodoo Killings, and she read the book practically all at once. (High praise, y’all.) Here’s how Margaret described the worldbuilding in this book: Kristi Charish blends traditional New Orleans voodoo with other mythologies from all... 
It’s Independence Day here in the U.S. and I love this holiday. Maybe because I love fireworks. Or because barbecue. Or because I get to make really great pool party playlists. It’s a little odd having the holiday in the middle of the week, as many of us have to work on the days surrounding it. (And if I’m honest, I’m totally getting writing in today.) But we need to celebrate. We haven’t had a Win It... 
Update: This round is now closed. Kate Daniels has won with 64% of the vote. She’ll advance to the final round against Mercy Thompson. We’ve reached the semi-finals in the 2018 Alpha Showdown. It’s almost time to crown the Biggest Book Badass in the paranormal world! (To see how we got to this point check out the bracket.) But first we’ll have to pit two of our favorite authors against each other. This is...
Update: Voting in this round is now closed. With an outstanding 79% of the vote, Kate Daniels is the winner. She will advance in the Alpha Showdown 2018 bracket. We’re into the quarter finals in our quest to crown the year’s Biggest Book Badass in the paranormal world. (Check out the Alpha Showdown 2018 bracket here.) The remaining Alphas have been all battle tested and come out victorious. Now, we’re...
Update: This was our very first close-call round! It went down to the wire, but with 54% of the vote Charles Cornick is the victor! He will advance in the Showdown. Welcome to the 2018 Alpha Showdown at Vampire Book Club where each year we crown the Biggest Book Badass in the paranormal world based on your votes. This is our eighth Showdown, but the competition is just as fierce as ever. Check out the...
Update: Voting in this round is now closed. Curran emerged the victor with 68% of the vote. Welcome to the 2018 Alpha Showdown at Vampire Book Club where each year we crown the Biggest Book Badass in the paranormal world based on your votes. This is our eighth Showdown, but the competition is just as fierce as ever. Check out the bracket here. Round 6 features another former Showdown Champion, Curran...
Update: The voting is now closed. With 70% of the vote, Round 3’s winner is Griffin Sinta! He will advance in the Alpha Showdown. Welcome to the 2018 Alpha Showdown at Vampire Book Club where each year we crown the Biggest Book Badass in the paranormal world based on your votes. This is our eighth Showdown, but the competition is just as fierce as ever. Check out the bracket here. Round 3 features one of...
Update: The voting is now closed, and with 84% of the vote Kate Daniels is the winner. She will advance in the bracket. Welcome to the 2018 Alpha Showdown at Vampire Book Club where each year we crown the Biggest Book Badass in the paranormal world based on your votes. This is our eighth Showdown, but the competition is just as fierce as ever. Check out the bracket here. Round 2 features a pair of Alpha...
Update: The voting is now closed, and our winner with 71% of the vote is Connor “Mad” Rogan! Welcome to the 2018 Alpha Showdown at Vampire Book Club where each year we crown the Biggest Book Badass in the paranormal world based on your votes. This is our eighth Showdown, and the competition is just as fierce as ever. Check out the bracket here. Before we start, I’d like to take a moment to thank all the... 
