"Every Which Way but Dead" by Kim Harrison, (The Hollows Book 3)

Description:

Some days, you just can't win. Witch and former bounty hunter Rachel Morgan's managed to escape her corrupt company, survive living with a vampire, start her own runner service, and face down a vampire master.

But her vampire roommate Ivy is off the wagon, her human boyfriend Nick is out of town indefinitely and doesn't sound like he's coming back while the far-too-seductive vampire Kisten is looking way too tempting, and there's a turf war erupting in Cincinnati's underworld.

And there's a greater evil still. To put the vampire master behind bars and save her family, Rachel made a desperate bargain and now there's hell to pay--literally. For if Rachel cannot stop him, the archdemon Algaliarept will pull her into the sorcerous ever-after to forfeit her soul as his slave. Forever.

My Review:

Harrison's third Hollow's Series novel is much better than the second. The book starts off with a bang as the action pits Rachel's brain against the demon Algaliarept's brawn and pride. The main plot of the novel, (Rachel v. Cincinnati underground) is interesting and very quick paced. The subplot, (Rachel v. Algaliarept) brings in enough strife to let the reader know that this will be an on-going issue that isn't likely to go away. I like the way that Harrison works the politics of Cincinnati into the novel while seamlessly sewing the history of the elves/vampires/weres into the undercurrents we find. The plot is compelling and not nearly as disjointed as previous novels.

We have new characters introduced in this novel and we get a lot more information about the history of elves, weres and even a bit about Rachel. I love that we are finally getting some positive character progression from our main character, and you will be titilated at the new romance that is blooming between Rachel and Kisten. Which brings me to my next favorite part of this novel: I'm so glad that we are through with Nick, for the most part, (I have a feeling he will pop back up at a later date). He was such a whiney little b*tch.

My one complaint is the inclusion of Takata's run. It feels as though this subplot was thrown in the novel for no other reason than to remind the reader of his existence and perhaps further a plot that will factor in at a later book. This inclusion felt forced and needless and should have been more expertly added.

With solid writing, good plot progression and interesting back story, this book is sure to please. It would be a definite plus for any readers to pick up book number two of this series to be sure they have a full understanding of the background of the characters/history. This book rates a very positive four out of five stars.

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