One Grave at a Time Book Review *Jeaniene Frost*

One Grave at a Time, the sixth book in Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress series, has a different spin to it than her past books. There’s a sense of being settled, not that there isn’t wam, bam action, but many loose ends are being tied up. (Knowing Jeaniene, she’ll surely throw out a zinger or two when all is said and done). The main focus is still on Cat and Bones, but this time around it’s more of a group effort as their friends and associates try to take down, Heinrich Kramer, a deranged ghost, who, when alive was a witch hunter intent on torturing and burning women he accused of witchcraft. Every Halloween since his death, he becomes solid and goes on a rape and murder rampage against the women he has targeted. One ghost, Elizabeth, was a victim of his and has asked Cat and Bones for help in defeating Kramer before he can strike again. Cat is more than willing to help, and with her vampire husband, Bones on her side, she thinks exorcising Kramer will be piece of cake. Unfortunately nothing is easy for Cat.

Not only is Cat still suffering from the residual effects of drinking the voodoo queen of New Orleans’ blood, where she sees spirits all over the place, but her dearly departed Uncle Don (who she used to work for as part of an underground government operative) can’t cross to the other side for some reason. His replacement and new operations consultant, Jason Madigan hates vampires and wants Cat and Bones to stay far away. He’ll be keeping watch over her, anxious for her to slip up and place her under arrest (or I think that’s what he has planned. This wasn’t really explained). Cat is more than peeved with Jason and has a big headache now with Kramer who has targeted her and anyone who helps her. Everywhere Cat turns, Kramer is there attacking her, which leads to her having more than her share of a few bumps and bruises. Kramer soon becomes obsessed with Cat, where he plans to make her another one of his victims, unless she can find a way to get rid of him for good.

One Grave at a Time is heavy on the action and non-stop thrills. Cat is thrown around, beaten up and harassed more so here than in the past. Cat never loses her fighting mojo and still has her snarky, tells it like it is attitude. Cat's one-liners are as always the best. and she has become strong, wiser and deadlier. Can we say she’s a vampire bitch Wonder Woman? All she needs is an invisible jet and she’s set. Bones is more in the background this time around, where he allows his kitten to shine. He’s still very protective and watchful over Cat, but never smothers her or tries to take over the situation because he thinks she can’t handle it. These two are the ultimate team and have one of the best married relationships I’ve ever read in a series. Jeaniene proves with Cat and Bones that the passion and romance is definitely alive and well after the 'I do's' are said. Even though these two aren’t over the top lovey dovey, falling all over each other, they’re still very in love that you can’t help but sigh. One Grave at a Time isn’t heavy on the sex, although Jeaniene doesn’t disappoint with one eye popping love scene that will have you wanting more. It’s a bit out there and shouldn’t be possible with the linguistics, but I don’t think any of Jeaniene’s fans will complain.

Cat and Bones give me the warm fuzzies. I absolutely love these two and always look for more from them. One Grave at a Time is rip-roaring, let’s take down the bad guys and eat their hearts for lunch fun tale. (Avon)

Final Grade: B

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