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  • Published: 1 April 2016
  • ISBN: 9780451418425
  • Imprint: Ace
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $22.99
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Tainted Blood



The follow-up to GENERATION V and IRON NIGHT, this is the next in a fresh new vampire series with appeal to fans of Jim Butcher and Patricia Briggs.

In the third Generation V novel, Fortitude Scott proves that working with family can be deadly…

Former film student Fortitude Scott is finally gainfully employed. Unfortunately, said employment happens to be with a group of sociopathic vampires—his family. And as much as Fort is loath to get too deep into the family business, when his brother, Chivalry, is temporarily unable to run the territory, it’s up to Fort to keep things under control.

So when the leader of a powerful faction of shifters turns up murdered, Fort finds himself tracking down a killer while navigating dangerous rivalries, longtime grudges, and hidden agendas. Even with the help of his foxy kitsune sidekick, Suzume, he’ll need to pull out all the stops to hunt for the paranormal assassin.

But as he calls on fairies, witches, and ghouls for help, he discovers that the problem is much bigger than a single dead werebear. The supernatural community is preparing for a massive shift in power within the Scott family leadership—and Fort has landed right in the middle of the gathering storm.…

  • Published: 1 April 2016
  • ISBN: 9780451418425
  • Imprint: Ace
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $22.99
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Praise for GENERATION V: "I loved M. L. Brennan's GENERATION V. Engrossing and endearingly quirky, with a creative and original vampire mythos, it's a treat for any urban fantasy lover!" NYT bestselling author Karen Chance

"Full of vivid characters and terrific world building, GENERATION V is a fun, fast-paced romp of a story that kept me glued to the pages to the very last word. Loved it! Bravo, M. L. Brennan, bravo!" -- National bestselling author Devon Monk

"Awesome...an entertaining and thoughtful urban fantasy thriller." -- SF Signal

"Generation V is the most fun I've had reading an urban fantasy novel in the past year or more....It's fun and funny, as it's dark and tragic...a refreshingly unique novel that all urban fantasy enthusiasts should read." --Bastard Books

"Generation V is the closest I've come across that evokes the style and fun of Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid series...quickly-paced, tightly-written and often funny...recommended for anyone who wants their Urban Fantasy with a healthy does of fun, an interesting new twist on vampire and supernaturaly mythology." --Civilian Reader

"A quirky humorous new Urban Fantasy series...Ripe with mystery, suspense, and a cast of eccentric characters that will have you laughing and rolling your eyes at their antics. A clever mix of dark humor and seriousness."--Smexy Books

"A unique, and sometimes very scary, take on the vampire mythos...A delight."--My Bookish Ways

"A wonderful start to an interesting new series. Funny and dark with a hero you can't help but love."--She-Wolf Reads

"Stellar...The story is amazing, the pacing is perfect and the characters are superb...One of my favorite reads of the year."--Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks

"Brennan's new, creative take on vampires was a breath of fresh air...A solid debut."--All Things Urban Fantasy

"Enjoyable and well-crafted, and an absolute delight to read."--Bookistry

"[Brennan] has managed to take an urban fantasy book filled with vampires and shifters, two exhausted tropes, and make it interesting, human and relatable. Generation V isn't your typical urban fantasy, and that's what makes it so wonderful. It's different, unique and fresh."--Bookworm Blues

"[E]xtremely well written, the characters were well devloped, the comedy was beautiful, and the serious parts made my heart swell...Brennan is a genius." --Ladybug Literature