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Bloody Fool for Love

A Spike Prequel

by William Ritter
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Bloody Fool for Love from New York Times best-selling author William Ritter marks the beginning of an all-new series that explores prequel stories about fan-favorite Buffy characters. Spike just wants to enjoy the spoils of his new badass reputation. He's now a legendary slayer-killer, and he's returning to London—the greatest city in the world. Unfortunately, his new abode is far from ideal (mostly a dank basement), and the rest of his strange little "family" is reeling from the fact that their patriarch, Angel, abandoned them. Spike's love, Drusilla, seems especially heartbroken over the loss and spends her time lost in her tarot cards and planning their next gruesome family dinner when they all can be reunited. Desperate to break Dru out of her melancholy, Spike vows to steal a powerful relic that will help her focus on their dark future together. It's the perfect plan—that is until a monster named Gunnar, leader of the demon underworld of London, steals the relic first. Forced to form his own ragtag group of mercenaries, Spike plans an epic heist against a ruthless gang of undead criminals. Confronted with paranormal plots, royal black ops, and tea (they may be abominations, but they're British abominations, thank you very much), Spike soon realizes that his homecoming is about to get bloody. This rompy, action-packed novel inspired by one of Buffy's most infamous bad boys is part Bonnie and Clyde, part Sherlock and Watson, with just a bit more bloodsucking.

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    August 2, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9781368073929

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      • ISBN: 9781368073929
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    • English

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    • Kirkus

      June 1, 2022
      William the Bloody, aka Spike, plans a heist to steal a relic that he hopes will bring happiness to his love, Drusilla. This tale kicks off a new series of prequels about notable characters from TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It's 1901, and vampires Spike, Drusilla, and Darla are back in London after Spike killed a vampire slayer in China and Angelus abandoned them yet again. Dru still often speaks of Angelus, but Spike wants her attention for himself and a future of being wicked together. When he learns of a relic that will help focus her thoughts, he makes plans to steal it. Problem is, a notorious demon nabs it first. Ritter introduces several charismatic new side characters and nails the fan favorites' voices, from Spike's wisecracks to Dru's hilariously bizarre musings. The tone--a mashup of funny, dark, and thrilling--fits perfectly with the show. That said, there's little heft to the story. Subplots that give readers access to the interior thoughts of Darla and werewolf Rieka have more emotional weight than the lead story of Spike's heist, but they're nevertheless sparse. Still, this entertaining story will please Buffy fans and is easily accessible to newcomers who appreciate charming paranormal baddies. Of the characters with human skin tones, most are assumed White; Rieka has deep-brown skin. A diverting Buffyverse tale. (Paranormal. 12-adult)

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