Sucker Punch

A brutal murder, a suspect in jail, and an execution planned—but what if the wrong person is about to be killed?

When a fellow U.S. Marshal asks Anita Blake to fly to a tiny community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on an emergency consult, she knows time is running short. When she arrives, there is plenty of proof that a young wereleopard killed his uncle in the most gruesome and bloody way possible. As the mounting evidence points to him, a warrant of execution is already under way.

But something seems off about the murder, and Anita has been asked for her expert opinion on the crime scene. Despite escalating pressure from local cops and the family’s cries for justice for their dead patriarch, Anita quickly realizes that the evidence doesn’t quite add up.

Time is against Anita, as the tight-knit community is up in arms and its fear of supernaturals is growing. She races to uncover the truth and determine whether the Marshals have caught the killer or are about to execute an innocent man—all in the name of justice.

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24 thoughts on “Sucker Punch”

  1. Looking forward to reading about Anita’s experience in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have camped there for years and I am interested to see how She views the area.

  2. What luck!! Sucker Punch will be one of my birthday gifts to myself (well, it will be 2 days after my b’day, but the wait is long overdue). Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I am actually re-reading the Anita series and its almost as exciting as the first time, I had forgotten some of the things that were written. Will be caught up in time for the new book and so far what I’ve read of the new book looks interesting.

  3. When’s the next book coming out in the merry gentry series the last one was 6 years ago I just reread the series again and I’m needing my fix don’t get me wrong I LOVE all LKH books I’m gonna start the Anita Blake series over I have to order sucker punch please if I could get any info on when the next book is coming out for the merry gentry series please let me know thanks

  4. I would like to make a special request for a long time fan of yours who I have the pleasure to call my significant other. It is her birthday on the day of your new books release and would like to see if I could order a special signature edition for her. I’ll pay whatever. thank you.

  5. Sitting on pins and needles for this adventure. Can’t wait to see what Anita Blake will have to deal with this time.

  6. I am 73 and a Huge fan of your “Anita Blake” series. I have the whole series, except for “Narcissus in Chains” on CD and have listened to them many time over and over. I am disappointed that
    “Sucker Punch” is not available in CD. I am really hoping and praying that you will make it available in the CD format. Is that a possibility for the near future??????????? PLEASE, PLEASE
    Also, will you ever have “Narcissus in Chains”, available in CD??

    1. Is there a release date for the paperback version of Sucker Punch in the US yet? I have the whole Anita Blake series in paperback so it would mess with my OCD to get the next book in the series in hardback lol

  7. Thank yooooou! have been waiting for a new Anita Blake book…I love her series and have every single book and have reread them many times over! Yaaah!

  8. Just finished full re-read of series and loved it, then sucker punch again I truly loved it and can’t wait to see what happens next, especially with olaf. Thanks for your amazing stories!

  9. I honestly love this series so much! It’s my absolute favourite & I can’t wait for ‘Rafael’ to come out next year! Thank you so much Hamilton these books have impacted my life in the best way possible!!!! Much love <3 <3

  10. For the first time ( and I am a reader from the very beginning) I am disappointed in one of Laurel’s books. Sucker Punch. The story goes no where. Non climatic ending. No big bad monsters to defeat. No death defying acts of survival. Couple that with the pain full boredom of Olaf and our hero discussing dating and sexual preferences. Borrrring zzzz. We love you Laurel but it seems your heart wasn’t in this one and it shows. I want my money back .

    1. Interesting review. Lately, I’ve taken to borrowing the hard cover books from the library, then I decide if it’s good enough to purchase the paperback version to add to my collection.
      I do find the chapters-long discussion on something that shouldn’t take up that much time becomes a snooze fest & kills the momentum of the story.
      Thanks for the heads-up!

  11. I love this book. Taking a step back from all the non-stop action. The insight to Olaf and Anita is great. The feel of the series is still there. Just really have enjoyed reading it and already read it again, slower this time.

  12. Eu estava ansciosa para ler. Em parte porque sentia falta de todos e por outra por Olaf. Agora que ele é warelion ele é ainda mais perigoso para Anita. E sempre tenho a sensação que ele matará Nick para ser o único leão para Anita. Eu estou muito contente com os desdobramentos do personagem. Muito obrigada por essa incrível história.

    I was looking forward to reading it. Partly because I missed them all and partly because of Olaf. Now that he’s a warelion he’s even more dangerous to Anita. And I always get the feeling he’ll kill Nick to be Anita’s only lion. I’m very happy with the development of the character. Thank you so much for this incredible story.

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