From Publishers Weekly

The insubstantial third entry in the Bloodhound Files (after March 2010's Death Blows) has vampire NSA chief David Cassius assigning FBI profiler Jace Valchek to hunt down Asher, the crazy, evil shaman who first pulled her into an alternate universe in which vampires, golems, and werewolves outnumber humans 99 to 1. Sent to Las Vegas, this time Jace has to do without her trusty golem sidekick, Charlie, who appears to be drawn into a war for golem rights. Instead, she teams up with the perky shape-changing mage Azura, a stripper and magical Astonisher trained to deceive. There is little development of established characters or furthering of the story arc, but the action crackles as the characters fall in and out of myths while making and breaking alliances and cracking wise. (Jan.)
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Review

ALL-OUT RAVES FOR

THE BLOODHOUND FILES 

"For those who love their heroines with plenty of snark, look no further than displaced FBI agent Jace Valchek. In round three of the Bloodhound Files, Barant sets the stage for major political upheaval and places her feisty heroine in the hot zone. Barant continues to introduce intriguing secondary players who give her world depth and raise the ante. A terrific way to spend your time and money!" --_RT Book Reviews on Killing Rocks (4 1/2 stars!)_

“Snappy writing, a page-turning story and fresh world-building make Dying Bites a satisfying meal of a book.”—Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of Men of the Otherworld and The Awakening 

“_Dying Bites_ is wacky, unpredictable, fresh and amazing.  I would kill to write as well as D.D. Barant. Seriously.”—Nancy Holder, author of Pretty Little Devils   

“This engrossing debut adds another captivating protagonist to the urban fantasy ranks…Barant’s well-developed world offers intriguing enhancements to mythology and history. Jace is remarkable, strong-willed and smart, and she sets an unstoppable pace. Look for the Bloodhound Files to go far.”—_Publishers Weekly _(starred review)  

“A heroine with plenty of guts, moxie and a sense of the absurd.  [A] fresh and original take on urban fantasy…Huge kudos to Barant for spicing things up with a story that expertly integrates detective work, kick-butt action and a wacky sense of humor.  Make sure you get in early on the outstanding new Bloodhound Files series.”—_Romantic Times_ 

“D D Barant builds a strong world and fills it with fascinating characters that will delight and entertain. _Dying Bites_ is a well-written urban fantasy with a gripping plot and a heroine who is quite believable with her very human flaws.  I’m looking forward to seeing more in this captivating world.”—_Darque Reviews_ (starred read) 

“Five stars. An exciting new series. It has humor, mystery, and adventure. A great book!”—_Affair de Coeur_ 

“Barant does an excellent job introducing a whole new world where vampires make up the majority of the population…quick and engrossing…a great new series.”—_The Romance Reader_