Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter collection 6-10

Guilty Pleasures

Laurell K. Hamilton

The first Anita Blake novel introduces the vampire hunter and animator in a dark, supernatural version of St. Louis. Anita investigates vampire murders while navigating complex supernatural politics. The novel establishes the gritty, action-packed urban fantasy world that defines the series.

Storm Front

Jim Butcher

Harry Dresden is a professional wizard working as a private investigator in Chicago. He investigates supernatural crimes and battles dark magical forces. The novel introduces a gritty urban fantasy world with a hardboiled detective feel. Dresden combines supernatural elements with mystery and action, similar to Anita Blake's supernatural investigations.

Moon Called

Patricia Briggs

The first Mercy Thompson novel follows a shapeshifting mechanic who becomes entangled in werewolf politics and supernatural conflicts. Mercy is a strong, independent protagonist who investigates supernatural mysteries. The book blends urban fantasy, action, and complex supernatural world-building with a strong female lead.

Dead Until Dark

Charlaine Harris

The first Sookie Stackhouse novel features a telepathic waitress in a world where vampires have revealed their existence. The story blends supernatural romance, mystery, and dark humor. Sookie investigates supernatural crimes and navigates complex relationships with vampires and other paranormal beings. Like Anita Blake, the protagonist is a strong female character in a supernatural setting.

Dark Lover

J.R. Ward

The first Black Dagger Brotherhood novel introduces a world of vampire warriors protecting their race. The book combines paranormal romance with action and supernatural conflict. While more romance-focused, it shares the supernatural world-building and intense character dynamics of the Anita Blake series.

Rivers of London

Ben Aaronovitch

A London police officer discovers he can perform magic and begins investigating supernatural crimes. The novel combines police procedural elements with urban fantasy, featuring a protagonist who navigates a hidden magical world. The story blends mystery, humor, and supernatural investigation.

Midnight's Daughter

Karen Chance

The first Dorina Basarab novel follows a dhampir (half-vampire) who hunts supernatural threats. The book combines action, supernatural politics, and a strong female protagonist. It features complex supernatural world-building and intense paranormal conflicts similar to the Anita Blake series.

Blood Price

Tanya Huff

The first book in the Blood series introduces Vicki Nelson, a private investigator who becomes involved in supernatural investigations. She teams up with a vampire to solve mystical crimes in Toronto. The novel combines detective work with supernatural elements, featuring a strong female protagonist who confronts paranormal threats.

Urban Shaman

C.E. Murphy

A mechanic discovers she has shamanic powers and becomes involved in supernatural investigations. The novel blends urban fantasy with mystical elements and a strong female protagonist. The story features a character discovering her supernatural abilities and confronting mystical threats.

Night Shift

Lilith Saintcrow

The first Jill Kismet novel follows a supernatural hunter who battles demons and other dark forces. Jill is a tough, damaged protagonist who investigates paranormal threats in a gritty urban setting. The book combines dark urban fantasy with supernatural action and investigation.