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Anne Rice
Lasher
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Part of "Lives of the Mayfair Witches" series
"Lasher" is the second book in Anne Rice's "Mayfair Witches" series, following "The Witching Hour." This supernatural thriller delves deeper into the history and powers of the Mayfair family, a dynasty of witches with a mysterious and dangerous inheritance. The story centers around Lasher, a supernatural entity who has been the family's guardian and companion for generations. Lasher has the ability to possess and control the bodies of the Mayfair women, and he has been using this power to manipulate and control the family for centuries. The novel follows the events of "The Witching Hour" as the Mayfair family comes to terms with the existence of Lasher and the true nature of their inheritance. The family's newest member, Rowan Mayfair, a brilliant neurosurgeon who is unaware of her heritage, becomes entangled in the family's affairs and finds herself drawn to Lasher. Rice's lush and evocative prose brings the city of New Orleans and the Mayfair family's ancestral home to life, creating a vivid and atmospheric backdrop for the story. The novel explores themes of power, inheritance, and the consequences of manipulation and control. "Lasher" is a captivating and suspenseful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Fans of Rice's "Vampire Chronicles" series will enjoy the return of characters from "The Witching Hour" and the exploration of the supernatural world that Rice has created. Overall, "Lasher" is a must-read for fans of supernatural fiction and those who enjoy intricate and well-crafted storytelling. Rice's ability to create complex and compelling characters and her mastery of the supernatural genre make this novel a standout in the genre...
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