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Anne Rice

Taltos

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Part of "Lives of the Mayfair Witches" series

"Taltos" by Anne Rice is the third book in the "Lives of the Mayfair Witches" series, following "The Witching Hour" and "Lasher." This captivating novel delves deeper into the supernatural world of the Mayfair family, a powerful line of witches who have been bound to the mysterious and malevolent entity known as Lasher. In "Taltos," Rice introduces a new character, a 300-year-old Taltos named Aaron Lightner. The Taltos are an ancient race of shape-shifters who can transform into human or animal form. Aaron, who has been living among humans and studying them, becomes fascinated by the Mayfair family and their connection to Lasher. The novel explores the complex relationships between the Mayfair witches, particularly between Rowan Mayfair, a brilliant neurosurgeon, and Lasher, who has taken on a human form and is seeking to create a child with Rowan. The story is set in New Orleans, a city rich in history, culture, and supernatural lore, which serves as the perfect backdrop for Rice's tale of witchcraft, love, and betrayal. Rice's lush and descriptive prose brings the characters and settings to life, making it easy for readers to become fully immersed in the story. The novel also delves into themes of identity, family, and the consequences of power, as the Mayfair witches must grapple with the choices they have made and the future they are creating for themselves and their descendants. Overall, "Taltos" is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of Rice's "Vampire Chronicles" series as well as those who enjoy supernatural fiction with complex characters and rich world-building. However, readers who are new to the series may want to start with the first book, "The Witching Hour," to fully appreciate the intricate history and relationships of the Mayfair family...

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