Tuesday, July 13, 2010

'A Stroke of Midnight' by Laurell K Hamilton, 7/12/10

In the fourth book, Meredith is trying to figure out who murdered one of the fey population as well as a human reporter. She has allowed the human police to help in the investigation on the premise that the murderer most likely used magic and would not think of things like fingerprints and DNA.

While conducting the investigation the powers of the fey homeland grows, as well as the powers of Meredith and her lovers. No one is too sure why this is happening or what it means. There is a theory that the homeland is recognizing Meredith as the new leader, which really angers the Queen.

This particular story takes place in the course of one day. So much is happening in such a small amount of time that it makes everyone’s heads spin.

The intrigue is growing. Guards are volunteering to protect Meredith because she cares for her guards and tries to do right by her people, which some see as a weakness and others see it as love for her people. She has a magical ring that is supposed to react to people she touches to determine if they are possible matches for her, but it is working for others as well. This means that some are fertile matches and will be able to have children, something they haven’t had in a long time.

All these revelations are good but concerning. Who knows what is in store for the land of the fey and Meredith herself?

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