The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton — book slip

Anita Blake is about to face the challenge of her life. Into her world—a world already overflowing with power—have come creatures so feared that powerful, centuries-old vampires refuse to mention their names. It is forbidden to speak of The Harlequin unless you've been contacted. And to be contacted by The Harlequin is to be under sentence of death. Anita must navigate the dangerous politics of the vampire world while dealing with her own personal entanglements.

For fans of dark fantasy and urban fantasy romance.