The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton — book slip

Anita Blake, an animator and vampire hunter, faces a gruesome challenge in 'The Laughing Corpse,' the second installment of Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series.

A creature from beyond the grave is leaving a trail of murder through St. Louis. Anita must confront the dark forces behind these killings, leading her into the dangerous world of voodoo and necromancy.

As she delves deeper, Anita discovers that some secrets are better left buried—and some people better off dead.