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Smoke and Shadows

Tanya Huff
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Smoke and Shadows

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Tanya Huff

Smoke and Shadows

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vancouver, Canada • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Smoke and Shadows by Tanya Huff, Tony Foster, a former street kid and aspiring filmmaker, navigates his new job on a vampire TV show. Supernatural occurrences disrupt production, and Tony joins forces with a real vampire, Henry Fitzroy, to tackle these otherworldly threats. The novel explores themes of identity and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Fantastical

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,361 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Smoke and Shadows by Tanya Huff skillfully blends fantasy with mystery, featuring a lively cast and intriguing premise. Positively received for its humor, well-rounded characters, and engaging plot, some readers note a slow start and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it captivates with its unique take on the supernatural, appealing to genre enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Smoke and Shadows?

Fans of urban fantasy with a touch of mystery will enjoy Tanya Huff's Smoke and Shadows. It appeals to readers who appreciate the supernatural elements of Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files and the humor found in Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse series.

4.1

3,361 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

396

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vancouver, Canada • 2000s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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