Book review
Written by Suzanne McLeod
Gollancz hardback/paperback
Release date Out now

Spellcracker Genny Taylor isn’t as sweet as she seems. Behind those mesmerising good looks she’s hiding more dark secrets than your average demon. Framed for murder, Genny plunges into London’s underworld in a bid to clear her name, but is soon fighting for her life as well as her innocence…

Sugar and spice and all things nice, that’s what Sidhe Faes are made of. Or are they? Genny Taylor is back to crack more spells and uncover who really murdered her friend Tomas. But she’s also about to discover a whole lot more than she could ever imagine about herself, her dark past and her faltering future.

Genny Taylor isn’t having a good week: haunted by ghosts, framed for murder, beaten up by evil trees, filled with bloodlust for vampire Malik and almost driven over the edge with desire after being knocked back by sexy satyr Finn. And things are about to get worse as a beautiful Fabergé Egg turns out to be much more trouble than it’s worth.

The Cold Kiss of Death is the second in Suzanne McLeod’s Spellcrackers.com series and, as her clever, twisty paranormal plot unfolds, you’ll find yourself caught up in a story that’s both deeper and darker than The Sweet Scent of Blood. It’s a seductive and enthralling urban fantasy that at times is surprisingly gritty too. If you can keep up with the fast-paced action, you’ll be treated to a dark and frenzied climax. Cassandra Zoro

VERDICT: 7/10
British urban fantasy fans should enjoy this seductive paranormal thriller that crackles with blood, lust and wit.