Lasher (Lives of the Mayfair Witches, #2)
by Anne Rice
Lasher by Anne Rice holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 45.8K reader ratings. First published in 1993. The book spans 400 pages.
About Lasher
The Talamasca, documenters of paranormal activity, is on the hunt for the newly born Lasher. Mayfair women are dying from hemorrhages and a strange genetic anomaly has been found in Rowan and Michael. Lasher, born from Rowan, is another species altogether and now in the corporeal body, represents an incalcuable threat to the Mayfairs. Rowan and Lasher travel together to Houston and she becomes pregnant with another creature like him, a Taltos. Lasher seeks to reproduce his race in other women, but they cannot withstand it. Rowan escapes and becomes comatose as her fully-grown Taltos daughter is born. The Mayfairs declare all-out war on Lasher and try to nurse Rowan back to heatlth.Michael remains entwined in the Mayfair family and learns how he comes by his strange powers. Michael's ghostly visiting from a long-dead Mayfair reveals the importance of destroying Lasher. In the investigation, Lasher's origins are revealed, the new Taltos Emaleth returns, and the climax of death and life engulfs the family.--annerice.com
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anne Rice |
| Published | 1993 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Genres | Horror, Fantasy, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 45,760 |
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What genre is Lasher?
Lasher is categorized as Horror, Fantasy, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Lasher worth reading?
Based on 45.8K reader ratings, Lasher has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Lasher?
Lasher has 400 pages.
Who wrote Lasher?
Lasher was written by Anne Rice. It was first published in 1993.
What is the ISBN for Lasher?
The ISBN-13 for Lasher is 9780099471430.0.
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