El Regreso de los Muertos Vivientes

Por Kim Harrison

La vida no es fácil para Raquel Morgan, una bruja caza-recompensas sexi e independiente. Pasa sus noches recorriendo las oscuras calles de Cincinnati en busca de las criaturas criminales del lugar. Es capaz de enfrentarse a los vampiros y hasta está dispuesta a luchar contra uno que otro demonio. Pero cuando se encuentra cara a cara con un asesino en serie que se alimenta de expertos y utiliza la magia negra más peligrosa de todas . . . se ve francamente en apuros. Raquel se enfrenta a un mal antiguo e implacable, y aquello es más que un simple juego de niños. . . tendrá suerte si logra escapar con su alma intacta.

• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: HarperCollins
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 10 jul 2012
• ISBN: 9780062226792

Kim Harrison

Kim Harrison is best known as the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows series, but she has written more than urban fantasy and has published more than two dozen books, spanning the gamut from young adult, accelerated-science thriller, and several anthologies and has scripted two original graphic novels set in the Hollows universe. She has also published traditional fantasy under the name Dawn Cook. Kim is currently working on a new Hollows book between other, nonrelated, urban fantasy projects.

Comentarios para El Regreso de los Muertos Vivientes

[tldegray-1 · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

Trent Kalamack is a great villian, completely bad and doing those bad things for all the right reasons.

Rachel's bravery is starting to grow on me, as is her reluctance to become involved with Ivy.

The world remains fascinating, and the tomato joke/threat will never get old.

[aweebishbookblog · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This review first appeared on A Weebish Book Blog.Rachel Morgan may have dodged a bullet when she beat a death threat three months ago, but her life is far from stable. There’s a serial killer loose in Cincinnati targeting witches and Rachel has volunteered as bait. Her old boss continues to make her life unbearable, the FIB refuse to investigate Trent Kalamack ‘s involvement in the murders, and her relationship with Nick has hit a rough patch.Rachel and Jenks continue to captivate as their plans continue to go awry in the most unfortunate yet humorous ways possible. Jenks and his family have become favorite secondary characters of mine. He’s such a snarky, mischievous pixie and I can’t get enough of him! They’ve also become quite important to Ivy and Rachel now that they’ve settles into their church’s garden. The two learn very quickly that pixies take home security to a whole ‘nother level. Which comes in handy when a certain troublemaking heroine is almost getting murdered every other day.Ivy, however, is not adjusting well to living with Rachel. She continues to struggle with self-hatred and our heroine is learning all to well that rooming with a vampire who hates being a vampire is not the safest way to live. I guess it’s a good thing for Ivy that she picked a stubborn adrenaline junkie to become pals with.Ever since his appearance in DEAD WITCH WALKING, I’ve had doubts that Nick would make a good boyfriend for Rachel. Those suspicions were confirmed when certain truths about his “hobbies” came to light. Things have irrevocably changed between Rachel and Nick and I don’t see their relationship lasting very long.THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UNDEAD left me anxious for more Rachel Morgan adventures as Harrison answered many unexplained questions from the first novel, and raised even more by the end of this one. The Hollows has quickly become a fast favorite and I encourage urban fantasy fans to add it to their TBR’s as well..

[kwkslvr_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Enjoyed this a lot but likely will not read any further in the series for now. This one gave me a sense of disquiet that will take a bit of time to get over....

[arbjames · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I connected with Rachel Morgan much more in this second installment in the series. Surprisingly (since I did not feel the same way about the first in the series), I literally couldn't put this one down and read it all in one sitting. However, I still don't like Rachel Morgan very much. She is incredibly careless, and her carelessness usually ends up getting someone else hurt. Nick, and especially Ivy, suffer because of her thoughtlessness and immaturity. Jenks' kids seem more mature than Rachel at times.

[hopingforchange · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

This is definitely a bit trashy, but really a good read in spite of that fact. Ivy, Rachel Morgan's vampire roommate, is the most complex character. In my opinion, she is far more interesting than Rachel herself and completely makes the books. For Twilight fans, here is a darker glimpse into the world of a self-loathing, conflicted creature of the night.

[lcrabtree-1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I really enjoyed this and will start the third in the series soon.

The only problem I had with it was how slow the first half of the book was but it quickly picked up pace after the 50% mark and I was sucked into the story.

[kovi-21 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Much better than first book. There is more action but what's more important story is significantly better.

But again little slow beginning.

[jeremypreacher · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

The Good, the Bad, and the Undead is tighter overall than Dead Witch Walking. There's one main plot that all the smaller threads feed into, and it's resolved more or less satisfactorily. I still struggle with Rachel's weird ambivalence about vampires - honestly, it feels more like gay panic than anything, some of the time. And Rachel's boyfriend, Nick, is so obviously bad news that his scenes are just exercises in frustration for the reader.

But then, Rachel is not particularly perceptive, or very bright. She is still bafflingly fixated on Trent as the Source of All Evil, and she behaves like a poorly-trained dog when the mailman comes by every single time he appears, is mentioned, or is thought of. And... she's wrong. And it's really, really tedious to watch.

So... it's not terrible. It moves fairly fast, and there are some delightful characters (Jenks is consistently funny, and if Rachel doesn't want Ivy, I'll take her.) Rachel herself still isn't a particularly sympathetic character, though.

[patsaintsfan · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

I enjoyed, but I think I've come to the conclusion that this just is not my fave genre...

[willowwaw · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Pretty good book by Kim Harrison. I like this one more than the first book and will start the third book in the series right away!

[swampygirl-1 · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Fun story and characters, and much more interesting then the first book there were a few too many missing words, and parts that could have been cut for me to fully enjoy this somewhat laborious novel.

[lizasarusrex · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

The FIB, or Federal Inderland Bureau asks Rachel Morgan for help in catching a serial killer who is targeting key-line witches. Trent, who already is a corrupt councilman, comes up as a suspect, it isn't surprising that Rachel jumps at the opportunity to take him down.Rachel Morgan is still her bad ass self, living as a bounty hunter with her partner Ivy, who is a vampire with even more urges for Rachel. Then there is Jenks, the pixie assistant, who lives in the church with Rachel and Ivy, along with his whole pixie family. I really like reading about Jenks, he's got amazing spunk and will do anything for Rachel, always having her back not matter what.Kim Harrison's books seem awfully long, and I feel like I'm always dragging through the books. Well, the first two anyways. I will be continuing the series because I have fallen in love with each of the characters, and can't wait to learn more about them. 5/5

[nicolefromcarmel · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

I love the whole hollows series. Rachel, Ivy and Jenks pull it off time and time again. Magic, mystery and danger follow them where ever they go.Harrison just keepings getting better. Fantastic series for people who like urban fantasy but find the sexual overload necessary. I look forward to each and every book.

[dragonfairy_1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Kim Harrison's second Rachel Morgan book was just as engaging as the first. Harrison does a wonderful job threading her story and her magic. Rachel's life is a barrage of trouble and excitement. Rachel's adventures keep you enthralled and interested, while taking you down new paths. The introductions of new characters and the return of old villians combined with a more complex story provide hours of entertainment that are sure to have you wanting more. I was ready for book three when I finished this one.

[tuffstuff08 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Interesting as usual. Rachel is getting just a tad bit evil here ^-^Don't worry, she still rocks.

[bookwormteri · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Rachel is facing the witch hunter, a serial killer focusing on witches, in the second of this series. She and her best friend Ivy, a vampire who is struggling to stay on the wagon, must navigate the Hollows to find out who or what is committing these murders. Rachel also finds a rather unusual familiar for a ley line class that she takes. I felt that this book was another strong showing in this series. I love the characters (even the baddies) and had a really hard time putting this down.

[thelibraryhag · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This second in the series holds up to the first. It answers some questions and continues to develop the characters as well as building the mythology of this alternate universe. Hard to put down.

[conniejo_1 · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

I was just as pleased with this book as I was the last. Rachael really makes a great main character, and the supporting cast and various villains and tasks she has to complete complement her nicely. I flew through this in a matter of hours, and I was amazed how well pretty much everything picked up and continued from the last book... I'm more used to things stopping and starting over, I guess. This book ends with less questions too, which I also liked, though the ending made me feel a little worse than last time, and I found myself wishing against several things that had happened. Nothing will stop me from continuing the series though, and I'm looking forward to picking up the next book.

[miyurose_1 · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

Man oh man, I like this series. I really hated for this one to end! I like Rachel, even if she tends to be bull-headed and downright stupid sometimes. I can relate to some of her indecision and refusal to see what’s right in front of her. The supporting cast of Ivy, Jenks, Nick, and even Trent Kalamack are back in this one, and this is one of the only series I’ve read lately that really has a continuing storyline through the books. There’s a lot of danger and mayhem, and a little more sex in this one than in the last. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Rachel in the next books. The return of Detective Glenn, perhaps? This may not be high quality literature, but it’s fast and furious and fun, and a lot of the time that’s all I need.

[riverwillow · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

This was a present from a friend and to my surprise I really enjoyed it, especially as it is clearly part of a series and I haven't read the others.

[thotcriminal · Calificación: 2 de 5 estrellas]

All of these books have a lot of humor and action. I love them.
",,,,A Fistful of Charms (Rachel Morgan/The Hollows

[arctic1stranger · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

After reading Dead Witch Walking I went out and got the next three in series. I started this one right after Dead Witch, but decided I needed some space in between the books. This one picks up where Dead Witch left off, and you really have to read them in order, because she builds on the story. Ivy just keeps getting better and better for me.

[gwendolenau · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Good: strong characters and plot; Rachel Morgan is an interesting protagonist.Bad: clunky, overwritten prose drags down the pacing, lessening the impact of the plot; Rachel's impatience and impulsivity makes her annoying at times; poorly-proofed copy.

[lewispike · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

High paced fun. The motif is continuing with the Clint Eastwood titles... but I'm not seeing them as the movies quite.Mysteries resolved, new things opened, but things carrying on sufficiently enclosed it would probably read OK on it's own. The core story is certainly good enough to be read alone even if the person reading it for the first time wonders a bit about the references to being a mink and so forth.

[amberwitch · Calificación: 3 de 5 estrellas]

Rachel is having troubles making ends meet after becoming independent runner in this sequel to dead witch walking. She is employed as an inderlander (supernatural population) expert by the FIB who is investigating a series of witch killings. The evidence points towards Trent - the big bad biodrug crimelord from DWW - being involved in the murders. During her investigation she commits herself to become a familiar to a demon, finds out that Trent is a - believed to be extinct - elver, and is attacked by several vampires, amongst those her roommate Ivy.The behavior of Rachel in this book is so stupid it became hard to stay engaged in the story. It seems as if the author couldn't come up with a more believable plotline, and then just took the path of least resistance and made her protagonist act stupidly and - I'd like to believe - out of character (If her character is that way I wouldn't want to read about her).

[hoosgracie · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

The continuing adventures of independent runner Rachel Morgan. In this adventure, Rachel must find who’s killing all the Ley line witches in Cincinatti. Fun book, reminiscent of early Laurell K. Hamilton.

[vampyredhead · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

The 2nd in the Rachel Morgan, bounty hunter series. Rachel is also a witch. Full of witches, vampires, pixies, demons, and more. This book was so much better then the first. It was fun, entertaining, suspenseful read. The last 100 pages you can't put it down. It's that good.

[wyvernfriend · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

A great series with believable characters who beat Anita Blake hands down for sheer believability.I want to know what happens next!

[magemanda · Calificación: 5 de 5 estrellas]

This is the second book in the series about Rachel Morgan, ex-IS runner, white witch and now paranormal investigator. The first book was a solid enough read, introducing the reason behind humans and Inderlanders and the characters which inhabit the Hollows, while being nothing spectacular. This book ramps up the action, suspense, excitement, eroticism, terror - it is a whirlwind of a story that doesn't let you breathe until the last page has been turned.Here Rachel is experiencing trouble meeting her rent payments and suffering from a lack of cases that would provide her income. So she ends up taking on a case through the FIB through necessity - someone is killing leyline witches in a gruesome manner and the FIB want to know who. Rachel finds it easy enough to accept the case, since it seems as though she'll also be able to return to her investigation of Trent Kalamack, a mysterious figure who managed to evade being taken in by the FIB in the first book of the series.In the course of her investigation Rachel manages to gain a familiar, find out Kalamack's heritage, come to the attention of the master vampire Piscary, take Nick to meet her mother and meet again the demon she dubs Big Al. There are a number of twists in this book that kept me guessing, and I was glad to see the characters gain more and more dimensions.I particularly love the little details that help to flesh out the world of the Hollows - everything from the fact that Jenks the pixy wears red if he is travelling across the territories of other pixies and fairies to show his harmless intentions; to the fact that humans have an innate distrust of tomatoes since they carried the Angel virus that caused a quarter of humanity to die out. Harrison has also created a menacing otherworld in the form of the ever-after, which lends power to leylines and happens to be where demons roam - I enjoy the way she turns fairytales on their head by showing that rather than finish 'and they lived happily every after', they actually finish 'and they lived in the ever-after'.As well as the excitement, the violence is ramped up in this book - and some of it is not for queasy stomachs. The descriptions of the witch deaths and Ivy's nasty experience left me with raised eyebrows.All in all, Harrison has produced a book that is heavy on the entertainment and light on any of the issues I had with the first book. The characters are intriguing, especially Al the demon and Trent, about whom we learn a great deal more in this book. In fact, a lot of the niggling little mysteries from the first novel are cleared up here in an outstanding fashion. I simply cannot wait to move onto the third in the series!

[thedivineoomba · Calificación: 4 de 5 estrellas]

Urban Fantasy of the Romance Genre - explains it all. It follows all the tropes: Kickass heroine, world full of supernatural creatures, pretty much everything you can think of is here. However, this is one of the better series. Witty repertoire, interesting plot, not too many plot holes, and a really interesting side kick. Its a fun read, but not very deep. Perfect for an afternoon read.