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Kitty Norville #1-3
Long-time Listener, First-time Werewolf
Contains the first three Kitty Norville books: Kitty and the Midnight Hour, Kitty Goes to Washington, and Kitty Takes a Holiday, as well as a short story "Kitty Meets the Band".
DJ Kitty Norville never much liked doing the nightshift at K-NOB, Denver's alternative radio station - that is, until the attack that made her a werewolf. Now her habits have become decidedly more nocturnal, not to mention reckless. One night, in a fit of boredom, she ditches the stations dull '90s format in favor of posing a question to her listeners: Do you believe in vampires? The startling answer: Yes. Suddenly calls from anguished, alienated, self-proclaimed vampires, werewolves and witches begin pouring in, with Kitty dispensing on-air advice with unexpected aplomb. And all at once The Midnight Hour - late night radio's scariest, most surreal talk show - is born.
But not everyone's thrilled with Kitty's newfound success. Carl, the alpha-male leader of Kitty's werewolf pack, takes her on-air bravado as a challenge to his authority. And Arturo, head of Denver's vampire families, is terrified she may let loose some privileged information that will be fatal to his kin. Either way, both honchos want her to quit. Then a deranged bounty hunter specializing in lycanthropes threatens to kill her on-air, forcing her to take werewolf form right in the studio... causing the most privileged information of all to go public: her own secret identity.
Ahh, but it'll take more than coming out as a werewolf to keep Kitty Norville sidelined. And here are her first three other-worldly adventures: In addition to Kitty and the Midnight Hour, Kitty Goes to Washington, where she is invited to testify at a Senate hearing on behalf of all supernaturals... by a paranoid, bible thumping senator determined to expose her a monster; and Kitty Takes a Holiday, but her longed-for Colorado vacation gets cut short when nearby livestock turn up mutilated... with evidence of black magic afoot.
DJ Kitty Norville never much liked doing the nightshift at K-NOB, Denver's alternative radio station - that is, until the attack that made her a werewolf. Now her habits have become decidedly more nocturnal, not to mention reckless. One night, in a fit of boredom, she ditches the stations dull '90s format in favor of posing a question to her listeners: Do you believe in vampires? The startling answer: Yes. Suddenly calls from anguished, alienated, self-proclaimed vampires, werewolves and witches begin pouring in, with Kitty dispensing on-air advice with unexpected aplomb. And all at once The Midnight Hour - late night radio's scariest, most surreal talk show - is born.
But not everyone's thrilled with Kitty's newfound success. Carl, the alpha-male leader of Kitty's werewolf pack, takes her on-air bravado as a challenge to his authority. And Arturo, head of Denver's vampire families, is terrified she may let loose some privileged information that will be fatal to his kin. Either way, both honchos want her to quit. Then a deranged bounty hunter specializing in lycanthropes threatens to kill her on-air, forcing her to take werewolf form right in the studio... causing the most privileged information of all to go public: her own secret identity.
Ahh, but it'll take more than coming out as a werewolf to keep Kitty Norville sidelined. And here are her first three other-worldly adventures: In addition to Kitty and the Midnight Hour, Kitty Goes to Washington, where she is invited to testify at a Senate hearing on behalf of all supernaturals... by a paranoid, bible thumping senator determined to expose her a monster; and Kitty Takes a Holiday, but her longed-for Colorado vacation gets cut short when nearby livestock turn up mutilated... with evidence of black magic afoot.
647 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2007
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About the author
Carrie Vaughn
280 books4,529 followersCarrie Vaughn is the author more than twenty novels and over a hundred short stories. She's best known for her New York Times bestselling series of novels about a werewolf named Kitty who hosts a talk radio advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged. In 2018, she won the Philip K. Dick Award for Bannerless, a post-apocalyptic murder mystery. She's published over 20 novels and 100 short stories, two of which have been finalists for the Hugo Award. She's a contributor to the Wild Cards series of shared world superhero books edited by George R. R. Martin and a graduate of the Odyssey Fantasy Writing Workshop.
An Air Force brat, she survived her nomadic childhood and managed to put down roots in Boulder, Colorado, where she collects hobbies.
Visit her at www.carrievaughn.com
For writing advice and essays, check out her Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carrievaughn
An Air Force brat, she survived her nomadic childhood and managed to put down roots in Boulder, Colorado, where she collects hobbies.
Visit her at www.carrievaughn.com
For writing advice and essays, check out her Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carrievaughn
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June 19, 2017
I find it surprising how much I seemed to enjoy this short story. In fact, I enjoyed it more than I enjoyed some of the books in the series (which is saying something, considering how I have only managed the first three in the series).
This is a short amusing story, sure to keep you interested for the handful of pages. Nothing much really happens in terms of progressing the underlying Kitty story… but it gives you an insight to her life outside of the crazy supernatural happenings.
Telling a story referenced in the main series, this short story has an expected ending but is still enjoyable. As a whole, it was more than I had expected it to be.
Merged review:
I brought the first three Kitty books hoping for a truly interesting read. I’ve never been the biggest of werewolf fans – I like them, but I do not love them in the way I love other supernatural creatures – yet I was hoping this series would turn me around. It was such a promising idea. It was such an interesting idea. A radio host of a supernatural chat show who just so happens to be a werewolf – colour me interested.
Unfortunately, the story failed to pull me in the way I had hope it would. The first book was a ‘meh’ book for me. If the next two books had not been sitting on my bookshelf I would not have carried on. However, as they were staring me in the face I decided to see if things improved. Whilst things did get better, they never went above the three star rating. Things were okay – never really anything more. The best I can offer up is the development of Kitty – she goes from being a completely weak character to one who has some backbone. It is nice to see, yet it is not enough for me to stick around.
Overall, the series wasn’t for me.
This is a short amusing story, sure to keep you interested for the handful of pages. Nothing much really happens in terms of progressing the underlying Kitty story… but it gives you an insight to her life outside of the crazy supernatural happenings.
Telling a story referenced in the main series, this short story has an expected ending but is still enjoyable. As a whole, it was more than I had expected it to be.
Merged review:
I brought the first three Kitty books hoping for a truly interesting read. I’ve never been the biggest of werewolf fans – I like them, but I do not love them in the way I love other supernatural creatures – yet I was hoping this series would turn me around. It was such a promising idea. It was such an interesting idea. A radio host of a supernatural chat show who just so happens to be a werewolf – colour me interested.
Unfortunately, the story failed to pull me in the way I had hope it would. The first book was a ‘meh’ book for me. If the next two books had not been sitting on my bookshelf I would not have carried on. However, as they were staring me in the face I decided to see if things improved. Whilst things did get better, they never went above the three star rating. Things were okay – never really anything more. The best I can offer up is the development of Kitty – she goes from being a completely weak character to one who has some backbone. It is nice to see, yet it is not enough for me to stick around.
Overall, the series wasn’t for me.
May 13, 2009
What I loved about reading this book is that you had all the three books in one. It showed her progression from being protected to the point of having no personal freedom to learning how to stand on her own two feet. Unsteady and unsure, but still willing to move forward toward the unknown while helping others to deal with their "afflictions". Showing her weaknesses and showing how she still felt unsure that she overcame anything really showed her strength and made her very "human". I really enjoyed going though her turmoil with her and ending up believing in herself. I really recommend this book (or the first 3, if you get it that way).
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August 26, 2011This is what started it all for me and Kitty. I bought this book from SFBC and it got me hooked.
August 8, 2022
Interesting characters and storyline
March 14, 2009
Interesting... I actually didn't much like the heroine at first, and it's credit to Vaughn's writing that I still was very absorbed in the book itself (which really is a 3-books-in-one omnibus from Sci Fi Book Club). Kitty grows into confidence over the books, but Vaughn never tries to pretend Kitty is a superhero. Unlike many other paranormal fantasies, which start out or end up with a heroine filled to the brim with nobility and leadership and courage, Kitty has to learn those characteristics the hard way and sometimes even be shocked into them. And also like normal human beings, she suffers setbacks along the way.
Kitty's slow but realistic character development helps offset the un-reality of some of the situations of the novels. In fact, she does effectively save the world (or at least a town, city, or a person or two) but I still connect with her as a reader because she struggles with some very human issues (love, sex, friendship, guilt, anger, justice, etc.). I'm really looking forward to catching up on the last two books and reading the 6th one when I get my hands on them.
Kitty's slow but realistic character development helps offset the un-reality of some of the situations of the novels. In fact, she does effectively save the world (or at least a town, city, or a person or two) but I still connect with her as a reader because she struggles with some very human issues (love, sex, friendship, guilt, anger, justice, etc.). I'm really looking forward to catching up on the last two books and reading the 6th one when I get my hands on them.
July 10, 2010
I could not stand this character. Kitty Norville is just so, so weak. The woman has no backbone whatsoever. I suffered through the first book to see if there would be any kind of character developement. Granted, there was, but there just wasn't enough. It just seems like she's still incredibly wimpy at the end of the novel. I have no hope that this would get any better if I continued to read the rest of the books, so unless someone were to convince me that Kitty does begin to be stong or bold or show signs of anything resembling a backbone, I don't think I'll be reading any more of them.
On the other hand, the writing was actually quite good. I think Carrie Vaughn would be a favorite of mine had I been remotly interested in the story. I'm very impressed with it given that I was not in the least sympathetic to her characters. It takes awefully strong writing to impress someone who hates the story. So, kudoes to Ms. Vaghn on that one. That is why I gave the book the second star.
On the other hand, the writing was actually quite good. I think Carrie Vaughn would be a favorite of mine had I been remotly interested in the story. I'm very impressed with it given that I was not in the least sympathetic to her characters. It takes awefully strong writing to impress someone who hates the story. So, kudoes to Ms. Vaghn on that one. That is why I gave the book the second star.
February 14, 2012
OMG....I so love Kitty Norville. She's a kick ass chick that comes into her own after she's been pushed one time too many. She loves fiercly, fights hard and fair, even when others don't. Carrie Vaughn manages to write a book that is a touching mixture of delight, beauty, wittisim, and funniness. Amazing read...and wonderful character.
November 5, 2013
This was an omnibus of 3 books and I loved it! The heroine is a radio personality who just happens to be a werewolf. There are all kinds of supernatural creatures peppered throughout, but the main one is the werewolf and all that entails, while trying to maintain a human life. It's all quite entertaining though I wouldn't call these stories comedies. More like dramas with some humor added.
August 27, 2015
The first book was dreadfully slow. I ended up skimming around until something interesting came up. Book two was more interesting but still slow in places. The only thing that kept me reading this series was the third book. It finally started to pick up! I am so glad I didn't give up on this series! Bear with the boring parts it gets better/
September 26, 2014
I'm so disappointed! I thought I had found a "new" Kitty Norville story...but it is just a collection of the first 3. (which I've already read.) Oh well. It's a great book for those who want to start "at the beginning" and only have to buy one book.
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June 12, 2009didn't know this one existed!! yah!!
November 14, 2009
Werewolf
February 14, 2011
EXCELLENT!
May 22, 2013
Actually an enjoyable little short.
Considering it was only 13 pages, that is saying something.
Considering it was only 13 pages, that is saying something.
October 14, 2013
A good short story. It made me feel like a fly on the wall of the studio.
February 27, 2016
I feel like a chick having read this and liked it so much.
March 6, 2016
Great book cant wait to read the rest. Starts out slow and picks up speed.
May 12, 2016
This is a short story that was included at the end of "Kitty Goes to Washington." I always enjoy Kitty's show and this story was no exception. I particularly liked the twist at the end.
July 31, 2016
Love the Demon! great end! :)
October 19, 2016
Yeah, this short story was awesome, I loved is this, isn't this, paranormal! So awesome! Loved the ending!
January 18, 2015
This was fun
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