Faith Hunter writes urban fantasy and paranormal fiction built around recurring heroines, supernatural politics and action-heavy investigations. The Jane Yellowrock series begins with Skinwalker, introducing a shape-shifting hunter who is hired in New Orleans to track a rogue vampire. Jane's Cherokee background, unusual abilities and complicated relationship with the supernatural community become central as the series expands through vampire clans, witches and larger political conflicts. Hunter also writes the Soulwood series, beginning with Blood of the Earth, which follows Nell Ingram, a woman with a strange connection to the land who becomes involved with a federal paranormal unit. Her books are fast-paced, series-driven and strongest on professional competence, shifting alliances and detailed supernatural rules. Skinwalker is the main entry point for readers of urban fantasy and vampire fiction, while Blood of the Earth suits those who prefer a quieter heroine and a stronger focus on place, family and investigation. Read more Less