Laurell K. Hamilton | Authors at a Glance
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Laurell K. Hamilton Podcast Interview
So thrilled to be talking to Laurell K. Hamilton about the Merry Gentry series today! Thank you Laurell for coming on the podcast and everyone buckle up for a fancinating conversation about writing, world-building, how she finally finished the book, listening to the fans because they asked nicely and more!
#1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton returns to the sparkling world of her genre-defining Merry Gentry series with A GLIMMER OF DEATH (Berkley Hardcover; November 3, 2026) and A GHOST OF DAYLIGHT (Berkley Hardcover; April 13, 2027).
Readers have been waiting for more than a decade for the conclusion to this beloved series that blends urban fantasy, fae lore, and sizzling poly romance.
With more than 40 novels published, 20 million books sold, and more than 400k followers across social media platforms, Hamilton continues to create groundbreaking fiction inspired by her lifelong love of hard-boiled detective stories and the supernatural.
Hamilton is a pioneer in the romantasy and paranormal genres—arguably launching romantasy before it had a name—and Sarah J. Maas has even cited the Merry Gentry series as an inspiration for the ACOTAR series. She is also the bestselling author of the wildly popular Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series, credited with launching a new era of urban fantasy that helped popularize the ‘neck-biter’.
Hamilton brings her signature blend of pulse-pounding action, sizzling sensuality, and chilling mystery to A GLIMMER OF DEATH, where faerie princess and private investigator Meredith Gentry works to solve a string of magical attacks in Los Angeles while navigating romance, motherhood, and deadly political intrigue in the faerie realm.
About A Glimmer of Death
Old wounds reopen and past enemies resurface when Merry takes on a job investigating a string of magical attacks against up-and-coming Hollywood actresses that raise nightmares from her own painful past. Except this time, she’s determined to find the culprit and make him pay. The court intrigue has never been more dangerous. Aisling is meant to rule the Seelie Court, but Merry’s uncle Taranis, former King of Light and Illusion, threatens to regain the throne. Then Merry’s aunt Andais, Queen of Air and Darkness, claims Merry’s deceased best friend, Keelin, has turned up alive and well. Even more shocking, she brings along a child she claims is the true heir to the Unseelie throne.
Facing threats from all directions while caring for her triplets and still hunting the monster terrorizing the women of Los Angeles, Merry must put all her trust in herself and her lovers if she’s to maintain the delicate balance between the faerie courts and the mortal land.
About Laurell K. Hamilton
Laurell K. Hamilton is a full-time writer and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series; Zaniel Havelock series; and the Merry Gentry series. She lives in a suburb of St. Louis with her family.
Thank you Berkley for the book copy, coordinating the interview and the promotional copy.
Watch the podcast interview here!
Welcome to Romance at a Glance, a podcast that uses romance novels to dive into candid conversations about life, relationship dynamics, and sexual desires.
As hosts Bridget and Shani review books and interview some of romance’s biggest authors, they explore the breadth of the genre, openly embracing the sex, diverse couplings, and taboo in order to create a safe space for listeners to be exposed to different lifestyles, fantasies, and to pique their naughty curiosity.
Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.
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