Wicked Game — a novel of Sex, Blood, & Rock ’n’ Roll

Wicked Game coverNow available!

First in a new urban fantasy series about a cadre of vampire DJs and the con artist trying to save their “lives.”

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Read the first chapter!

Order at Mysterious Galaxy, Amazon.com, or Barnes and Noble.

Sequel coming May 2009: Bad to the Bone

Smith-Ready’s musical references are spot on, as is her take on corporate radio’s creeping airwave hegemony. Add in the irrepressible Ciara, who grew up in a family of grifters, and the results rock. — Publisher’s Weekly

A colorful premise and engaging characters make the author’s latest a fun read. — Library Journal

Shane is sure to be the next it vampire on the literary scene...It's TWILIGHT for adults! — Shooting Stars Magazine

Strikingly original, fascinating characters, rich with as much style and rhythm as the music her vampires love — Rachel Caine, bestselling author of the Weather Warden series

An addictive page-turner revving with red hot sex, truly cool vampires, and rock ’n’ roll soul. — Kresley Cole, New York Times bestselling author of Hunger Like No Other

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Introducing WVMPradio.com!

Visit the official website of the fictional radio station depicted in Wicked Game. Learn more about the vampire DJs and hear their playlists, or get yourself some sweet Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll swag!

Quiz: Find your animal spirit

Take our online quiz to see which animal spirit calls you. Win free prizes!

Free stuff!

Contact Jeri for autographed bookplates to put in your own copy of Wicked Game, Eyes of Crow, Voice of Crow, and Requiem for the Devil. She’ll add a personal note if you’d like—just tell her what you want and how many you need.

Mini-bookmarks also available, just the right size for a paperback!

News

Next appearance: Conestoga 12 — July 25-27, Tulsa OK

Conestoga is a fabulous fan-run, multi-track science fiction/fantasy convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This year, Guests of Honor include author Diana Gabaldon and artist Stephen Hickman. Jeri will be appearing on panels for both the main convention and the Fangs Fur & Fey Mini-Con. Panel schedule to be announced shortly. Hope to see you there!

Free WICKED GAME tie-in short stories

The first of the “DJ turning stories” is now available, “Crossroads” by Monroe Jefferson. Spencer’s story will appear here in August, and each of the other DJs will follow every other month. For a week’s sneak preview of each of the stories, sign up for Jeri’s newsletter.

Announcing the launch of WVMPradio.com

Visit the website for the fictional radio station depicted in Wicked Game. Learn more about the vampire DJs and hear their playlists, or get yourself some sweet WVMP Lifeblood of Rock ’n’ Roll swag!

WICKED GAME music now available

Listen to the songs featured in the novel, including the playlist “soundtrack” and the chapter title songs. Featuring Skip James, Elvis, The Byrds, Bob Marley, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Nirvana, The Killers, and lots, lots more!

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Jeri Smith-Ready

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Jeri Smith-Ready is a Maryland author of romantic and urban fantasy.

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An absolutely delightful coming-of-age novel.

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A tale of redemption, written with flair and style...Highly recommended.

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