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Kitty Goes to War (Kitty Norville, Bk 8)
Kitty Goes to War - Kitty Norville, Bk 8
Author: Carrie Vaughn
Kitty Norville, werewolf radio call-in show host, gets a call from an old friend at the NIH's Center for the Study of Paranatural Biology, a friend with a problem, who doesn't know where else to turn. Three Army soldiers who have recently returned from the war in Afghanistan are in custody at Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs. They're a...  more »
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PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780765365613
ISBN-10: 0765365618
Publication Date: 6/29/2010
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 149 ratings
Publisher: Tor Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ophelia99 avatar reviewed Kitty Goes to War (Kitty Norville, Bk 8) on + 2527 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This was the eighth book in the Kitty Norville series. Last I heard there are 10 books planned for this series. I didn't like this book quite as much as the last book "Kitty's House of Horrors" but it was still an enjoyable and engaging read.

Kitty has a couple problems on her hands. First she is being sued by the owner of Speedy Mart stores after she does a radio show on suspicious supernatural happenings that are going on at Speedy Mart stores across the country. Second she gets a call from the government about a group of werewolves that have returned from service in Iraq and are a bit crazy; the government is wondering if there is any hope for their rehabilitation and if Kitty will help.

Vaughn does a very good job of seamlessly juggling the two separate plot lines. The story line about the werewolves returning from war to be integrated back into society is politically timely and interesting; it is something that is unique to consider. Overall the book was very engaging and well written. I enjoyed the addition of some of the new characters that were introduced with the ex-military werewolves.

The best part of this book is seeing Kitty act on her own and make decisions like a strong leader. If you think back to the first couple Kitty books, Kitty has come a long way as a character and I really enjoyed seeing that in this book.

The majority of the story deals with the ex-military werewolves. The second plot dealing with the Speedy Marts was interesting but I was at a loss at what it had to do with the overall story. It seemed like this second plot might be part of something bigger that we don't fully understand yet. Also Cormac returns to the story, but the direction his character takes is kind of unexpected. I am not sure I enjoyed the character changes in Cormac, but I am sure that it has something to do with the overall story.

Overall this was an excellent installment in this series. I enjoyed it and look forward to Vaughn's future books. Next to read by Vaughn is her new book Steel that is due out Spring of 2011.
reviewed Kitty Goes to War (Kitty Norville, Bk 8) on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This continues to be one of my favorite series, once I got past the brutality in the first book. I enjoy the stronger, yet vulnerable, Kitty in the subsequent books. I like the way the author manages to blend real issues, like the challenges faced by returning vets - including PTSD - with the fantasy. It makes for a more intelligent read.
reviewed Kitty Goes to War (Kitty Norville, Bk 8) on
Helpful Score: 2
Another great installment in the Kitty Norville series. I've never been disappointed and this one delivers as well. I'm very excited as the door has been left open for a 9th book. Keep 'em coming, Carrie!!
annapi avatar reviewed Kitty Goes to War (Kitty Norville, Bk 8) on + 334 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Kitty, as usual, is hard to put down. Her friend from the National Institute of Health Dr. Schumacher asks for her help with a serious problem - it seems the US Army has created a werewolf commando team that has been successful in Afghanistan, but their alpha unexpectedly died, and now the werewolves have gone rogue. Worse yet, they have escaped near Denver. If Kitty is to protect her pack, she will have to help the army capture them and rehabilitate them. Meantime, she also has to contend with a libel lawsuit from the CEO of a supermarket chain that she had featured on her show for suspicious paranormal activity on the premises of its stores. Vaughn continues to produce rocking good stories for this great series. Although the suspense in this one is ratcheted down a notch compared to previous books, the character development is still solid. Here's hoping she keeps on going strong.
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ra7 avatar reviewed Kitty Goes to War (Kitty Norville, Bk 8) on + 1026 more book reviews
Cormac is in this one and he has a nice supporting part:-) There are nice, entertaining mysteries in this book. Yes, more than one!! I kept wondering where the storyline was going with Speedy Mart. I also wondered what was up with Cormac. Adjusting to life outside of prison? Or something more? Go with the second, it was a cool surprise. (But then the first applies too). I like how Kitty tries to help people that need it , even if she suspects she might not be able to go anything. It is good to at least try. Good resolution of both plots.
moondance120 avatar reviewed Kitty Goes to War (Kitty Norville, Bk 8) on + 422 more book reviews
This book is almost a twofer. There are two distinct storylines. One involves young men turned into werewolves to benefit the military and the other is about a shifty CEO of a convenience store chain. Kitty once again gets in trouble through her radio program when she speculates on the strangeness surrounding the local Speedy Marts. The CEO quickly brings a libel suit against her. The storyline with the werewolves is very close to how our young men and women are treated when they return from war. It is difficult to see them thrust back into society after the horrible things they have seen and done in the name of peacekeeping. Cormac is out of prison and figures strongly in this book. I must admit that I had hoped for a Kitty/Cormac pairing. I do love Ben and I don't want him to be hurt, but there is just something about Kitty and Cormac that seem right. I am glad to see Kitty step up as alpha and lead her pack in this installment.
mvtrekkie avatar reviewed Kitty Goes to War (Kitty Norville, Bk 8) on + 231 more book reviews
This was one of the best in the Kitty Norville series so far! Could not put it down. It deals with renagade weres and a little bit of magic thrown in to spice things up.

Lots of action which is in balance to all the other things that go on.

We learn a lot about what Cormack went through while in jail. You would never guess what it was!

Loved it!


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