Animator and vampire hunter Anita Blake is about to discover that some secrets are better left buried-and some people better off dead.

The Laughing Corpse is the second book in the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton. This gripping novel follows the adventures of Anita Blake, a tough and determined vampire hunter, as she investigates a series of gruesome murders in St. Louis. With the help of her supernatural allies, Anita must navigate a dangerous underworld of vampires, zombies, and other creatures of the night to solve the case and bring the killer to justice. The Laughing Corpse is a thrilling and suspenseful read that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.