Death s daughter calliope reaperjones series, book 1. Her first solo novel, deaths daughter, was published by penguin in 2009, with a childrens book for simon and schuster called the new newbridge academy to follow in. She has a younger sister, danielle who is an artist. Death s daughter is about calliope reaperjones, a 24 year old girl working as an assistant living in new york city. Amber benson cocreated, cowrote, and directed the animated supernatural webseries ghosts of albion with christopher golden, followed by a series of novels including witchery and accursed, and the novella astray. Amber benson creates a universe similar to piers anthonys on a pale horse. She is a perfectly normal girl except for the fact that shes deaths daughter. Amber nicole benson born january 8, 1977 is an american actress, writer, director, and producer. The duo then novelized the series in two books for random house. Enter your email below to be notified as soon as it is available. Daddys little girlfor the last few years id been in a state o.
While amber is an actress, she is also a director, producer and an experienced. As an actress, she has appeared in dozens of roles in feature films, tv. Midtown comics in new york city will present amber benson, signing her novel deaths daughter, the first book in a trilogy from penguin books. Somewhere on the continuum is piers anthonys zane death from on a pale horse. In deaths daughter, the first novel in the series, callies quiet life is shattered with the news that her father the ceo of death inc and her older sister, thalia have both been kidnapped. Calliope reaperjones has begun to accept that her father is, in fact, death and that it might be a good idea to learn to handle her magic, when cerberus, hells guard dog, calls in a favor she owes him. Deaths daughter king county library system overdrive. Benson grew up attending a reform synagogue in alabama. Amber benson goodreads author, christopher golden goodreads author 3. I think it qualifies as urban fantasy, though it might more accurately be described by the more general. Because tara the sapphic sue is the patron of emo lesbian young girls everywhere, i can only. Benson was born in birmingham, alabama to psychiatrist, edward and diane benson. Its the story of calliope reaperjones, who has to take over her fathers responsibilities as death because hes disappeared.
Amber benson narrator amber benson is the author of the echo park coven novels and the calliope reaperjones novels. Buffy the vampire slayer actress amber benson at midtown. Book recommendations for people who like death s daughter by amber benson. Listen to death s daughter audiobook by amber benson. Now sheas the author of aceas hottest new seriesa killer novels featuring calliope reaperjones, who doesnat want to be daddyas little girl anymore. She is best known for her role as tara maclay on buffy the vampire slayer. Deaths daughter, written by buffy actress amber benson, is very upbeat, with the language simply swelling with popcultural references and snappy. Deaths daughter is about calliope reaperjones, a 24 year old girl working as an assistant living in new york city. Deaths daughter by amber benson penguin random house. For the last few years id been in a state of bliss living under a selfimposed forgetting charm, because i so did not want to go into the family business.
Jun 26, 2009 deaths daughter, the first novel in a planned trilogy by amber benson who played tara on buffy the vampire slayer may not seem like the moments usual fodder. By clicking notify me you consent to receiving electronic marketing communications from. Death s daughter by amber benson, 9780441016945, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. As a young girl, she studied singing, dancing as well as acting.
As a child benson studied music and dance, performing in the. As an actress, she has appeared in dozens of roles in feature films, tv movies, and television series, including. Yes, amber benson is that same lovely young lady who was made to look like a sullen simpleton in her most famous role, tara the brown cow in buffy the vampire slayer. Deaths daughter by amber benson ace, 2009 bookbanter. Death s daughter by amber benson 2009 ill start by admitting that death s daughter isnt something that i would usually read. As a child benson studied music and dance, performing in the birmingham. She cares little for her boss and job, but enjoys the fashions and the stores, and is on the lookout for the perfect hunk to marry and spend the rest of her life with. Because tara the sapphic sue is the patron of emo lesbian young girls everywhere, i can only dread the repercussions that will. Amber benson calliope reaperjones so just wanted a normal life. While still in her teens, she was involved in productions at the local community theatre.
Amber nicole benson born january 8, 1977 is an american actress, writer, film director, and film producer. View our feature on amber benson s death s daughter. She started acting when she was only 14 but her big break came when she started to star in the tv series buffy the vampire slayer as tara maclay. Deaths daughter by amber benson penguin random house audio. I first heard about deaths daughter when i stumbled across a video of the author amber benson giving a reading from serpents storm on twitter. Deaths daughter by amber benson, 9780441016945, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
Amber benson was born on january 8, 1977 in birmingham, alabama. I think it qualifies as urban fantasy, though it might more accurately be described by the more general term contemporary fantasy. Now shes the author of aces hottest new series killer novels featuring calliope reaperjones, who doesnt want to be daddys little girl anymore view our feature on amber bensons deaths daughter. Amber benson, born in 1977 in birmingham, alabama, is an american actress, writer, film director, and film producer. I was kind of expecting a certain type of novel, and to a certain extent, i did get it. The video made me laugh so hard that i immediately ordered all 3 books and i was really looking forward to reading them. And yes, ive seen other work benson has written, performed, and directed. She owes a debt to cerberus, the three headed dog that guards the gate s of hell a debt that involves a trip to purgatory, las vegas, ancient egypt, and a discount department store that s more frightening than any supernatural creature shell ever encounter. She owes a debt to cerberus, the three headed dog that guards the gates of hell a debt that involves a trip to purgatory, las vegas, ancient egypt, and a discount department store thats more frightening. I first heard about death s daughter when i stumbled across a video of the author amber benson giving a reading from serpent s storm on twitter. Meet amber bensons authentically original creation locusmy name is calliope reaperjones callie to my friends.
Cats claw is the second novel in the calliope reaperjones series by amber benson. Deaths daughter by amber benson free ebook download. She lives in new york, which is in her blood as a fashionista, but has not had a. She has a younger sister, danielle, who is an artist.
Miss benson earned a large following for her popular role as tara maclay on tv s buffy the vampire slayer. Jan 16, 2009 amber benson creates a universe similar to piers anthony s on a pale horse. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Calliope reaperjones by amber benson the author pulls from religion and mythology in. Amber benson is the author of the echo park coven novels and the calliope reaperjones novels. Deaths daughter ebook by amber benson rakuten kobo. Vegetarian television buffy the vampire slayer tara maclay 200002 filmography as director drones 23jan2010 lovers, liars and. She is a perfectly normal girl except for the fact that she s death s daughter. Apart from writing, amber benson is also known to be a prominent actress. If youre a fan of buffy the vampire slayer, youll probably recognize amber as the actress who infused life and love into the character of tara. Deaths daughter by amber benson 2009 ill start by admitting that deaths daughter isnt something that i would usually read. Deaths daughter calliope reaperjones, book 1 by amber benson. Her father is jewish and her mother was raised southern baptist.
Like that series, the role of death is suddenly forced upon the main character, who quickly must learn to cope with a multitude of other powers who might have other agendas. Jun 23, 2009 midtown comics in new york city will present amber benson, signing her novel death s daughter, the first book in a trilogy from penguin books. Amber benson discusses buffy the vampire slayer, her new book deaths daughter and more. Miss benson earned a large following for her popular role as tara maclay on tvs buffy the vampire slayer.
Amber benson audio books, best sellers, author bio. Calliope reaper jones is the daughter of death and theres a good bit of interesting information on the whole death business and how an agreement was reached between god and the devil on how it should be run. Im deaths daughter andas of very recentlythe reluctant head of my fathers company, death, inc. Yes, i know, i know, the actor is not the character. As an actress, she has appeared in dozens of roles in feature films, tv movies, and television. The first time i recall hearing the name calliope reaperjones was almost exactly one year ago when amber benson was being interviewed by trent of pink is the new blog. Deaths daughter calliope reaperjones, book 1 by amber benson book cover, description, publication history.
I was curious, and therefore went out and bought the first two books of her series. Deaths daughter, the first novel in a planned trilogy by amber benson who played tara on buffy the vampire slayer may not seem like the moments usual fodder. Benson was born january 8, 1977, in birmingham, alabama, the daughter of diane and edward benson, a psychiatrist. Amber benson alongside christopher golden was the primary writer of all the mentioned works. Calliope reaperjones has a simple life in new york, a city she loves. Deaths daughter a calliope reaperjones novel benson, amber on amazon. So i picked up a book ive had on my shelf for awhile. While amber is an actress, she is also a director, producer and. I have and do read science fictionfantasy novels but the stories, written by authors such as ursula le guin, marge piercy, and octavia butler, have had a pretty blatant secondwave feminist social commentary.
Mar 26, 2019 amber benson discusses buffy the vampire slayer, her new book deaths daughter and more. I have reached my 5,000 friend threshold at my personal facebook page. Amber benson cowrote and directed the animated webseries ghosts of albion with christopher golden for the bbc. I think calliope reaperjones falls a little ahead of zane, and thats something, because anthony is clearly an established talent in the fantasy field while amber benson is a relative newcomer. As if that wasnt shocking enough callie soon learns she is only one who can step into her fathers shoes to protect her mom and younger sister.
She cocreated, cowrote, and directed the animated supernatural web series ghosts of albion with christopher golden, which they followed with a series of. After having an impromptu conversation about personal philosophies and spiritual beliefs, amber brought up a forthcoming three book. I havent finished reading montaignes essays yet, but its summer, and sometimes a guy just needs a break from 16thcentury france. Summary from the book jacket my name is calliope reaperjones, and im deaths daughter. Her first solo novel, death s daughter, was published by penguin in 2009, with a children s book for simon and schuster called the new newbridge academy to follow in. Benson and golden also coauthored the novella the seven whistlers.