Poison Elves Series by Drew Hayes

4.34 · 35 ratings
  • Requiem for an Elf (Poison Elves #1)
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    Requiem for an Elf (Poison Elves #1)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings · published 1996

    Enter a dark, gothic land of elvin assassins, mythic demons and dangerous women. In the world of Amrahly nn, magic is a constant and science has yet to gain a foothold on civilization. Roaming through this hazardous land is a misanthropic elf named Lusiphur. A wanderer without alliegences, Lusiphur (no relation to the guy down below ) encounters demon-summoning wizards, bumbling thieves, serial killers, purple-festooned misogynists, and plenty of shallow love interests... more

  • Traumatic Dogs (Poison Elves #2)
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    Traumatic Dogs (Poison Elves #2)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1996

    Continuing Lusiphurs adventures from Volume 1, this collection pits our misanthropic hero against a wealthy socialite, a macabre master of dreams, and a wicked doppelganger. Lusiphur also meets Parintachin, the spooky clown that lives in his head, and hooks back up with his ex-wife, the sorceress Hyena.

  • Desert of the Third Sin (Poison Elves #3)
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    Desert of the Third Sin (Poison Elves #3)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 1997

    This third volume follows the adventures of Lusiphur in Amrahly'nn, as our hero deals with the aftermath of the three wishes granted him by the d'jinni Anhikiahl. First, the 17th War Duke from the Elvin Highlands hunts down Lusiphur to retrieve Cinlach, the enchanted sword Lusiphur obtained as his first wish. Then, Lusiphur battles the elvin wizard Tenth in an outrageous game of "cat and mouse"-literally... more

  • Patrons (Poison Elves #4)
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    Patrons (Poison Elves #4)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 1998

    This fourth volume wraps up the first stage in the history of Lusiphur, wherein he and his new associate, Jace, save a damsel in distress from a giant Dark Troll living on the outskirts of the Cambridge Mountains. The only problem is, a Dark Troll's blood, when spilled, transforms into more Dark Trolls. This makes them kind-of hard to kill. Nevertheless, our intrepid heroes do their best to find a way around such technicalities... more

  • Poison Elves: The Mulehide Years (Poison Elves #1-4)
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    Poison Elves: The Mulehide Years (Poison Elves #1-4)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 4 ratings · published 2001

    In a surprisingly progressive medieval era where magic and violence rule the land, Lusiphur leaves the employ of an increasingly paranoid feudal lord to trek across Amrahly'nn in search of adventure - which he finds in abundance. This work contains 200 issues of author's seminal work, the origin story of an anti-hero named Lusiphur.

  • Sanctuary (Poison Elves #5)
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    Sanctuary (Poison Elves #5)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 1998

    Tired of his retirement, the criminal Lusiphur joins Sanctuary, the infamous assassin guild. There, he finds vast wealth, a safe haven, even the gorgeous assassin Cassy to romance. the charmed life never lasts long, though, and forces conspire to wipe out Lusiphur... including martial arts master Mr. Moto, brilliant detective Lt. Vido, rival assassin Lester, the ever-outlandish Purple Marauder, and a mysterious new organization moving into Sanctuary territory!

  • Guild War (Poison Elves #6)
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    Guild War (Poison Elves #6)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 2000

    When a three-way gang war erupts, Lusiphur finds himself targeted not only by enemies innumerable, but also by his own employers! The leaders of the Sanctuary Guild have begun to rethink the rogue's membership in their organization. Unfortunately, the only way to retire from Sanctuary is to be killed! Featuring the return of Luse's ex-wife Hyena, the undying monster known only as Widowmaker, and the single most shocking event in POISON ELVES history!

  • Salvation (Poison Elves #7)
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    Salvation (Poison Elves #7)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2006

    His lover dead, the Elvin rogue Lusiphur sets out for vengeance! To his horror, he discovers the identity of the person most responsible for her death: his old friend and companion-at-arms, Jace. Fulfilling his very personal mission just got a lot more complicated - as if being hunted by spurred assassins, the mischievous wizard Tenth, and the city's entire police force wasn't difficult enough. When the dust clears, Lusiphur will undergo startling changes, both in body and soul.

  • Rogues (Poison Elves #8)
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    Rogues (Poison Elves #8)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2002

    Having escaped elite police and spurned criminals, the renegade duo Lusiphur and Jace head into the wilderness, headlong into trouble First, they encounter the albino mercenary Cleah, a woman on the hunt for Elvin ears. Next, they wander into a secluded village besieged by a werewolf...and an even more dangerous monster hunter Finally, they befriend the winged Petunia - an exquisite creature of beauty and bloodlust. Luse, Jace, and the three deadliest women in the world...

  • Baptism by Fire (Poison Elves #9)
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    Baptism by Fire (Poison Elves #9)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 2003

    For years, the Elvin rogue named Lusiphur roamed the wilderness of Amrahly'nn, driven by ambition, greed, and murderous tendencies...until a fabled artifact of enormous importance falls into his hands. Determined to return the Elvin Fire to its rightful owners, Lusiphur finds himself targeted by the resurrected Dark Army. Should he fail, evil forces will hold ultimate power. If he succeeds, he'll suffer for his bloody past. Will Lusiphur learn the price of heroism?

  • Dark Wars 1 (Poison Elves #10)
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    Dark Wars 1 (Poison Elves #10)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 3 ratings · published 2005

    Having escaped elite police and spurned criminals, the renegade duo Lusiphur and Jace head into the wilderness, haedlong into trouble First, they encounter the albino mercenary Cleah, a woman on the hunt for Elvin ears. Next, they wander into a secluded village besieged by a werewolf hunter Finally, they befriend the winged Petunia - an exquisite creature of beauty and bloodlust. Luse, Jace, and the three deadliest women in the world...

  • Dark Wars 2 - Alliances (Poison Elves #11)
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    Dark Wars 2 - Alliances (Poison Elves #11)

    Drew Hayes

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 2 ratings · published 2007

    During Lusiphur's journey back from Fell Keep he meets and begrudgingly befriends Lynn, his dangerous new lover. Luse also forges an alliance with old nemesis, Tenth.

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