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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12)
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List Price: $24.95
Our Price: $15.98
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Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780312362157
ISBN: 0312362153
Label: St. Martin's Press
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 736
Publication Date: 2008-08-05
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date: 2008-08-05
Studio: St. Martin's Press
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Editorial Reviews:
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The most anticipated story in the blockbuster Dark-Hunter series. The never-before-revealed story of the Dark-Hunter leader, Acheron. He was made human in order to escape death, but in death he was reborn a god. . .  Eleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron spent a lifetime of shame. However, his human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Then, brought back against his will, Acheron became the sole defender of mankind. Only it was never that simple. For centuries, he has fought for our survival and hidden a past he’ll do anything to keep concealed. Until a lone woman who refuses to be intimidated by him threatens his very existence. Now his survival, and ours, hinges on hers and old enemies reawaken and unite to kill them both. War has never been more deadly... or more fun.
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Summary: Really disappointing!
Comment: I have been waiting for Ash's story since the beginning of the Darkhunter series and THIS is what I get? Seriously, the pages and pages of abuse were soooo not necessary - a few chapters would have been enough but almost 400 pages? With all his regal bearing (even with abuse and neglect) the second part where he lamely falls in love the minute he sees Tori? Come on, with all his history how could you expect us to believe it would be that easy! I'm really sorry I read this because it has ruined any chance of me reading any more of Kenyon's books in the future!
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Summary: my first 5 star rating
Comment: This book is probably the best book I've read in a couple of years. I could tell the quality right from the start. It got so intense, which was necessary to understand our hero, that I would sometimes have to put it down and read something else. But I always came back. This book puts this author above so many others. I'm glad she didn't skimp and gave us 600 plus pages. And so glad it's not the cliche vampire paranormal stuff. A great read even though it's a chick book,(giggle.)
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Summary: Overall...Worth the Wait...Gotta love the angst!
Comment: I found the first half of Ash's story wonderfully graphic and detailed, filling in the background of all his interesting quirks noticed throughout the other Dark Hunter books. It is in the second half that I had the most trouble in terms of the romance and his passivity/uncertainty.
I was surprised that Kenyon chose Tory as his love interest. I am still not buying into the relationship because it seemed rushed and a little on the adolescent side. However, lines such as, "Please don't pull my hair," from Ash as he and Tory make love, tear through you, especially given the information imparted in the book's first half because we now know why he does not like people standing behind him or touching him or looking at his eyes.
I was also a little disappointed that Ash seems to have lost some of his swagger. The concert scene, for me, was rather unnecessary and weak. However, I am willing to go with it because this is Kenyon's story to tell and this is her way of telling us what this character has to deal with. We are glimpsing him at his most unguarded and anyone is bound to be vulnerable in that state. Kenyon does a great job of showing that swagger when he is around his Dark-Hunters and others, nevertheless.
Kenyon accomplishes quite a bit with this book. She provides enough to keep the Dark Hunter series (complete with peripheral characters) going on, particularly with Jaden, Stryker, Styxx, Urian, Savitar, Nick, Apollymi, and yes, Artemis (sigh). I like the way Kenyon also gives a nod to the Dark Hunters who were finding an "out" through their true loves joining them in immortality because it is theme in her books that was becoming worn out and tired. What I like about Ash's romance, is that we know Artemis will not take this lying down and she will be a thorn in his side for a long, long, time. I'm not a fan of the goddess, but the path of true love should also not be easy.
Overall, this is a great book. Ash's story has been a long time coming and Kenyon takes her series to the next level.
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Summary: Best of the Best
Comment: I have read everyone of the DH series, and have fell in love with each and every character. So as you can see, I was so ready for Ash's book to be released. I pre-order and waited. The day it arrived i was as giddy as a young bride on her wedding night.. I could not wait to begin Ash's journey. The moment I sat down to read, I cried, I got upset and slammed the book down, refusing to read more. Yet, I had to know his story. I picked it back up and continued to read. By far, this is the best book, I have ever read. I,Michelle, take my hat off to you, Ms.Sherrilyn Kenyou.You are a Master writer. Please never stop writing stories.Please continue to publish books, that make us feel as if we are living that life. Thank you for giving so many of us an escape fromour own realities!
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Summary: The best yet!
Comment: I LOVED this book. I think the first 400 pages detailing Ash's early life were much needed. So often in the DH novels I'll be thinking "OK, so you had a bad time, get over it and trust this girl" By detailing Ash's tragedies, I realized why that isn't always going to be easy. The DH's are not all stubborn, sometimes they, like Ash, have just learned from their past. This is the best DH novel yet, I have read it twice in the last week.Also, I wasn't as big a fan of Ash's as my friends, but his book totally changed my mind.
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