|
Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12) | 
 enlarge | Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
Buy New: $15.94
You Save: $9.01 (36%)
New (39) Used (18) Collectible (4) from $14.74
Rating:  329 reviews
Sales Rank: 4624
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 736
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.1 x 2.3
ISBN: 0312362153
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780312362157
ASIN: 0312362153
Publication Date: August 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: SHIPS from 5 locations based on your Zip Code and availability! (PA TN IN OR SC) *-* Gift Quality *-* Orders Processed Immediately! - We get your book to you Very Quickly! -L2354.34321
| |
| Also Available In:
|
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
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.
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 324 more reviews...
 my first 5 star rating October 12, 2008
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.)
 Overall...Worth the Wait...Gotta love the angst! October 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Best of the Best October 11, 2008
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!
The best yet! October 11, 2008
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.
Acheron October 10, 2008
I couldn't wait for this book to come out and it didn't disapoint! You have to read the others in the series before you attempt this one, otherwise you won't understand the characters. Acheron has been my favourite character throughout the dark-hunter books and I was glad when his book game out. This is proberly the most emotional book i have ever read. The first half had me in tears but the second half is a lovely love story. This is definitely worth the time to read because it has to be my favourite dark-hunter novel. So if you have read the others in the series then you MUST read Acheron (but have the tissues at hand!)
|
|
|
The Outpost Network | |
