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Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12)
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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.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #32821 in Books
- Published on: 2008-08-05
- Released on: 2008-08-05
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 736 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Kenyon is the reigning queen of the vampire novel."--Barbara Vey, Publishers Weekly
“An engaging read.”—Entertainment Weekly on Devil May Cry
“Kenyon’s writing is brisk, ironic, sexy, and relentlessly imaginative. These are not your mother’s vampire novels.”—The Boston Globe on Dark Side of the Moon
From the Back Cover
Finally, the story of the Dark-Hunter leader, Acheron, is revealed…
He was made human in order to escape death.
Eleven thousand years ago, a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron spent a lifetime of shame. But the strongest steel is forged from the fires of hell…
But in death, he was reborn a god...
Acheron’s human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Then, brought back against his will, he became the sole defender of mankind. Only it was never that simple. For centuries, Acheron 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.
“Brisk, ironic, sexy, and relentlessly imaginative.”—Boston Globe
About the Author
Sherrilyn Kenyon is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with more than sixteen million copies of her books in print, in over thirty countries. She is the author of the Dark-Hunter novels, which have an international cult following and always appear at the top of The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today lists. Writing both as Sherrilyn Kenyon and Kinley MacGregor, she is also the author of several other series, including: The League, Brotherhood of the Sword, Lords of Avalon, The Dream-Hunters and BAD.
Near Nashville, Tennessee, Sherrilyn Kenyon lives a life of extraordinary danger . . . as does any woman with three sons, a husband, and a collection of swords on which all of the above have a major fixation.
Customer Reviews
So-So but still a fan.
I'm not sure if the reason I am disappointed in Acheron is because it was so long awaited and I got over excited for it to finally be Ash's (the majority of fan's favorite character) and I expected too much out of it or if it was because I assumed it would have a lot of depth since it was such a long story compared to past books in the series. It was kind of like waiting in a 4 hours line for the new roller coaster and it is over in 20 seconds and not really that much better than any other roller coaster.
The first half of the book was too long. We got it; he was sexually, physically and emotionally abused. Move along. I didn't mind the details of the abuse, I think it really helped drive the point home on how gut wrenching abuse is but there was quite a bit of fluff in there as well that makes the story drag. The second half, he was such a sissy-man. Ash is always tough, quiet, wise and snarky. In this he was kind of pansy.
The end was resolved too quickly and the love story seemed rushed. The hammer joke went on WAYYY too long and the heroine didn't seem cool/strong/sarcastic enough to be Ash's true love. He is way more hardcore than her, well at least his personality in past books.
Maybe his abuse was how he earned love to come into his life but I do not feel like he nor she had to work to stay together there was no major adversary to fight or problem to overcome so they could be together. The hurdles were too easily removed. It didn't seem like they really knew each other either. Ok, she read the diary but that isn't really KNOWING him and the same goes for him knowing her real well. She didn't have any thing holding her back either. She had no personal demons. It was all about Ash finally getting some stones and saying he was a god and wasn't going to take it (abuse) anymore.
Bottom line; don't expect this one to blow your mind/have you on the edge of your seat like past books in this series. I hope Nick's is better.
Disappointing...
Spoilers Included....
I was highly anticipating Ash's book (who wasn't?). What a let down. I was very disappointed in the book. The first part, though hard to read, had so much more depth than the second part. I really enjoyed it for that reason. But as it moved into the second part, I didn't feel as though there was continuity in Acheron's character. Maybe if the second part took place over more than 2-3 days, it would have seemed more believable to me.
Also, I found that she used many of the same plot devices from previous books. Childhood abuse (I get that the are supposed to be "tortured" in some way, but it just all sounds the same), singing to Tory (Vane and Bride?). Seems like she's running out of ideas. Her dialog is really starting to annoy me. They all sound like teenagers. Except the one who IS a teenager - Simi. She's just too childlike. If she's supposed to be around 18 human years, can she at least start to sound like it instead of like a 4yr old?
I know this sounds like rant. I guess it is. I just feel cheated. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I read it (I passed on the last few). I'm glad she gave Ash a happy ending. It just wasn't up to some of her earlier work. Makes me wonder if she isn't rushing too much to get the books out. I think this is going to be it for me, though. I don't care enough about all the new characters she's introducing to keep with the series.
The epic continues
Acheron is the latest romp in the Dark Hunter series. This is the book that answers all the questions about the book's protagonist, Ash. I must admit, the first half of the book is very sombering...the tortre Ash must endure is heart-wrenching. Yet, if it was not for all Ash had endured...would he be the same god we have come to love? Everyone who reads the series knows Ash is a god; they know who his parents are...yet as the God of Destruction he does have a kinder side for the meek and defenseless. And while it is the humans that tortre him...he still defends and protects them. Case in point: Tory is Ash's equal and while searching for the mythical land of Atlantis she makes some amazing discoveries...and while Ash feels for her, he must discredit her in order to save the humans and the earth. Yet his curiousness for her is unending and he asks Savitar for enlightenment on why Ash can't foresee Tory's future. Tory sees Ash as the perfect companion and delves into his past to understand the mangod. Acheron is a great addition to the series and while it does answer some questions...it raises many more. I can only say that I am glad the series continues and can't wait to find out what is coming next...maybe Artemis will finally get what's coming to her. One can only hope! --- Another book I would highly recommend is--Sirens-- by Geo Tin: Sirens (Mass Market)--a great novel that follows the same formula of mythology.
