Devil May Cry (A Dark-Hunter Novel, Book 11)

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Kenyon became a remarkable success story with Dark Side of the Moon, which became an instant bestseller. Now, her newest, most imaginative, and most breathtaking Dark-Hunter novel yet tells the tale of an ex-god in search of revenge, a servant of Artemis out to stop him, deadly enemies at every turn and a plot that may very well end the world. Ever since the moment his godhood was taken by Artemis, Sin has done nothing but plot his revenge. But when he kidnaps a woman he believes to be the goddess, he quickly finds out that she is not Artemis, but her servant, Katra. And instead of capturing her, Katra captures him. She refuses to release him until he promises not to seek vengeance on her mistress. In spite of himself, Sin is intrigued by Katra, who is nothing like the deceitful Artemis. She's fierce and true, but also compassionate and loyal. However, Sin is not the only enemy Artemis has and it quickly becomes apparent that he must help Katra save her mistress... or life as we know it will cease to exist. What's an ex-god to do?

Customer Reviews:

Answers some questions, but overall a bit average.......2007-10-05

I started reading Kenyon's Dark Hunter series just this past year, but I have now read them all and I have to say that "Devil May Cry" was a bit disappointing.

The story was entertaining enough, but the development of the character relationships and the climax and resolution of the story were a bit weak.
The relationships of Sin and Katra and Ash and Katra were somewhat stunted, too simple. Without giving too much away the only way I can explain is to say that it took a great deal of `Suspension of Disbelief' to accept the ease with which Ash and Katra were able to overcome the circumstances of their relationship. Also, the conflicts between Sin and Katra are not resolved well. They don't really hash out any of their problems as much as they merely see a problem, separate, come together with no understanding, see a problem, separate, and come together with still no understanding etc. The only way I could take it in was by telling myself that the `saving the world' urgency story line left them little time to take a moment for some personal communication. But still, at no point at the end of the book did I feel like there was a proper relationship resolution, and they had a lot to resolve.
The story's conclusion being anti-climactic was so sad. It had so much potential but lacked the excitement `oomph' that Kenyon usually is capable of creating. Those last few chapters had me excited for some action but after that last page I was left under whelmed.
On a more positive note, a lot of questions about Acheron were answered and we were given a more personal insight to Artemis's character. No doubt this will come up in the future books (an exciting possibility). These aspects of "Devil May Cry' were perhaps what saved the book from being completely flat. And while I have so many problems with this Kenyon book, that it was just not up to par with her others, I still say that it is a must read (as it is part of the fabulous Dark Hunter series and you just can't miss a part of it).
So, potential `Devil May Cry' reader, I recommend that you check this book out from the library, or borrow it from a friend, to read and then decide for yourself if it is worth buying it to read again.

Devil May Cry.......2007-09-28

Love her books. Never disappoints in the reading. Can't wait for her next book.

Fantastic Read.......2007-09-28

very hard to put down, read it in one night, easily kept my interest throughout and would reccomend to anyone who likes the mystery and suspence of the paranormal romance

Never a Disappointment!!!.......2007-09-27

Devil May Cry is another wonderful read by Sherrilyn Kenyon! I have yet to be disappointed by any of the Dark Hunter Novels. This was another one I couldn't put down.

So many questions about a lot of the characters were answered in this book that I am more anxious than ever for the next novel to come out. I am also awaiting the series of Dream Hunter Novels.

Sherrilyn Kenyon is THE BEST in my book when it comes to Paranormal Romance!

I highly recommend the entire series.

The only DH novel I decided not to buy.... spoiler alert...........2007-09-26

I absolutely fell in love (with a half dozen different characters) the very first time I read a Dark Hunter novel. (The full length novels are much better than the anthologies) Sherrilyn Kenyon became my favorite author, and I would back up and re-read every book in the series in preparation for each new book coming out, just so I'd be 'refreshed' on everything. I LOVE THOSE BOOKS!!! If you haven't read the others, DO SO NOW!!! They are hot, exciting, well-written, sexy, and just plain good-to-their-bones books. But, for the first time, I've decided not to buy a DH book.

I've waited through a lot of books to finally get to Kats story. I know everyone was excited about Sin, but we hadn't seen him before now, and Kat I felt like I knew, and I wanted her have her own story. I'm sorry, but this was just such a let down after such a long wait. She wasn't as likable as she was in the other books. And Kat has always been a kick-a$$ kind of gal, like Tabatha in 'Seize the Night', but unlike Tabatha, who is a pistol from beginning to end, Kat went from tough girl to girly-girl. I mean, she's the child of two Gods, yet she comes across as powerless throughout the book. Her and Sins romance felt rushed and unreal, and to be honest, a bit boring. I wanted to really know Sins tortured past and be able to cry for him and root for him, like I did for Zarek in 'Dance With The Devil' (a GREAT DH book), but I never felt that close to him in this story.

And as soon as you saw Kat was the heroine and you knew she was going to be paired with Sin, then you knew the big secret was coming out, and she would be reunited with her long lost father. So I thought, okay, here it comes, the fireworks, the drama, the long awaited showdown between Ash and Artie... and it fizzled. I mean, here's this huge secret that's been what? 11 books in the making, and just a couple of pages after she announces she Ash's daughter she's calling him Daddy, like a six year old who wants to stay up past her bedtime, and Ash goes from 7 foot tall God of Destruction to 'Daddy Daycare' mode. And Ash doesn't so much as say boo to Artie. She kept a child from him for 11,000 years!!! She's physically beat him, tortured him, raped him, kept a child from him, allowed his loved ones to die... and she's still not been put in her place. I kept waiting for it, the bomb that's been sitting their ticking through all these books, but it was a dud. In the earlier books I got aggravated as Artie always getting away with being so evil, and I got frustrated because you can only sit back and watch the bully win so many times before you feel hopeless, but I figured, these stories are drawn out, it'll happen eventually. Now, I'm just sick of it.

The last really good DH book was 'Dark Side of the Moon'. I read it, and re-read it again the same week, something I hadn't done before with a book. And after it's ending, I've been waiting to hear something about what's going on with Nick and Stryker. No such luck.

So, overall, if you love a great story, with sexy characters, steamy love scenes, great writing-plot-settings, then read:
Fantasy Lover, Night Pleasures, Night Embrace, Dance with the Devil, Kiss of the Night, Night Play, Seize the Night, Sins of the Night, Unleash the Night, and Dark Side of the Moon.

All of these Kenyon books are phenomenal, but for me Devil May Cry fell far short of the rest. (So many authors seem to get overwhelmed with writing projects, or maybe tired of a series, or they just want try something new. They take a great formula and they mess it up. Julie Garwood did it with her Buchanan series. 'Heartbreaker' was Heaven, 'Mercy' was magnificent, and 'Killjoy' was... no K words, but it was one of the single best books I've ever read!!! Then she just went downhill in the series after that. And Noah Claybourn, a character you waited through over a half dozen books to get to his story, got the worst story of all. It just turns you off the whole series.)

I just hope and pray Mrs. Kenyon slows down a bit and goes back to her roots for Ash's story. After all these years and all these books, to be let down by his story will put me off her for good.

The Sherrilyn Kenyon Dark-Hunter Boxed Set, No. 1: Night Embrace / Dance with the Devil / Night Pleasures

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Love Dark Hunters
Good fun
Great Series
Loved, loved, loved them

The Sherrilyn Kenyon Dark-Hunter Boxed Set, No. 1: Night Embrace / Dance with the Devil / Night Pleasures
Sherrilyn Kenyon
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ASIN: 0312942214
Release Date: 2006-10-03

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Kenyon's bestselling backlist heats up the night and is now available in a sizzling boxed set. The Sherrilyn Kenyon Dark-Hunter Boxed Set #1 contains one copy each of Night Embrace, Dance with the Devil and Night Pleasures.

Customer Reviews:

Love Dark Hunters.......2007-10-04

Love those Dark Hunters! She (Kenyan) is one of the best paranormal romance writers ever... right up there with Christine Feehan!

Good fun.......2007-07-28

This set was my introduction to the Dark-Hunter series and I have to say that I am hooked. The story-lines and the character development were far superior to what I was expecting. And heck, they are a fun read.

Great Series.......2007-04-04

A fantastic fictional series. This boxed set inspired me to order several other books from Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter Series. I am very pleased with this purchase.

Loved, loved, loved them.......2007-03-09

This was my first taste of Sherrilyn Kenyon and her Dark-Hunter series and now I am waiting with baited breath for my next shipment to get here so I can continue reading her series. I have been an avid Laurell K Hamilton reader and after reading all the current books in both of her series was left desperate and depressed with nothing to read.... THEN I found the Dark-Hunter series!!! I love how each book is devoted to a Dark-Hunter. Getting to know each of them "intimately" and then seeing them make little guest appearances in the next book makes for an awesome read. These are the kind of books you find hard to put down once you start reading. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves the paranormal, adventure, romance-erotica genre. A+, 5 stars, 2 thumbs up!

Working for the Devil (Dante Valentine, Book 1)

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Strong Supernatural Fiction
Super Reader
Catching book
Dark and Original
Very good paranormal adventure

Working for the Devil (Dante Valentine, Book 1)
Lilith Saintcrow
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ASIN: 0446616702

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When the Devil needs a rogue demon killed, who does he call? The Player: Necromance-for-hire Dante Valentine is choosy about her jobs.Hot tempered and with nerves of steel, she can raise the dead like nobody's business. But one rainy Monday morning, everything goes straight to hell. The Score: The Devil hires Dante to eliminate a rogue demon: Vardimal Santino. In return, he will let her live. It's an offer she can't refuse. The Catch:How do you kill something that can't die?

Customer Reviews:

Strong Supernatural Fiction.......2007-09-23

The first novel in Saintcrow's Dante Valentine series is equal to any in the modern urban fantasy genre. Equal to Jim Butcher (Dresden Files) and Rachel Caine (The Hollows). Better than the rest.

Dante is a smart, competent, tough, girl with an interesting supernatural power of being a Necromance. She speaks with the dead, but as a side-job collects bounties on supernatural criminals. Her action scenes are pithy, and I especially like how Dante will think something sarcastic, and then say it, not really caring about the consequences.

Plotwise, the novel went fast. The romantic overtones influenced the plot, but remained minor points, not hijacking the pace at all. Setting was acceptable, though I thought Saintcrow better described a walk in Hell than the political landscape of her future society. I wasn't sure how large or what form of government the Hegemony was.

The characters Dante ends up running with are each memorable in their own way. Two big plusses were 1.) wasn't a single vampire in the novel, and 2.) novel is set in more than one city. I highly recommend this work if you like modern supernatural stories.

Super Reader.......2007-08-31

For a book that looks like it is supposed to be a romance type novel, it is actually pretty light on the mushy stuff, so much so that is is almost absent. More towards the early Hamilton or Harrison books, and fairly straight urban fantasy.

The main character is a Necromance. This does mean what it suggests. She is a very low rent necromancer. She carries a sword. Your average powerful wizard type doesn't need to bother.

The plot could be straight out of Hellblazer. Lucifer wants something done, the demons are trying to play each other over a mystic object and a breeding scheme for power.

She is hired to get in the middle, and ends up working with a demon partner.

Catching book.......2007-08-27

Definitely liked the book, but I have to admit it was a bit hard to read. There were many references to things I didn't understand, which was a bit boring at times since I kept on losing interest in the book. I liked Dante, her her personal development, and I definitely liked the supporting characters, but the romance she later developed with the demon was a little odd.

Overall, it was an entertaining read. Will I read the next book? Most likely.

Dark and Original.......2007-08-10

Necromancer Dante Valentine makes a deal with the devil. Dante must hunt down and kill a rogue demon. In exchange, Lucifer will let Dante live. It's not much of a choice. But when Dante realizes that the rogue demon was the one who murdered her friend years ago, she becomes all the more eager to hunt down the killer. With a lesser demon tagging along for protection, Dante will be getting into more than she bargained for.

Dante Valentine is a headstrong, independent, and powerful necromancer, able to raise the dead. When trouble comes her way, she faces it head on. And only grudgingly accepts help from others. She's a complex character who sometimes seems to have a death wish, but also feels deeply for those she cares about.

Working for the Devil is a very dark and gritty urban fantasy, with plenty of action and suspense. Danger lurks around every corner, as everyone seems to want Dante dead. Saintcrow has created a unique futuristic society blending magic and advanced technology. With more heartache than romance, the story is a cross between a crime novel and an early Anita Blake book.

I'm looking forward to the next installment, Dead Man Rising, to see what's next for Dante and to get another glimpse into Saintcrow's original world.

Very good paranormal adventure.......2007-08-02

There is one thing that I find quite annoying about this book. Its not the authors fault as the Christian Theologians had messed up the titles and classification of the various critters in hell by the mid 1600s and Milton and the romantics made it worse. Among other things Lucifer means light bearer or more appropriately one who enlightens (in the Eastern sense). Lucifer was a title applied to Christ (maqybe Milton was taking a snide aside at the church).

On with the review.

The author has created an interesting world with some futuristic touches and has done a good job of it. (As a physicist I have trouble swallowing anti gravity [as gravity is a curvature of space/time caused by concentrations of mass] but hey its a fantasy).

The characters are well drawn but only two are really compelling. The plot is pretty linear with a little humor as the villains hide out. With a better plot I would have rated it considerably higher. But its still a real good read.

Dance With The Devil (A Dark-Hunter Novel, Book 4)

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An absolute pleasure to read
Captivated by its mushy sentimentality.
Love this book!!!!
This is a dance you'll want to read about!
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Dance With The Devil (A Dark-Hunter Novel, Book 4)
Sherrilyn Kenyon
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ASIN: 0312984839

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Zarek's Point of View: Dark-Hunter: A soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude. Insanity: A condition many say I suffer from after being alone for so long. But I don't suffer from my insanity-I enjoy every minute of it. Trust: I can't trust anyone....not even myself. The only thing I trust in is my ability to do the wrong thing in any situation and to hurt anyone who gets in my way. Truth: I endured a lifetime as a Roman slave, and 900 years as an exiled Dark-Hunter. Now I'm tired of enduring. I want the truth about what happened the night I was exiled-I have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Astrid (Greek, meaning star): An exceptional woman who can see straight to the truth. Brave and strong, she is a point of light in the darkness. She touches me and I tremble. She smiles and my cold heart shatters. Zarek: They say even the most damned man can be forgiven. I never believed that until the night Astrid opened her door to me and made this feral beast want to be human again. Made me want to love and be loved. But how can an ex-slave whose soul is owned by a Greek goddess ever dream of touching, let alone holding, a fiery star?

Customer Reviews:

An absolute pleasure to read.......2007-08-07

I'm a late comer to Sherrilyn Kenyon's popular Dark-Hunter series. I read Dance with the Devil last year and enjoyed it, but couldn't appreciate it or its characters until after I read the preceding books in the series. Having read all of the books in this series in one week (they are positively infectious!), Zerek's story continues to remain my favorite.

Zerek showed up in Talon's story "Night Embrace" with a set of metal claws on his fingers, and one hell of a deadly attitude. Torn between his conscience and his innate distrust of people after his life as a Roman slave, Zerek is absolutely the most tragic of heroes in this series. Feared by the rest of the Dark-Hunters, Zerek is banished to Alaska where the cold, desolate terrain becomes a strong juxtaposition for his character.

Dance With The Devil (A Dark-Hunter Novel, Book 4) is Zerek's story of judgment and the opportunity for redemption. Astrid, sister to the fates, is sent to Alaska to judge Zerek's mental stability and decide his innocence of past crimes. Having never judged a man innocent, Astrid is unsure of the man everyone claims to be guilty, and even more hesitant when she finds herself falling desperately in love with him. Sherrilyn Kenyon could not have made a more wonderful heroine in Astrid. Her gentle nature and steadfast determination to save Zerek created an admirability for her character and made me sympathize with her cause even more.

Kenyon's talents were not lost on Zerek, whose tragic past was laid bare, allowing more depth to his personality. Even then, Kenyon's description of his inner conflict and resulting ability to trust and love Astrid was written eloquently and effectively. Zerek's character became the most sympathetic and well-written out of the entire Dark-Hunter series.

Captivated by its mushy sentimentality........2007-04-03

I was quite surprised by how teary I became whilst reading some of the end chapters. Sniff. The problem with Zarek is that, in this novel, he actually does nothing to deserve his stone reputation or how bad the other Death-Hunters treat him. People will say, `Oh, you need to read some of the other novels in the series to find out.' Well, no I shouldn't have to. That information should be in THIS book.

Zarek's supposed to be a mean nasty killer but he saves the mink mommy and gives carvings to orphanages. How come those all-seeing b.o.z.o.s on Olympus don't know these facts? For whatever reason, Zarek seems to love to victimise himself. Although, to quote someone, you'd have to have a heart of stone not to laugh out loud at some of the scenes of his suffering. We weren't even told about the act of vengeance he committed when he became a DH. Sadly without an occupation, he'll most likely get bored stiff living with those gods. I got heartily sick of all those black pants and motorvehicle images too. Nice to see a couple in a paranormal treat each other with respect though.

Poor Simi. She learned a hard lesson from Thanatos.

I'm hooked. And it was the mush, and the fact that everyone gets redeemed that did it for me.

By no means is this a well written or well edited novel...some glaring errors BUT that is completely and utterly irrelevent.

Love this book!!!!.......2007-02-12

This book is great! One of the best in the series. Zarek is an unlikely romantic hero, but he makes you fall in love with him anayway. The characters are great as always and we learn a bit more about the Hunters and the gang. Two thumbs up!

This is a dance you'll want to read about!.......2007-01-25

This is my favorite Dark-hunter novel in the series, to date. This story had it all: sexy tortured hero, dedicated heroine with a lot of integrity, arctic setting, dream sequences, Daimons and Apollites with a grudge, and the forever mysterious Acheron.

Zarek truly does have a sad, sad history with no childhood whatsoever. Some of the things that he had to endure were tear provoking. His brutal history does a lot to explain why he is a loner and not accepted by the other dark hunters. In spite of his terrible treatment as a slave, he has a heart of gold - it just takes sweet Astrid to uncover it. Zarek's journey to redemption, love, and accepting himself is a great story.

This book has raised the bar pretty high for me as far as the paranormal/fantasy romance genre, but I look forward to reading the remainder of the series. I just hope that Artemis gets whats coming to her in one of the next books!

great service.......2007-01-09

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Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (The Shadow Saga, Book 2)

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A Sequel That Rocks!!
Excellent Series
It's good for what it is, but it isn't all that
Pretty good....for a sequel
The book that has changed the ways of vampires forever

Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (The Shadow Saga, Book 2)
Christopher Golden
Manufacturer: Ace
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ASIN: 0441005780

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The Shadow Saga Continues... As the vampires of the world prepare to do battle with humanity, and each other, the possibility of a new life for those that remain is what spurs them on in their bloody quest...

Customer Reviews:

A Sequel That Rocks!!.......2005-02-03

This is up there with The Necroscope series. Now I don't miss Brian Lumley as bad as I did.

Now he has serious competition. A must read.

Excellent Series.......2004-04-21

This is an excellent vampire series. Very different take on vampires. If this is your first Christopher Golden book in the Shadow Saga, I would highly suggest reading the series in order. (1) Of Saints and Shadows (2) Angel Souls and Devil Hearts (3) Of Masques and Martyrs and (4) The Gathering Dark. I enjoyed this series as much or even more than the anita blake and tanya huff series. Highly recommended.

Book #2 continues where book #1 ended. At the end of book 1, the world found out that vampires really do exist. The world is also very sympathetic to vampires because in book 1 a few evil members of the church tried to have them exterminated, and all of it was caught by a news crew. Vampires now have rights in the world. Counsels have been formed to help vampires and humans work and live together.

But things are not as "perfect" as they seem. Hannibal one of the vampire leaders is upset at the new life of the vampire. He liked the vampires of old, attacking the humans, killing them. He doesn't want to be their friend, he wants to hunt them. Hannibal secretly starts to build his own army of evil vampires. He has plans to attack when the time is right.

Also, as usual with this series, a variety of characters are involved in different things. In Book 1 you met Wild Bill Cody and the famous news reporter Allison. They are now a couple, and taking a vacation. While on vacation, they come across some demonic incidents and then the evil villain from Book #1 makes a return appearance. This book is about the fight between the evil versus good vampires; and the evil demons in hell.

Very good book and a GREAT series. Highly recommended.

It's good for what it is, but it isn't all that.......2000-07-30

I dig vampire novels. So when I saw the shadow saga I just had to have it. I enjoyed the second one because I thought the idea of a shadow justice system was cool. And all in all it was a good story but I think the characters were just a little too invincible. It's kind o' hard to relate to something that can't, under any circumstances, die. But like I said, it was still a cool story.

Pretty good....for a sequel.......2000-05-01

Its a sequel, come on folks, how good can a sequel be? Of course the first one was better, but this one answers a lot of questions and is a pretty good book. The initial shock of the vampires and their ways are gone, but saga continues, trying to keep the reader still entertained by what the vamps really are. All in all, It was a pretty good follow up.

The book that has changed the ways of vampires forever.......2000-03-31

im am usually one who just reads magic type books(elves wizards ect.) but these books have changed my mind about vampires forever. i loved the way that Golden used real like people that had become vampires. i am a christian and i enjoyed the way that he used jesus. it was odd but i still enjoyed it :) Golden totally changed all the boundries for vampires. from sunlight to crosses, but not only did he change them but he explained how. the way that golden wrote this made you feel every thing that the characters did. and i have totally fallen in love with Peter Octavian (would be nice to see him in another book) in short i would advise everyone who has an open mind about vampires or wants to see them catch up with the times to read these books.

Caballistics, Inc #2: Better the Devil (Caballistics, Inc)

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Perfect for collections strong in supernatural fantasy.

Caballistics, Inc #2: Better the Devil (Caballistics, Inc)
Mike Wild
Manufacturer: Black Flame
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ASIN: 1844164322

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Perfect for collections strong in supernatural fantasy........2007-10-07

Mike Wild's BETTER THAN THE DEVIL tells of a secret department within the British Ministry of Defense which is investigating the supernatural when hard times hit and it's sold off to a private company, becoming Caballistics, Inc. Despite their pact not to use magic, they are forced to do so when attacked in London - and must form alliances with the undead to survive in this fast-paced fantasy perfect for collections strong in supernatural fantasy.

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Dark, brooding and sensual...
wonderful book - could not put this one down!
How I love gothics!
could have been better
Not what I was expecting... but still a good book

Devil in the Dark (Candleglow)
Evelyn Rogers
Manufacturer: Love Spell
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ASIN: 0505524074

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Dark, brooding and sensual..........2005-12-27

Gideon Blackthorne is my kind of hero - mysterious, tortured, prone to acts of incredible sensuality and while his actions may appear cruel, underneath it all he loves our heroine with this whole heart.

*sigh*

Someone gave me a whole stack of historical/timeswept romance novels recently and this has to be the best of the lot. The other I have reviewed have been lucky to get 2 stars but this one deserves all of the 4 stars it has received. The heroine is fiesty, beautiful and of course hopelessly out of place as an American in Yorkshire. Our mysterious Duke has secrets aplenty and a tendency to ride around Yorkshire in the middle of the night. The mystery is not revealed until the end (although truthfully I guessed it quite early on) and of course our hero and heroine live happily ever after.

This book is a textbook (ha ha) example of the Gothic Line - creepy mansions, busybody villages, brooding moors, creepy woods, crumbling secrets and the heavy weight of titles carried in families for hundreds of years. Props also go to the author for her explicit, yet very sensual sex scenes. It is always a pleasure to read about women who are embracing their sexuality as opposed to books about frightened virgins who never initiate so much as a chaste kiss.

This book is brooding, and takes some time to reach its conclusion but the ride is well worth taking.

wonderful book - could not put this one down!.......2004-09-19

My type of hero from the first moment - dark, sensual and mysterious. Gideon called the Devil Duke had a reputation that would send most women running but not the heroine Lucinda. Maybe it was her American background she just did not care about so many of the things that Gideon supposedly did that were unconventional to the proper English. But mostly I think they just had that heartfelt connection - he called her "his light" and she just knew there was so much more to Gideon than he was willing to show. This story had a beautiful mystery running through it but mostly it was just a beautiful love story!! Wish Ms. Rogers would write many more British romances!!

How I love gothics!.......2003-12-10

Lucinda Fairfax's father had left her and her mother when she was only five years old, to return to Yorkshire and claim his title and estate. At age twenty-five and with her mother deceased, Lucinda traveled to Yorkshire. Her father, Viscount Westcombe, had died in an accident and Lucinda was the heir.

Here she would meet the famous "Devil Duke" named Gideon Blackthorne. Right away sparks would fly and a haunting obsession would begin. And Death would stalk the night.

***** This is the first in a new Gothic line from Love Spell! Mary Stewart and Victoria Holt fans, take heed! An excellent choice to show the world that Gothics are back! Dark, mysterious, just a touch of the supernatural, and some steamy romance. No one can tell a story like Evelyn Rogers! And I believe Gothics are right up her alley! Pre-order if you are able, to ensure that you do not miss out! It gets no better than Evelyn Rogers! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

could have been better.......2002-04-20

I was really exicted about this book at first because tomented heros and the caring heroines who save them like in "Jane Ayre" but I was very disappointed in this book. Yes the hero, Gideon is a tormented soul and the heroine, Lucinda is a very caring loving woman who wants to heal him and love him like he deserves, but the characters were blah. They didn't seem to be fully developed. Also the story was a bit rushed at the end. I would have liked the reason for Gideon's torment to be looked into more and maybe showed his feelings of torment and how Lucinda eased that torment more. I just didn't really enjoy this book very much. It had potential but fell short of it.

Not what I was expecting... but still a good book.......2001-10-19

I'll admit when I got this book I was expecting a vampire (or something like a vampire) to be in it. But you know what... I wasn't dissapointed to find that wasn't the case. (I won't spoil it for those who haven't read it, but I will say the guy isn't undead or immortal ) It was a great book.

The Shrouded Walls, The Dark Shore, The Waiting Sands, April's Grave, The Devil on Lammas Night

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The Shrouded Walls, The Dark Shore, The Waiting Sands, April's Grave, The Devil on Lammas Night
Susan Howatch
Manufacturer: Avenel
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Binding: Hardcover

The Devil's Race-Track: Mark Twain's "Great Dark" Writings

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Half-hearted Cynicism
Not That Bad
this time twain has outdone himself the book is overwelming

The Devil's Race-Track: Mark Twain's "Great Dark" Writings
Mark Twain
Manufacturer: University of California Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0520238931

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Mark Twain explores the darker side of life in these lesser-known later writings dealing with personal tragedies, nightmarish world events, and a doubtful cosmic order. He views his own situation as that of a ship trapped in a fearsome Bermuda Triangle-like region, the Devil's Race-Track. He sees history as a treadmill of endlessly and monotonously repeated events. And he conceives of a universal food chain, a vast round of devourers who in their turn become victims, humankind and God included. The tone of these writings is lightened considerably by Mark Twain's sagely ironic humor and his warmth, which together balance his tough-mindedness. And even when he shows the human race caught in some vicious circle, he may be seen courageously seeking a way out and at times believing he has found it.

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Half-hearted Cynicism.......2000-11-18

As a lazy philosopher in search of a belief system, I found this book exceptionally provocative, if occaisionally irritating. I'm generally not a fan of compilations, particularly when many of the pieces are unfinished manuscripts. However, it was wonderful to see so many of my own half-formed questions given an eloquent voice. The beauty of these writings is that though Twain/Clemmens pokes fun at or denounces the futility of the human struggle and our attempts to understand, he never gives in to his own dark thoughts. Throughout it all there is an undercurrent of hope. Contradictory, yes, but well worth look.

Not That Bad.......2000-06-13

But not that good either. This book contains writings that were all attempted after Mark Twain was over 70 years old and after his daughter had died. The majority of the book is composed of incomplete manuscripts, some of which are highly amusing. Most of the stories here start out the same way . . . he tries to get a story going which is gloomy, defeatest, and which ends in disaster. But Twain's natural sense of vigour always gets in the way and st a critical point, the stories tend to take a different turn than he had intended, thus he abaondons them. There are some interesting stories here. One of them includes the story of a slave who, through craft, turns the tables on his white master (named George Harrison, oddly enough!) and enslaves him, which is a rather interesting thought for those modern critics who continually chastise Twain as a racist. A few polemical pieces are included which are bound to irritate the Christians -- not all of these are gloomy, however, as the editor seems to think Twain intended them -- he obviously enjoys his heretical antics a great deal. Although this collection did not really impress me that much, there are several pices of writing here in which Twain shines like he has in few other works. A social statement on the Natie Americans and on growing old are also included. Although not for everybody, fans of Samuel Clemens will find this book a rare treat.

this time twain has outdone himself the book is overwelming.......1998-12-10

Twain was one of the greatest writers of all time ,especialy if you compare him to other southern writers.the book is a beutiful interpritation of twains dark side. twain had a very cold side hidden away from most who knew him as americas leading humorist.twains dark side was brought on by family deaths and bad investments.i consider twain a realist and a true southerner, a man of his word but also a man of tall tales. all in all twains dark writings are as real as his humor ''some of them personal experiences''. it takes a l ot to believe twain could write such things because most people knew him as the humoristof such books as '' the notorious jumping frog & short stories such as curing a cold'. he let you see a different side of him in his dark writings. in the dark writings he showed the world the twain that greived & felt pain from his losses.

The Devil Inside (Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist, Book 1)

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The Devil Inside (Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist, Book 1)
Jenna Black
Manufacturer: Spectra
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

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ASIN: 0553590448
Release Date: 2007-11-27

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Posession. Murder. Mayhem.
Let the games begin...

Exorcism isn’t a job, it’s a calling—and a curse. Just ask Morgan Kingsley, a woman who has a stronger aura than any Demon. Or so she thought. Now, in a pair of black leather pants and a kick-ass tattoo, Morgan is heading back to Philadelphia after a nasty little exorcism—and her life is about to be turned upside down…by the Demon that’s gotten inside her.

Not just any Demon. Six foot five inches of dark, delicious temptation, this one is to die for—that is, if he doesn’t get Morgan killed first. Because while some humans vilify Demons and others idolize them, Morgan’s Demon is leading a war of succession no human has ever imagined. For a woman trying to live a life, and hold on to the almost-perfect man, being possessed by a gorgeous rebel Demon will mean a wild ride of uninhibited thrills, shocking surprises, and pure, unadulterated terror. . . .

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