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Acheron (Dark-Hunter Novels)

by Sherrilyn Kenyon

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ISBN13: 9780312362157
ISBN10: 0312362153
Condition: Standard
Dustjacket: Standard
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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 hell 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.

Review:

PRAISE FOR SHERRILYN KENYON

"Kenyon is the reigning queen of the vampire novel."--Barbara Vey, Publishers Weekly

“An engaging read.”Entertainment Weekly on Devil May Cry

“Kenyons writing is brisk, ironic, sexy, and relentlessly imaginative. These are not your mothers vampire novels.”The Boston Globe on Dark Side of the Moon

 

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From #1-bestselling author Kenyon comes the long-awaited story of Acheron, the god of final fate and the leader of the Dark-Hunters. Martin's Press.
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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. 

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fantasy_mj, February 22, 2009 (view all comments by fantasy_mj)
As a long-time reader of fantasy/Sci-Fi/romance books, I have to put this as one of the best. SK just keeps adding more depth to this world she's created. Awaited Acheron's story for a long time - and it was worth the wait. This book will bring you to tears and break your heart; and finally you will be thankful that he finds someone he so deserves. Yet it hints at more to come...so she's not near done yet with her gods, Dream-Hunters, & Dark-Hunters. I like how she keeps bringing in new characters whose stories you are eager to read next.
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Phyllis Janssen, August 15, 2008 (view all comments by Phyllis Janssen)
acheron is special in so many ways .
the book is the best i pre-ordered it and started reading it on the 11th and i finished last nite.
it is a must read
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Julie Anderson, August 9, 2008 (view all comments by Julie Anderson)
Whew. I finished "Acheron" by Sherrilyn Kenyon in the wee hours of the morning. Even though I picked up the book on Tuesday, I held off starting in on it until after work on Friday because I KNEW that once I started I wouldn't put it down until I finished it. I was right. Acheron's story was larger than life, just like Acheron himself. My emotions ran the gamut from despair to joy as I read his story. As others have commented, the first part of the book was almost painful to read. Each time I finished a chapter and thought, "Whew, now things will get better for him." But they didn't. I liked the fact that the author warned us in her note at the beginning of the book that the story would be painful. Reading that she herself has firsthand knowledge of childhood abuse made Acheron's past that much more poignant. But by providing a happy ending for him, Kenyon really made this book a paean to all those who have experienced abuse and overcome.

I won't take the time to retell any of his story. Suffice to say that until the age of 21, Acheron's suffering was horrific and endless. My emotions are still reeling, hours after I finished with the happy ending. Will I reread this book? My first instinct is to say no...but I think that time will likely change my mind. Does that make this a great book? I don't know that either. But I DO know that those are just a few things that make this a book I will never forget.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780312362157
Author:
Kenyon, Sherrilyn
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press
Subject:
Romance - Fantasy
Subject:
Gods
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Copyright:
2008
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Series:
Dark-Hunter Novels
Publication Date:
August 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
728
Dimensions:
9.52x6.56x2.18 in. 2.37 lbs.
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