Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12) [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Sherrilyn Kenyon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 2008

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.

Editorial Reviews

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

“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

--This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press (August 5, 2008)
• ISBN-10: 0312362153
• ASIN: B001W6RRDE
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.7 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (597 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In the past two years, New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon has claimed the #1 spot twelve times. This extraordinary bestseller continues to top every genre she writes. With more than 23 million copies of her books in print in over 30 countries, her current series include: The Dark-Hunters, The League, Lords of Avalon, BAD Agency and the Chronicles of Nick. Since 2004, she has placed over 50 novels on the New York Times list. The preeminent voice in paranormal fiction, with more than twenty years of publishing credits, Kenyon not only helped to pioneer, but define the current paranormal trend that has captivated the world.

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55 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The epic continues, April 9, 2009

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Lauren Clozza - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12) (Mass Market Paperback)

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.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Acheron - I didn't want the book to end!, August 6, 2008

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Michelle Radtke - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12) (Hardcover)

I spent August 5th into the 6th reading Acheron and was not disappointed in the least with the story line. Acheron's past is what it was and needed to be explained in the graphic detail that it was. In fact, SK was pretty tame in my opinion of the sexual horrors that Ash underwent as a human. I was pleased to see that she talked to the reader prior to the start of the book and gave us a warning of the darkness that was part of Acheron from his past and that it wouldn't be a pretty picture. Acheron's past made up who he was in the present and NEEDED to be explained the way it was and in doing so answered so many questions of mine from the DH series. The present storyline of the book wowed me as well and I did a happy dance to know that his heroine was who I thought she would be! Past DH characters were brought into the storyline and Simi as usual came thru as endearing and funnier than hell like all good quality demons should be! Acheron was a FANTASTIC read and wrapped up the DH portion of the series nicely. I'm still thinking about the book today and continue to wait with anticipation on where the series will lead too next. Congrats to SK on a job well done and thanks for taking me along for the ride. I wouldn't have missed reading the DH series for the world.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars ZERO STARS - What a Waste of Time!!!!, March 6, 2009

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R. Guerra "rgcblackie" (Orlando, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12) (Hardcover)

What a massive let down!!! I can't believe THIS is how time will record Acheron's life. I get that he was abused and humiliated, but seriously, did SK set out to deliberately create a whiny, wimpy guy no one would be even remotely attracted to? 'Cause that's how I'm going to see Acheron from now on. Sorry, but having him say "please, just don't pull my hair" just before he starts making love to Tory doesn't exactly inspire romance in this reader. Maybe it was a good thing that Tory was a virgin, because honestly, who else would have put up with all of his much-vocalized angst? Oh, and DO NOT get me started on what a idiot Tory was. Seriously, she couldn't have been less obnoxious or annoying if SK tried to write her as so. Then again, maybe that's what she did........... Ugh, trust me, read Night Pleasures (i.e. Kyrian's story) to get this incredibly pathetic book out of your mind. Unfortunately though, you'll never recover the lost hours of reading Acheron. P.S. I had to give this novel "1 star" because Amazon wouldn't let me give it "0 stars."