Alterant (Belador) [Mass Market Paperback]

Sherrilyn Kenyon (Author), Dianna Love (Author)

Book Description

Release date: September 27, 2011 | Series: Belador

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love comes the second book in the Belador series--featuring a league of international warriors with extraordinary abilities who rise up to save mankind from supernatural terrorists.

  Evalle must hunt her own kind...or die with them.  On the heels of saving mankind from destruction at the hands of the Medb coven, Evalle attempts to convince the Tribunal that she is an Alterant who can be trusted around humans. But the gods and goddess ruling over this Tribunal twist words she'd uttered in the heat of combat and hold her responsible for three dangerous Alterants that escaped their prisons. She is given a choice to either recapture those three who will lose their freedom forever or face the same sentence. Unsure that she can condemn another Alterant to a life she'd die before accepting, Evalle takes on an impossible task only to learn that the entire future of the Beladors rides on her success--and the only person who can help her is the one who wants to gut her.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"When Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love collaborate on a book, the result is always spellbinding." Single Titles 

"Overall, I did really enjoy the action, suspence and drama that this book provides. The highlight of this book for me is Evalle. In a genre like urban fantasy that is filled with kick ass heroines, Evalle manages to stand out and be a is a force to be reckoned with."

~~ Paranormal Haven

"There are SO many things in this series that I want to learn more about; there's no way I could list them all.  Mses. Kenyon and Love have me on tenterhooks waiting for the third BELADOR book.  As Evalle would say, "Bring it on." " 

~~ Romance Junkies

 "The Belador series is a true shining star for lovers of Urban Fantasy or anyone just looking for an intense and compelling read."

~~ Rage, Sex and Teddy Bears

"With a tight, fast-moving plot, unforgettable complex characters and a solid story, ALTERANT propels the series forward. A must read for fans. If you're new to the series, you won't miss much by starting with this book, but why deprive yourself? Begin the journey with Evalle in Blood Trinity."

~~~ The Romance Reviews

About the Author

SHERRILYN KENYON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several series, including the Bureau of American Defense novels Born to be BAD, BAD Attitude, Phantom in the Night, Whispered Lies, and Silent Truth--all available from Pocket Books. There are more than twenty-five million copies of her books in print in over thirty countries. She lives with her family near Nashville, Tennessee.Visit her website at SherrilynKenyon.com.

DIANNA LOVE is the New York Times best selling co-author of the Belador urban fantasy series. BLOOD TRINITY, the first book in this new series, debuted on the NYT, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and Walmart best seller lists. ALTERANT, book two, will be released Sept 27, 2011. 
Visit AuthorDiannaLove.com for more on this author who rides motorcycles, loves to saltwater fish and enjoys meeting fans everywhere.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Star (September 27, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439195242
• ISBN-13: 978-1439195246
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you going to love this book? Yeth! September 27, 2011

By Katy A

Format:Mass Market Paperback

If you've read and liked Blood Trinity, you're absolutely going to love Alterant, and you already know that's Feenix saying "Yeth, da**it!" *grin* Alterant includes more of the little gargoyle, so if you're like me, you'll be happy to get your "Feenix Fix."

It was clear by the end of Blood Trinity that Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love were setting readers up for a big series. It just wasn't clear HOW big that series was going to be. The answer is, it's going to be huge. Love has become known for her fantastic, twisted suspense plots and weaving a story that's a complex puzzle. Kenyon's Dark Hunter/Dream Hunter romance series spans more than 20 books. Her ability to build worlds and characters is unmatched.

But this is urban fantasy, and these two authors are pulling out all the stops, giving readers the best of all of it. The world is fascinating, with characters, both good and evil, who are rich and evolving. Gods and goddesses, witches, demons, and heroes and heroines both human and preternatural, and not a cardboard cliché among them. Set that in an alternate Atlanta that feels real--one you won't want to leave--then combine it with fast-paced action and the human race in danger, and this writing team has raised the bar for urban fantasy.

Alterant takes us deeper into the lives and loves of Evalle, Tzader and Quinn, and I won't give spoilers, but I will say, be ready for an almost unfair number of "OMG!" moments. Alterant is brand new, but I'm already impatient for the next book.

The word "epic" is so overused, but both Kenyon and Love bring powerhouse writing talent to the page, and the combination has produced stories, and (I hope) a long-running series that is worthy of the word.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I Couldn't Put It Down!!! September 28, 2011

By DerbyGirl

Format:Mass Market Paperback

The first book in this wonderful urban fantasy series, Blood Trinity, promised a lot more to come and ALTERANT really delivers on that promise. Personally, I love a high action story and a kickass heroine, both of which Kenyon and Love provide in this book with a little added romance on the side. This was a great urban fantasy read with a well-developed mythology, complex characters, and inventive plot twists. I found myself so engrossed in what was happening with the heroine, Eval, that I literally could not read fast enough to see how it was going to end. This one will definitely keep you glued to the page and missing sleep to finish it!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Ending October 12, 2011

By A. Metzger

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love most of Sherrilyn Kenyon's books until I read the first of the series she wrote with Dianna Love. I was very disappointed in the triteness and how the story flowed. Not the quality of the Dark Hunter and Dream Hunter series. Then I read Blood Trinity and really enjoyed it. Couldn't wait till the next book was published, which turned out to be "Alterant". Ms. Kenyon has always had an ending to her books so that they could be read as a stand-a-lone. But this book did not have a climax or a conclusion, just left the reader totally hanging. I was extremely disappointed and frustrated since I know I will have to wait many months for the next installation. I want to find out what happens with Evalle, but I may lose my interest by the time the next book is published. Since this faux pas never seemed to be Ms. Kenyon's style I can only assume that her writing with Dianna Love is a big mistake.