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Darkfever: The Fever Series [Kindle Edition]

Karen Marie Moning
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (661 customer reviews)

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Book Description

BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Karen Marie Moning's Bloodfever.

MacKayla Lane’s life is good. She has great friends, a decent job, and a car that breaks down only every other week or so. In other words, she’s your perfectly ordinary twenty-first-century woman. Or so she thinks…until something extraordinary happens.

When her sister is murdered, leaving a single clue to her death–a cryptic message on Mac’s cell phone–Mac journeys to Ireland in search of answers. The quest to find her sister’s killer draws her into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems, where good and evil wear the same treacherously seductive mask. She is soon faced with an even greater challenge: staying alive long enough to learn how to handle a power she had no idea she possessed–a gift that allows her to see beyond the world of man, into the dangerous realm of the Fae….

As Mac delves deeper into the mystery of her sister’s death, her every move is shadowed by the dark, mysterious Jericho, a man with no past and only mockery for a future. As she begins to close in on the truth, the ruthless Vlane–an alpha Fae who makes sex an addiction for human women–closes in on her. And as the boundary between worlds begins to crumble, Mac’s true mission becomes clear: find the elusive Sinsar Dubh before someone else claims the all-powerful Dark Book–because whoever gets to it first holds nothing less than complete control of the very fabric of both worlds in their hands….


Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Drawing on elements from the paranormal world that bestseller Moning (Spell of the Highlander) created in her earlier romances, this suspense novel takes readers on a darker journey, one dominated by the search for a powerful Faery magic and bereft of the romantic magic Moning's fans have come to expect. When MacKayla Lane, an ordinary young woman, travels to Ireland to track down her sister's murderer, she is sucked into an extraordinary world filled with ancient secrets, vampires, assorted Fae nasties and other tough-to-kill beings. In the process, Mac learns of her own unusual talents and finds an unlikely mentor in the wealthy and mysterious Jericho Barrons. Moning's newest foray contains suspense and plenty of setup. Indeed, this reads like a fragment of a larger story, an introduction to character and place that, while entertaining, skims the surface. But it's a compelling world filled with mystery and vivid characters, and this, combined with the hint of sparks between Jericho and Mac, will stoke readers' fervor for Bloodfever, the next installment. (Nov.)
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MacKayla "Mac" Lane is a small-town southern girl living a life of suntans and shopping. All that changes when her sister dies in Ireland and a cryptic message on Mac's cell phone raises disturbing questions about the nature of her sister's death. Mac follows the lead to Dublin and the strange life her sister led, on to the darkly dangerous book-dealer Jericho Barrons, and a burgeoning war with deadly Fae that humankind doesn't even realize has begun. Time-travel-romance maven Moning reshapes her Celtic lore for a radically different and engaging new dark fantasy series. Mac's first-person narrative is more than point of view; it's a true recounting of how a sheltered young girl grows to accept the role fate has dealt her. And while moments of sexual awareness hint that a relationship between Mac and Jericho could complicate matters in the future, wisely there is no full-blown romance here to distract from the complex introduction to Moning's new world. Nina Davis
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  • File Size: 2003 KB
  • Print Length: 382 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0575108495
  • Publisher: Delacorte Press (October 31, 2006)
  • Sold by: Random House Digital, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B000MAH7SQ
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79 of 88 people found the following review helpful
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Let me start out by saying I've been reading romance novels for ever 10 years now. I'm always on the the hunt for a new exciting story/author. I was delighted to to find both of these in darkfever. To say this story is simply a romance would be wrong. It's a mystery, thriller, suspense with a healthy dash of romance. All of this adds up to a wonderful story. Tried of reading romance novels with predictable endings? This is what you've been waiting for. Darkfever in a nutshell is the story of Mac and her journey to avenge her sister. This story does contain a lot of paranormal elements, however it does not overpower the plot. You find yourself caring for the characters and falling in love with them. Ms. Moning does such a good job, that you don't care if they're human/fae/devel, you root for them anyway. I loved them this book. There are five books in this series. There are cliffhangers at the end but it makes you actively think about the story and it only adds to the fun. Honestely what book have you read and you're still thinking about weeks/months later?? Trust me, challenge yourself if this is not your usual 'cup of tea'. Pick up this book, take a chance, you will NOT regret it.
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410 of 480 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars It started to get better... November 2, 2006
By lwd
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...and then it stopped. Literally.

I knew going in that this was a five book series, in her blog Ms. Moning warned us of that fact. I did not realize this would be a classic cliffhanger with a "tune in next time..." last page. If this is the kind of thing that bugs you, as much as it does me, I suggest you wait until all five books are published before you start. In the past the author has taken up to a year or more between books, so it could be a long wait.

Back to our story - as much as was there, in any event. A young college student is murdered in Ireland. The local police are stumped, the family is devastated. A cryptic message from the victim is left on the voice mail of the younger sister's cell phone, and she comes to Ireland to try and find out what happened. The Dark Fae look to be responsible, and our characters need to deal with it. The story twists, turns, starts to come into focus - and then the cliffhanger.

The characters are... okay, awful. The heroine, sister of the murder victim, is supposedly a twenty-two year old sidhe-seer, and most of the time comes across like a twelve year old Junior Miss Pageant winner. She uses the word "pretty" a lot (you will learn to hate the word). She has pretty little tanned legs, pretty blond hair, pretty skin, pretty clothes, pretty little shoes, and (my personal bugaboo) pretty Ice Princess Pink Blush nail polish on her pretty little fingers and toes. Naďve and immature doesn't begin to describe MacKayla. We are expected to believe she is a product of her pretty little small town, and over protective background. Not buying it. If you are from a small town, and I am, you will be insulted by the inference. About the time MacKayla starts to mature to about a thirteen year old personality, here comes that cliffhanger.

Our hero, Barron (I think he's the hero, the jury's still out), is dark, brooding, ultra masculine, handsome, rich, patronizing, and somewhat brutal. At first he tries to get rid of MacKayla by physical intimidation, then decides to use her untrained Sidhe-Seer talents to help him fight the Unseelie Sidhe and find their "Dark Book". After awhile, Barron starts to feel some gentler emotions toward MacKayla - and then the cliffhanger.

There is no actual sex in the book, but, be warned, there are some rather brutal almost rape encounters with MacKayla and the Fae. Because MacKayla is so very young and immature mentally, these scenes seem even more horrific than usual.

(Note to the author: If and when, sometime in the next four books, this turns into a romance between the two main characters, which I suspect it will, I sincerely hope you have MacKayla mature a whole lot, or Barron is going to come across as a rather creepy pedophile. At that point, you will lose me as a reader. Some lines can't be crossed.)

Three stars because -Actually, I don't know why. Two are too few and I did finish the book in an evening. Four stars are too generous for a mere chapter in an incomplete story with characters that are less than stellar. I will be reading the next book in the series because...

... oh, hell. because it's a cliffhanger, and I'm weak.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One of My Fav Urban Fantasy Series November 8, 2010
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This is one of my all time favorite Urban Fantasy series. I have a thing for faeries, whether they are good or bad faeries, I don't care bring them on! Moning, in her wonderful MacKayla Lane series, has created a world both entirely creepy and wonderfully compelling. She blends bare bones human emotion with fantastical and horrifying creatures. Her creations, Mac & Barrons are one of the most resonating characters that I have had the pleasure of reading. If you haven't partaken of this series...what is holding you back?

REVIEW: MacKayla Lane's ordinary world is suddenly thrust into the extraordinary with one phone call. A cryptic voice mail left by her sister right before she dies changes Mac's life forever. Desperate to find answers to her sister's murder and figure out the odd message, Mac journeys to Ireland. Immediately she realizes that something is not quite what it seems.

As her own life becomes threatened and creatures from her nightmares take shape into reality, Mac is thrust into the path of Jericho Barrons, another mystery. Not quite sure whether he is there to help or hinder, Mac must align herself with someone, because she can't do this on her own. The problem, Barrons has one focus and Mac seems like the ticket to that conclusion: Find the Sinsar Dubh - the object that will control both the mortal world and the world of the Fae. Just what will he use it for?

A very intricate plot with twists and turns that left me breathless. I rooted for Mac every step of the way and as she got deeper and deeper the intrigue only worsened. The relationships Mac had with all her side characters were so in depth that I felt I knew them all personally. A well constructed novel, by far - with excellent dialogue that made me feel like I was a part of the conversation. The characters are so well structured and 4 dimensional that I would swear they are actually real. On top of the depth of the characters the range of human emotions and morality that is touched upon in the novel resonates as real real real. Moning has gift...and that gift is understanding human nature and weaving it into her stories. You aren't just entertained, you are schooled. Once again, a must read.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Adults only, has some R rated themes. This is an urban fantasy novel, with any romantic hinting, just that - a hint. Fans of Richelle Mead's Succubus or Eugenie series should enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
Darkfever is book one of a five book series. MacKayla, Mac goes to Dublin in search of answers when her sister is found murdered. Read more
Published 19 hours ago by Dorothy I. Elrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Wonderful
I'm by no means what most refer to as an avid reader, or really a reader at all. This book was suggested by a book club consisting of myself and 3 friends. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I bought this on an impulse on my Nook because I was curious about the summary and the mostly positive reviews I'd read. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Becca
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
I am hooked! Wonderful wonderful imagination! Takes me to a fantasy world! Definitely finishing this series and then some. Going on my favorite author list!!
Published 4 days ago by Michelle Nelson
3.0 out of 5 stars Profound reservations
It is with great reluctance that I give this novel three stars. The first two books in this series were so good, I practically inhaled them. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Kimberly Colley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
It was an awesome read. Very detailed and suspense was epic. Can't wait for the next read. Best book I read in awhile
Published 9 days ago by Essence Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Darkfever
Loved this book, loved this series. I have read the series several times & wanted to have my own collection. I sure I will read series again in the future.
Published 14 days ago by Annilee Perkins
5.0 out of 5 stars love this series!
This series is great!! I love the writing and the story. The characters are fun and I couldn't wait to pick up the next book!
Published 15 days ago by Kristen
3.0 out of 5 stars dark fever
I liked the story and in a way I'm glad I read it. My bigest problem was that although I liked the story line very much I considered it extremely stretched out. Read more
Published 16 days ago by GCreamer
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Series!
This is so different and so good. I couldn't put them down! I did think the main character was a little self centered, clueless and selfish but then again considering her age, I... Read more
Published 16 days ago by cheri
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Karen Marie Moning is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels, including the urban fantasy Fever Series and the Rita-award winning Highlander series. Her novels have been translated into twenty-four languages. She's currently working on a spin-off series set in the Fever world and a graphic novel featuring MacKayla Lane. Visit her at www.karenmoning.com


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CLIFFHANGER
This is the first series I have read with cliff-hangers to the next book. Do most writers of series use this method? Is this a new writting style?

Don't get me wrong I love "Fever" & "Highlander", but I can't over look what an excellent marketing plan this is. Good Going... Read more
Aug 29, 2009 by Suzanne |  See all 10 posts
Any other authors of KMM's caliber?
I'd consider her Fever series to be Urban Fantasy, but most lovers of UF tend to read some PNR as well.

You might want to check out either the Urban Fantasy or Paranormal Romance forums on Amazon. The people over there will drop massive lists on you. UF is more paranormal action with the sex... Read more
Jul 25, 2010 by Stacia |  See all 16 posts
Highlander vs. Darkfever series
I like the Highlander books MUCH better. I seriously wish she would return to those! I read all of the Fever books, but I didn't enjoy them half as much .....
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Hey, I AM A HUGE FAN, and I dislike this book! I am as much entitled to my opinion as the fans who love it. Not only am I a published author, I've spent years as an editor. When you write a book, you open yourself to criticism. Rejection is an occupational hazard. Some of Ms. Moning's fans... Read more
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Matthew Bomer as Jericho??
I was think of Joe Manganiello (Alcide on TrueBlood) for Barrons. He's tall, dark and handsome. I could see Kristen Bell as Mac or maybe Diana Agron ( blonde on Glee).
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