Hunter of Shadows [Mass Market Paperback]

Nancy Gideon (Author)

Book Description

Release date: November 29, 2011

NANCY GIDEON RETURNS TO HER STEAMY NEW ORLEANS PRETERNATURAL WORLD WITH AN IRRESISTIBLE NEW SHAPE-SHIFTER ROMANCE.

The secrets he knows about her could get him killed.

Transferring to the New Orleans Police Department, Detective Silas MacCreedy has a hidden agenda: to secure his clan’s place once again in the Shifter hierarchy. What he didn’t count on was stumbling upon a sexy assassin who could shred his best intentions and lead him into a dangerous dance that threatens to engage his heart.

But the ones he doesn’t know . . .

Monica Fraser knows just how to make a man beg—for his life. But she has no clue how to fight her attraction to the fiercely intense detective who seems determined to get in her way, both professionally and intimately.

. . . could kill them both.

When emotional attachments to the past and an unexpected glimpse of a different future have her questioning her deadly purpose, Nica must discover the truth about her secret abilities in order to free herself from the forces that control her. But that freedom comes with a price—trusting those she’s been ordered to eliminate.

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About the Author

A writer whose fifty novels since 1987 cover the romance spectrum, Nancy Gideon thrives on variety. Under her own name and several pseudonyms, she’s written award-winning category romances, historical and paranormal bestsellers, earned a “Career Achievement for Historical Adventure” and a HOLT Medallion, and has had two original horror screenplays optioned for film. A Michigan native, she works full time as a legal administrative assistant.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books; First Edition edition (November 29, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1439199507
• ISBN-13: 978-1439199503
• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 1.3 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,085,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With over 55 sales since her first publication in 1987, Portage, Michigan author Nancy Gideon's writing encompasses romance genres from historicals and regencies to contemporary suspense and the paranormal.

Under her own name, she's a bestseller for Silhouette Romantic Suspense, has written an award-winning vampire romance series, and has an eight book shape-shifter series with Pocket Books. Also listed on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), she collaborated on Indie horror films In the Woods and Savage with screenwriting and ADR script credits, and even played a small role.

Writing historical romance as Dana Ransom, she's a "Career Achievement for Historical Adventure" and "K.I.S.S." award winner with books published in Romanian, Italian, Russian, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese, French, German, Icelandic and Chinese.
As Rosalyn West, she's a HOLT Medallion winner with nominations for "Best North American Historical Romance" and "Best Historical Book in a Series."

A prolific writer, Gideon attributes her creative output, which once peaked at seven novels in one year, to her love of history and a gift for storytelling. She also credits the discipline learned through a background in journalism and OCD. The due date for her third book and her second son were on the same day . . . and both were early! When on deadline, she turns on the laptop between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. to get a chapter in before work.

Visit Nancy at nancygideon.com.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars I really tried, but nothing clicked December 6, 2011

By Nikki B

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Trained assassin Nica is used to living on her own and truthfully she likes it better that way. Her entire life has been lived moment to moment, connections with people just brought pain. She may be able to kill a man with little emotion, but denying her attraction to the fiercely guarded Silas, is something she doesn't know how to handle.

Silas has his own secrets. Secrets he can't afford to forget. A job he can't afford to do. People are counting on him infiltrating the New Orleans police department and bringing home what he was sent to collect. The last thing he needs to is fall for the assassin that seems to always be showing up.

Nica has powers emerging she knows nothing about and she needs Silas to help her figure out what is going on. The few people she is coming to understand better then herself, are the very same people she is supposed to kill.

Hunter of Shadows is one of those books that you try a lot to love. You want to love it. You keep telling herself to read more. But in the end you are disappointed and feel like you ordered something and the waitress brought you something completely different.

I started Hunter Of Shadows thinking that even though the story seemed to center around a different couple, that we would still get to see a lot of Charlotte and Max. Unfortunately they don't have much of a role in this one and for that I felt let down. Oh, they are still there, some. Just not in the fashion I wanted them in.The previous main couple has been relegated to secondary roles for this book and after being the center for four other book, this didn't feel right.

I didn't really like Nica. I can't put my finger on why exactly.... She had this tough exterior, which normally I can go for because eventually they soften up, if only for the main hero. This just didn't feel like that. She spent much of the book referring to Silas has basically a booty call. She never wanted to give into the feelings she had. Then, all of a sudden she flipped and was in love with him and couldn't live without him. It like like she walked from one room and into another and her whole personality changed.

Add to this that Silas was in a round about way cheating on his childhood sweetheart and I just couldn't like him. He had this girl back home that he has promised he would come back to. They were friends for years and as they grew into adults, thrown together by tragedy, Silas promises they will be together after he comes back from his assignment. Then he goes off and meets Nica and they start sleeping together...while this other girl is waiting at home. What? Now I'm not normally one that draws a line in the sand....and there is definite gray area since Silas had never actually slept with this other girl....BUT...you can't go telling a girl that she should wait for you, that you will be together, then go sleeping with some smoking hot assassin. Even if you're doing it out of some misguided sense of family duty. Yes, I know that was a huge run on thought....my mind doesn't do punctuation.

Alan also makes appearances in this one because he has been temporarily partnered with Silas. I wish Alan would make up his mind about his wife. He either loves her and can stomach the fact that she is a shifter. Or he doesn't and he needs to move on. He has found a way to work with everyone else...but his wife is still out in the cold. I don't get it. The boy you claim you love is suffering because you're treating him like a leper. Man up and take action, or leave, because hanging around can't be easy on either of them.

It's safe to say I just had issues with Hunter Of Shadows. I tried, I really did, but ultimately I just didn't like it. I hope the next one focuses more on who I had come to love, Charlotte and Max. Or give me characters I can get behind.

I give Hunter Of Shadows by Nancy Gideon 2.75 stars

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars I want more Max and Charlotte... December 2, 2011

By Yajaira Diaz-moreno

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I wanted to like this book because I love the previous books that are based on Max and Charlotte, but I just wasn't as hooked on these characters as I am on Max and Cee Cee. I am absolutely fascinated with Max. He is one of the most complicated, yet simple male character I have ever read. He makes me laugh, cry, blush...he's amazing. I find myself in total love with his character. So, I'm very dissapointed in reading that Ms. Gideon is currently not planning any more books on Max and Cee Cee, unless she gets fan feedback asking for more I guess. I can honestly say that I bought this book just because she mentioon on her website that we would see Max and Cee Cee in it. That's probably why I'll read the next one too, just to read more on Max. I have to say that I desperately need another book on just Max and Cee Cee...badly. This book left us with a cliffhanger about Max and Cee Cee that I hoped would be explored in an entire book. I would love to read Max's pov in regards to the news Cee Cee receives at the end of Hunter of Shadows. I am begging you Ms. Gideon, please please please give us at least one more Max and Cee Cee book, I need a HEA or at least some kind of closure, epilogue....something.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Book Obsessed Reviews: Hunter of Shadows December 20, 2011

By Book Obsessed

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Hunter of Shadows starts out of the gate with action. Silas and Nica meet when he happens upon her thinking she's a damsel in distress, but is far from it. The two of them had major chemistry, even when Nica was trying to kill him. The only time she wasn't trying to kill him was when they were trying to jump each others bones. They both have issues with trust, but can't seem to stay away from one another.

Nica was unlike any heroine I've read before. Sure I've read books with strong female leads, but Nica is so much more than that. She could hold her own against the men in this novel and at times best them. Silas is the only one who can get through to her and keep her from her deadly mission.

Nica comes from a tragic past, and Silas come from a place of always being the provider. With his responsibilities to his sister and childhood love, he doesn't really have anything that's all about him. Until Nica. Both characters have such depth that you can't help but to be drawn into their story. As far as his sister Brigit goes, at times I couldn't stand her, but by the end of the book I was hoping I'd see more of her in the future.

Of course we also catch up with super couple, Max and Cee Cee. These two never fail to entertain. This latest installment in the Moonlight series has twists and turn that I didn't see coming. I was totally engrossed in this one and could hardly wait to see what was around the next corner for these characters. I look forward to reading book six.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Steamy November 30, 2011

By Gimme The Scoop

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Having not read any of the Moonlight Series I think I was running a bit behind on this one but still it was quick to figure out most of what I was missing as the story progressed. I really want to go back and read these from the beginning because the characters are just really awesome and strong and I want to see how it all began so to speak.

Silas..good Lord he could rescue me any day of the week! (sitting here fanning myself just thinking about it) I totally enjoyed how he and Nica met and from there on in the pages just sizzled so much I was afraid my fingers were gonna catch fire. I could just feel the passion flowing between the two whether they were sexually mauling each other or totally trying to kill one another. Really good storlines going on thru-out including mob scenes, some kick ass fight scenes and yep some breath taking sex so I dont recommend for the faint of heart.