Time Untime (Dark-Hunter Novels) [Kindle Edition]

Sherrilyn Kenyon (Author)

Book Description

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes the next thrilling installment in her blockbuster Dark-Hunter series

 

 

The Mayans aren’t the only ones with a 2012 prophecy…

Long before recorded history, there was a Keetoowah warrior so feared that everyone trembled before his wrath. Only a brutal betrayal by the one closest to him could defeat him. But not even death was the end of a man so strong.

The Time Untime approaches…

Kateri Avani has been plagued her entire life with dreams she doesn’t understand. Images of places she’s never been and of a man she’s never seen. Her quest for answers has driven her to Las Vegas where she hopes to finally silence the demons in her mind.

What she never anticipates is coming face to face with the warrior who has haunted her her entire life. One who belongs to a world the scientist in her refuses to believe is real.

Ren Waya came back from the dead to keep the prophecy he began from coming true and ending the world. For thousands of years, he has fought the same evil that once possessed him. But now that evil has found the one person he can’t fight. The one person who, against his will, holds the most sacred part of him.

His heart.

But if he doesn’t kill Kateri, the deadliest of evils will reemerge and destroy everyone else on the planet. It was a sacrifice he made once.

Will he be able to make it again?

Editorial Reviews

Review

The always awesome Kenyon delivers her own take on the 2012 Mayan prophecy ... Kenyon's success in keeping all her complex story threads untangled is an astonishing feat and a joy to behold RT Book Reviews

From the Back Cover

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon returns to the breathtaking world of the Dark-Hunters—one in which an ancient prophecy is finally coming to life.

For as long as she has lived, Kateri Avani has been plagued with dreams she doesn’t understand. Images of places she’s never been and of a man she’s never met. In spite of her background, she refuses to believe in anything supernatural. But it's hard to deny something when it comes and kicks in your front door, and brings you face to face with the warrior who has haunted you your entire life…

 “[A] publishing phenomenon…[Sherrilyn Kenyon is] the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene.”—Publishers Weekly

Ren Waya came back from the dead to help prevent a devastating prophecy from coming true—and to fight an evil that once possessed him. An evil that's blood related…Now, the last thing he wants is to be responsible for someone else. Ever. Even if he doesn't make sure Kateri fulfills her role, time itself will come undone. Still, it's hard to help someone when you know she is either the key to your ultimate salvation...or your utter destruction.

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Product Details

• File Size: 536 KB
• Print Length: 425 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press; Reprint edition (August 7, 2012)
• Sold by: Macmillan
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00779MUPK
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,827 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #3 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy > Dark Fantasy
  • #96 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Fantasy

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

60 of 65 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 Stars August 7, 2012

By Jen TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover

Time Untime is sort-of a companion piece to Retribution. If you enjoyed that one, you'll probably like this one. The thing is, Retribution was one of my least favorite books in the Dark Hunter series. I think I have reached maximum capacity on large-scale additional mythology in this already complicated universe. I felt very disconnected to the Native American elements featured so heavily in that book and I knew that same thread would continue into this one.

Some of the problems I had with Retribution did pop up again here. But not all of them. The Native American mythology is central to the story, but the familiar Greek pantheon is woven in. Add to that a healthy dose of familiar favorites, like Acheron, Nick, Uriel, Sundown and Sasha, and it made it much more palatable.

The hero of the story is Ren, who we got to know during Sundown's book. He is one of those trademark Kenyon tortured heroes. Descended from a goddess and thrust into the care of the father who never wanted him, Ren was an outcast among his people. He was ridiculed and ostracized for his lineage, his stutter, and anything else that made him different. His back story was very reminiscent of Acheron's. The degree of torture was nowhere near the same, but they were both rejected for the circumstances of their birth, while their over-entitled brothers were groomed as princes.

When a woman finally showed Ren some attention, she turned out to be an agent for evil, leading him down the wrong path. He made Bad Choices and while possessed by The Grizzly Spirit, he was an evil and deadly weapon. Now, thousands of years later, he is still trying to right the wrongs of his past.... Made immortal by Artemis, he's had plenty of time to try, but he has lived a solitary existence focused on his duties as a Dark Hunter. All of that changes when he meets Kateri.

The latest in a line of Native American women with mystical powers, Teri is tasked with keeping closed a portal between humanity and hell dimensions. She never really believed the fanciful stories her grandmother told her as a child, but once a slew of bad guys started coming for her, she realized just how wrong she was to disbelieve. Thankfully, Ren and a handful of other Dark Hunters come to her aid, both to protect her and help her with her mission. That's when she recognizes Ren as the man she has had visions of since her childhood.

The visions of Ren continue as she gets to know him better, giving her a keen insight into his past and his true character. She falls for him quickly, wanting to right the wrongs done to him his whole life. This is where the story really gets that old, familiar feel. The one where the hero is shocked that someone so good and pure and beautiful could ever love someone as wretched as him. Where he is stunned when she looks at him "like he mattered." Kenyon fans know what I'm talking about. On one hand, it's a little overdone. On the other, it's what Kenyon does best. It's hard not to root for such a underdog... to want to witness him learning his own worth.

In the end, it was a mixed bag of the old and the new. I liked it better than Retribution. It's kind of like an old, warm sweater you pull out of your closet every autumn. Not pulse pounding or flashy, but familiar and comfortable. Read more ›

53 of 57 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Yawn again August 10, 2012

By Miranda731

Format:Hardcover

Glad I borrowed this from the library instead of buying it. As a long-time D-H fan I was looking forward to reading this. But I found myself flipping pages, going from front to back & back again, trying to find something that would get me interested in continuing. After years of being used to Greek myth, Atlantean, and some Celtic -- it became confusing trying to integrate the Native American as well as Maya. The names alone are confusing, and hard to remember. Then there's the reincarnation, mortals, gods, demons, immortals. It just seemed like a hodgepodge. The only redeeming qualities of this book are the appearance of Acheron, Alexion, Urian, Sundown, Sunshine, Talon, Sasha, and even Nick; what a relief to have familiar names and characters.

I understand that a lot of this is part of Sherri's heritage, and thus dear to her heart. But I'm afraid she failed in her efforts to bring it into my heart the way her previous books did.

I look forward to reading Styxx book next year, that sounds more in line with what we are used to reading. And just when do we get back to Noir, or Savitar for that matter?

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Difficult book August 18, 2012

By AnnieT

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am an avid fan of Sherrilyn Kenyon. Make no mistake, I love her books. She has created a marvelous world and an avenue to escape into the Dark Hunter world. This felt more like a Stephen Hawking book " A Brief History of Time". I love the background history and research into stories, but after all, these are escapist fantasies that we all enjoy. This book is preaching and Pontificating in the extreme. I did not finish the book, nor will I. I will think hard and research before I download the next book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars So disappointed September 25, 2012

By Shoe's Mom

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

First let me say that I am a HUGE Sherrilyn Kenyon fan! Have been for several years. That's why I just couldn't believe what I got with "Time Untime". In fact, I truely started to wonder if Sherrilyn let an assistant write this book under her name. It just didn't SOUND like a Kenyon book. The language was trite, the characters totally unappealing, the pacing jerky and disjointed. In fact, I was so taken aback by the absolute "fail" of this book that I went back and pulled some of my old Kenyon books off the shelf and re-read a couple of them to get back the feelings I used to have for her writings. Seriously, if you are reading this review before you buy this book .. think twice. If you are a new reader to Kenyon .. don't buy it. It will be such a difficult and unappealing read, that you won't want to buy another Kenyon book. And that would be a shame. Because all of the Dark Hunter books BEFORE Time Untime are wonderful. Fast paced, sexy, funny (in places) and the characters are unique and memorable. Frankly, I am so disappointed in this book, I will think twice about buying another. It seems (if this book is any indication) that Sherrilyn may have lost her enthusiasm for the Dark Hunters. This book is NOT a good looking glass into Kenyon's world. In fact, it is an epic downers on so many levels.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Unreadable October 15, 2012

By brandyfinegirl

Format:Hardcover

I still want to be a fan of this series. It was my most favorite for such a long time. I drove 5 hours out of my way and took a day off work just to meet Ms. Kenyon at a book signing. I really feel like (especially with this and Retribution) the series has gone off the deep end. While I appreciate Ms. Kenyon trying to bring in a new 'pantheon' with the Native Americans, it's just not working. I myself am Native American (part Cherokee, part Wyandotte) and I don't find it interesting at all. In fact, I giggle everytime I see Choo-Co-Lah-Tah's name. Was she staring at a Hershey bar when she came up with that one? I thought after Acheron we were suppose to be on Jaden's Arc of the story and when we were done w/ that, then Savitar's Arc. Where is Jaden in all this? Where is Savitar? A little mention of Nick here and there is not enough, either since he is suppose to be playing such a great part. I really feel like with these last few books (No Mercy included) she has gone WAY out there and may never return. I did, however, enjoy the last Dream Hunter book (The Guardian) that came out last year. I thought after that book that maybe we were returning to where we needed to be.....but no. I sincerely hope that we're done with all this nonsense and the next book in the series gets back to Jaden/Savitar/Nick. Back to New Orleans, hopefully. In the meantime, I sure am glad I didn't get that Dark Hunter tattoo I was thinking about. Also glad I got this from the library instead of paying for it.

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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#9 in Books > Romance > Fantasy & Futuristic

#21 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Fantasy

#26 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Fantasy

#28 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy

#66 in Books > Teens