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In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us.

It's a pact with pretty good perks. Immortality, power, psychic abilities, wealth and a cool wardrobe. But it comes with a few drawbacks: fatal sun poisoning and a new, irreparable dental problem. But aside from the fangs and nocturnal lifestyle, it's not so bad.

 

Until Kyrian meets the most frightening thing imaginable. An accountant who's being hunted by one of the most lethal vampires out there. If Amanda Devereaux goes down, so does he and no offense, he doesn't want to die (hence the whole immortality thing). And he doesn't want humanity dead either which is a good thing for us since he and Amanda are all that stands between us and oblivion. Let's hope they win.

 

From the wild imagination of Sherrilyn Kenyon comes the humorous and suspenseful manga debut of the #1 internationally bestselling Dark-Hunter series. The world of manga will never be the same again.

Look Inside The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 1
Meet Dark-Hunters Kyrian of Thrace and Tabitha Devereaux and get caught up in the vampire slaying action.
Click on each panel to see the full page.

"[His] destiny is to save the very mortals who despise and fear him" "Neither man nor beast, he is something else entirely" "The worst thing about this whole Cliff situation is that I don't miss him" "I can't marry a woman with a family like that"

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"Kenyon's writing is brisk, ironic, sexy, and relentlessly imaginative." --The Boston Globe

"A delicious balance of suspense and sensuality."--Publishers Weekly

"As the mastermind behind an internationally popular, massively detailed fictional universe and overarching saga filling a dozen novels, Kenyon has written another fresh tale full to the brim with surprises." --BookList

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Product Details Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (July 7, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312376871 ISBN-13: 978-0312376871 Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,663 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, July 8, 2009 By  Jem (MD, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)       Amazon Verified Purchase WOW - I have to say I was astonished at how well done this manga is. I love Kenyon's Dark Hunter series of novels, and I was excited but hesitant about the prospect of them being adapted as manga (and not comics as many other bestselling series are, such as Anita Blake). Thought I love the full-color that comics come in, the black and white manga seems to flow better and allow the story to be equal to the art. First, this was an excellent adapatation. I had only intended to glance through it when it arrived yesterday, but instead found myself reading straight to the end! The Dark Hunter series has a lot of underlying mythology that is important to the storyline - in particular, Kenyon's twist on vampires. The manga managed to capture the key parts without losing the richness of the original novels. It also retained the humor found throughout the series. This volume adapts the first half of "Night Pleasures," and even though I already know how it ends, I can hardly wait for volume 2. This manga has a more noticeable amount of text due to the necessary backround information, but it was presented in a good way. Second, Kenyon was careful to stay true to manga's Japanese origins. The manga reads right to left, and according to her website the artist is Japanese, and subsequently so is the art style. The quality of the paper and printing is very high. I didn't notice any typos, and the text was clear even in the wordy sections. The art is fantastic. I love how the artist rendered the characters, especially Tabitha (goth chick). The characters have the quality many describe as anime (big eyes, expressive faces, teenage-looking). Though I liked it, it took some getting used to after reading the books and imagining them differently. I do wish the cover was a little more flashy (as volume 2's cover looks to be). Fans of the novels should really enjoy the manga, but newcomers unfamiliar with the series can also enjoy it. Though I recommend reading the books as well (because they are just so good!), the manga can stand alone and be enjoyed without the books. Highly recommended! 4 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars MANGA, Graphic novel., July 9, 2009 By  Detra Fitch "Always hunting good books." (USA) - See all my reviews While Kyrian of Thrace was out fighting the Romans, his wife was at home welcoming them into her bed. For a chance to kill the wife who betrayed him, Kyrian swore his allegiance to Artemis and fights as a Dark-Hunter in her army against the daimon predators. Artemis has Kyrian's soul and he is immortal until something finally kills him. Believing all women are treacherous, Kyrian has spent over twenty-one hundred years alone. Every night Kyrian prowls the streets protecting humans from, not only the normal evils of humanity's nature, but also from daimons out to steal their very souls. After being ambushed one night, Kyrian wakes to find himself handcuffed to a beautiful human female. Amanda Devereaux just wants to be normal. The rest of her large family can practice spells, hunt vampires, and do all the paranormal stuff. Amanda has rejected and suppressed her powers since she was a child. Unfortunately for her, fate will not leave her in peace. Mistaken for her vampire hunting sister, Tabitha, Amanda is kidnapped and handcuffed to the most handsome and arrogant man she has ever laid eyes on. As much as she hates the thought, Amanda and Kyrian are stuck with each other. Once free of the cuffs, Amanda is still marked for death. By day she can go and do whatever she pleases, but until Kyrian can find and kill the daimons toying with them, Amanda must spend her nights either by Kyrian's side or within his fortress of a home. Amanda is the key to everything. Should Amanda die, so does Kyrian, and humanity is doomed. ***** FIVE STARS! I have always wanted to read the Dark-Hunters series, but never had the time. So I am thrilled to find out that the series is being released as a graphic novel, manga style. Manga style basically means everything is backwards. The beginning of this graphic novel is where the back normally is. The right page is read before the left page. On each page you must read/view the panels right-to-left as well. Do not worry. Within a single minute you will have the rhythm and the action begins. This volume is NOT a stand-alone story. It ends at a dramatic spot and will be continued in the next volume. This manga novel does not just ooze drama; it hemorrhages with excitement in a paranormal world that will surprise you. Most excellent! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Good Adaptation, July 17, 2009 By  Ruth Cook "Neko" (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I enjoyed this adaptation of SK's book Night Pleasures. But like so many others, faded pages, two blank pages and etc. I did enjoy it despite the printing issues. And I look forward to the following volumes.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Never read a Magna before I did enjoy it, but I think I am more of a reader without the pictures kinda girl. I enjoyed this story when I read it the first time and made the pictures in my head. Read more Published 1 month ago by R. Williams 4.0 out of 5 stars VERY well done! I'm a big fan of Kenyon's work, so when I saw this I wanted to grab it immediately. However I also remember a similar attempt to manga-ize one of Christine Feehan's books- an... Read more Published 1 month ago by ChibiNeko 5.0 out of 5 stars A romance novel with pictures! What more could I ask for? Title: The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 1 (Dark-Hunter Manga) Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon Art by: Claudia Campos [...] Publisher: St. Read more Published 2 months ago by Tami Brothers 5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!! I have read, and own, all the Dark-Hunter books to date and wait anxiously for the new ones to come out, I'm so relieved that finally they made something graphical out of it. Read more Published 2 months ago by Donaidi Hernandez 5.0 out of 5 stars Creating a new audience for the Dark-Hunters... Normally with my reviews I like to summarize the plot a bit in my own words to start it out but for some reason I just don't think this one needs it. Read more Published 3 months ago by Rhianna Walker 5.0 out of 5 stars I love it! 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Read more Published 4 months ago by Maki 2.0 out of 5 stars Long delays followed by misprints and blank pages It finally arrived. Long awaited and delayed two months. The good news is that is was a good interpretation of the first half of Night Pleasures. Read more Published 4 months ago by Richard Starkweather Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (July 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312376871
• ISBN-13: 978-0312376871
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,663 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, July 8, 2009

By	Jem (MD, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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WOW - I have to say I was astonished at how well done this manga is. I love Kenyon's Dark Hunter series of novels, and I was excited but hesitant about the prospect of them being adapted as manga (and not comics as many other bestselling series are, such as Anita Blake). Thought I love the full-color that comics come in, the black and white manga seems to flow better and allow the story to be equal to the art.

First, this was an excellent adapatation. I had only intended to glance through it when it arrived yesterday, but instead found myself reading straight to the end! The Dark Hunter series has a lot of underlying mythology that is important to the storyline - in particular, Kenyon's twist on vampires. The manga managed to capture the key parts without losing the richness of the original novels. It also retained the humor found throughout the series. This volume adapts the first half of "Night Pleasures," and even though I already know how it ends, I can hardly wait for volume 2. This manga has a more noticeable amount of text due to the necessary backround information, but it was presented in a good way.

Second, Kenyon was careful to stay true to manga's Japanese origins. The manga reads right to left, and according to her website the artist is Japanese, and subsequently so is the art style. The quality of the paper and printing is very high. I didn't notice any typos, and the text was clear even in the wordy sections. The art is fantastic. I love how the artist rendered the characters, especially Tabitha (goth chick). The characters have the quality many describe as anime (big eyes, expressive faces, teenage-looking). Though I liked it, it took some getting used to after reading the books and imagining them differently. I do wish the cover was a little more flashy (as volume 2's cover looks to be).

Fans of the novels should really enjoy the manga, but newcomers unfamiliar with the series can also enjoy it. Though I recommend reading the books as well (because they are just so good!), the manga can stand alone and be enjoyed without the books. Highly recommended!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MANGA, Graphic novel., July 9, 2009

By	Detra Fitch "Always hunting good books." (USA) - See all my reviews

While Kyrian of Thrace was out fighting the Romans, his wife was at home welcoming them into her bed. For a chance to kill the wife who betrayed him, Kyrian swore his allegiance to Artemis and fights as a Dark-Hunter in her army against the daimon predators. Artemis has Kyrian's soul and he is immortal until something finally kills him. Believing all women are treacherous, Kyrian has spent over twenty-one hundred years alone. Every night Kyrian prowls the streets protecting humans from, not only the normal evils of humanity's nature, but also from daimons out to steal their very souls. After being ambushed one night, Kyrian wakes to find himself handcuffed to a beautiful human female.

Amanda Devereaux just wants to be normal. The rest of her large family can practice spells, hunt vampires, and do all the paranormal stuff. Amanda has rejected and suppressed her powers since she was a child. Unfortunately for her, fate will not leave her in peace. Mistaken for her vampire hunting sister, Tabitha, Amanda is kidnapped and handcuffed to the most handsome and arrogant man she has ever laid eyes on. As much as she hates the thought, Amanda and Kyrian are stuck with each other. Once free of the cuffs, Amanda is still marked for death. By day she can go and do whatever she pleases, but until Kyrian can find and kill the daimons toying with them, Amanda must spend her nights either by Kyrian's side or within his fortress of a home. Amanda is the key to everything. Should Amanda die, so does Kyrian, and humanity is doomed.

***** FIVE STARS! I have always wanted to read the Dark-Hunters series, but never had the time. So I am thrilled to find out that the series is being released as a graphic novel, manga style. Manga style basically means everything is backwards. The beginning of this graphic novel is where the back normally is. The right page is read before the left page. On each page you must read/view the panels right-to-left as well. Do not worry. Within a single minute you will have the rhythm and the action begins.

This volume is NOT a stand-alone story. It ends at a dramatic spot and will be continued in the next volume. This manga novel does not just ooze drama; it hemorrhages with excitement in a paranormal world that will surprise you. Most excellent! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Adaptation, July 17, 2009

By	Ruth Cook "Neko" (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I enjoyed this adaptation of SK's book Night Pleasures. But like so many others, faded pages, two blank pages and etc. I did enjoy it despite the printing issues.

And I look forward to the following volumes.