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Darkfever (Fever Series, Book 1) Mass Market Paperback – August 28, 2007

by Karen Marie Moning (Author)

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Book 1 of 9 in the Fever Series

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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. . . .

Look for all of Karen Marie Moning’s sensational Fever novels:
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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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Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Dell; Reprint edition (August 28, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780440240983
ISBN-13: 978-0440240983
ASIN: 0440240980
Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.1 x 6.9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1,253 customer reviews)
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Terrific! Naughty, funny, heartfelt, original

ByB. Gaia Lorenzaon May 1, 2017

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This book is creative, naughty, and funny. It did start a bit slow for me. The main character, Mac, was pretty much the only meaningful one for the first 25% of the book, but I still read her story with interest.

I liked that she is such a mix of princess and badass (unlike me. I am 100% badass, lol). Mac loves outfits, heels and nail painting, but don't you call her dumb. She is smart and has clear priorities. She certainly kills the bimbo stereotype, even if in a couple of scenes she made comments I would have slapped her for, but like I said, we are very different types of girl ;)

I truly enjoyed reading this book. It is action packed and full of humor with a touch of sexy. Very enjoyable, great voice. Highly recommended for everyone who enjoys:

-Independent female characters
-An "exotic" setting (the story takes place in Dublin)
-Magic, fairies, and such
-A touch of naughty (there is a good tension between some of the characters and some of the fae have the ability to…oh, well, why don't you read it?)
-Well written and edited stories

I am looking forward to reading the second installment in the series ^_^

A few favorite quotes (no spoilers):

He didn’t just occupy space; he saturated it. The room had been full of books before, now it was full of him.

I knew the value of putting a smile on a sad face—it made you feel happy after a while. Courage was no different.

“Sometimes, Ms. Lane,” he said, “one must break with one’s past to embrace one’s future. It is never an easy thing to do. It is one of the distinguishing characteristics between survivors and victims. Letting go of what was, to survive what is.”

You make one of Womankind’s greatest mistakes: falling in love with a man’s potential.

There are really only two positions one can take toward anything in life: hope or fear. Hope strengthens, fear kills.

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Great start to a series

ByCranky - The Book Curmudgeonon May 11, 2017

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When her sister is murdered, MacKayla (Mac) Lane heads to Ireland to get some answers. With only a cryptic phone message to go on and not much else, she enters into a world she didn't know existed. She has a cryptic phone message to go on and not much else.

In Ireland, Mac begins to learn about her 'gift' and a heritage she isn't aware of. Hunting for the elusive and mysterious Sinsar Dubh, a sacred text, Mac finds herself in all sorts of trouble.

She's both helped and hindered by the enigmatic Jericho - who might be her best ally or worst enemy.

I take my hat off to the author's world building and imagination. Moning paints a fascinating world that I longed to know more about.

I liked Mac. She's brave and a little self-absorbed, but she made me laugh and fear for her safety.

At times, this book dragged and I did feel that parts of it could have been cut and tightened.

All in all, a great start to a series.

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A dark and powerful start to the series

ByDAon February 26, 2017

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Incredible world building! The characters and settings were beautifully written. While I did feel at times the story stretched, I did appreciate the fact that Darkfever was setting the scene for the series, which I absolutely intend to read in full.

MacKayla is a reluctant heroine and her development is slow, but that is to be expected. Not only does she have to come to terms with her sister’s death, which occurred in a completely different country from her own, but she also has to deal with the fact that she has powers that allow her to see a world that very few knew existed.

Jericho Barrons is complex and intoxicating, mentoring MacKayla one minute, then using her the next. I appreciate the air of mystery surrounding his character, and admit it is the main reason I will be reading on. A dark and powerful start to a series I look forward to completing.

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Enjoyed it

ByTanya Oemigon July 10, 2017

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I'm planning a trip to Dublin, have been learning a little Gaelic, and am a fan of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. I thought I'd try this book as a way to incorporate several interests and the reviews were promising. I am pleased I gave it a try. Having enjoyed the first in the Fever series, but with a long list of books "to read", I'm torn between continuing with the next one or reading the others that have been waiting longer.

The story is told first person by the main character, MacKayla Lane. MacKayla (aka "Mac") is a Barbie-doll southern girl whose biggest decision each day is what to wear to coordinate her clothes, shoes, and nail polish. That changes when her sister is murdered while studying abroad in Dublin. When the police decide there is nothing more to go on, Mac is not satisfied with their decision to close the case. Instead, she travels to Dublin to put pressure on the local police and do a bit of sleuthing herself. She soon learns that her sister and herself are not what they seemed and a world of light and dark faeries exist where no one is looking. With elements of humor, suspense, mystery, and a dash of sexual tension, the author tells the tale of a smart, stubborn young woman that learns to accept and finally embrace her new identity and purpose.

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Great start to a series!

ByAmber T.on February 2, 2017

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I am so glad I decided to finally read this series! I was pretty much hooked from chapter 1! I questioned the whole time if Barrons was bad, good, or just a liar? I mean, I'm pretty sure he's good, but he had me wondering for a while there. He could stand to seriously loosen up just a bit though because the few scenes where he did....Wow! I did find myself wishing they would stop trying to hide so much from each other and work more as a team, but it's character-building and I get that. The last chapter also helped a lot with that. This book was set up to introduce the characters and now I'm very interested to see what happens with these two!

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I love these books and have reread them a few times

Go ahead and order the whole Fever series because once you start you can't stop! I love these books and have reread them a few times, which is very unusual for me, normally I...Read more

Published 4 days ago by Bmoncriefsc

Love a good series!

I've only read the first one so far an I'm already hooked. I can't wait to find out what happens next!

Published 5 days ago by Shannon maio

Good god this chick was annoying!

This book was terrible. If you like vapid, self centered characters, then this is the book for you. Have you ever found yourself rolling your eyes everytime a main character...Read more

Published 25 days ago by badgirl

Urban Fantasy at its finest!

Absolutely love Mac! Fantastic story building!

Published 25 days ago by nicNmillie

Urban Fantasy? Yes please!!

This book is not your mama's romance novel. In fact, I would call it Urban Fantasy. And the tale is woven beautifully! From the beginning Karen Marie Moning gets you hooked.Read more

Published 25 days ago by Amazon Customer

Tedious story where the only romance is RAPE and the characters are so awful you don't even care what happens to them

I'm writing this review for books 1-3. I thought this was supposed to be romance!!!!!! This series has dragged on, filled with misery and defeat and endless boring filler and NO...Read more

Published 1 month ago by nessiemay

Yes!!!!

Just Get it read it, have a big glass of Guiness on hand to wash it all down with ;)

Published 1 month ago by Sooz

The Worst

I returned this after listening to 1.5 hours of it. The protagonist was disturbingly shallow, the writing vapid, the story anemic, and the narrator mediocre at best.

Published 1 month ago by chyckfactor

This is a non-starter for me.

The first review-type word that comes to mind is unimpressive, but that really is only in relation to all the five-star reviews I have seen on this book.Read more

Published 1 month ago by C_Whitley88

Three Stars

Must find it?? Yes

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