- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Piatkus (1 May 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749939257
- ISBN-13: 978-0749939250
- Product Dimensions: 11 x 17.6 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Keri Arthur's imagination and energy infuse everything she writes with zest (Charlaine Harris )
Thoroughly enjoyable (Kim Harrison )
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Book Six in Keri Arthur's sexy, exciting dark urban fantasy series Riley Jenson Guardian
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I think that this is a series that is improving with every book. It is also good to see that the focus stays on the investigation in hand - Riley is an investigator after all - and isn't going for the easy sex-fest of LKH's Anita Blake. KA is much more comfortable (and credible) in her Australian location than the 2 earlier werewolf novels she set in the USA. The paranormal elements are well thought out and work well including the snippy Admin Vampire! Keep up the good work.
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Riley Jenson is an unusual character. She's part-wolf, part-vampire, working (initially against her will but perhaps not so now) as a Guardian, an enforcer for law in the supernatural world. She lives with her twin brother Rhoan and is still trying to come to terms with the fact her lover Kellen walked away from her some months before.
It probably helps to have read the previous books in this series, "Full Moon Rising", "Kissing Sin", "Tempting Evil", "Dangerous Games" and "Embraced by Darkness" as the backstory isn't always completely explained. This story sees the welcome return of Quinn, the Old Vampire who couldn't cope with Riley sharing her attentions with other men (and I don't blame him). Riley seems to be settling down, however, so that when Quinn walks back into her life there's possible some kind of a future for them.
The romance part of this book, however, is downplayed compared to the plot as Riley tries to uncover a serial killer with some strange powers. When various women get shredded by a strange animal claw, high-society men are left dead in public places and then more people start to die with a rather different footprint, it seems that Riley has her work cut out for her. Might the killer or killers strike closer to home? Are they in fact some monsters she's never previously heard of?
Riley's a great character with her forthright but loyal nature. The interactions with her boss's PA, Salliane, are fun as usual although with a rather different tone than the previous books. Her relationship with Quinn was nicely written and not overdone. This was an enjoyable episode in this series although the world of things-that-go-bump-in-the-night seems to be increasing rather rapidly and that sometimes feels, to this reader at least, rather lazy plotting. This book will appeal to those who have read the previous books and I did enjoy it, particularly the Australian rather than American/British/Irish setting.
Originally published for Curled Up With A Good Book © Helen Hancox 2008
It probably helps to have read the previous books in this series, "Full Moon Rising", "Kissing Sin", "Tempting Evil", "Dangerous Games" and "Embraced by Darkness" as the backstory isn't always completely explained. This story sees the welcome return of Quinn, the Old Vampire who couldn't cope with Riley sharing her attentions with other men (and I don't blame him). Riley seems to be settling down, however, so that when Quinn walks back into her life there's possible some kind of a future for them.
The romance part of this book, however, is downplayed compared to the plot as Riley tries to uncover a serial killer with some strange powers. When various women get shredded by a strange animal claw, high-society men are left dead in public places and then more people start to die with a rather different footprint, it seems that Riley has her work cut out for her. Might the killer or killers strike closer to home? Are they in fact some monsters she's never previously heard of?
Riley's a great character with her forthright but loyal nature. The interactions with her boss's PA, Salliane, are fun as usual although with a rather different tone than the previous books. Her relationship with Quinn was nicely written and not overdone. This was an enjoyable episode in this series although the world of things-that-go-bump-in-the-night seems to be increasing rather rapidly and that sometimes feels, to this reader at least, rather lazy plotting. This book will appeal to those who have read the previous books and I did enjoy it, particularly the Australian rather than American/British/Irish setting.
Originally published for Curled Up With A Good Book © Helen Hancox 2008
Format:Paperback
I absolutely loved this story. It had me totally gripped from beginning to end. Everything seemed to flow very well with "The Darkest Kiss" and I was pleasantly surprised to see Quinn is back. I really missed him.
The fight with Rhoan and Young was brilliant... loved it! It was just a shame he wasn't paired up with Riley more often. Love to see the twins fighting side by side. I think that was my only niggle.
One thing that did make me smile was Riley's attitude after breaking up with Kellen. I hate...HATE... when you read some novels and the heroines always seem to get over their long term partners with such ease (whether soul mates or not) Life doesn't work that way. Another thing I liked was the fact Young kidnapped the rest of the victims because the Directorate was hot on his tail. Some authors would make a scene like that drag on and on and on (you get the point) Killing each one of his victims would have had me skipping numerous chapters in boredom. Thankfully KA didn't do this and no chapters were skimmed or missed.
Looking forward to reading the next one.
The fight with Rhoan and Young was brilliant... loved it! It was just a shame he wasn't paired up with Riley more often. Love to see the twins fighting side by side. I think that was my only niggle.
One thing that did make me smile was Riley's attitude after breaking up with Kellen. I hate...HATE... when you read some novels and the heroines always seem to get over their long term partners with such ease (whether soul mates or not) Life doesn't work that way. Another thing I liked was the fact Young kidnapped the rest of the victims because the Directorate was hot on his tail. Some authors would make a scene like that drag on and on and on (you get the point) Killing each one of his victims would have had me skipping numerous chapters in boredom. Thankfully KA didn't do this and no chapters were skimmed or missed.
Looking forward to reading the next one.
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