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One of the premier authors of paranormal romance. --New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole
Showalter at her finest. --New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning on
Great Book and a brilliant story. One of the best authors I've read and keeps you constantly wanting more. Highly recommend for those who like fantasy/fiction, Can not wait for the next book. --Amazon Customer Review for 'The Darkest Lie'
Showalter at her finest. --New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning on
Great Book and a brilliant story. One of the best authors I've read and keeps you constantly wanting more. Highly recommend for those who like fantasy/fiction, Can not wait for the next book. --Amazon Customer Review for 'The Darkest Lie'
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Amun Immortal Keeper of Secrets He can manipulate your darkest thoughts Chained and isolated to protect those he loves from his terrifying power, death is Amun s only hope of release until he meets Haidee, a fellow prisoner whose beauty and vulnerability draw him in... Haidee is a demon-assassin, raised to despise Amun s kind. Yet how can she hate the man whose touch sparks something dangerously sensual inside her? Haidee also holds the secret to Amun s salvation. Although to release him she must give herself over body and soul to a powerful adversary who has sworn to destroy her.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The 7th instalment of this amazing series and it doesn't fail to impress!
The hero of this novel is Amun, keeper of Secrets. For millennia he has lived with the secrets of others, every dark thought they hide, every evil impulse they mask, his demon finds them all and Amun must live with the burden. The emotional stress he endures carrying this heavy burden causes him to distance himself from others, remaining mute so as to save his friends from the knowledge he carries.
The female protagonist of this story is Haidee, a Hunter and enemy to the Lords. For years she has battled them, even killing one of Amun's best friends, Baden because of her hate and ignorance. As seen in the last book she has been captured by Strider to be brought back to the fortress for information, but she would rather die than help the lords. It's not like she hasn't died before. Weakened by the drugs Strider has kept her on she tried to escape which is when she finds Amun.
After his recent trip to hell, Amun has returned changed. Able to absorb the secrets of others, he has absorbed minor demons bringing them to the surface with him. Now he is plagued by their evil; fighting a losing battle to keep them contained within his body lest they descend on the world and spread their evil. His friends have tried everything and now a contingent of angels waits in the hallway, prepared to dispatch of the threat he poses if they cannot save him. Losing hope they are shocked when it proves that their enemy may hold the key to his salvation.
This book was fantastic and a definite must read. Amun made a great hero, sweet and deadly. Always the silent presence throughout the series it is easy to overlook him. Not anymore! Finally the most mysterious Lord has been given a voice, in a way. Haidee as a character was harder to warm to, originally depicted as an independent female she seems to lose part of herself as she becomes more involved with Amun. However towards the end she becomes more of a likeable character, not as great as some of the female leads but still a good character.
Although mostly Amun and Haidee's story there are characters dedicated to Strider and his attempt to find peace with his demon, William and his growing attraction to Gilly and even a small note to Paris and Sienna. Instead of making the book more complicated it adds to the depth and lives of the characters, allowing their personas to play a part in the story and the reader to learn more about them.
The hero of this novel is Amun, keeper of Secrets. For millennia he has lived with the secrets of others, every dark thought they hide, every evil impulse they mask, his demon finds them all and Amun must live with the burden. The emotional stress he endures carrying this heavy burden causes him to distance himself from others, remaining mute so as to save his friends from the knowledge he carries.
The female protagonist of this story is Haidee, a Hunter and enemy to the Lords. For years she has battled them, even killing one of Amun's best friends, Baden because of her hate and ignorance. As seen in the last book she has been captured by Strider to be brought back to the fortress for information, but she would rather die than help the lords. It's not like she hasn't died before. Weakened by the drugs Strider has kept her on she tried to escape which is when she finds Amun.
After his recent trip to hell, Amun has returned changed. Able to absorb the secrets of others, he has absorbed minor demons bringing them to the surface with him. Now he is plagued by their evil; fighting a losing battle to keep them contained within his body lest they descend on the world and spread their evil. His friends have tried everything and now a contingent of angels waits in the hallway, prepared to dispatch of the threat he poses if they cannot save him. Losing hope they are shocked when it proves that their enemy may hold the key to his salvation.
This book was fantastic and a definite must read. Amun made a great hero, sweet and deadly. Always the silent presence throughout the series it is easy to overlook him. Not anymore! Finally the most mysterious Lord has been given a voice, in a way. Haidee as a character was harder to warm to, originally depicted as an independent female she seems to lose part of herself as she becomes more involved with Amun. However towards the end she becomes more of a likeable character, not as great as some of the female leads but still a good character.
Although mostly Amun and Haidee's story there are characters dedicated to Strider and his attempt to find peace with his demon, William and his growing attraction to Gilly and even a small note to Paris and Sienna. Instead of making the book more complicated it adds to the depth and lives of the characters, allowing their personas to play a part in the story and the reader to learn more about them.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a huge fan of LOTU and read the previous books at pace what I've always enjoyed was the fact the artifacts were being found as well as an individual love story that was a bit lost in this book. Also I didn't quite like haidee either was left a bit disappointed still it ties up amuns story well but compared to previous books its not as good.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Absolutely loved it. Everytime I read a Lord of the Underworld book, I fall in love with different Lord. I didn't think I'd fall for Amun because he was always such a quiet, in the background character but it's the quiet ones you have to watch.
Amun is tortured by demons and secrets and it takes his enemy, Haidee, to soothe amd save him. The story was engaging, the characters were rich and deep and the romance was sizzling as usual. There were also moments where I laughed out loud especially when William and Strider are texting.
Can't wait for Strider's story in December.
Amun is tortured by demons and secrets and it takes his enemy, Haidee, to soothe amd save him. The story was engaging, the characters were rich and deep and the romance was sizzling as usual. There were also moments where I laughed out loud especially when William and Strider are texting.
Can't wait for Strider's story in December.
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A bump in the road
This felt like somewhat of a down-shift in pacing compared to the last couple of books I've enjoyed of this series. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Geekius
brilliant!!!
I must admit I wasn't too sure about amuns story, I didn't think it would be as good as the other books in the series bt boy was I wrong it was really great the book sucked you in... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Superson
A book i was glad to finish
As a big fan of 'The Black Dagger'series by JR Ward i wanted another series of books that would give me the same thrills,excitment,tension, and deep tantalising storylines. Read more
Published 8 months ago by fudggie girl
Brilliant but not her best.
The 7th in the LOTU series and another fabulous read. This story focuses on Amun, keeper of Secrets, who after a trip to hell to save Legion, is now in a pretty grim situation. Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. L. Joseph
Struggling with this book
I have enjoyed other books in this series. I am so glad I have followed the series in the correct order, cause if I had read this particular book first I doubt I would have been... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms. K. Bashua
Im hooked
I fell upon these books by mistake and wanted a change from the usual type of fiction I read, now seven books later im wanting the 8th!! Read more
Published 11 months ago by fordyuk
Nice book
It took me two nights to read, but I can say it is lacking when compared to the Darkest Pleasure. I kinda expected more. Read more
Published 11 months ago by chris
i love the lords of the underworld books this 1 is great too
i have read all the lords of the underworld books to date and eagerly await the next one they are well written ,exiting,and each lord is his own character, not all the same
Published 11 months ago by angiebabe
Great reading for readers of paranormal books
As always, well done Gena Showalter. Another great book from the Lords of the Underworld series, the Lords continue to be dark and sexy with great story lines to keep you hooked... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Sues
Secrets are Sexy!
Having read the entire series so far, I am at somewhat of a loss as to where to place this installment. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Bobby
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