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| Acheron (Dark-Hunter, Book 12) | 
 enlarge | Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  265 reviews
Sales Rank: 261
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 736
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.1 x 2.3
ISBN: 0312362153
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780312362157
ASIN: 0312362153
Publication Date: August 5, 2008
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Product Description
The most anticipated story in the blockbuster Dark-Hunter series. The never-before-revealed story of the Dark-Hunter leader, Acheron. He was made human in order to escape death, but in death he was reborn a god. . . Eleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron spent a lifetime of shame. However, his human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Then, brought back against his will, Acheron became the sole defender of mankind. Only it was never that simple. For centuries, he has fought for our survival and hidden a past he’ll do anything to keep concealed. Until a lone woman who refuses to be intimidated by him threatens his very existence. Now his survival, and ours, hinges on hers and old enemies reawaken and unite to kill them both. War has never been more deadly... or more fun.
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 Loved Acheron Hated the Beginning August 5, 2008
58 out of 102 found this review helpful
I love the Dark Hunter Series that goes without saying and I can usually stand anything that has to do with this series good and bad, but give me a break do I need all the gory details of pain and abuse. More than half the book is filled with these vivid descriptions. While I think Ash's background is necessary, it could have been done in just as graphic a manner but using less space,while devoting more to the present and his love story. I think Kenyon used the book to purge her own demons and for her it probably achieved its purpose. I just wish she thought more of her readers and Ash to tell his story with a little less vengeance. Having said that and having given the book 3 (wish I could have given the first part 3 and the second 4 1/2)no one who loves this series should miss reading this book even if it means skimming the first 450 pages.
 A rare read August 6, 2008
42 out of 57 found this review helpful
By now you know that this is a very intense book. If you read the other reviews you know that the first part of the book is about Acheron's past. You finally understand why Artemis must die (or at least be smacked around). I've waited for a long time to read this book, I even skipped over the last several books because I was uninterested in more teasers. IT WAS WORTH IT!!!! I loved the back story and I loved the relationship with his mother. Finally, loved the fact that she may be close to explaining Nick's story. Don't be swayed by the negative comments or the length. Take a weekend and read this one.
She did it right!!!! August 7, 2008
41 out of 54 found this review helpful
This is the best DH book in a long while. I got it yesterday and sat up late to finish it. It is over 700 pages so you know it held my attention. All the questions we have had about Ash are answered and although it is hard to read about the things done to him you realize that they made him the God he is today. He is a God of Destruction, but Ash is filled with compassion, because he has been abused, tortured, and maimed himself. I hated Artemis for a long time and I have to say the whole situation is handled in a wonderful way. So many ends are tied up and there is still room for more DH novels. This is an awesome read.
Ash faces hatred and exile in the first 400 pages. Along with torture it is very hard to read without feeling his pain. I really think only someone very strong could come out of it with his mind intact.
Ryssa is his sister and the only one who seems to care for him. She is chosen to be offered to Apollo. But even serving the God she takes time for Ash.
Styxx is his brother, and the hatred and jealousy that he pours on Ash is horrible.
Tory is in our time, she is hunting for Atlantis. Ash meets her when he goes to a seminar that she is leading, and makes her look like an idiot. Shortly their paths cross again and he finds himself protecting her from a group led by Artemis. They are told to kill her, when she finds something that should never have been written down.
Satara is determined to find what was lost and use it to destroy those she hates.
Everyone in the Dark Hunter universe somehow is involved in the mystery and all the secrets are revealed. Do not miss this book. It is outstanding.
Author Goddes Rules! August 5, 2008
35 out of 41 found this review helpful
Yes- this is a real review I spent 8 hours straight curled up on my couch reading. I litteraly couldn't put it down.
I've always loved Ash. He's sexy and funny and dark and the leader of the Dark Hunters and we all knew he had a really dark past... and then there's his tie with Artemis and I really couldn't see how that could be worked with. And the thought of a heroine for him... nobody could possible be good enough (except me!). So I went into this story eagerly but full of doubts. My doubts are gone - the AG rules!
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The first 428 pages of Ash's story is his human life and how he became a god. I cried. It's so hard. Abuse, physical, mental and sexual. Betrayal by all who should have loved him. Sherrilyn writes so that you feel his pain and can see his ancient world. It helps to explain who he is.
Pages 429-722 are the present and it's sexy and funny and I found that I liked Tory Ash needs someone who will love him unconditionally and not break his trust. I loved seeing their relationship grow and the struggles Ash goes through to open his heart and to believe that he is worthy of love and respect. I'm greedy though- I would have liked their story to be as long as the first part of the book. :) But I know we'll see them more.
At the heart of this story is the message of love- when you go through hell and think you are no longer worthy of anything- YOU ARE. All of us are worthy and we all matter and we all deserve love.
Thank you Sherrilyn Kenyon for a beautiful story.
-UM- NO FIRE WORKS FOR ME .... August 5, 2008
21 out of 28 found this review helpful
Wow - After waiting years for Ash's story, I really thought Ash's book would just blow all her other Dark Hunter Books out of the water. It was just... OK ... Not bad, not great, just OK! I really didn't enjoy the 400+ pages of the "back drop" story. Yes, we need to know what he went through, but come on 400+ pages of abuse and torture, NO THANKS.
Ash and Tory's story was good, however the end seemed rushed. I wasn't sure if I would like her as his heroine but I really did, she Rocks! I would rather have had more story of Ash & Tory and less of the past. I also, wanted more interaction with the New Orleans Dark Hunters (both current and ex) and at least some dialogue with Katra since she and Tory are friends.
I got this book early and stayed up all night reading it. I've have had a chance to re-read some of it thinking that I had missed something and still I'm a little sad that it didn't light my fire like Devil May Cry did. Ash will continue to be a favorite though.
I'm not so sure this book in hardback is worth the money, with the exception of Nick's presence, it was the only reason why I did't give it less stars....
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