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Lord of Eternal Night

Darkmourn Universe, Book 1

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Lord of Eternal Night

By: Ben Alderson
Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
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Perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Shade of Vampire—but with added spice!

Jak's life has only one meaning: Break the curse or die trying.

Marius's life has no meaning; not since he was cursed into the twisted, bloodthirsty creature of night. For years the witches have waited for their salvation, a way to return the magic that was sacrificed when the curse was first cast. Jak, a boy born with power that the witches have not seen in a century, is their prophesied savior. The one who is to kill the creature, break the curse and restore magic to his coven.

Sent to the creature's castle as the final Claim, Jak must get close enough to land the final blow. It is what he has trained all his life to accomplish. Not all is as it seems when Jak uncovers secrets and half-truths. The creature is not the haunting beast he had been brought up to hate. Emotions war as new feelings are uncovered. For what is more dangerous than hate? Lust.

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Ben Alderson (P)2022 Tantor Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Magic Witchcraft Magic Users LGBTQIA+
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The concept is interesting and reasonable well written. The characters are likeable and the narration is very good.

Enjoyable Story

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This story is so well narrated that at times I was almost able to ignore the complete mess that is made of this well conceived story for the want of a dedicated editor. However, the narrator’s voice often became lost to my own narration that l felt compelled to provide in order that this story make sense. So many words were used incorrectly that I had to keep up a running commentary providing the correct versions or become completely swamped by the absurdity of what was actually being said. What amazes me is that not only did someone publish this story without noticing the mistakes but then several other people turned it into an audio book! ( I’ll admit that l have to do the same with the 3 prequel Star Wars films; and still maintain that some enterprising student could make a fortune dubbing those films with a script worth listening to. )
No doubt I have made my own mistakes in this review but no one is paying for this :)

Brilliant narration

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I love Beauty & the Beast. It is probably my favourite story of all time, and this was interesting. But I did find myself wondering when it was going to end… I did enjoy it, but was left wanting more, of what? I’m not sure, just a bit more. Shaun’s narration was good, so I’m saying 3.5 for that. However I’m left unsure if I’ll continue to series.

A retelling of a favourite tale….

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A highly predictable queer, slightly gory, very thirsty re-imagining of Beauty and the Beast. World-building is minimal, and the ending is a cop-out for sure. I don't think it was the author's intention to create some grand earth- shattering love story here, so I take it for what it is, and what it is, is a perfectly acceptable little escape. The narrator did an excellent job.

Sweet

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A truly amazing book, so engaging I couldn’t stop listening. Can’t wait to read more!

Thrilling and engaging 

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