Description:

*A special hardcover edition of the second novel in the blockbuster Dark-Hunter® series from #1 New York Times bestseller Sherrilyn Kenyon

*** As an ancient Celtic warrior, Talon made one giant mistake— he killed the son of the war god Camulus. In anger and outrage, Camulus cursed him—Everyone Talon loved would die a horrible death in front of his eyes. But when Talon’s clan slaughters his young sister while he watches, powerless to stop them, he sells his soul for vengeance against them. Two thousand years later in modern-day New Orleans, as part of the bargain he made, he’s now an immortal protector who keeps mankind safe from the creatures who would prey on them. A life he’s happy with until he meets Sunshine—an offbeat artist who reminds him what it’s like to really live. Unfortunately for both of them, it’s Mardi Gras, and New Orleans is teeming with a complex plot of ancient gods, including Camulus, who are now out to re-conquer the world. The gloves are off and it’s time for a rematch with Talon out to save everyone, including the artist who makes him insane.

Review

"'Say goodbye to the garlic-hating, crucifix-fearing vampires of old. With her steamy, action-packed Dark-Hunter novels, Kenyon is ushering in a whole different class of night dwellers. These new millennium models are gorgeous... An abundance of hot sex and snappy dialogue keep the plot both accessible and appealing. With its courageous, unconventional characters and wry humor, this fast-moving fantasy will fill the void left by the end of the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" series.' Publishers Weekly"

From the Publisher

Welcome to book 2 of Sherrilyn Kenyon's exciting new paranormal vampire and demon series, Dark Hunter. Bursting onto the scene in 2002 with a Dark Hunter prequel, Fantasy Lover and the first book of the series, Night Pleasures, Sherrilyn continues to redefine the genre by bringing a fresh perspective only this imaginative writer can. Her rewards have been great, garnering her an almost cult-like following even before the books were published and her readership continues to grow at a phenomenal rate.

Her fans are not alone in acknowledging her rare talent. Critics, reviewers, peers and fans have awarded these books such top honors as RWA's Top Ten Books of 2002 (Fantasy Lover), RT Booklover's Reviwer's Choice Awards, and the Dark Hunter books stormed the Paranormal PEARL Awards by taking 4 out of 9 of the awards, with a fifth Dark Hunter nominee receiving an Honorable Mention.

These books burst with the kind of sarcastic humor that has made Buffy the Vampire Slayer popular, while keeping the sensuality and comedic often poignant adult situations of Sex and the City. As the author's website proudly proclaims, "Over Two Million Visitors Bitten. Will You Be Next?"

I hope you will join us as the legacy of the Mad, Bad and Immortal dark protectors continues with this latest installment.