"Great paranormal romance"
In 558 Glionnen, Talon of Morrigantes watches in horror as
he fails to keep the promise he gave to his dying uncle of
protecting the female members of their family. First his
aunt is raped and murdered. Then his clan murders his wife
and sister. As they kill him, he vows vengeance and
Artemis provides the mechanism. She sends Archeon to train
her new recruit on killing the bloodsucking Daimons. In 2003 New Orleans, Dionysius and Camulus see an
opportunity to regain lost power and for the latter revenge
the death of his son at the hands of Talon. They arrange
for Talon to meet Sunshine Runningwolf. As Talon and
Sunshine fall in love, they must find a way to prevent her
death, as he knows his curse is to watch anyone he
cherishes die. Though this romantic fantasy feels somewhat like the first
tale in the series (see NIGHT PLEASURES), readers will
embrace this pleasant novel due to the delightful story
line. The plot makes the Greek Gods seem real due to a
strong cast especially the lead couple, their foes, and his
mentor. Sub-genre fans and fantasy purists will gladly
give up much of the night to read Sherrilyn Kenyon's latest
story. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted June 25, 2003
SummaryOnce the sun goes down, I am the baddest thing that
prowls the night. I command the elements, and I know no
fear. For centuries I've protected the innocent and watched
over mankind, making sure they are safe in a world where
nothing is ever certain.
All I was looking for was a hot babe in a red dress who
only wanted tonight. What I got was a runaway Mardi Gras
float that tried to turn me into road kill and a beautiful
woman who saved me, but can't remember where she put my
pants.
Flamboyant and extravagant, Sunshine Runningwolf should be
the perfect women for me. She wants nothing past tonight,
no ties, no long-term commitments.
But every time I look at her, I start wanting things that I
had purposefully buried centuries ago. With her
unconventional ways and ability to baffle me, Sunshine is
the one person I find myself needing.
But for me to love her would mean her death.
I can never know peace or happiness. Not so long as my
enemy waits in the night to destroy us both.
Talon
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