Absolution

The Penton Vampire Legacy, Book 2

By: Susannah Sandlin

Narrated by: Amy McFadden

Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

Mirren Kincaid remembers the vampire he used to be - and he’s not going back. As the Slayer, Mirren served the Vampire Tribunal as its most creative and ruthless executioner. Then he refused a kill order and eventually found himself the protector and second-in-command of the peaceful enclave of Penton, Alabama. As civil war threatens to break out in the vampire world over the scarcity of untainted human blood, the Tribunal wants its slayer back - and has sent a beautiful witch to retrieve him.

Descended from a powerful shaman, Glory Cummings is meant to restore Mirren to his bloodthirsty ways as the Tribunal’s assassin. But Glory doesn’t see a killer when she looks at Mirren; she sees a vampire haunted by his past. Though her mission is to turn him into a monster, she hopes her magic touch can heal the man she’s suddenly falling for. But the Tribunal has never looked kindly upon defiance.

©2012 Susannah Sandlin (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Absolutely a good 2nd

If you could sum up Absolution in three words, what would they be?

Interesting, intriguing, irresistible

What was one of the most memorable moments of Absolution?

I think it was when Glory and Mirren meant for the first time.

Which scene was your favorite?

The standoff at the end of the book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not really, while I could have done it in one sitting because it wasn't a long book.

Any additional comments?

This is a good follow up to the first book. It keeps your interest with just the right amount of romance. But because there is a larger story at work it doesn't draw you away from that. In fact you find yourself wanting book 3, right after you finish this one. It is a fast read and that's one of the things that keeps your interest.

good story

love the penton series, but the books are not for younger childern to over hear, spot of the book can get steamy! but the books were great.

What happened to the Narrator!

Let me first start by saying that I loved this book. I read Redemption first and instantly was caught up in the rapture that is Penton. I enjoyed that fact that isn’t your typically vampire series. The twist of the storyline kept me listening, going back and re -listening to chapters in the book.

What can I say about Mirren? He is strong, mysterious, gorgeous and extremely passionate. Just the very thought of him, makes me wish I was in Penton, AL. Glory is an outspoken, take charge, compassionate woman. The romance that sparks between Mirren and Glory is quite electric.

My only problem with this book is the narrator. Angela did a fantastic job in the first book. I wish she was doing the reading in this book. Amy didn’t have the depth that Angela voice did. I hope for the third book, Angela is back as the narrator.

Totally Satisfying!

Absolution is an excellent, fun read! The characters are complicated enough to be interesting, especially Mirren, but not so complicated as to be frustrating or confusing. The love story is believable and based in Glory and Mirren's personalities.

The book is just the right mix of action and more action, with enough hot sex to get it an R rating, at least. Sizzling, but not overdone. The Penton vampire story line is different - yeah! - with enough politics but not too much, really evil evil, and enough twists to keep you guessing who'll make it to the end.

Susannah Sandlin has really come into her writing power with this book. I can't wait for the continuation of the saga. Do yourself a favor, and buy this book. Then settle in for a fun few hours in a slightly altered universe.

OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! What a different taste?

I never thought a second book of any series can top the first.. but this one definitely did it!

What i love about this book:

1.) The heroine is totally unpredictable (in a good way) not at all cliche. She's witty, funny, smart, independent and stubborn all for the right reasons.

2.) The story is also unpredictable (In a totally good way also) it kept me guessing the whole time...

3.) The hero has a quality that i cant put a finger on. He's mysterious and yet predictable at times, strong and manly but very very sweet, dominant but also submissive... So cute and so.. oh so.. sexy!

4.) the sex scenes are so exciting and so sweet!

5.) Actions packed

6.) How both hero and heroine challenged each other and left me wanting more!

I can't wait for the third book! The story of William!! Yay...

New narrator makes a world of difference!

I ended up having to read the first of the series, really didn't care for the narration. With a change in narrators, I listened to most of this book, only switching to reading a few times. She totally nabbed Glory and Mirrin in my opinion. I had to chuckle at times with their interactions.
This has shown to be a very interesting series, with an intriguing concept of Vampires trying to survive with the humans, after a virus has poisoned most of the human blood population. Penton is a community made up of what I call the good vampires, being harassed by one of the governing Tribunal vampires, that is afraid of Penton's sucess. All in all, there is a lot of suspense and back stabbing going on, with a good dose of violence, compassion, and love.
Within this, the author has created many memorable characters, whose stories develop more and more with each installment. I have really enjoyed these two books, and am on to the next "Omega"

Wonderful Vampire Series

This is the 2nd book in the series. There are lots of steamy parts and badass moments! I love the good vs evil aspect of these books! Love this series!! #goodvsevil #underdog #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

loving this series

{Mirren & Glory}: TRIGGERS: violence, kidnapping, drugging, sexual assault. I totally have fallen in love with this series. Mirren is one of Aidan's lieutenant's and the story picks up right where the last book ended. Mirren is not dealing well with losing his familiars so he takes off. Aidan feels that he's still alive but can't see where through their connection. Glory is kidnapped by Will's dad because he can sense that she's more than a mere human. After continuously avoiding his questions, she's thrown to her death. When she meets Mirren, it's under stressful circumstances. He then becomes her host in Penton to keep her safe. These two have a strong chemistry but Mirren keeps pushing her away. Until she offers to be his new familiar to keep him fed. Then the sparks fly. Meanwhile, the town is dealing with Will's dad and someone thought to be a friend trying to take them down. Oooh. I love it.

Not made for ADHD brains

I have terrible ADHD and with constantly changing POV’s, it makes it difficult and frustrating to stay in the story.

Plus the narrator is on the younger side and has a very upbeat voice, sometimes she gives random people Russian accents.

It could be a great book but I just can’t stay focus enough to stay in the story :(

what the heck??

I'm 3 mins in and was completely taken aback by the narrator... no, just no. Angela Dawe did such an amazing job with book 1, whyyyyyyy did they change it?? Amy McFadden may be a good narrator for some books I don't know, but she absolutely has ruined it for me with this one. she rushes, no inflection, very flat and .... just no. sorry, but they never should have given it to anyone but Angela Dawe. 😑