At Grave's End

Night Huntress, Book 3

By: Jeaniene Frost

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

Some things just won’t stay buried… at grave’s end.

It should be the best time of half-vampire Cat Crawfield’s life. With her undead lover, Bones, at her side, she’s successfully protected mortals from the rogue undead. But though Cat’s worn disguise after disguise to keep her true identity a secret from the brazen bloodsuckers, her cover’s finally been blown, placing her in terrible danger.

As if that wasn’t enough, a woman from Bones’ past is determined to bury him once and for all. Caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful vamp, yet determined to help Bones stop a lethal magic from being unleashed, Cat’s about to learn the true meaning of bad blood. And the tricks she’s learned as a special agent won’t help her. She will need to fully embrace her vampire instincts in order to save herself—and Bones—from a fate worse than the grave.

Love in vein: listen to more novels in the Night Huntress series.

©2009 Jeaniene Frost (P)2010 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“Each successive chapter in Frost’s exceptional Night Huntress series adds more complexity, death-defying action, and fiery romance. While expertly deepening Cat and Bones’ love story, Frost also keeps the plot revelations absorbing and the jeopardy remorseless. In an increasingly rich and vibrant genre, she continues to prove she’s a star.” ( Romantic Times)

“A can’t-put-down masterpiece that’s sexy-hot and a thrill-ride on every page. I’m officially addicted to the series.” (Gena Showalter, New York Times best-selling author)

Another great series addition <3 Cat & Bones

4.5-5 stars

This was another great addition to the series. Cat and Bones are still a great couple in this series and I really enjoyed seeing what they had to face next.

Cat is a half-vampire that works for a government agency killing and/or capturing bad vamps that kill humans. Her husband (at least in the vampire world) is a vamp named Bones (Yum!) who is over 200 years old, a master vamp and will do anything to ensure that his woman (Cat..that lucky girl!) is kept by his side and safe. They've had separations in the past and are determined not to let anything come between them now. Cat and Bones are a great couple...one of my fave PNR couples in fact. They have a great chemistry together and the way they interact just makes it obvious that they're perfect for each other.

Cat is working for the government agency and Bones is helping..not because he really wants to but because Cat wants to and Bones will do whatever he needs to to give Cat what she wants while still keeping her safe. Unfortunately, because of her years hunting vamps, a lot of the vamps are familiar with the rumors of "the red reaper" and now it's become even more dangerous for Cat to preform as the bait for their vamp traps. They end up trying to use a captive vamp (promising freedom for cooperation) but it doesn't end up working too well and causes more problems than it's worth. Cat ends up having some major issues when her father decides to come after her again. Cat barely comes through it but on the good side it helps her and her mother's relationship improve so some good comes of it. Cat's mother actually shows some slackening of her hatred of the undead in this book and it's a welcome, although surprising, change in attitude. There's also an unexpected development as Mencheres (who is Bone's grand-sire and an extremely strong and old vamp) offers Bones a partnership where they will merge their lines, become co-rulers of their lines and Mencheres also will give Bones a power boost (something rare and very sought after).

Bones agrees to Mencheres' offer and they become co-rulers. In addition to becoming stronger in general, Bones gets some spiffy new powers with the power boost that end up being very helpful. Unfortunately, just as they become partners, someone tries to blow the mansion up that the merging ceremony is taking place and it becomes apparent that war has come calling. Mencheres and Bones draw the lines and gather their allies for the coming conflict. There is much planning and some unexpected allies show up. The fighting begins and both sides throw some punches, there is some trouble and for a while, no one knows where Bones and Cat (and her allies) are made to think that he's dead. Things are rough for a bit but Cat is determined to forge on and do what needs to be done to hold things together and avenge Bones. This ends up being unnecessary but in the mean time, Cat makes a new friend (I love Vlad!!) and shows everyone just how tough she is. Fortunately, Bones returns safe and sound (so to speak) and is happily reunited with Cat. This doesn't end the fighting though and they have to go through more danger and friends are lost as their enemy uses magic (which is against vampire law for vamps to use) to attempt to kill them all. With perseverance, Cat & Bones and their allies are able to get through the tough times and finally take out their enemy. It's a very good story and very interesting. Although the romance between Cat and Bones is set, I never felt like the story let their relationship suffer or fall to the side. The action story line was great and kept me hopping until the end and wondering what will happen next. The books ends with the current conflict settled and Cat and Bones together and ready for the next thing that life throws at them.

This was another greatly enjoyable addition to the series. I love Cat and Bones! Really, I love all the characters in the series, even the secondary ones are great and add a lot to the stories. This book was very well done and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. I"d recommend this book. 2 thumbs up! :D

Growth for the characters, but not as much romance

If you could sum up At Grave’s End in three words, what would they be?

Growth, Inner Battles

What other book might you compare At Grave’s End to and why?

This one is really about the world that they are living in - because they are already established as a couple - so it stands out as rather unique.

Which character – as performed by Tavia Gilbert – was your favorite?

Bones is always my favorite, his accent is so specific you know exactly when he enters a room.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Things will change.

Love this Series! :) ♡♥

Love Bones and the Red Reaper that is the nickname for the female lead. she is strong and independent and the love she has for Bones is epic. if ylu love supernatural stories you will love this one.

Intense

What did you love best about At Grave's End?

Jeaniene Frost wrote a very good story, with adventure and mystery.

What did you like best about this story?

Everthing, from the beginning to the end, the book is perfect, exciting... impossible to leave unil the last page.

Have you listened to any of Tavia Gilbert’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

As always, Tayla Gilbert's performance was extraordinary. Is possible realize the personality (and characteristic) of each character

Any additional comments?

In my opinion there aren't words to describe how wonderful this book is. This book is the kind that you need to get to know to understand how good *and exciting) it is.

THIS ONE IS JUST AS AWESOME AS THE FIRST 2!!!!!!!!

What made the experience of listening to At Grave’s End the most enjoyable?

This is now my favorite series so far!!! Better than anything else I have read so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What was one of the most memorable moments of At Grave’s End?

when you think bones is actually gone...ugh! I wanted to cry!

Have you listened to any of Tavia Gilbert’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes and she rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both!!!!!!!!!!

Any additional comments?

loved it so much already bought 4 and 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

Excellent!!

This series is addicting!!! Highly recommended. The plot is intricate, characters compelling and narration superb. I often forget that I have not seen these in a movie format because once you begin listening you are immediatly emersed into the world of the night huntress - Thank you Jeaniene Frost for sharing your gift.

Arguably my favorite book in the series!

With Bones and Cat's relationship growing and strengthening....things just keep getting better and better. I'm not going to go into detail about what happened because if you've been following the series you already know the type of greatness that goes on.

As always the narration and story are great. I'm just sayin...if you haven't bought it you should hurry up and buy....and yes it is totally worth the credit or cash.

Addictive series

Great mix of action, humour and romance, I bought the first book and now have purchased all of them. Tavia Gilbert gives a great performance its almost a dramatisation rather than a reading she does such a good job with the different characters

another great story

this red reaper and bones storyline match up is awesome. I am just glad to know there are still several more to listen to right now

Good book

Very Entertaining, I think the sex details were a little much and I wish that Audible had a "30 Sec" forward button so I could just fast forward through that part. I won't say it wasn't entertaining but the story wouldn't have lost anything without it. If you are a little prudish I would probably say "Stay Away!" There is one or more sex scenes that is very detailed beyond the X rating.