Destined for an Early Grave

Night Huntress, Book 4

By: Jeaniene Frost

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

Since half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her undead lover Bones met six years ago, they’ve fought against the rogue undead, battled a vengeful Master vampire, and pledged their devotion with a blood bond. Now it’s time for a vacation. But their hopes for a perfect Paris holiday are dashed when Cat awakes one night in terror. She’s having visions of a vampire named Gregor, who’s more powerful than Bones and has ties to her past that even Cat herself didn’t know about.

Gregor believes Cat is his and won’t stop until he has her. As the battle begins between the vamp who haunts her nightmares and the one who holds her heart, only Cat can break Gregor’s hold over her. She’ll need all the power she can summon in order to bring down the baddest bloodsucker she’s ever faced … even if getting that power will result in an early grave.

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

Critic reviews

“Frost’s dazzling blend of urban fantasy action and passionate relationships makes her a true phenomenon.” ( Romantic Times)

“ Destined for an Early Grave holds big changes and many surprises for fans of the series, and should not be missed.” ( Darque Reviews)

“Sexy, nonstop thrills.” (Melissa Marr, New York Times best-selling author)

Fantastic!

I've read the print version of this many times but Tavia's reading makes a powerful book even better. You hear the pain, anquish, heartbreak and the love Cat and Bones have for each other.

Cat and Bones are meant for each other!!!

What did you like about this audiobook?

This is #4 in the Night Huntress series it was really good, but not my fave of the 4 I have read...I liked mostly everything about it, but don't want to say to much because I don't like to give away spoilers.....Read it....If your a Cat and Bones fan, you will love it!!!

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

I have devoured this series....I don't think my interest will ever fade....this is my fave PNR series so far!

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Yes SHE does.....she has a true gift, and I am eager to read her other series! She is descriptive, humorous, and truly dedicated in her craft!

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

NOTHING!!!! Tavia does it again!!!!!!

Do you have any additional comments?

Just because this was not my fave of this series, does not mean I did not enjoy it thoroughly.....I did....and am starting #5 right now!!!!

My heart broke for Cat. But it was her own fault

What did you love best about Destined for an Early Grave?

I loved, loved when Bones had finally reached his limit with Cat going off and doing what she wanted because she was always trying to save him. And it never ended well or could have ended better is she slowed down and realize she is not everyone's savior. He's a vamp and has been for such a long time, I am sure he knows what he is doing and always has some kind of plan. But I guess being a vamp and using communication is something that bones needs to work on as well when he is dealing with a human with sass and balls! She isn't some kept pet that is just gonna sit around and wait for him to save the day. She's the super hero too! I love them together! Butting heads with hot passion and deep love all the way through.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Bones. When he went off his rocker after Cat left and how crazy I can only imagine he was feeling when he was playing that piano so nice and calmly and then to have it fly across the room. I felt every bit of that emotion. This scene made me yearn for a life action film or tv show even more!

What about Tavia Gilbert’s performance did you like?

always amazing

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

Yes...I was excited all the way through.

Any additional comments?

Next book will have some work cut out for it to get me to this type of excitement again! But I'm sure Frost can do it.

another great book

Still loving the series, as fresh as the first book. I get a little annoyed with Cat's stupid self-questioning at times and berated her in myown mind quite a lot in this book. But overall the characters stay fresh and the new ones are developed well. One note: the fifth book is not the next one to read. From the author's website: "Reading order of Night Huntress series including Night Huntress World spin-off novels: HALFWAY TO THE GRAVE; ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE; AT GRAVE’S END; DESTINED FOR AN EARLY GRAVE; FIRST DROP OF CRIMSON; ETERNAL KISS OF DARKNESS; THIS SIDE OF THE GRAVE." Once I found this (after starting the fifth one and not knowing what many references were about) it all makes much more sense. Enjoy!

Rocking Installment in the Series

Halfway to the Grave, Book 1 and One Foot in the Grave, Book 2 were action-packed and wonderfully engaging. Though I wasn't crazy about At Grave's End, Book 3, this installment begins a tad slower (through the first dozen or so chapters), the story quickly develops and you won't want to put it down. Great characters introduced (Fabian, Gregor, Knell, Geri) while Frost further develops the secondary characters (Vlad, Mencheres, Spade) from the earlier editions. Again, the narrator, Tavia Gilbert, has no trouble distinguishing between these well developed characters in her performance.

Many elements of the story are worthy of mentioning... the relationship between Vlad & Cat progresses, friction between Cat & Bones, major drama with Cat's mother and Rodney, discovery of Cat's hidden power --- no spoiler here :-) and the culmination of a final battle between the master vampires.

You'll easily get hooked!

Intense but Warning, "X rated love scenes"

Intense but Warning, "X rated love scenes" Engaging story line, really enjoyed, kept listening to to the whole series but the love scenes are over the top. Found fast forwarding helped, really enjoyed the stories but had to let me kids to be aware. I wish some of these had rating systems but addicted to the characters.

So far I love this series!

I loved this book and the story plot as well. I will refer this book to others.

I love you Bones!!!

Jeaniene Frost does an excellent job of creating characters in this world that --- although fantasy --- seems so real!!! This series has captured my heart and I am totally addicted. Bones' accent could have been better but the narrator does an excellent job with Kat and all the others that this is easily forgiven. I love you Bones!!!

loved it great story i would listen to it again

Who was your favorite character and why?

loved it great story i would listen to it again

What about Tavia Gilbert’s performance did you like?

loved it great story i would listen to it again

night huntress series

good book, was very suspenseful, leading to a battle to the death and felling coming out that hadnt been spoken. was a little skeptical after all the fighting in 8n book three but was a good book overall. some sad parts will come.