Edge of Dawn

A Midnight Breed Novel

By: Lara Adrian

Narrated by: Hillary Huber

Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

In this pulse-pounding and thrillingly sensual novel, New York Times best-selling author Lara Adrian returns to the mesmerizing world of the Midnight Breed, following new characters into a dark future where an uneasy peace can unravel into war - and a great betrayal can mask an all-consuming love.

Twenty years after the terror of First Dawn - when mankind learned that vampires lived secretly among them - the threat of violence reigns as the two species struggle to coexist. The only group preserving the fragile harmony is the Order, an elite cadre of Breed warriors dedicated to protecting humans and vampires alike. And in this precarious world of torn loyalties and shattered trust, Mira, a fiery squad captain, finds that every fight bears an intensely personal cost.

Raised among the Order, Mira has always believed in the warrior’s code of swift - and even lethal - justice. But the one thing she desires more than the Order’s hard-won acceptance is Kellan Archer, a sexy but troubled Breed fighter. In love with him since childhood, Mira once broke through his tough exterior during an unexpected night of rapture, but the next day he mysteriously disappeared, never to return.

Kellan didn’t think he would ever see Mira again - or have to confront the truth of why he left. After abandoning the Order years ago, he now leads a band of human rebels intent on carrying out their own vigilante rule of law. Yet a high-profile kidnapping assignment brings him face-to-face with the past he sought to avoid, and the striking woman he has tried desperately to forget. And as tensions mount and the risk of bloodshed grows, Kellan and Mira must take sides - between the competing missions that dominate their lives, and the electrifying passion that claims their hearts.

©2013 Lara Adrian (P)2013 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Evocative, enticing, erotic." (J. R. Ward, best-selling author of Lover Mine)

"A riveting novel that will keep readers mesmerized.... If you like romance combined with heart-stopping paranormal suspense, you’re going to love this book." ( BookPage, on Darker After Midnight)

"A fast-paced tale of romantic suspense and intense realistic characters.... Adrian compels people to get hooked on her storylines." ( Romance Reviews Today, on Shades of Midnight)

Absolutely Wonderful!

As always, Hillary Huber delivers spot on narration, which makes an already great story a perfect listening experience. I still believe that she could refrain from mentioning the name of the character (from the extensive list of characters) she is representing and the audience would be able to tell like they were listening to an old friend on the phone. She's that good and that consistent.

The previous Midnight Breed novel provided so much closure that it seemed as though we might be at an end of the series. I expected a spinoff series might be in the works but had not thought there could be such seamless continuation, much less so with a two decade time jump. Lara Adrian just proved me oh so wrong.

This story centers on Mira, who was still a mere child in the last book and Kellan, who was still a teenager when we last met him. Mira's sweet, hopeful nature has been warped by the loss of the Breed male she would have called mate. She's now a warrior in her own right and out for vengence.

There's a new threat on the horizion (well, at least one) and a whole new generation of Breed warriors prepared to fight along side the one's we know and love. I loved it, loved it, loved it and can't wait for more!

Glad this series is back

Any additional comments?

I am always sad when a good series ends. I am really glad to see this one come back. It was good to catch up with some "old friends" and get an idea of what the next generation of the breed faces. Mira and Kellen were just kids when we last heard from them and they have grown into quite a strong pair. Can't wait to see what happens next.

New Generation of Breed, New Generation of Great!

Would you consider the audio edition of Edge of Dawn to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version but the narrator brings the story to life!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Edge of Dawn?

Seeing how the story is set a couple decades after the last book, it awesome to see how not just Mira but the other Breed children have grown.

awsome

If you could sum up Edge of Dawn in three words, what would they be?

bold, daring and caring

What did you like best about this story?

seeing all the new breed men and hoping for more great stories

What about Hillary Huber’s performance did you like?

nice voice

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

both

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! After listening to this story,. I totally enjoyed reading this book. It’s well written and the characters were uniquely fantastic. I would suggest this book to my friends that like this sort of genera. this was a good book. The narrator was great.

Next Gen Breeds - Blew Me Away!!!

After reading Darker After Midnight (book 10) I was completely satisfied with the "series ending" but was sad to say good-bye to the Breed. I didn't think there were anymore stories left to tell and I was happy the author decided to end it before it got old and too tired.

So when I saw Lara Adrian wrote another Midnight Breed book, I thought "what the heck, this can't be good". Boy was I wrong! Edge of Dawn and the next generation of Breed Warriors BLEW ME AWAY! This book was non-stop action from start to finish. Despite all the old familiar faces and characters we've come to love, this book had a whole new twist.

I won't give away any spoilers for the die-hard fans, but there is a huge bombshell in this book that just made my heart stop! This is how you take a great series into a whole new and exciting direction. Just brilliant!!

I can't wait until the next installment!

Who, What - Get Your Bookmarks Set

I don't suggest this installment if you are new to the Midnight Breed series, this is not the best book in the series to start with. I think Lara explains what has happened in other installments, but a new listener might be overwhelmed by all of characters in Edge of Dawn.

**Caution: There are many new and reintroduced characters. I suggest you set your bookmarks when new characters are introduced.**

I was worried I might be disappointed when I realized there was such a large time gap between Book 10 and Book 11.

Lara Adrian did not disappoint, she did a great job catching us up with old characters and introducing the next generation of characters. Lara Adrian and Hilary Huber did not disappoint.

I literally cheered during the big showdown. It was G R E A T.

Awesome Series!!

Where does Edge of Dawn rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I have listened to several series. Dark Series, Black Brother Hood and now this one. I have enjoyed the characters and the story so much I hate when I reach the end. I know its not the end of the series but I will have to wait for the next book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Edge of Dawn?

the series changes into the children of the order being the warriors and you have to learn all new characters but its exciting and new.

Which character – as performed by Hillary Huber – was your favorite?

Mira

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

yes because it was the turning book in the series.

Any additional comments?

thank you for this series please keep writing!

Good, but not great

Maybe I'm getting a little bored with this series, but I just never really got into this book. The futuristic setting turned me off a little from the beginning and I had to make myself return to it several times. The story line is fine and I like Mira and Kellen as characters. I especially like that Mira was made into a warrior as opposed to a shielded wimp.

This narrator usually does an exceptional job, but there were a few parts that were completely off in terms of emotion and inflection.

It is worth a credit, especially if you like the series overall. It just wasn't one of my favorites.

MIDNIGHT BREEDS THE NEXT GENERATION - WOW x 3

As an avid fan of the hunky vampire Breed Warriors I was completely shocked and blown away as I started listening to this story as BAM it's set two decades forward from the last book and we see The Order, made up of the Breeds together with their new generations of fighters, as they have to face an even deadlier enemy in a darker more hostile world. If you're expecting the 'same ol same ol' story then you'd be wrong so hold on..... because (if you download this) then you are about to be blown away by a 'can't stop - just one more chapter' listen.

Ms Adrian's gifted writing has taken the entire cast of characters and catapulted them (and us) into an exciting, thrilling, emotional and altogether more sinister world which unfolds before us and is made up of humans v vampires. We find Mira fighting but still broken hearted years after, Kellan her friend and first love's death, only to discover that things were not as they seemed. There's shock, betrayal, anger, and disbelief coupled with forgiveness, passion, sexual desire, heartbreak, sorrow, redemption and undying love but the inevitable prophecy shown in Mira's eyes must play out and the ultimate sacrifice has to be made.

All the old familiar loveable characters are there but they are joined now by their offspring and there's a glimpse of exciting new ones still to come as The Order continue to entertain and thrill us paranormal fans as together they fight for the good of the planet against unseen new deadlier evil enemies - and long may they continue to do so.

Worth a credit? Yes definitely, and the previous books are a good foundation to this new world, but this could be a stand alone start of a whole new series as we see the deadliest of vampire wars begin.