First Drop of Crimson

Night Huntress World, Book 1

By: Jeaniene Frost

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

From the New York Times best-selling author of the Night Huntress series comes a breathtaking new journey to the dark side of desire.

The night is not safe for mortals. Denise MacGregor knows all too well what lurks in the shadows - her best friend is half-vampire Cat Crawfield - and she has already lost more than the average human could bear. But her family’s past is wrapped in secrets and shrouded in darkness - and a demon shape-shifter has marked Denise as prey. Now her survival depends on an immortal who lusts for a taste of her.

He is Spade, a powerful, mysterious vampire who has walked the earth for centuries and is now duty-bound to protect this endangered, alluring human - even if it means destroying his own kind. Denise may arouse his deepest hungers, but Spade knows he must fight his urge to have her as they face the nightmare together, because once the first crimson drop falls, they will both be lost.

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

Critic reviews

“Book by book, Frost builds her reputation as an author who delivers only the best.” (Romantic Times)

“[Frost’s] gift for vivid plotting is enhanced by the confident strokes of a writer at the top of her game.” (Fresh Fiction)

Great Action Pack Story

Where does First Drop of Crimson rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I've listened to a lot, but this ranks in the top 50%.

What was one of the most memorable moments of First Drop of Crimson?

Of course when the Spade and Denise finally get together.

Would you be willing to try another one of Tavia Gilbert’s performances?

No, I would not. The narration in this story was not entertaining and I almost turned it off, but then I got interested in the story line and continued. The voice for Denise was especially annoying.

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

Who you going call to bust a demon?

Any additional comments?

The main characters in this story or very well developed and grab your attention. There is actually a good back story for each one. Your attention to the attraction between sneaks up on you and suddenly you have to keep listening.

great new find

even though this was not the fist of her books, it is the first I have read and plan to read more!

Interesting

Interesting. This was my first PNR through audible that I enjoyed. I’m looking into others in this series

wonderful story

Denise and Spade romance started off him helping her facing danger. love the narrative and the story and the author.

Loved it

I have always loved Jeaniene’s books but this was my first audiobook and I am in love. Tavia does another amazing job narrating.

can't get enough

I wish for a continuation but I guess all good things comes to an end. love it can't get enough.

SJ9497

This was a very good book. Very interesting, loved to story line. Can’t wait to read the other books

Excellent storytelling

First, I really love the worldbuilding in all these novels. Characters are nuanced and well developed, storylines are compelling and satisfactorily resolved. Highly recommended.
The only worm in my apple is that I listened to this series up to this point via the BARD books for the blind service, and the narrator was phenomenal. Most importantly, her voice for bones was a lovely deep London accent that would drop panties in a 100m circumference. Hearing Tavia Gilberts Dickensian newsboy Bones was nearly unbearable. Sadly, these books are only available here right now so I must endure. I strongly suggest anyone with access listen to the alternate version!

Read Before Night Huntress #5 This Side of Grave

Night Huntress Book 5 talks about things that happened in this book - I have just started this book, so I will update review when I finish.

Denise is finely happy!

If you follow the "Cat and Bones" novels you will love this book.

After Denise's husband dies she is left alone. Wanting nothing to do with the supernatural world. When a her family starts dying and she is confronted by a powerful shapeshifting-demon. She ended up in the company of Spade.

I enjoyed this book alot! Denise finds happiness where she least expected it and get some cool abilities as well. Spade becomes very devoted to her which is always a plus in my book. Bones and Cat make a cameo as well.

Tavia Gilbert, as always did a great job. I enjoy her voices. Nothing to dramatic and a bit soothing.

Would spend the credit!