Fury of Fire

Dragonfury, Book 1

By: Coreene Callahan

Narrated by: Benjamin L. Darcie

Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

A clandestine race of half-dragon, half-humans known as dragon-shifters lives among us. Bastian, leader of the Nightfury dragon clan, is sworn to protect humankind at all costs. For him, honor and duty always come first. When the clan dictates he take a human mate to sire a son, he falters, aware that for a human to birth a dragon-shifter she must die. Myst, the woman given into his care, is the most extraordinary he’s ever met, and though he can’t bear the thought of harming her, he is bound by duty.

Myst loves her life in the human world, but Bastian has captured her heart in an instant of electric connection. But Bastian and his warriors are in the middle of a deadly battle with the Razorback dragon-shifters, intent on killing every Nightfury clan member - and the humans they protect - the fate of their world and ours hangs in the balance. An extraordinary blend of action, fantasy, and steamy romance, Fury of Fire brings to life a dangerous new world intertwined with the survival of humanity, all while exploring the meaning of honor and the nature of true love.

©2012 Coreene Callahan (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

A Great Distraction

Story revolves around the half-dragon, half-human, Dragonfury team who is at war with rogues. It's not really an original concept... the team of paranormal do-gooders who bond with a specific woman --- sort of a life blood for them. They live alongside humans etc. etc.

The descriptive vocabulary is okay... not over-the-top spectacular. Found the overuse of cliches a tad bit annoying. Though, most noteworthy is the dragon battle scenes as they are very well described. The narrator did well with the male characters, but all the female ones are indistinguishable. Luckily, Callahan writes well enough to distinguish who is speaking.

That said, the romance is still enjoyable and definitely justify a 2 for 1 buy that should include the series.

love the concept

different concept with dragons and their mates. love the different powers. female lead was kind of annoying. good read.

A Great Read!!!

I am so happy with this 1st Book, am looking forward to the next 2

Black Dagger Brotherhood without the vampires

If you like JR Ward's BDB series then you will like this one. The series are so similar but I did enjoy the book. Gives me something to listen to while I wait on Lover Reborn. The narrator was pretty good too.

I Can't Help but Love Dragon Stories!

This one didn't disappoint. Action from the very beginning, nicely done plot, and an ending to ensure a continuation of the story.

Great New Sexy Series

This debut novel is the beginning to many additional installments.
Bastian is one of the oldest of his kind; an all male race born of human females - dragon-shifters. As leader of the Nightfury dragon clan it is his duty to protect humankind. With their numbers declining he needs to set an example. With only 5 days until the Meridian's axis realign, he has less than a week to find a mate.

"...Be the first to commit, to have a son, to lose his female in child birth."

Myst Munroe, a nurse practitioner, just wants to check on her pregnant patient - Caroline Van Owen. She is still recovering from her mother, Dana's, murder. When she arrives at Caroline's house and discovers her lying in a pool of blood - the flashbacks begin. Her training kicks in and she works to save both mother and her unborn child. Soon Bastian and his first in command, Rikar, arrive dressed as EMS workers - the battle begins.

Bastian feels an immediate attraction to Myst; her energy is unlike anything he has experienced before. Seeing her distress, he feels a compelling need to take care of her. For Bastian, that is something that has never happen before - but it is the one thing that he can't seem to control. When Myst starts to recover from the shock she become desperate, he knows that she will need his help - even if she is reluctant to accept it. Before long, Bastian finds himself unable to maintain his control - he wants to claim Myst for his own.

This is an emotion packed book that will make you laugh and make you cry. Myst's plight comes right off the pages. Her confusion over her feelings for Bastian tears her.
The secondary characters enrich the story. It's a good thing that we will get 2 more installments this year

Benjamin L. Darcie was outstanding with the delivery of the story.

Could not stop listening

Would you listen to Fury of Fire again? Why?

Yes! Hot, exciting, great story! Lots of foreshadowing Can't wait for the next book!

Slow pacing...

The storyline is interesting but the pacing of the story is so slow...waited chapter after chapter for story to peak...the characters were not fully developed thus i didn't understand why it is difficult for heroine to decide whether to stay or not to stay with the leader id the dragon fury...she likes him anyway...there's nothing waiting for her in her previous life...police will be looking for her for a death and missing child she will not be able to explain and with a career that will be jeopardized by the same tragic event...Finished the book with questions left unanswered. I guess book 2 will have the answers to tie the loose ends but have not decided on whether I will give the series the second chance...

Loved the Characters!

If you could sum up Fury of Fire in three words, what would they be?

What a Surprise!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fury of Fire?

The Dragons changing and then the battles. Wow! Not to mention the bonding.

Which scene was your favorite?

The whole book was my favorite. The narrator was especially important due to tone, and having the ability to make the book come to life.

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

I would listen to this book in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

Coreene Callahan and Benjamin L. Darcie brought this book to life. I have the second book. Now, Audible.com, where is the 3rd book. I'm waiting! Think you for such a great book.

Easy listening

As others have said there are similarities to BDB, but I don't see that as a negative. I know I like that sort of story so I read similar ones. It was an easy listen and I'll buy the rest of the series.