Shadow's Edge

Night Prowler, Book 1

By: J. T. Geissinger

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Leander McLoughlin is leader of the Ikati, an ancient tribe of beautiful, savage shape-shifters who live hidden in the forests of England. Their survival is rooted in secrecy, a secrecy threatened by the very existence of one raised outside the tribe. Charged with capturing her before she can expose their secret, Leander tracks the unsuspecting outsider to Southern California. The great warrior is prepared for a fight — but not for the effect the courageous young beauty has on his heart.

Jenna Moore spent her childhood in hiding, on the run from an unseen enemy. Now her mother is dead and her father has vanished without a trace, leaving Jenna alone to contend with sudden strange, superhuman abilities. When handsome, enigmatic Leander McLoughlin appears, promising answers to all of her questions, she knows she shouldn’t trust him. But their connection is as undeniable as the dangerous destiny drawing her home….

©2012 J. T. Geissinger (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

great book

great characters and story line, I can't wait to read the next in the series. really enjoyed listening to this story and the performance!

Great beginning to a new fantasy world

I enjoyed the story but find it a little too flowery and wordy at some parts. It was ok because I usually listen to audiobooks while I’m crafting. However, if I were to read the book, I might be bored by the long winded distractions.

Justine Eyre did a good job in the narration.

A great romance

A beautifully done paranormal romance. A sultry voice that depicts the story well and beautifully written.

Ya know,

Sometimes I just can't... How're you gonna write a story about a clan of werepanthers, all gathered together with nary a human in sight, and not have ANY of them walking around as a cat? I thought you said it was their "true form", yet they only parade around as humans, even in the compound?! Even the two MC's pal around in vapor form more often than their true panther form, like wtf? And why vapor? I thought this was about Panthers, no? Many times the author would forget what they previously wrote and mix up details, like its a heavy thunderstorm with lightning, they're in the woods, yet the sun is shining down on her face, only to then add the comment that the forest is still dark and gloomy bc of the rain, but she's bathed in sunlight? Or like how, after FINALLY turning into a panther, she climbs up a tree to look around, jumps down to see dude on the forest floor, they nuzzle faces, turn into humans and are somehow still in the tree and are having relations way up in the branches. What? There were many examples of contradictions like this, but I digress. The whole enemies to lovers thing was so confusing and felt forced, like girl why are you so mad at him all the time, ya just sound stupid. The guy starts out real strong, only to slowly devolve into some twitterpated cuckquean beta rather than the manly alpha we're constantly reminded he is. He starts throwing around the L word and hinting at a marriage proposal less than a week of knowing this broad. All the other characters are just thrown in there to break up the monotony of their fighting and fawning, and really don't add much substance to it, tho they still show so much more likability and commonsense than our two MC's. As per EVERY enemies to lovers book script ever, it sticks to the classic "I'm going to be a dick to him until we reach the 80% mark" checklist. The last 20mins of the book were completely unnecessary, and honestly could've ended after the whole "my queen" bit, but maybe some people like that shit? Idk, not me, it was a waste of time. I guess it was thrown in there just to make up for all the awkward cold shoulders we had to witness throughout most of the book? Ugh, Idk. This book had so much wasted potential, and even tho I'm complaining alot, it wasn't THAT bad, just don't get me started on the narration, smh. Anyway, I just hope the author pays more attention to the details next time and lays off of that tired enemies trope. There's better ways to engage your audience than forcing them to read petty, unflattering arguments for chapters on end. I'll read the next book, but if it sucks I'll just move on to something else. Life's too short to waste it reading bad books.

Jenna saw the feral green-eyed stranger

What did you love best about Shadow's Edge?

I'm not usually into the "paranomal" reading but the narrator voice captivated me in an instant and I had to know what the story was about. The lovely voice of Leander, Morgan and Christian. This is a must read and I cant wait for the second book... I'm absolutely thrilled for the continuation

What did you like best about this story?

The transformation of Jenna into panther after decovering her father's grave

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

She kept me intrigued about what would happen next I love the enuncation of the different characters the french, the brazilian and my favorite Leander

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Leander busting into the room to save Jenna and Daria from the clutches of the enemies

Any additional comments?

Please hurry with the release of the second book I am very excited to see what happens between Leander and Jenna, of course Morgan, Christian and how is Daria after her traumatic experience

Interesting storyline, boring narrator

Would you try another book from J. T. Geissinger and/or Justine Eyre?

I have already started reading Book 2 of this series because it is narrated by one of my favorites, Angela Dawe. I enjoy her voice alot more. I loved the storyline in Shadow's Edge and the details that were added to every description. J.T. helped the reader imagine this breathtaking world and envision yourself within each character.

Would you be willing to try another book from J. T. Geissinger? Why or why not?

I am already reading Book 2.

How could the performance have been better?

Justine reads at a very slow pace. She drags out every word until it is excruiating painful to listen to another word.

What would have made this romance irresistible?

Nothing, I think the romance between the hero and the heroine is perfect. It's unbalanced, it's give and take, it's angst, it just perfect.

It was just okay

I didn't really enjoy this book. It was extremely slow. I listened through Audible and I kept listening until it was done. If I had to read this book I would have stopped reading it. It became so boring, boring. I have this book 3 stars because it had a good story line and the characters were good only.

Nice Narration, Unrealistic Antagonist

It's produced by Audible, so my expectations were high. The writing has complete sentences & an interesting, if over used, plot. But that's where the writing quality ends. The Antagonist, Ethan, starts out smart and ominous, then becomes a sudden idiot. It's like the authors had to rush to make a deadline and had an developmental editor with a drinking problem.

Narration was good i can imagine her grimacing at the lousy character arc.

It’s ok

There is a lot of angst in this book, and none of the characters are particularly likable. The world is interesting, so I’m going to give the next book a chance and hope for improvements. The narrator was good.

Gave me "Justine Ear"

There is a point sometimes, when listening to Justine Eyre, when her voice begins to become painful to listen to. There is the growl and emotive whiny tinge at the end of every sentence that one expects, but with some books it's so pronounced that it sounds like sub-vocal claws on a chalk board, and that completely detracts from the story.

And when you get to that point, it's over.

I really enjoyed reading this series on my kindle, and when I saw that I could buy this book for $1.99, I took a chance. Well, it's been so painful I've been listening to it for 15 minutes at a time, or less.

I wish I had my $2 back.