Archangel's Blade

The Guild Hunter Series, Book 4

By: Nalini Singh

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

The severed head marked by a distinctive tattoo on its cheek should have been a Guild case, but dark instincts honed over hundreds of years of life compel the vampire Dmitri to take control. There is something twisted about this death, something that whispers of centuries long past... but Dmitri's need to discover the truth is nothing to the vicious strength of his response to the hunter assigned to decipher the tattoo.

Savaged in a brutal attack that almost killed her, Honor is nowhere near ready to come face to face with the seductive vampire who is an archangel's right hand, and who wears his cruelty as boldly as his lethal sensuality... the same vampire who has been her secret obsession since the day she was old enough to understand the inexplicable, violent emotions he aroused in her.

As desire turns into a dangerous compulsion that might destroy them both, it becomes clear the past will not stay buried. Something is hunting - and it will not stop until it brings a blood-soaked nightmare to life once more.

Fallen angels: listen to another Guild+Hunter novel.

©2012 Nalini Singh (P)2011 Tantor

One of the best of the Guildhunter Series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Really enjoyed Dmitri's story - always an intriguing character, appreciated hearing his history.

Any additional comments?

Very enjoyable series - can't wait for the next one!

Better story than the priors

Its an ok story, good background while working. I can't say its the greatest enthralling series but its worth a listen. I liked the series better in print years ago.

Raphael's Blade, Dimitri, has his own story

Dimitri has lived a thousand years as a vampire, changed against his will. He has dealt with his soul-deep grief and anger by training constantly and becoming a warrior to reckon with. He was Raphael's human friend, then became the head of his 7 when Raphael ascended to Archangel. Honor is a Guild hunter damaged when she was kidnapped and held captive for 2 months. When an old evil comes back to harm Dimitri, Honor is drawn in to assist. In coming to Dimitri's attention, she gains the determination of the Blade to find her attackers. In being drawn together, old wounds are exposed, & past history revealed. Very emotional, but well-written. Eyre does a good job differentiating between characters and emotions. Well worth the credit or purchase price.

I listen over and over to the Guild Hunter series

this one is as good as the others. Nalini Singh has become one of my favorite authors. I just wish she wrote faster

Original Storyline

This is an amazing series. I love how it tied in with the previous books and gave it own unique twist on the story line. you won be disappointed!

Finally Dmitri gets a story!

I love that things are kept fresh and new while also staying with the main story lines!

Loved it!!

How can this 1000 year old vampire find true love when he???s capable of luring any female he wishes to posses just his mere scent? It would take a real creative way to deliver a credible and plausible story about the taming of his none existing heart, but don't fear, because in an emotional, heart wrenching and beautifully constructed plot Ms. Singh takes us thought Dmitri???s torture past finding a clever way to give us heroine perfectly fitted for the task, she gives us another side of this enigmatic character that will make you reconsider the way you feel about him all the while maintaining the double edge danger that makes him the Archangels??? Blade.
The darkness, sensuality and violence of the world in the Guild Hunter series are beautifully conveyed by Justine Eyre intensity; her timing and approach greatly enhance the tension in these novels letting you experience every angle and emotion in this story. Her male voices are clear and masculine enough to bring credibility to the characters.
Just one small note to the first-time listener, I found in my experience with Ms Eyre, that it takes a few minutes to adjust to the tone in her voice that sometimes seems to have a little tremble to it, and honestly, her females voices could be a lot better, but within a few minutes of listening it is hardly noticeable and never interferes with the enjoyment of the story. All in all, this a very good portrayal of these characters and story.

Wow....

So far this is my FAVORITE book by Nalini Singh...and I have listened to many! It was the perfect blend of Love and Sex! I thought the first book in the Guild Hunter Series was good...This by far is the best...I am a huge fan of Dimitri's now...too bad he is already taken....LOL! Definately a must read of you are a Guild Hunter Series Fan!

The best of the series

This book focuses in Dimitri who is an interesting character all the way through the series. The change of focus was a good thing and made the story fresh. The narrator portrayed Honor as a bit irritating at some points, which I don't think the author intended. The story line is great. This book was very entertaining and worth the money I paid.

Great world and characters

Where does Archangel's Blade rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

As an audio book it succeeded and fails. The pace was nice and world becomes alive, but the character sounded awful. The accents were strange and forced. The handsome men sounded like trolls.and ghouls.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I'm a fan of all the characters.

Would you be willing to try another one of Justine Eyre’s performances?

Yes, but she needs to stop the accents.