• Archangel's Blade

  • The Guild Hunter Series, Book 4
  • By: Nalini Singh
  • Narrated by: Justine Eyre
  • Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,229 ratings)

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By: Nalini Singh
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
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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

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Liked the book

I am so glad you guys have multiple ways of rating. I really liked the book and this series. I did NOT like the narrator. For some reason the men's voices sounded okay, but the voices of the women ALL sounded like they were crying. All of the female voices sounded the same with a tremble in every sentence. Very annoying!

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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.

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Not for the faint of heart, but AMAZING

First off... I love Nalini Singh. I've loved reading the books and I've loved listening to them as I catch things I didn't in the reading.

As for Archangel's Blade - don't start the series here. This is the 4th book and there is a lot of back story from the other three books that just adds depth to this book. I have a hard time imagining that this would be as good without having the other three books as a base to what Dmitri, in particular, is like. (Bonus: I LOVE how Nalini Singh is able to be true to the original character she developed through the three previous books, yet add more depth to him without changing him dramatically for this book).

Another note - The Guild Hunter Series is violent. Personally, I think it fits the world that she has created in these books, but this book is NOT for the faint of heart. If you loved the Psy-Changeling Series, this series is much darker but in some ways more compelling than the other. I love them both in different ways. Can't wait to read and listen to all of her new titles.

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Narrator ruined it!

I have read the previous books in this series and enjoyed them. The author is consistent and her books entertain me. However, I could barley make it through this audio book. The narrator was so bad that I was tempted more the 10 times to just quit listening and would have if I didn't plan on continuing to READ the next in the series. I saw a review, before I bought it, about how the narrator made all the woman characters sound like they were whining and I wish I would have listened to it. It was awful. I have listened to a lot of books and I have never had a narrator ruin one so horribly for me. Take the advice I didn't and don't listen to this book.

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Book is good, but...

The book itself is good, but as is sadly the case, the narrator ruins it. I couldn't even finish listening to it. I got the book from the library to finish it.

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Dimitri's story is very compelling

Nalini Singh is up there as one of my favorite authors. This book did not disappoint. Dimitri's story is very tragic and it really helps you understand who he is today. Honor's story is horrific as well.

I love the idea of these two broken people finding each other and making a life together. The twist at the end did not bother me as it is a great way to give each of the characters a second chance to get it right.

I've heard some complain about the lack of sexual tension between Dimitri and Honor. I think this is a story in which it will build over time. This is a tentative dance between them and if there were overly romantic at the beginning, I don't think it would be true to their characters.

I'd love to hear more about their developing relationship in future books. I think another book on them would provide the opportunity expand on their story. Most of this book was about settling old scores and renewing their love. It was a terrific read and I've listened to it several times.

On the narrator, I love Justine Eyre's voice. I can't imagine anybody else reading Singh's books so well.

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Now I like Dimitri, never thought I would

Have liked all the Archangel books, but have never cared much for the character of Dimitri. This was a great story to see him in a different light. Now, we know why he is, the way he is. Still ruthless, but there is a heart in there too. It's a good love story, along with a crime drama in finding yet another rampaging supernatural murderer. It was a nice change from having so much of the story devoted to Raphael and Elena. Elena was pretty much absent in this book, but still had the same cast of characters.
The narrator has a somewhat irritating voice when telling the story, but I also think she does the different voices very well.

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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!

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An un expected pleasure!

Dimitri's story is well written, with a strong story line and some intriguing glimpses of possible other books to come( I can't wait!) I've listened to this one twice already and will do so again. I do think a different narrator would have made this better- when she is trying to express Dimitri's dark, fatalistic humour/outlook, Ms Eyre sounds nasal and her voice makes him sound like a dolt.
Thank you, Ms Singh! I eagerly look forward to your next book.

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Not recomended

What disappointed you about Archangel's Blade?

Nothing worse than listening/buying to a series of books and the story line changes to focus on other character in this world. I found the previous 3 books recomendable. I could not even finish this book.
this book should not even be in this series. It takes place in the same world but does not even have the two main characters in it. I am very hesitent to listen to the next one in the series. she should of ended it as a trillogy

What do you think your next listen will be?

not book 5

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