The Becoming

Anna Strong, Vampire, Book 1

By: Jeanne C. Stein

Narrated by: Dina Pearlman

Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

Anna Strong is trained for anything - until she's attacked one night, only to awaken in a dark world that exists between the living and the dead. Here, Anna struggles with her love for the two men who inhabit the realms of each: Max, a human DEA agent, and Avery, a Night Watcher who joins Anna in pursuit of the vampire who changed her life. Now, as her two worlds collide, fate plunges Anna into the ultimate battle between good and evil - where survival is not just for the living.

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Critic reviews

"Pearlman uses subtly different voices for Avery, Anna, and Anna’s partner, David, whose kidnapping propels Anna into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. While Anna’s wry humor could be more strongly expressed, Pearlman’s delivery of the book’s suspense keeps listeners engaged. Pearlman’s even handling of dialogue, description, and Anna’s internal musings make for a fast-paced paranormal adventure." (AudioFile)

Great start for a promising series.

I differ from other reviewers. I think the narrator is fine for a 30 year old women. She does a good job.

A nice story

This is a average Vampire story. I enjoyed the book but got uninterested in parts. Think i was spoiled reading the True Blood books first.

Another new take on vampires and the paranormal.

After reading the two reviews, I decided to go by the number of stars the Anna Strong audio books had received instead. I'm glad I did. I did not find the narrator annoying at all. Yes, there are others I have liked better, but I really enjoyed this start to the series. In fact I have gone on to purchase the others.

I didn't use to read/listen to any of the vampire/paranormal type books until I stumbled on Kim Harrison's "Rachel Morgan" series. Since then I have dipped into other authors that have been outstanding as well (Jim Butcher, Carrie Vaughn, Charlaine Harris, Jeaniene Frost, Kelley Armstrong, Richelle Mead, Deborah Harkness, and others). I would include Jeanne C. Stein's writing along with my other favorite paranormal authors listed above. I found the books very entertaining and well written, and well narrated. If you don't want to stretch your imagination or you don't enjoy this type of book, don't get it. If you like the unusual and a bit of escapism, this series should not be overlooked.

Great Book

I would recommend this book to mature adult
It had sexual content!
The book had everything
Suspense
Drama
Love
I will read the whole series!!

Entertaining!

This is a fun book that caught my attention right away. I like the heroine and her devotion to her friends. The plot is strong and the story had a lot of action. Some of Anna's internal dialogue was a little grating and simplistic. The story would have been just as good without it. I like the mysterious voice that lends a hand and never reveals himself. It makes me look forward to the next book. I have to admit to being completely duped as to who the villian turned out to be and that doesn't happen to me very often. I have already purchased the next book.

Nah.. o

It was a bit like a teen novel and very predictable. It was ok, but mindless.

The narrator is not good

The story predictable
The narrator is not good
The characters are not well developed
Just ok

A little too G Rated

Good story however too many questions unanswered and a little too G Rated for my taste...

Okay, not great

Okay story and so-so narrator. I won't be looking for other books by the author or by the narrator.

Superb!

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

I enjoyed this book tons more than I thought I would! In fact I've now listened to it twice! I've told several people about the book & all have enjoyed it so far!