A Stroke of Midnight

Meredith Gentry, Book 4

By: Laurell K. Hamilton

Narrated by: Laural Merlington

Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

"I am Meredith Gentry, P.I., solving cases in Los Angeles, far from the peril and deception of my real home - because I am also Princess Meredith, heir to the darkest throne faerie has to offer.

"The Unseelie Court infuses me with its power. But at what price does such magic come? How much of my human side will I have to give up, and how much of the sinister side of faerie will I have to embrace? To sit on a throne that has ruled through bloodshed and violence for centuries, I might have to become that which I dread the most.

"Enemies watch my every move. My cousin Cel strives to have me killed even now from his prison cell. But not all the assassination attempts are his. Some Unseelie nobles have waited centuries for my aunt Andais, Queen of Air and Darkness, to become weak enough that she might be toppled from her throne. Enemies unforeseen move against us - enemies who would murder the least among us.

"The threat will drive us to allow human police into faerie for the first time in our history. I need my allies now more than ever, especially since fate will lead me into the arm of Mistral, Master of Storms, the queen's new captain of her guard. Our passion will reawaken powers long forgotten among the warriors of the sidhe. Pain and pleasure await me - and danger, as well, for some at that court seek only death.

"I will find new joys with the butterfly-winged demi-fey. My guards and I will show all of faerie that violence and sex are as popular among the sidhe as they are among the lesser fey of our court. The Darkness will weep, and Frost will comfort him. The gentlest of my guards will find new strength and break my heart. Passions undreamed of await us - and my enemies gather, for the future of both courts of faerie begins to unravel."

Explicit Language Warning: You must be 18 years or older to purchase.

Fairie tales: listen to another Meredith Gentry fantasy.

©2005 Laurell K. Hamilton (P)2005 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"Laural Merlington...brings the characters to sensuous life." ( AudioFile)

Lots of SEX-too much in this book

Would you listen to A Stroke of Midnight again? Why?

Probably not. There was just way too much sex in the entire series and this book is especially saturated with sex. Nothing wrong with so much sex except it is a bit awkward to listen to so much sex before I have to go to work, so I save it for on my way home.

What about Laural Merlington’s performance did you like?

Her narration of Meredith and the Queen are very emphatic and well carried out during the highlighted parts of sex and the tense points of the book. Overall I liked her voice

Any additional comments?

It would be nice for the person narrating the book to pronounce the names correctly. Too many times Doyle become Dole and then back again between books. You would think after all the books she narrated that this would be a no brainer !

I am re- listening - So good.

I have fallen in love with the characters and the story. I have truely fallen down the fantasy hole into a world betond my imaginings.

erotic and awsome

this book is awsome not just for the sex scens but the depth that you her from the sene. although their seems like she craves the power offered she doesnt take it. the godess give her power allows her to do wonderful things but mary does not take the criedit.

Proper pronunciations!

Everyone needs to realize that the names were mispronounced in the FIRST two books and the narrator corrected that going forward. There's a whole pronunciation section in the book itself and the narrator does a fantastic job of following with what the author deemed is correct.

I don't really know why I'm so fond of this series but I am!! The sex can get repetitive but I really like all the fae politics and that's the part that keeps me hooked.

amazing & worth it

I love this book so much the story is amazing 5⭐ the Narrator was great also!

I love the books so much! Laural does a superb job

I lose myself in the story. Laural is an excellent narrator. she really gets into the characters personas so well .

Murder and magic

Another interesting addition to the series. Merediths powers grow along with those around her. Steamy enough to melt your kindle. The world building inside the within is excellent as is the character development. So much going on plot wise with many twists and turns. Can't wait to listen to the next one. Even though this is a reread for me, the narration makes it seem new. Definitely recommend.

Another decadently delivered delight!

The narrator truly captures and brings to life another merry book in a way that surpasses my memories of the actual book I that I so enjoyed reading in paper format.

Book 4

Entertaining story with interesting characters and intriguing storyline and plot. I found the action scenes attention grabbing. The narrator did a great job.

Story was Great!

I hated the voice she gave to the men... they are really rough. But the story I love and now can listen over and over again