Instinct

Chronicles of Nick

By: Sherrilyn Kenyon

Narrated by: Holter Graham

Zombies, demons, vampires, shapeshifters— another day in the life of Nick Gautier– and those are just his friends. But now that he's accepted the demon that lives inside him, he must learn to control it and temper the very emotions that threaten the lives of everyone he cares for. Something that's hard to do while trying to stay off the menus of those who want his head on a platter. And no one wants him more than the dark gods who created his race. Now that they know where he is, they will stop at nothing to reclaim him. And without knowing it, Nick has just embraced the one person he should never have trusted. The one person who will hand him over to his enemies to get back the life they lost.

Nick has finally accepted his fate, now he must learn to defy his destiny, and the dark, deadly forces that will stop at nothing to destroy everyone he loves so that they can again return to the world of man and own it.

Critic reviews

<p>“[A] publishing phenomenon . . . [Sherrilyn Kenyon is] the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene . . . Just one example of arguably the most in-demand and prolific authors in America these days.” —<i>Publishers Weekly</i><br><br>“Kenyon's writing is brisk, ironic and relentless imaginative. These are not your mother's vampire novels.” —<i>Boston Globe</i><br><br>“[An] engaging read.” —<i>Entertainment Weekly</i></p>

My favorite so far!

These books just seem to get better and better as you listen/read them. It pools you into the story and makes you want to read the next book immediately. I also adore all the narrator's voices for each of the characters. He really brings them to life. One-hundred percent recommend! :)

Great Book

I'm not even half way done but this book has great narration and story this book is 10/10

Holter's voice!!!

I love this series. It's complex and different and unpredictable. This story was too short given how long we waited but love to see Nick's choices unfold. Missed Caleb!!! Things were resolved too quickly. It felt like we needed more build up and more obstacles. Usually the pace is faster. But still enjoyable. Holter's voice is perfect for every character. I discovered this author because I was looking for something else by Holter after Koontz the Husband.

Favorite

What did you love best about Instinct?

I love this series and purchase each new audiobook as soon as it comes out as a pre-order. Kenyon has a surprising mix of action, intrigue, and humor in her series The Chronicles of Nick. Nick is a demon's son coming of age with all the awkward, scary, heart-warming moments of a teenager. Developing unexplainable demon-powers at exactly the wrong moment (like in the middle of class). Meeting the love of his life who happens to be on assignment to kill him. Becoming best friends with his demon-bodyguard who hates him. Discovering his father is a woman-raping-killer-demon. And dodging death on a weekly basis from beings he never even imagined existed, which incidentally his mama would kill him for if she found out. I cannot predict what will come next for Nick which makes me love it all the more.

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

Graham has done all of the Chronicles of Nick series. He is one of the best narrator's I've listened to (which is saying something). Graham makes it easy to follow who is talking and whether Nick is thinking or speaking out loud. He does an excellent job differentiating each character with a distinctive voice which matches their personality.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Nick has a sarcastic wit that literally makes me laugh out loud, often while in public when I realize people are glancing at me with no clue why I'm giggling to myself so I avert my eyes, tuck my hair behind my ear and try to make it obvious I've got earbuds in and listening to something funny. I get so caught up in these stories I forget where I'm at.

wow

love it just like always sherrilyn is amazing! sadly we only get one of these books a year:(