Onyx: Dark Paranormal Romance

Sinners Syndicate, Book 1

By: Nikki Landis

Narrated by: Rodney Falcon

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Dark shadows and exposed secrets...

Can you avoid the burn?

Name: Derek Masterson

Code Name: ONYX

Alias: Shadow Master

Classification: Tier 1, Class D

Status: Active

Derek is obsessed with Harleigh Quinlan.

It doesn't help that he's been assigned as her guardian - a job he never guessed would bring him face to face with his darkest enemy. Haunted by a tragic and brutal past and forced to confront his own demons, Derek must find a way to protect the woman who's become his entire world and seek answers to the nightmares that plague his nights. As vengeance burns within his veins, will Derek become consumed by the flames?

Be sure to listen to the companion novel, Harleigh, available now!

The Sinners Syndicate is a sidekick companion series to the Volatile Vixens. Every superhero...and villain needs a sidekick, but be warned, these men aren't your average alpha males, and they don't accept anything second best.

The Volatile Vixen series is a compelling and dark paranormal romance about a unique group of individuals who join forces in order to defeat a sinister master Collective. Obsessed with female villains, the Volatile Vixens explore their dark and twisted personas, dangerous lives, and sensual hunger in a world where reality mixes with fantasy with disastrous - and often humorous - results. Let a new series of mayhem, dark secrets and lies, villains and heroes, seductive eroticism, and thrilling adventure begin!

This is not fan fiction but a totally unique and original story.

Author's note: May contain triggers. Recommended for 18 years of age and older.

©2018 Nikki Landis (P)2019 Nikki Landis

Too Dark for Me

Narrator Rodney Falcon did a great job of reading this story. If it hadn't been for his strong grasp of the characters, I most likely wouldn't have finished the book.

Please understand that this review comes from someone who has found that dark fantasy is probably not the best genre for me.

The story seemed like a cross between the X-men, and the Avengers, something I would normally enjoy.

The main character, Onyx ( cool name, by the way) is a 25 year old adult. However, his reactions to events are more what I would expect of a teenaged boy. Most teens by their very nature are pretty self-absorbed. Onyx' interactions border on the Oh-why-did-you-get-hurt? This-is-an- inconvenience-to-me! type of behavior.

Spoiler: Onyx' girlfriend is missing for 3 days. When she is found, she is covered in blood and bruises, and has obviously been beaten. Instead of getting her medical care, Onyx gives her a sponge bath to remove the blood. When she wakes, she still isn't given proper medical attention. Onyx demands if she had had sex with her attacker.

That was it for me. I expect more from our main characters, and Onyx failed to deliver. I did complete the audio book, and decided that this series is not for me.

Action packed!

Action packed adventure! This dark PNR has you follow Onyx, an original character with some serious sexyness! Exciting storyline with lots of leads for additional character growth. Looking forward to the rest of this series.
On a performance note, our narrator has a great voice for this character 👍

great first in series

This is a good tale of super humans who've been created by an evil scientist for his own ends. It seems to follow to some degree the characters of the Batman series so if you have never come across those you may feel lost. However, it is still a good tale with characters who are more flawed than perfect which makes them believable.
All in all a good tale and worth getting

I received this audio version as an ARC copy and am leaving this review freely and without reservations

Wonderful book!!!!

Onyx by Nikki Landis is a wonderful, wonderful story….but, I’m not sure I cared for the Audiobook. The narrator was somewhat dry in his delivery. It was difficult to get interested in the story because he was a little monotone. But, the story itself was MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!

I am volunteering to leave a review for an Advance Copy of this Audio book.

Will he keep her safe from the Collective?

This story had me completely hooked from the beginning. Onyx is fast paced and entertaining and the characters are dynamic and engaging. A tormented childhood, a thirst for revenge, and the safety of his true love, will keep you guessing how this story will come to an end.

A successful collaboration between Nikki Landis and Rodney Falcon. Rodney gives each one of Nikki's wonderful characters their own voice which brings the story to whole other level.

Loved it!

Loved the characters and the story as well as the narrator. Looking forward to more of their stories!

I really liked this one!

Great book and narrator. Really enjoyed it!
Will be looking for more of these books.

love the voice

this book is not normally what I read or listen to but it is really good and the narrator voice is so sexy that I will look for more

Exciting!

Onyx has plenty of action and sexy paranormal. Rodney Falcon’s narrating of it was fantastic! He was perfect!

Omg Yes

OMG this story is soooooo good. But with Rodney Falcon's voice its OMG good. you will not get bored listening to his Adonis like voice.