Dance with the Devil

A Dark-Hunter Novel

By: Sherrilyn Kenyon

Narrated by: Fred Berman

Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

Zarek's Point of View:

Dark-Hunter: A soulless guardian who stands between mankind and those who would see mankind destroyed. Yeah, right. The only part of that Code of Honor I got was eternity and solitude.

Insanity: A condition many say I suffer from after being alone for so long. But I don't suffer from my insanity-I enjoy every minute of it.

Trust: I can't trust anyone...not even myself. The only thing I trust in is my ability to do the wrong thing in any situation and to hurt anyone who gets in my way.

Truth: I endured a lifetime as a Roman slave, and 900 years as an exiled Dark-Hunter. Now I'm tired of enduring. I want the truth about what happened the night I was exiled-I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Astrid (Greek, meaning star): An exceptional woman who can see straight to the truth. Brave and strong, she is a point of light in the darkness. She touches me and I tremble. She smiles and my cold heart shatters.

Zarek: They say even the most damned man can be forgiven. I never believed that until the night Astrid opened her door to me and made this feral beast want to be human again. Made me want to love and be loved. But how can an ex-slave whose soul is owned by a Greek goddess ever dream of touching, let alone holding, a fiery star?

Love in vein: listen to another Dark-Hunter novel.

©2003 Sherrilyn Kenyon (P)2010 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"In turns angst-filled and laugh-out-loud funny, her latest once again delivers a sensual, fast-paced read with a hero who is definitely worth the risk." ( Booklist)

I love this series

Absolutely wonderful as always. I do have to mention one thing about the narration I really enjoyed the previous near reader this 1 did OK but I honestly prefer the 1st.

Z, you had me at Hello.

I have listened to this whole series in the past and I loved it. Since I listened to them through the library back when I listened with CD’s I didn’t own these, slowly I have been collecting them when they go on sale to relisten. This one was always my favorite in the series. The story is heartbreaking and triumphant at the same time. I love Zarek’s sarcasm and how sweet his when nobody is looking. Sherrilyn Kenyon can do a dark romance while still having the main guy end up being a Hero. I do recommend reading the series in order as there are many arcs and characters as the series grows. Narrator is awesome.

ZAREK my poor lost Zarek

Zarek's book has finally come to audible with a bang if you must know my opinion. In the world of Sherilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter's I have enjoyed almost all of the stories, but Zarek's beyond all touched my heart and tore at me in ways that made me cry like a hurt child with Zarek. He introduced in another of the books Talon's story, but we are given a view that doesn't share much.
In this we are given the pure torment Zarek faces on a day by day basis his life has been a series of tortures and you feel them as no other.
I feel that this is one if not the best book in the series. The last few have left a lot to be desired in the fact that they have fallen from Dark Hunter universe. This was still true Dark Hunter at it's best. Zarek is flawed and tormented but his anger has a point he even says it at one point you can only a beat a dog so many times. He's vicious but with purpose we come to know so much of what made him what he is. And I hope Audible gets Valerius story next because it has Zarek in it and I loved it too. Personally, out of the entire series the first 9 or 10 books may be my faves. But ZAREK wins it for me in the end:)

If you like attitude you'll love this!

Would you consider the audio edition of Dance with the Devil to be better than the print version?

The narrator fits in perfectly with Zarek a stand alone immortal who is constantly misunderstood. By far my favorite character of any story I have heard, full of the eff u attitude I do so enjoy. To be fair if you know nothing of this series you should know he is not evil but definately not afraid to stand up for himself.

Why do I like it? Well I'm glad you asked, to start I can remotely relate to Zarek. My life has not been all pain and suffering but I know what it's like to be treated poorly by family members who are supposed to be closest to you. I admire his I don't need anyone or anything attitude as I feel that way a lot. What I like most about him is how crude he is but yet is gentle and caring.

The Dark Hunter books are well known for having a lot of fiery sex scenes, but this book is not all lovey dovey droolin over the hot immortal greek god. It's still there but toned down A LOT in this book 5 stars all around an excellent audiobook.

Still waiting for my Astrid...

loved it

Any additional comments?

The Narrator's voice is very relaxing; I listen to the book to fall asleep to at night.

ehhh ok

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

This is the first book i have ever read/listened to by this author. I have actually tried to listen to it a few times but couldn't get into it. I'm forcing myself to listen to it now since I did buy it. Its ok. The narrator could be better... or maybe it the accent he gives to Zarek(sp) makes him sound girly.

Would you be willing to try another book from Sherrilyn Kenyon? Why or why not?

I don't know right now.

What didn’t you like about Fred Berman’s performance?

made the main character sound like a girl.

Another great keeper by Sherrilyn Kenyon

A definite keeper, I love her series and have no problem listening to these books again and again!

Good addition to the series, but not the best

Another good Dark Hunter book. I did enjoy the story but it's not my favorite of the series. I can't even put my finger on why exactly... I just didn't seem to connect with Zarek and Astrid the same way I have with many of the others.

I did enjoy the additional background information this book provided though. Learning more about the dark hunters and Acheron is always a treat, so I would certainly recommend this book to any Dark Hunter fan.

Z is my favorite dark hunter

dance with the devil and devil May cry are easily my go-to's when suggesting this series to someone new, I love the story

LOVED IT!!!!!!!!

This is my favorite book in the series!!!!!! Zarek just breaks my heart.... and is so sexy at the same time! Fred Berman does a great job on this book. His voice is amazing and the character portrayal is perfect!!! He is my favorite narator so far with Holter Graham a very close second. This book is a MUST read as are all of Sherrilyn Kenyon's books.