Darkfever

Fever, Book 1

By: Karen Marie Moning

Narrated by: Joyce Bean

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

MacKayla Lane's life is good. She has great friends, a decent job, and a car that breaks down only every other week or so. In other words, she's your perfectly ordinary 21st-century woman.

Or so she thinks...until something extraordinary happens.

When her sister is murdered, leaving a single clue to her death - a cryptic message on Mac's cell phone - Mac journeys to Ireland in search of answers.

The quest to find her sister's killer draws her into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems, where good and evil wear the same treacherously seductive mask. She is soon faced with an even greater challenge: staying alive long enough to learn how to handle a power she had no idea she possessed - a gift that allows her to see beyond the world of man, into the dangerous realm of the Fae.

As Mac delves deeper into the mystery of her sister's death, her every move is shadowed by the dark, mysterious Jericho, a man with no past and only mockery for a future. As she begins to close in on the truth, the ruthless Vlane - an alpha Fae who makes sex an addiction for human women - closes in on her. And as the boundary between worlds begins to crumble, Mac's true mission becomes clear: find the elusive Sinsar Dubh before someone else claims the all-powerful Dark Book - because whoever gets to it first holds nothing less than complete control of the very fabric of both worlds.

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©2006 Karen Marie Moning (P)2006 Brilliance Audio

Critic reviews

"It's a compelling world filled with mystery and vivid characters, and this, combined with the hint of sparks between Jericho and Mac, will stoke readers' fervor." ( Publishers Weekly)
"Joyce Bean captures the beauty, fear, and otherworldliness of Moning's characters." ( AudioFile)

5th time around

I listen to the series four times already. And this is going to be my 5th time around with the latest book being only the second time listening. I love it still. I can't wait until next book is out. this stays true to have fairies originated in history and the tales of old. And the growth of relationships throughout the series gives you something to look forward to.

When can we get the next book in the series.

What made the experience of listening to Darkfever the most enjoyable?

Very well read and a great story.

What did you like best about this story?

Different topic - interesting

What does Joyce Bean bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She is clear, and makes you feel you are in the story yourself.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Dark Fever

Any additional comments?

none

fesslerb

Loved all of the Fever books. Am very excited about the final one that is coming out soon.

Different than I thought it would be.

Would you try another book from Karen Marie Moning and/or Joyce Bean?

For the most part, I did like the reader. The story was a little different than I thought it was going to be and there was just too much world building in this first one and not really enough story. I was really frustrated with Mac's inability to accept the Fae world that she is now a part of.

Would you be willing to try another book from Karen Marie Moning? Why or why not?

I will eventually finish the series, because I think I will like the others better.

Which character – as performed by Joyce Bean – was your favorite?

Mac was a good character with her Southern drawl.

Was Darkfever worth the listening time?

Yes

Good book, not a great narration

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

I like the concept and the characters so far in the series.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jericho because of the mystery that surrounds him.

Would you be willing to try another one of Joyce Bean’s performances?

Only because the next 2 books in the series are narrated by Joyce. I would think twice about buying any books she narrates in the future if any accents are involved. Her performance of this book is one of my least favorites. Plus, I am from Georgia and her accent was really terrible and changes throughout the book. Additionally, Jericho voice is not very appealing.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No but I think that is mainly due to the narration.

'The Fever Series is so good...very addictive!"

I loved every one of these books! The characters are interesting and well-developed. Moning does a fantastic job of keeping the story exciting, intriguing, sexy, and unpredictable. I downloaded all of the books to my phone so that I could listen whenever I had a few minutes, whether I was driving, working out, waiting in line somewhere, or folding laundry. Pretty addictive! I was so sorry when I reached the end. I'm starting her Highlander Series next.

Great read.

It is true, the main female character is annoying, but weren't we all when we were young. I have faith that she will develop but it may take sometime.

The narrator does have a southern drawl which I do love. Mostly because I'm from a small town in the south.

I do wish the Fae existence was a bit more realistic. I can't say what I mean without spoiling it. Hopefully others get my point.

Overall it's a great listen! Off to book 2 where I am certain the main female character will have evolved. At least I'm hoping she has anyway!

Another Must-Read Series

Just what I need. Another series that I have to buy. At first I was really put off by the narrator with her uneven Southern accent and too old voice for a 22 year old woman. But I kept listening and I'm so glad I did. I really enjoyed the story, the writing and I even got used to the narrator, although I agree with some of the other reviewers who commented on her vocal qualities or lack thereof.

I really like the main character---I love all the attention to her clothes and personal grooming! Those things are de rigeur in these types of books! They ground a character so we can relate to her as she moves through an alternate world.

I'm going now to buy the next books in this series. Thanks alot. Just what I need. Another series to get hooked on!

Stick with it!!

I’ve read this entire series and it’s fantastic. This narrator comes close to ruining it with her SUPER weird accents. However, the series is totally worth enduring the narration.

5 stars

I loved the reading once I got use to Mac's southern accent. Can't wait to start #2