Tainted Moonlight

Tainted Moonlight Series, Book 1

By: Erin Kelly

Narrated by: Torian Brackett

Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Five years ago, a supernatural virus changed the world as we know it. What was once the stuff of fantasy and bad horror movies suddenly is reality - werewolves and vampires exist.

It isn’t the end of the world, though for Korban Diego, it often feels as if it is. A survivor of a vicious attack during the initial outbreak, Korban faces quarantine and curfews, as well as new rules, regulations, and prejudices that make it difficult for a werewolf to get his life back to normal.

It’s even more challenging when someone he cares about is attacked and doomed to the same fate. Now, Korban must face what he has become, before the beast emerges in the tainted moonlight.

Tainted Moonlight is a thrilling, new adult urban fantasy series that features a diverse cast of characters. In a world full of the supernatural, human nature has a whole new meaning.

©2016 Amy Erin Baker aka Erin Kelly (P)2020 Amy Erin Baker aka Erin Kelly

Great Narrator, Okay Story, Prudish Wolf Love

This book was solidly okay. It starts off kind of slow. It’s world building, but how much of that do you need? People turn into wolves; We all know the rules. (I liked the bit about werewolves loosing their right to a lawyer because they are not technically human anymore though. It just seemed so eerily... plausible). I wish a little more happened and the main characters needed to go full wolf WAY sooner. Also, I expected more wolf hanky-panky. I mean, two hot werewolves spending whole paragraphs thinking about how good the other one smells...let’s just get to it already! I read a lot of werewolf fiction and although I don’t primarily read it for the erotica, I have to admit I miss it when it’s not there. Hot, heaving, panting, fur-cover wolf bodies and no moonlight lusting in fragrant pine forests? You wouldn’t pull this nonsense on vampires.

I did very much enjoy the narrator. Usually I’m satisfied if the women’s voices don’t sound too goofy, but this guy has the gift. He really sold me on the characters and honestly kept it together for me when the plotting started to get a little loose. I hope they bring him back for the heavily setup sequel. He sounds hot too.

Great book

Really great a read.
Love the book and can’t wait for more down the line.
Continue success

More please.

I had the Good Fortune to win an audiobook copy of Tainted Moonlight, by Erin Kelly, read by Torian Brackett. I had to keep finding reasons not to take out my earbuds, or more errands to run in the car so I could keep driving and stay immersed in the story. It had everything I've been craving, humor, friendship, personal struggle, a dash of romance, attempted murder, mystery, and of course werewolves. Erin Kelly gives a new take on a classic problem: what do you do with people who turn into wolves, are they still considered human? I'm not sure I can wait for the next audiobook to appear, I'm going to need to find out what happens to Koban and Sofie soon.

THRILLING

I received this audio book for a promo in exchange for an honest review. I devoured This book in a matter of hours. This was a thrilling tale and I can't wait for more! The only reason the performance gets 4 and not 5 stars is the inconsistent accent with Alex. The story was enjoyable, a refreshing take on werewolves with healthy friendships and love interests all around. The narrator brought the characters to life effectively and kept the reader's attention. This was a wonderful journey and I'm ready to devour book 2.

I loved running with Korban's pack!🌚💖🐺

Highly entertaining, unique, something-for-everyone werewolf romp by an amazing storyteller and a promising, up&coming new narrator!

Great fantasy story and easy listen

Fun fantasy story. Easy listen and the narration was excellent. Cant wait for the next one so I can see where Corbin and Sofie (sp?) go next.

Wasn't Wowed; Hated Female Voices

I was excited for the story premise. However, it fell short of my expectations. I mass consume books, so maybe that is why I found it too easy to instantly identify the villain. There are lot of very good premises - like having a sponsor requirement and just a taste of messed up facilities - and I liked almost all of the male characters. Perhaps it was the narrator, but the females felt thin in personality. The female voices were almost not tolerable. Absolutely hated the sister's voice, if she spoke more I probably would have stopped listening. I do listen at a much faster speed, so I know that changes the tone, but it was over the top snooty IMO. There is room for the story to grow, so maybe worth a try, but I'll stick to reading myself if I do try.

Gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review

Normally I don't read romance or urban fantasy, but this was an engaging read. I listened when I had time during work and it definitely helped time pass. The characters are well written and believable, and I enjoyed the narration. This review isn't detailed because I know I'll ramble on and on and accidentally spoil something 😅 but it's definitely worth the read! if urban fantasy is your thing, absolutely pick this one up!

This book was a Joy to listen to.

Over all the characters where likable, the story fairly quick paced and the little of the world we got to learn so far is interested. I'd recommend to my friends and plan to.
If you enjoy Paranormal fantasy then i'd give this a shot.

Great story and great narrator!

I am very picky when it comes to audiobooks — I have to love both the story and the narrator in order to be hooked and invest my time. I recently listened to the audiobook version of Tainted Moonlight by Erin Kelly (ASIN: B08CDYNWFV), narrated by Torian Brackett, and I was greatly entertained. Kelly provides a fascinating urban fantasy centered around werewolves while Brackett allows the story to come alive.

Book 1 of the Tainted Moonlight series follows Korban Diego who was infected five years ago during an outbreak of a supernatural virus. Because of the virus, Diego transforms every full moon. Being unable to stop one’s self from transforming into a beast is bad enough, but the restrictions on and prejudices of werewolves make Diego’s life even more challenging.

As a lycanthrope, Diego struggles securing a job. When the book opens, we find him at a job interview. He is hopeful, but when the interviewer asks Diego to purposefully infect him, he realizes there was never a real job for him. He declines the request, even with an offer of a large sum of money. Disheartened, Diego returns home, still jobless. He later goes out with his two roommates/best friends where he meets the lovely Sophie Bane — and his life is never the same.

What will Diego do when someone he cares deeply about is attacked and faces the same fate as him? Will he be able to control his own internal beast in order to help them control theirs?

The world Kelly creates is intriguing, and I really enjoyed the backstory of the existence of werewolves and vampires. However, vampires were merely mentioned in passing. It would have been interesting to see the similarities and differences between the restrictions and rules of the two supernatural beings, as well as see them interact with one another. I’m hoping to see more vampires in books 2 and 3 of the series.

Even though I would have liked to have seen more vampires where they were mentioned, I did enjoy the focus on werewolves. I think Kelly does an excellent job creating layers for the character Diego, allowing the reader to relate to him on different levels.

I was disappointed that I correctly guessed the true antagonist early on in the book, so the intended twist was a bit lackluster. Yet, the book was well-paced with likable characters and a good premise, so I enjoyed it nonetheless.

In addition, Brackett’s narration is phenomenal. I will happily listen to any book he narrates!
Overall, Tainted Moonlight is an enjoyable urban fantasy, and I look forward to reading books 2 and 3 of the series. I give this book 4 stars. I highly recommend this audiobook to adult readers who enjoy werewolves, well-done romance tropes, and excellent story-telling.

Absolutely Brill!

Thoroughly enjoyable! The characters are genuinely likeable and diverse, the plot really keeps you guessing until the very end and it's really interesting to see a modern day interpretation of a werewolf story in an age with rules and regulations for everything. Really excited for the next book!