The Beast

A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood

By: J. R. Ward

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted, and lines have been drawn. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself....

For Rhage, the Brother with the biggest appetites but also the biggest heart, life was supposed to be perfect - or at the very least perfectly enjoyable. Mary, his beloved shellan, is by his side, and his king and his brothers are thriving. But Rhage can't understand - or control - the panic and insecurity that plague him...and that terrifies him as well as distances him from his mate.

After suffering a mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities - and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world...and Mary's. But Mary is on a journey of her own, one that will either bring them closer together or cause a split that neither will recover from....

©2016 J. R. Ward (P)2016 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“Intimate, evocative...the last quarter or so of The Beast had me breathing fast, furiously flipping pages. Emotional surprises and plot twists signal big things to come as this consistently compelling and exciting series evolves. This immersive, introspective yet rousing next installment will leave you clamoring for more.” (USAToday.com)

“The Beast is a joy of a novel.... Ward is a master of her craft.” (New York Journal of Books)

“A beautiful experience meant to be savored by fans.” (Under the Covers)

INCREDIBLE!!

The BDB is absolutely without a shadow of a doubt, one of my favorite series, favorite narrator and favorite author. I throughly enjoyed the original books on the brotherhood, but, these spinoffs are fan-freaking-tastic! I did not want this book to end. I could keep listening for hours on end. I love the new situations, interesting characters, and how J.R. Ward continues to develop the BDB. 5-stars all around, I loved every minute!

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absolutely loved loved loved loved loved loved this book!!!! <3 it was perfect from beginning to the very end and I can't wait till the next book is released!!!!

Beast is the Best

My favorite book so far
Thanks for a finally truly happy ending
I am almost scared to read the next because I don’t want to end depressed like the shadows

A must read if you follow the series

Omg this is a funny and sweet and sad will make you laugh out loud book! If you love the series like I do and love all the characters this book will be a new favorite! It’s got the action and the steamy romance like all the other books. But I will say this! This is a tear jerker!! Happy tears though! One of my new favorites in the series. I love how there are kinda two books for each brother even if it’s not really about them. These books give updates on all them.

Brotherhood

I've Audiobook all of them at least 10+ time and when I begin a new book and it's slow or not good I'll pick up a BDB and then pick up another book and see where it's takes me.

Loved it.

Didn't want it to end....... Just like the all the others in this series. Hoping for another about the children.

Excellent by predictable

I really loved this series, and I can't wait to find out who is the new deity. The link that are being formed between the human and vampire world is interesting. However, the writing was on the wall from the very b3ginning that Mary would want Bitty.

love these books

I love this series it is such an amazing series The Story is amazing. read these books

A BEAST of a Book!!

This will be short and sweet. Oh so sweet. What a fantastic book! Her best in a while although I did like The Shadows. However, the storylines, the humor, the irony, the wonderful profanity (nobody drops the f bomb like the brothers and this one introduced a new one that I will incorporate into my already foul mouth...'f-stick'), the depth of characters and her absolute wordsmithery excellence. There were so many phrases, similes, metaphors that were nothing short of stunning, I could hardly keep track of them all. AND THEN, since I listened to this wonderful book, this was by far and away Jim Frangione's finest hours. He was so on top of his BDB game with his spot on narration. To me, this book could have lasted several more hours and I'd be happy as a clam.

The Best

This was a great story. Dreams do come true and monsters are not always scary. J D Ward does it again. I can't wait for the next book of The Brother Hood of the Back Dagger. keep up the great work your stories are so wonderful and bring all of the Brotherhood to life and make them real.