Acheron (The Dark-Hunter World) (Dark-Hunter, #14)

by Sherrilyn Kenyon

"The most anticipated story in the blockbuster Dark-Hunter series. The never-before-revealed story of the Dark-Hunter leader, Acheron. He was made human in order to escape death, but in death he was reborn a god. . ." Eleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron spent a lifetime of shame. However, his human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Then, brought back against his will, Acheron became the sole defender of mankind. Only it was never that simple. For centuries, he has fought for our survival and hidden a past he'll do anything to keep concealed. Until a lone woman who refuses to be intimidated by him threatens his very existence. Now his survival, and ours, hinges on hers and old enemies reawaken and unite to kill them both. War has never been more deadly... or more fun.

• ISBN10: 0312362153
• ISBN13: 9780312362157
• Publish Date: 5 August 2008
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 3 March 2016
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: St Martin's Press
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 728
• Language: English

Reviews

[littleread1]

easily my favorite of the series, but I don't think it needed to be as long as it was. yes we needed his past in detail, but idk if knowing ALL the things added as much to the story as was intended.

[Hixxup]

This book was just EPIC! From the back story all the way to the wedding was a page turner I just didn't want to put it down. Artmeis is totally the bitch from HELL, I thought I had hated her before, now I truly know without a doubt that I completely despise her. Wish she could die for sure. Poor Nick, ya just kinda have to feel sorry the guy. Great Book, I now see why ACHERON is favored by many.

[Linda]

WOW! Finally, the whole history, and so much easier to understand Acheron now. Even if the book was really long, it didn't take a lot of time to read, it was awesome!
I love how Sherrilyn uses the mythology in these books, it's extremely well written, and it all makes a lot of sense.

[mitabird]

3.5 stars

Sigh. I would never had imagined his horrific beginnings and it's amazing that he is such a good person. I do have to say that I preferred the first half of the story over the second. Kenyon, IMO, hasn't written a great romance in a while. I don't feel the connection or chemistry between the main characters and, sadly, Acheron was no exception. I also felt that he wasn't the same person I've come to love over the course of the series. Even though I now know why, he came off as whiny and needy and I'm used to seeing the strong Ash. I haven't decided yet if I am done with the Dark Hunters for good.