CHAOS CONTROLS HIS FUTURE. ONE MORTAL WOMAN COULD BE HIS SALVATION. THE COUNTDOWN TO ANNIHILATION WILL BEGIN WITH DANTE'S CHOICE....... read full description
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Dec 07, 2011
Holly
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Dante and crew are fleeing from an unknown number of foes and trying to get back home to New Orleans. While driving across country Dante gets dragged into long forgotten horrible memories and while reliving them is confused between what is now and what is past. Heather and Von try to root him to the now while Annie is along for the ride frequently trying to get Dante to doubt himself and his relationship with Heather. They are not welcomed to New Orleans with open arms and pay for past actions.
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Sep 21, 2011
Kathy
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Third in The Maker's Song urban fantasy series set in New Orleans although this particular story takes place mostly in Oregon.
The Story
Cortini discovers the truth about Dante and crosses that line helping Heather, Dante, Von, and Annie escape from Special Agent-in-Charge Lyons to hole up in a motel for Dante and Von to Sleep. Only Morningstar breaks in putting Heather and Cortini to sleep then seduces Annie who can see him due to her mis-wired brain. Annie is all too willing to gi More...
The Story
Cortini discovers the truth about Dante and crosses that line helping Heather, Dante, Von, and Annie escape from Special Agent-in-Charge Lyons to hole up in a motel for Dante and Von to Sleep. Only Morningstar breaks in putting Heather and Cortini to sleep then seduces Annie who can see him due to her mis-wired brain. Annie is all too willing to gi More...
Jun 21, 2010
Styles
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ACK!!!!!!!
1/2 way done with this book and it's like reading the written version of a drug induced diatribe of insanity.
Seriously I hate this book. NOTHING makes sense and I've read the previous two books in the series. I even really liked book 2.
So so sad. I guess in the end I'm simply not connecting with the author. What is kind of story is she trying to write? This thing may be classified Urban Fantasy but it pulls in so many genre's that it's simply ch More...
1/2 way done with this book and it's like reading the written version of a drug induced diatribe of insanity.
Seriously I hate this book. NOTHING makes sense and I've read the previous two books in the series. I even really liked book 2.
So so sad. I guess in the end I'm simply not connecting with the author. What is kind of story is she trying to write? This thing may be classified Urban Fantasy but it pulls in so many genre's that it's simply ch More...
Mar 23, 2011
Candice
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In this book Dante, Von, Heather, and Annie flee Seattle for New Orleans, and along the way have to face more and more government agencies gunning for them (how many are there now?) and the Fallen come fully into play.
A big plus: the issues Phoenix had in books one and two of this series with rapid point of view switches and overly obtuse and cerebral character moments are now a thing of the past. Her writing overall feels more polished and clean as well, allowing Phoenix's haunting More...
A big plus: the issues Phoenix had in books one and two of this series with rapid point of view switches and overly obtuse and cerebral character moments are now a thing of the past. Her writing overall feels more polished and clean as well, allowing Phoenix's haunting More...
Jan 05, 2011
Bronwyn
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This is a follow on to “A Rush of Wings” and “In the Blood” and it was as good as the earlier 2 books.
Dante Baptiste, a true blood vampire is on the run with his lover former FBI agent Heather Wallace, his friend and fellow vampire Von and Heather’s sister Annie. He still has the FBI, Shadow Branch operatives and the Fallen after him. The agents from the former 2 want him dead and the latter need him to be bonded so he can save their world.
It’s been awhile since I read “In th More...
Dante Baptiste, a true blood vampire is on the run with his lover former FBI agent Heather Wallace, his friend and fellow vampire Von and Heather’s sister Annie. He still has the FBI, Shadow Branch operatives and the Fallen after him. The agents from the former 2 want him dead and the latter need him to be bonded so he can save their world.
It’s been awhile since I read “In th More...
May 07, 2010
Jessie
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Speechless! Though definatly still a cliffhanger of an ending...when is Etched in Bone coming out??? Honestly, I have not been able to put any of this series down. There of course have been some resolutions, but there are still lots of unanswered questions. Dante: "My Way, My Terms, We Clear?" Love it!!!! I will admit (as another reviewer indicated) there are a lot of characters that seem like they don't have much to do with the story or we are wondering why there are still aroun
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Feb 17, 2010
Wicked Lil Pixie (Natasha)
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I am a huge fan of Adrian Phoenix and her Dante series, but this book just didn’t do it for me. To sum it up, after the events of last book (In The Blood) Heather, Von and Annie try to get Dante back to his home in New Orleans, whilst trying to save his life from various different “people” and trying to help him keep his sanity.
This book is NOT a stand alone, you must read the previous two books before you’ll have any idea what is going on. That said, within the first 100 pages there More...
This book is NOT a stand alone, you must read the previous two books before you’ll have any idea what is going on. That said, within the first 100 pages there More...
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Jan 06, 2011
Kt from A Book Obsession..
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At the ending of the last book, Dante had done some incredibly powerful and scary "magic" against the Fallen who were trying to claim. This book picks up right away, with Dante, Heather, Von, and Annie on the run from both the FBI and other agencies as well as any more Fallen who could be hunting Dante. Unfortunately, Dante's nasty past has caught up with him and threatens to consume his mind. With everyone gunning for both her lover and herself, Heather knows she must continue to prot
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Jan 14, 2012
Vassoulita
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If I didn't love the characters so much I would have drop the book completely! I skimmed a lot and I really didn't miss anything! The same scenes and quotes again and again and again and again....
Flash: Scene with Cloe and plushie
Flash: Scene with papa-Prejean
Flash: Scene with grave plus papa-Prejean plus Heather plus beat up Von!
All those names and agents and agencies and secret societies and Fallen angels and just people that want Dante for their own personal reasons a More...
Flash: Scene with Cloe and plushie
Flash: Scene with papa-Prejean
Flash: Scene with grave plus papa-Prejean plus Heather plus beat up Von!
All those names and agents and agencies and secret societies and Fallen angels and just people that want Dante for their own personal reasons a More...
Jan 20, 2010
marlene
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The third installment of The Makers Song series changed directions quite a bit. You were shown on a very large scale just how far the tendrils of the Bad Seed Project reached. Too far. There were so many points of view, and so many people's story to follow that it was just a little too jumbled in the end. Every character brought into the story wanted a piece of Dante for their own agenda. Once we got past the half way mark the list of people involved in the chase was enough to make your hea
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Jan 12, 2010
Sandra aka Sleo
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Jan 17, 2011
Jen
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Ok THIS was the best of the 3 books I think :) I really enjoyed this one - lots of action - and getting a feel of Dante's mind was scary - I also liked having Heather Bonded to him. That was cool.
Sad things happened in this book - and happy things .. My favorite ...
"Je t'aime," he whispered
"T'es sur de sa?" she said "Cause I love you back "
The last book "T'es sur de sa?" was Dantes line - it was strange seeing More...
Sad things happened in this book - and happy things .. My favorite ...
"Je t'aime," he whispered
"T'es sur de sa?" she said "Cause I love you back "
The last book "T'es sur de sa?" was Dantes line - it was strange seeing More...
Jul 17, 2010
Mandy
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I've got two words...Dante and Heather...well he's the main reason anyway and I'm sure those who've read the book will agree that those two are like a match and a gasoline combination. All trouble and very flammable! There is never a boring moment and I like it how some parts are written in the form of different characters, it really helps with understanding the psych of the character and see what's going on in different parts of plot. I'l try not give anything away- For example if you find out
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Aug 22, 2010
Shelley
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In Beneath the Skin Heather and Dante find themselves stuck trying to deal with the aftermath of all the events that take place at the end of In the Blood. Dante is lost within himself, buried in flashbacks and memories of his past. Heather is now on the run from the agency she used to work for because she failed to bring Dante in. Lucien is still being held by the Fallen and is suspected of being dead. Gabriel and the Morningstar are plotting very different courses for Dante to bring into their
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Nov 25, 2010
F.
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This is the third book of a very enjoyable, very original series. Part psycho-thriller, part urban fantasy, part paranormal romance, there's a little something in here for everyone.
The two main characters, Heather and Dante, are wonderfully created. Heather is smart and tough without being overbearing. Her actions drive the story, from gun fights to romantic interludes.
But if Heather is the lens through which much of the story is focused, Dante is the indisputable core of the More...
The two main characters, Heather and Dante, are wonderfully created. Heather is smart and tough without being overbearing. Her actions drive the story, from gun fights to romantic interludes.
But if Heather is the lens through which much of the story is focused, Dante is the indisputable core of the More...
Apr 11, 2010
Laurel
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At first I was a little bummed by the concept. FBI agent tracking down a vampire that is a goth dude in a club. *Yawn* I pushed on through and found Dante to be a totally believable, smart ass goth dude. He's not your typical smooth talking vampire with charm and debonair. No, he's a complete smart-ass.
Adrian Phoenix has nailed the witty repartee that adds humor as well as an edge to the character. Heather has believable strength and makes choices for the humane reasons.
Ultimately, on More...
Adrian Phoenix has nailed the witty repartee that adds humor as well as an edge to the character. Heather has believable strength and makes choices for the humane reasons.
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Feb 19, 2010
Nora
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This book was fabulous! So suspenseful! You never knew what was going to happen or why. There were so many different story lines and they each just left you hanging by your toes with – “What’s going to happen??” and of course what you thought would happen, didn’t.
Dante is turning into someone no one would have guessed which I’m sure will shock the FBI, CIA and Shadow Branch (which I’m convinced exists in our government) in the Book #4. Not to mention all the other vampires that wa More...
Dante is turning into someone no one would have guessed which I’m sure will shock the FBI, CIA and Shadow Branch (which I’m convinced exists in our government) in the Book #4. Not to mention all the other vampires that wa More...
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Feb 11, 2010
Cynthia
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Jan 05, 2010
Nichole (Dirty H)
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I'm giving this 5 stars because it's Dante, and because it had me hooked on every page from beginning to end.
That said, there were some flaws.
*Warning: Contains mild spoilers for previous two books. No BtS spoilers.*
There were two things that, in my opinion, made In The Blood far better than A Rush of Wings. Those things were the broader scope (bringing in all the FBI government conspiracy stuff and especially the extra stuff concerning the Fallen), and the extraord More...
That said, there were some flaws.
*Warning: Contains mild spoilers for previous two books. No BtS spoilers.*
There were two things that, in my opinion, made In The Blood far better than A Rush of Wings. Those things were the broader scope (bringing in all the FBI government conspiracy stuff and especially the extra stuff concerning the Fallen), and the extraord More...
Sep 29, 2011
Stacy {whatstacy}
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Finally....It took me forever to get through this book. I kept putting it down to read other stuff. I really do love Dante's story......but.....It's not fluid and fast enough for me. The story gets bogged down for me with all the "shadow branch" deception. The amount of pages covering the secret government groups and their evil plots is, well, just plain boring to me. I get it already (so I started skimming through those parts). And I realize that they are a part of Dante's history and
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Jan 07, 2011
Yvette
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I honestly couldn't finish reading this. There were way too many characters, I didn't know what half of their motives were or what agency they were a part of. I wanted to read about Dante and Heather but from what I read, they weren't going to be making that much of an appearance in this book. They're part were so short that was partially the reason I stopped reading.
I'm just disappointed with this one, and I loved the other 2. I love Dante's character and I'm just sad that I really More...
I'm just disappointed with this one, and I loved the other 2. I love Dante's character and I'm just sad that I really More...
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Jan 01, 2012
Alisha (Black Nailed Reviews)
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Plot: I was so excited when I was able to finally get my hands on this book and get closer to being up-to-date with the series. The book quickly goes into where we left off in In Cold Blood, Heather and the gang continue to try to get back to New Orleans and figuring out how to control Dante's power. It was definitely filled with twist and turns that I was hoping for. We find out more about what Dante is and how his mind works along with his developing powers. I loved the parts where Dante flash
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Dec 27, 2010
Dottie
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Feb 21, 2011
Wenj
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Beneath the Skin, the third installment in the Maker’s Song series by Adrian Phoenix, picks up immediately following the events of In the Blood. As has come to be expected from this thrilling series, there’s a seemingly nonstop onslaught of danger as plots and players eager to both protect and/or obtain Dante come out from the shadows. With a wonderful build up of action and suspense throughout and a pinch of romance this is one novel, and seri More...
Beneath the Skin, the third installment in the Maker’s Song series by Adrian Phoenix, picks up immediately following the events of In the Blood. As has come to be expected from this thrilling series, there’s a seemingly nonstop onslaught of danger as plots and players eager to both protect and/or obtain Dante come out from the shadows. With a wonderful build up of action and suspense throughout and a pinch of romance this is one novel, and seri More...
Jul 19, 2010
Steph
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Beneath the Skin is another great addition to the "Maker's Song" series. There are so many things about this series I love ... the non-stop action, the hottie vamp with a tortured past he struggles with, more and more, ever minute while sharing a deep bond and love for a tough, spunky chick.
I love Von, the keeper of history, the nomad Nightkind, Llygad. I want more of him.
The only downside is the amount of back and forth with the different agencies and all More...
I love Von, the keeper of history, the nomad Nightkind, Llygad. I want more of him.
The only downside is the amount of back and forth with the different agencies and all More...
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Oct 14, 2011
Kasey
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To start with I love this world. I love the dark and urban fantasy appeal. Dante and Heather are fantastic in their complicated and unordinary love story. Dante makes a great tortured hero. He walks a fine line between right and wrong and pretty much lives in the gray areas. I enjoy Von and Lucien and all of their friends. Some of my favorite parts are seeing them interact and strive to beat those fighting against them. They all play their part in helping Dante get past everything that ha
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Nov 03, 2010
BookWhisperer
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The Maker's Song Series is definitely more of a Science Fiction than Romance novel. I have followed this series since the first book Rush of Wings. Every book furthers the journey for Dante Baptiste and Heather Wallace. These main characters are deep and troubled characters that appear to have been fated for one another. There are many sub stories that help build the momentum of the story for these main characters. Being hunted by almost everyone they encounter characters are added frequently to
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Jan 19, 2010
Sarah
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I fell in love with Dante all over again in this book! I love howAdrian Phoenix creates such an in-depth and intricate history - both for Dante and for the Fallen.
This book really jumped further into the vampire and the Fallen worlds and I am curious to see where we go from here. Dante, Heather, Annie and Von are on the run after Dante destroyed the house of the Lyons. He was saving Annie from their craziness and in the process his creawdwr song drew the attention of the Fallen. More...
This book really jumped further into the vampire and the Fallen worlds and I am curious to see where we go from here. Dante, Heather, Annie and Von are on the run after Dante destroyed the house of the Lyons. He was saving Annie from their craziness and in the process his creawdwr song drew the attention of the Fallen. More...
Jan 20, 2010
Tiffany
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Book 3 of the Maker’s Song series by Adrian Phoenix picks very quickly after where book 2 left off. In fact the entire events of Beneath the Skin take place over just about a week. So much is going on in these few days that several times I wondered if time just ran differently in their world. Ok not really, but seriously if I could get as much done in a day as these guys I would be superwoman!
In Beneath the Skin Heather and Dante find themselves stuck trying to deal with the aftermat More...
In Beneath the Skin Heather and Dante find themselves stuck trying to deal with the aftermat More...
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Feb 01, 2010
Anne
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It's a good book. It's an interesting book. It's a book that is crammed with too many different perspectives. I was honestly hoping that this would be the last installment, but it doesn't look like that's going to be the case. It's not that I don't think there is more of the story to tell, but I really don't look forward to the chaos of trying to keep up with all of the different characters and and their particular story lines. Most of them don't seem to matter in the grand scheme of things anyw
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