Inferno: Chronicles of Nick, Book 4
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Inferno: Chronicles of Nick, Book 4 Description
Audie Award Finalist, Paranormal, 2013
The heat is on, and a new threat to humanity has risen....
Nick has his driver's license and he's not afraid to use it. But turning 16 isn't what he thought it would be. While other boys his age are worried about prom dates and applying for college, Nick is neck deep in enemies out to stop him from living another day. No longer sure if he can trust anyone, his only ally seems to be the one person he's been told will ultimately kill him. But life spent serving the undead is anything except ordinary. And those out to get him have summoned an ancient force so powerful even the gods fear it.
As Nick learns to command and control the elements, the one he must master in order to combat his latest foe is the one most likely to destroy him. As the old proverb goes, fire knows nothing of mercy, and if Nick is to survive this latest round, he will have to sacrifice a part of himself. However, the best sacrifice is seldom the sanest move. Sometimes it's the one that leaves your enemies confused.
And sometimes, you have to trust your enemy to save your friends. But what do you do when that enemy is you?
- Audible Audio Edition
- Listening Length: 9 hours and 36 minutes
- Program Type: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
- Audible.com Release Date: April 9, 2013
- Whispersync for Voice: Ready
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00BI56CIA
Summary: Nick just found out his girlfriend, Nekoda, is set out to kill him. And with Casey all over him, that is the end to that relationship. When Nick starts hearing voices and chandelier's stop dropping on him... Nick wonders, could she already be trying to kill him? Or is something else going on?
Review: I was dreading this book. I love Nick and every reincarnation of him (squire, DH, Ambrose, kid). But the Chronicles of Nick (CON) series drives me crazy. The last two books were only marginally okay. However, this book is an appreciated improvement.
I think the biggest issues I have with the books is I find Nick and Nekoda's relationship unbelievable. Thankfully, they were broken up through most of the series. Nekoda's absence contributed greatly to the quality of this book as we saw Nick focus on his other relationships. Romantically, he was almost involved with Casey (but was he? ::wink wink::), and there were hints of a possible future with Brynna.
Inferno's pacing was very good. There was a good balance between the action, the history, and the developing story. We see a lot of Acheron in this book, and seeing their relationship develop breaks my heart (since I know what happens down the road). We get quite of bit of history on some of the other characters, like Caleb and Nekoda. We find out what Nekoda is, though, there remains a lot of questions unanswered. We met some new characters and met more Devereaux sisters. Tiyana, we met, and we know of her future... and how it was changed. I wonder if there is something there we are missing.
The ending of the book dropped the book from 4 start to 3 star. The same problem that shows up in the last two books show up here. The plot is wrapped up quickly, and you are left with an annoying cliffhanger.
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