Instinct

Chronicles of Nick

By: Sherrilyn Kenyon

Narrated by: Holter Graham

Zombies, demons, vampires, shapeshifters— another day in the life of Nick Gautier– and those are just his friends. But now that he's accepted the demon that lives inside him, he must learn to control it and temper the very emotions that threaten the lives of everyone he cares for. Something that's hard to do while trying to stay off the menus of those who want his head on a platter. And no one wants him more than the dark gods who created his race. Now that they know where he is, they will stop at nothing to reclaim him. And without knowing it, Nick has just embraced the one person he should never have trusted. The one person who will hand him over to his enemies to get back the life they lost.

Nick has finally accepted his fate, now he must learn to defy his destiny, and the dark, deadly forces that will stop at nothing to destroy everyone he loves so that they can again return to the world of man and own it.

©2015 Sherrilyn Kenyon (P)2015 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“[A] publishing phenomenon . . . [Sherrilyn Kenyon is] the reigning queen of the wildly successful paranormal scene . . . Just one example of arguably the most in-demand and prolific authors in America these days.” —Publishers Weekly

“Kenyon's writing is brisk, ironic and relentless imaginative. These are not your mother's vampire novels.” —Boston Globe

Great Book

I'm not even half way done but this book has great narration and story this book is 10/10

Holter's voice!!!

I love this series. It's complex and different and unpredictable. This story was too short given how long we waited but love to see Nick's choices unfold. Missed Caleb!!! Things were resolved too quickly. It felt like we needed more build up and more obstacles. Usually the pace is faster. But still enjoyable. Holter's voice is perfect for every character. I discovered this author because I was looking for something else by Holter after Koontz the Husband.

My favorite so far!

These books just seem to get better and better as you listen/read them. It pools you into the story and makes you want to read the next book immediately. I also adore all the narrator's voices for each of the characters. He really brings them to life. One-hundred percent recommend! :)

Favorite

What did you love best about Instinct?

I love this series and purchase each new audiobook as soon as it comes out as a pre-order. Kenyon has a surprising mix of action, intrigue, and humor in her series The Chronicles of Nick. Nick is a demon's son coming of age with all the awkward, scary, heart-warming moments of a teenager. Developing unexplainable demon-powers at exactly the wrong moment (like in the middle of class). Meeting the love of his life who happens to be on assignment to kill him. Becoming best friends with his demon-bodyguard who hates him. Discovering his father is a woman-raping-killer-demon. And dodging death on a weekly basis from beings he never even imagined existed, which incidentally his mama would kill him for if she found out. I cannot predict what will come next for Nick which makes me love it all the more.

Have you listened to any of Holter Graham’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Graham has done all of the Chronicles of Nick series. He is one of the best narrator's I've listened to (which is saying something). Graham makes it easy to follow who is talking and whether Nick is thinking or speaking out loud. He does an excellent job differentiating each character with a distinctive voice which matches their personality.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Nick has a sarcastic wit that literally makes me laugh out loud, often while in public when I realize people are glancing at me with no clue why I'm giggling to myself so I avert my eyes, tuck my hair behind my ear and try to make it obvious I've got earbuds in and listening to something funny. I get so caught up in these stories I forget where I'm at.

wow

love it just like always sherrilyn is amazing! sadly we only get one of these books a year:(

I love this book!!!

ok I have read a lot of book but this is by far the best book set.
I love the writing style and the characters.

The Simi loves a good book yes, but only if it’s slightly burned and with sauce

I love these books as I was Introduced several years ago by my high school English teacher now at 28 years old this is still one of my favorite book series ever.
New to the audiobook universe I took a chance and purchased this series. I already own the books and loved them and figured I’d revisit the nick universe. The storyline is amazing. Not much more I can say it’s spectacular wild ride that keeps you pulled in and on edge the whole read/listen. As far as the audiobook goes I have enjoyed thus far all of them Graham has done a great job, I only have one qualm, the voices slightly changed for a couple characters but it’s still easy to differentiate and tell who is who. If it wasn’t for that one annoyance I would rate this titles “performance” 5 stars but since it was blatantly obvious the difference in the characters voices it kinda irritated me. I digress, AMAZING SERIES, AMAZING NARRATION, and I can’t wait for the continuation of Nick’s amazing life.

Short but so good

love the book. so many bombshells and new characters. was a bit short but got my book fix that should last me until the next one.

Get this

Such a good story and great person reading it. GET IT! If you like Greek gods and goddesses demons and other mythical creatures you'll love this series

Wished there were more like this!!

I love Nick and I love even more that she is able to write such a wonderful book that doesn't have to be loaded with detailed sex. It shows she is a very talented writer and should write more quality books like the Nick sceries.