Those Who Hunt the Night: A James Asher Novel, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Barbara Hambly (Author), Gildart Jackson (Narrator), Audible Studios (Publisher)

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At the turn of the 20th century, a former spy is called into service to hunt down a vampire killer.

Once a spy for Queen Victoria, James Asher has fought for Britain on every continent, using his quick wits to protect the Empire at all costs. After years of grueling service, he marries and retires to a simple academic’s life at Oxford. But his peace is shattered one night with the arrival of a Spanish vampire named Don Simon. Don Simon can disappear into fog, move faster than the eye can see, and immobilize Asher - and his young bride - with a wave of his hand. Asher is at his mercy, and has no choice but to give his help.

Because someone is killing the vampires of London, and James Asher must find out who - before he becomes a victim himself.

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11 hours and 40 minutes
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Barbara Hambly
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Gildart Jackson
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February 11, 2013
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English
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B00BEIXMCA
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	11 hours and 40 minutes
Author	Barbara Hambly
Narrator	Gildart Jackson
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.com Release Date	February 11, 2013
Publisher	Audible Studios
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B00BEIXMCA
Best Sellers Rank	#127,235 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #1,836 in Urban Fantasy #3,316 in Paranormal Fantasy #3,750 in Classic Literature (Audible Books & Originals)

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CissaTop Contributor: Baking

Solid novel, albeit with vampires

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019

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First off- I am Officially Bored with vampires. I almost never bother to read any books with them, particularly if they are in starring roles.

However, I really enjoy Hambly's work, and so decided to try this one, despite the vamps. And I'm glad I did.

Plot, characters, and pacing were all excellent. The human characters are well-drawn and attractive, and the vamps are individual personalities, not just one-note caricatures; some even grew and developed!

I also loved the settings- Hambly evokes an excellent mood in the various places.

I look forward to reading more in this series!

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Mboggie143

Glad this is a series

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2021

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Vampires are my favorite “monster,” and Barbara Hambly presents them and their surroundings so vividly. James and Lydia Asher are well-drawn and compelling as the vampire’s agents. All the author’s strengths in historical fiction and fantasy come into play.

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CopperKat

Wonderful tale of vampires and witty Englishman

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2011

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I first read this book years and years ago...long before the current trend we're seeing with all things vampire. My Aunt had given it to me in hard cover and insisted that I read it. It is just a wonderful book, filled with fascinating characters, from the witty and intelligent James Asher to the cool and clever vampire Don Simon Ysidro. The prose is so well done, some lines of which I have thought about or used in conversation many times over the years. I have read and re-read this one many times and it always entertains.

I was delighted to see it available for Kindle and purchased it to have it with me when the mood for a great vampire hunt story strikes my fancy.

ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR KINDLE ADDITION: This Kindle version of the book has lots of formatting errors. On every page, often several to a page, there are two words run together. It makes me stop to think what is the word? Very disruptive to my reading style. This books wasn't free, so I'm displeased with these errors!

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J. Boyd

Kindle version is error free for others, but alas not for me

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2015

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I love this book. It is one of my favorite vampire books -- but when I purchased the Kindle version it was riddled with errors. 158 errors to be precise. How do I know this? because I carefully noted each and every error as I came to it and sent a little memo to Amazon about it. I was happy to do that. I LOVE this book, I have great respect for this author and I really want it to look its best no matter what the medium - paper or digital.

I am so pleased to come back here, and find people commenting that the Kindle version is now error-free. For those of you who are wondering about purchasing this book - do so! It's a great read. You will enjoy it if you like history, mystery and vampires. Barbara Hambly has a degree in history, and she is excellent at capturing the time and feeling of England just before WWI.

HOWEVER -- I am still sad. I can't seem to get an error-free version of this book for myself. I've checked for updates, and there are none. Must I purchase another copy? This hardly seems fair. I have no idea how to remedy this.

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Refreshing take on Vampires

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2014

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Are you tired of glitzy teen mosquitoes masquerading as hunters of the night? Then this book is for you!

I first read this as a teen, and it set a standard I would hold other vampire series to. I had to come back as an adult to see if my perception was correct.
It still holds. Hambly has the most believably *old* vampires I've read. They cling to the glories and irritations of bygone ages. And they're as sinister as you might expect for creatures who have been killing for survival and entertainment for a hundred years.

I also love Hambly's thorough depiction of Edwardian England, and James Asher as a cool-headed professor of philology.

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Unique Vampire story

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020

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I love when someone comes up with a new angle. Loved the protagonist, his wife and the vampires they dealt with. Very enjoyable story!

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History with Vampires

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020

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Two things I really enjoyed about this book was vampires and the period the book was written about. I read this book in one day. I couldn’t put it down. Need book 2 now.

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Melanie Jackson

Charismatic and Fun

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014

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Hambley is a brilliant writer who crosses genres and the James Asher series is no exception. Thoughtful, engrossing, I have been completely caught up in the life of James Asher, retired spy and Oxford don, as he is blackmailed into working for the vampires of London. Tremendous fun. More for fans of Anne Rice than Richard Laymon. I also adored Hambley's Bride of the Rat God which was set in 1920's Hollywood.

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M T Vessel

Really interesting and imaginative logical Vampire Thriller

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2015

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As in all her historically set novels, Ms Hambly has researched her settings and applied humour, logic and intelligence to the powers and problems of Vampires in early 20th Century London. The setting and "realistic" problems of the vampires and their hunters is really interesting, however the ending doesn't quite sit right with me. The others in the Asher series are also well researched and interesting.

Professional Rugby Coach

It's ok

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2020

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The atmosphere created is very good and you can really see and feel turn of the century London. however the story is a bit waffly

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Vampires as bad guys. With an ex-spy as our hero & ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2014

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Vampires in Victorian London. Vampires as bad guys. With an ex-spy as our hero & his wife who is considerably more than simply a damsel in distress. What's not to enjoy.

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