In the Blood

Blood and torture...

Greg Boudreaux is a master of narration. He takes an awesome book and makes it AH-MAY-ZING!!
If it was possible to give more than 5 stars this would be the book I'd give it to. Brilliant!


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The author tore my heart out & stomped all over it

Okay at one point Ms Turner I was going to tell you how much I totally disliked you, okay I could have called you some really nasty names, because of what you did. But then that ending, how can one stay mad at you after reading that. This was a majorly rough one. What a couple of our heroes went through was absolutely brutal. And the one behind it got what he deserved. Okay I would have liked to have tortured him for a long time before the big finale, but it was satisfying. This One has such major feels. My cat was laying next to me looking at me like, stupid human why is there water running down your face. Yes it was ugly crying. There were times that I couldn’t catch my breath. Jamie’s father, boy he needs some brains beaten into him. I hate when he is around. I loved that we spent quality one on one time with both of our couples, the sexy times were majorly hawt!!!! I cannot wait for then next book in the series. I also can’t wait for the fraternization to be changed so they can be seen out together. They deserve it. If you have read the first three books in the series yet, stop don’t read this one. They need to be read in order. Well done Ms Turner, keep up the amazing job!

OMG the bad things that happened re-tore me up. Greg Boudreaux did an absolutely amazing job narrating this book.

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Wow!! This series just gets better and better!

I absolutely adored this book and I think it’s my favourite in the series so far. This series honestly just gets better and better. This book starts to see the various storylines in the series both speed up and come together and it makes for a fast paced, action packed, emotional rollercoaster of a read/listen. There were parts of this book that tore me apart because of what my two favourite characters, Alexei and Sean, had to face, but in her usual amazing fashion Hailey Turner put me back together bit by bit. Beautiful characters, intense storylines, sizzling chemistry and tons of action - an all round perfect book.

Greg Boudreaux did his usual incredible job as a narrator, he brings the characters to life perfectly and he’s a “must listen” narrator for me.

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Fantastic!

Hailey Turner and Greg Boudreaux have turned out yet another masterpiece! This is a direct continuation of the previous novel and though would still be enjoyable listened to by itself, it is bloody fantastic in order! Love love love these books!!

WOW

As the 4th book of the Metahuman Files Series, this book really can't be read without reading the others in the series beforehand. That being said, this entire series is absolutely amazing and so worth it, its not a hardship to listen to the entire thing to get to the 4th book!!
The primary characters of this book, Jamie, Kyle, Alexei and Sean are all ones that are introduced as couples in previous books. The chemistry between these two couples however is just as off the charts as the suspense in this book. There is some aspects of this book, that will make you cry, but they really just made the book that much more emotional and intense.
The narration that Greg Boudreaux did was perfect (like always)! He did such an amazing job at bringing emotion and life into each character. This was one listen that I didn't want to end!

Violence and torture

This is the second Metahuman book I’ve listened to and although I would probably get more out of the book if I’d read the first two, I certainly don’t feel lost. In this book there are two established couples – Jamie and Kyle as well as Sean and Alexei. Instead of introducing a new couple, this story deals with the continuation of Alpha Team’s mission. They have been tasked with taking down the Sons of Adam terrorist network and although they cut off one head in the last book, another segment has continued on with the horrific work and now they are bent on revenge.

This is a book of vengeance and I’ll say right now that not only is it very violent, it also involves very disturbing torture. I consider myself to have a strong constitution but even I was disturbed. To be clear, it was never gratuitous – the events moved the story forward and provided motivation for the other characters as they fought off the threat. All the same, my heart went out to the two characters and what they were forced to endure. We often wonder what we would do when confronted with certain scenarios – militaries train soldiers on how to handle torture. In this case, I don’t think any amount of training could have prepared the men. You might be able to endure something, but watching a loved one going through something horrendous? I don’t know how I would have borne it.

Alpha Team is a group of men and woman who have superhuman strengths, each unique to them. As a team they are as close as family. I love that they women are treated as equals and are strong characters. That cohesion stands them in good stead as they fight terrorists who will do everything in their power to achieve domination. In the future, the world might resemble our own, but after being ravaged by population growth and climate change, there are some parts that are destroyed. A future we might face if we don’t do something about how we are living today. The author’s subtlety is appreciated – she shows the world as it might be without being preachy.

This world also contains a substance called splice that is much like the nuclear threat we face today. Splice kills 95% of all who are exposed to it but those 5% who survive become metahuman. Governments and terrorists alike want to take control over those 5%. The lengths the terrorists will go to is terrifying. There was a scene involving splice and I admit I was crying, again questioning what I would do if I were in that situation.

This is another good book that tackles some tough issues. Jamie’s father is a politician with high aspirations so there is a layer of the political as well. Lots for me to sink my teeth into. And, of course, the two couples. I was rooting for them even as they faced some major hurdles. There’s one more book to come in the series and I’m hoping it comes to audio very soon because I can’t wait.

I love Greg Boudreaux’s narration of these books. Whether it’s a very intense action scene or an equally enthusiastic sex scene, he always hits the perfect note. He also has a knack for providing good interpretations for female characters, which I always appreciate. On, and his Irish, Russian, and Boston are all pretty cool as well. Can’t wait for the next book.

In The Blood, Metahumans 4

OMG. THIS BOOK...... THIS WHOLE FREAKING SERIES... OMG..
Why can we only give 5 Stars.... This book deserves so much more...

Going into this one you have to have previously read and/or listened to the first three books in order to follow the story and not be completely lost as to what is happening and who all the characters are. This is not a standalone book in any way.

This was a crazy wild ride I did not want to get off of. I was on the edge of my seat. Biting my nails nervous about what was happening every step of the way and I loved every minute of it. No joke I really felt like I was put through the ringer with this book and forced to experience all the feelings whether I wanted to or not, Hailey really out-did herself with this one..

I love the entire team of Metahumans but Jamie & Kyle and Sean & Alexi are both at the top of my favorite couples list and I loved getting another look into all of their lives. But man, some parts of this book and parts of what happened when things got extreme were really hard to hear. I think this book was made so much more intense when listening to the narrator, Greg Boudreaux. He gives so much emotion and depth to each and every character that it is just enthralling and impressive to hear. All his accents and voices are on point and perfect in every part of this book. He really did an amazing job bringing this book and all the characters to life, I really felt like I was right there in the book with these characters. <- Which is exactly how you should feel. Completely pulled in and captured by the story. This was So Freaking Good, and I really don't think that could be said enough.

These two make a great team.

This installment of Hailey Turner’s fascinating Metahuman Files series is brought to life here in another amazing performance from Greg Boudreaux. Full of action and emotion with a dose of angst, the story focuses on both main couples from the series. It is fast-paced and intense, and will have you captivated from start to finish.. and probably cursing the author’s name at some point. Greg does a fantastic job of bringing all that emotion and intensity into his clear and nuanced narration, and it’s obvious how comfortable he is with these characters after four books. Heck, they take on his voice now when I read the series, even without audio. Highly recommend, but this isn’t a standalone so if you haven’t listened to the previous books, definitely start with the first. I can’t wait to listen to the final book when it’s ready!

Sexiness explodes!

So much to say! This series is one of those action packed and sexy series that will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting for the next moment. So awesome!

Fantastic and heart wrenching

This is an amazing continuation to the series. However, do not ignore the trigger warnings about on page torture. It is brutal and horrible, both physically and mentally.

In this story we get to follow not only Jamie and Kyle, but also Aleksei and Sean. I love the contradictions in their relationships and their sexy times.

Jamie's father is on the campaign trail, and is making an a$$ of himself. Jamie and Kyle have been working their case so long, and Jamie is stuck with his family. However, when Sean's past comes back to pay a cruel visit, Kyle heads back to try to save his brother and Sean.

I'm not even going to describe what Sean and Alexei are put through during their kidnapping. It is enough to say that PTSD and a fear of losing each other's love are some of the many outcomes.

Jamie was on his way to help his team, but he was caught off guard by the enemy. It turned out that his decision had not surprised the precog, and he was supposed to pay the price. Oh, there's also a new suppressor in town, but that's for another story.

Suicide splice bombers have been set in place in Boston, and things get bad. Jamie and his team decide the decent thing to do is more important than getting in trouble by that point. They break the rules to help with the fallout. Then, they must deal with their own roles in helping the victims.

This is a great listen, but it's quite dark at times. I still loved it very much.

I thought the narrator did a great job. The characters are well differentiated and his pacing was smooth.