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  • A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood
  • Written by: J. R. Ward
  • Narrated by: Jim Frangione
  • Length: 18 hrs and 5 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (69 ratings)

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The Beast

Written by: J. R. Ward
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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Publisher's Summary

Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted, and lines have been drawn. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself....

For Rhage, the Brother with the biggest appetites but also the biggest heart, life was supposed to be perfect - or at the very least perfectly enjoyable. Mary, his beloved shellan, is by his side, and his king and his brothers are thriving. But Rhage can't understand - or control - the panic and insecurity that plague him...and that terrifies him as well as distances him from his mate.

After suffering a mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities - and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world...and Mary's. But Mary is on a journey of her own, one that will either bring them closer together or cause a split that neither will recover from....

©2016 J. R. Ward (P)2016 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

“Intimate, evocative...the last quarter or so of The Beast had me breathing fast, furiously flipping pages. Emotional surprises and plot twists signal big things to come as this consistently compelling and exciting series evolves. This immersive, introspective yet rousing next installment will leave you clamoring for more.” (USAToday.com)

The Beast is a joy of a novel.... Ward is a master of her craft.” (New York Journal of Books) 

“A beautiful experience meant to be savored by fans.” (Under the Covers) 

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I have absolutely loved this series, Jim Frangione voice makes the whole audible experience. Can’t wait to listen to the next book.

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Fantastic Storyline

This writer really knows how to draw people in, and the humor as well as the storytelling is a skill she truly has. The whole series is amazing!

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Ward wins again

As a huge fannif the Black Dagger Brotherhood I can say that I was very happy ( not always) with this story. Definitely had so e heartstrings moments.
As a first time #Audible1 reader of J.R. Ward i can say I wasn’t completely as taken in by the narrator as i would have liked. His presentation wasn’t as “Raw” as i would have liked. Didn’t have the swag to his voice that i would have expected from a Brother. The narrative was too refined and lacked the attitude that is intrinsic in the Brotherhood. Still, overall the book was great.

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The feels

This is so far the book that caused the biggest laughs and the most tears. Striving to remind us that emotions are real our reactions to them amd the situations are real as well as ok. In real life its hard to remember that.
Jim's inflection in bringing each of the character's to life never ceases to amaze me.

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