The Darkest Assassin by Gena Showalter

The Darkest Assassin

Demons, assassins, and deadly devotion collide

Written byGena Showalter
Narrated byVictor Bevine
Length6h49m
Release dateFebruary 11, 2020
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.8 (39 ratings)

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Quick Facts

AuthorGena Showalter
NarratorVictor Bevine
Runtime6h49m
PublishedFebruary 11, 2020
Rating★★★★☆ 4.8 / 5 (39 ratings)
CategoriesRomance, Anthologies & Short Stories, Paranormal
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

The moment Fox meets her rainbow-eyed assassin in *The Darkest Assassin*, Gena Showalter crafts a dangerously seductive game of predator and prey. This isn’t your typical paranormal romance—Fox is a demon-possessed immortal, her reputation for destruction legendary, and her newest stalker isn’t here to chat. With razor-sharp wit and a pulse-pounding chase sequence that never lets up, Showalter blends high-stakes action with the kind of slow-burning tension that makes your skin tingle. The world-building is tight, the mythology fresh, and the stakes feel brutally personal, ensuring you’re hooked from the first clipped sentence. Listen closely: every growl, every whispered threat, feels like it’s directed at you.

Victor Bevine’s narration elevates this story from great to unforgettable. His voice is a dark, smoky caress, effortlessly shifting between Fox’s sassy defiance and the assassin’s lethal calm. The way he modulates the antagonist’s eerie calm versus Fox’s raw energy makes their dynamic crackle with electricity. Bevine doesn’t just read the lines—he *performs* them, turning what could’ve been a straightforward paranormal romp into an auditory experience that lingers long after the credits roll. If you crave romance with bite, this audiobook delivers a venomous kiss you won’t resist.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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First off, Victor Bevine deserves a standing ovation. His voice alone could narrate a grocery list and make it sexier than the average romance novel. In *The Darkest Assassin*, he sinks his teeth into every syllable, his smooth baritone laced with just the right amount of gravel to sell the danger simmering beneath the surface. When the assassin speaks—those eerie, rainbow-eyed descriptions suddenly feel alive—you can practically feel his breath on your neck. Fox’s internal snark is delivered with a wink, her sarcasm sharp enough to cut, and Bevine makes sure you never forget she’s one wrong move away from annihilation. The production quality is pristine, with no distracting pops or muffled phrases, letting the story’s tension breathe. That said, the pacing hit a snag in the middle act. The chase sequences are explosive, but the emotional beats between Fox and the assassin occasionally drag, leaving you to wonder if the chemistry is as potent as the premise. A tighter trim might’ve kept the adrenaline pumping without sacrificing depth. Still, the payoff is worth the slight lull. The ending is a knockout, wrapping up with a twist that snaps into place like a trap. If you’re a fan of paranormal romance with teeth—especially stories where love and violence are two sides of the same coin—this audiobook will leave you breathless. Just don’t listen alone in a dark room unless you want to jump at shadows.

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