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Hexbreaker
- Hexworld, Book 1
- Lu par : Tristan James
- Série : Hexworld, Volume 1
- Durée : 8 h et 36 min
- Catégories : Romance, Paranormal

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New York copper Tom Halloran is a man with a past. If anyone finds out he once ran with the notorious O'Connell tunnel gang, he'll spend the rest of his life doing hard time behind bars. But Tom's secret is threatened when a horrible murder on his beat seems to have been caused by the same ancient magic that killed his gang.
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- Morgan A Skye
- 17/08/2016
Another amazing combo: Jordan and Tristan
If you are unfamiliar with Jordan L Hawk, know that she has an amazing ability to interweave the fantastical with the historical, mix it up with a mystery and some romance and the output is an absolute gem of a story!
In this case we get some cops and robbers back in the day when gangs and mobs ran the streets of old New York but in this case they are witches and their familiars. The familiars are shifters so you get a human and an animal tied to you. (That was my favorite part of this story, the bond between witch and familiar- *sigh… so sweet and romantic in the case of Tom and Cicero).
A fair amount of the story is the mystery – to be sure – as with Widdershins, the other JLH series I’ve read – the mystery and action/adventure component of the story is the absolute center of focus, but the romance – at least to me – seemed to be more approachable and felt more important… maybe because there wasn’t the secrecy… I’m not sure, but that’s how it felt to me. Therefore it was nearer to my heart and I liked it more than that series.
I really liked the fact that when the characters re-connect after what could have been a potentially clichéd “Big Misunderstanding” the author gracefully avoided that pitfall and let them TALK IT OUT. Gah! I loved that. Instead of leading us down that ol’ trail, she let them use their words! Beautiful!
Add to it Tristan James and you have a blockbuster! Tristan’s voice is like honey, and he can do all those crazy accents so you really feel like each of the rich and well-developed characters are right there telling you their story. I especially loved Cicero's voice (and Tom's) but Cicero - he holds a special place in my heart and Tristan just GOT that... so awesome!
For fans of the author, this is a series you’ll adore, if you haven’t picked up one of her stories yet, you’re absolutely missing out on greatness.
I highly recommend this to fans of great narrations, paranormal romances, historical romances, mysteries and great writing.
5 of 5 stars
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- Belen
- 21/08/2016
Such terrific world building!
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Set in an alternate universe populated by witches and their familiars, Hexbreaker is lushly described, the world building pretty incredible and the characters authentic to the time period.
Tom Halloran is a copper who has tried to bury his past by becoming the best man he knows how to be, but when a Hex turns up that possibly brings his past to meet his present he can't ignore it and keep to his new status quo, because that's not the kind of man he's become. So he opens communication with the New York Metropolitan Witch Police "MWP" and is assigned a temporary partner, of sorts, to investigate the Hex.
Cat shifter Cicero is a familiar who is being pressured by the higher ups to bond with a witch, but Cicero is determined to only mate with his fated witch, as he's seen and heard the horror stories of bonding to the wrong person. Of course, he's also seen firsthand his best friend's pain at finding his witch and being rejected.
So when Cicero is partnered with Tom he knows two things, he instinctively recognizes the Irish copper is his witch, even though Tom's hiding his abilities from everyone, and Cicero is afraid the much bigger Tom will end up hurting him, either physically or emotionally when he realizes Cicero is a lover of other men.
The two grow closer as they investigate the murders and Hexes and it's a roller coaster of emotion as the two come together only to risk it all when they realize the threat is far larger than they thought.
Tristan James just gets it. He paces the story in such a way that it weaves a world for the listener and doesn't just mechanically read from a page. Tristan infuses emotion, pulls off terrific accents for the characters, and keeps all of his character voices distinct. One of the things I rarely have to worry about when listening to Tristan is a bad accent. I loved the almost crisp, foppish, British accent for Cicero with the wonderful Italian asides, and Tom's Irish accent was wonderfully done.
I have one complaint about the narration: there were a couple of words that seemed mispronounced to me and every time I heard it took me out of the story (for example - "twining" was consistently pronounced "twinning").
Otherwise, once again, I was consistently entertained by the narration and enjoyed the story. I'm looking forward to hearing Tristan narrate more of this series. For those who like historical and/or, paranormal romances with a strong mystery plot, rich world building, and entertaining narration you should definitely check this out!
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- Riva
- 05/09/2016
Beginning of a new series
I really enjoyed this first book of a new series by Jordan L Hawk. Although this is the first book, there is a prequel book call the The 13th Hex which I recommend reading. It is the story of another couple, Dominic and Rook, which will add to your enjoyment of this book. Also, Cicero makes his initial appearance in that book and there is some world building and mystery in that book that makes itself known in this one.
That said, you can certainly listen to this as a stand alone as well. This story takes place in the late 1800s in an AU of New York City where witches and hexes are a part of everyday life. This is the story of Cicero and Tom; two very opposite characters. Tom is an Irish policemen, with a secret past, who knows he is a very rare witch and is trying to hide it. And Cicero, a cat witch familiar, has been waiting for his witch for a long time and is horrified when Tom shows up. He believes Tom is everything he has come to fear from men. He makes assumptions about Tom that are far from the truth; as he slowly comes to realize. They have a rocky road to love but it is a lovely journey. As with all JLH's books, there is a mystery to solve and wonderful action scenes that give our cast a characters the chance to be heroes.
To top off what is already an awesome story, the wonderful Tristan James is the narrator. He puts in his usual awesome performance complete with an Irish brogue and English accent. His voice is like honey and just brings this story to life. JLH is one of the few writers that I buy the ebook as soon as it is out and the audiobook. Can't wait for the next one in both formats. Highly recommend.
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- KindaPicky
- 20/10/2016
This is an enjoyable listen
I did like this book and really enjoyed the time and location of the events. Tristan James does such a wonderful job with his accents its always a pleasure. We have a new world where ordinary and magical powered police are working together to solve crimes. It's nice to have both worlds represented and not just a secret society of magic users. We have a few characters who are a little resistance to their witch and witch's familiar rolls but they do get it together and use it well when the time comes. It's a nice little M/M romance as well. I recommend this audio.
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- Kindle Customer
- 12/08/2016
So good
Let me just preface this by stating that i absolutely love Jordan L. Hawk and Tristan James. having them both in one go? Heaven!
Hexbreaker is the first full length story in a new world from the insanity that must be Jordan's mind. I mean how on earth does she keep coming up with such great characters and stories?!
Anyway- I love love love Cicero. He's just adorable ( but please don't tell him I said that).
The story is full of action yet has enough tender, romantic and steamy scenes to satisfy any romance fan.
Adding Tristan's voice to the natration just makes it that much better. His ability to make the characters come alive with each having his or her own distinct voice and way of speaking is amazing and really adds so much to an already wonderful story.
Well done guys and I can not wait for the next one!!!!
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- Kiana
- 05/05/2017
What a delightful surprise!
Jordan L. Hawk may turn into one of my favorite authors in fantasy. The pace felt like it lagged only twice, and the world building detail was fantastic. Can't wait to read the second book in the series!
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- David
- 15/04/2017
Greatly enjoyed the gay love story.
I kept listening. I couldn't help but find an excuse to keep driving to listen to this story
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- BrattyOz
- 30/03/2017
Thoroughly enjoyable
My first story by this author but already I am seeking more as this story was great. Absolutely loved it.
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- Tom W
- 06/02/2017
Great story base and world building.
One great afternoon spent in a world of mystery and intrigue. Well put together, and enjoyable read.
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- Tom(C)
- 11/08/2016
best wichery and shifter19th century love story mystery
It's quasi-steampunk with magic filling in where the period's udimentary technology can't. Witches and their familiars which are shifters in this story. Cops and bad guys galore and an unusual case and mysterious characters abound. Fun and not the usual M/M standard tropes make this a fine case of a conspiracy within a conspiracy.
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- Mikka Liest
- 05/02/2017
Originelle Mischung!
Erstmal zwei Hinweise: 1.) Das Buch ist zum Zeitpunkt dieser Rezension noch nicht auf deutsch erschienen. 2.) Es enthält detailliert beschriebenen einvernehmlichen Sex zwischen zwei Männern.
Nur noch ein Kapitel!
Das dachte ich mir kurz nach Mitternacht. Einen Wimpernschlag später war es auf einmal 3 Uhr früh, aber an dieser spannenden Stelle konnte ich unmöglich abbrechen... Die Nacht durchzumachen, um das Buch in einem Rutsch fertig zu lesen/hören, erschien mir in dem Moment als die einzig logische Konsequenz - und nein, ich bereue gar nichts, denn das Buch hat mir von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite sehr viel Spaß gemacht. (Die Augenringe werden in ein paar Tagen verschwunden sein. Hoffe ich.)
Ich lese sehr selten Liebesgeschichten und noch seltener Erotik. Ehrlich gesagt langweilt es mich, wenn die Handlung nur der Aufhänger ist für Kitsch oder Sex! Umso erfreuter bin ich, wenn ich ein Buch finde, das alles vereint: eine originelle Geschichte, lebendige Charaktere, einen schönen Schreibstil, eine Prise Humor und Romantik, die wirklich ans Herz geht. Für mich bot "Hexbreaker" genau diese seltene, wunderbare Mischung.
Das Buch spielt Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts in einer magischen Version unserer Welt. Kurz gesagt: es gibt normale Menschen, es gibt Hexen und Hexer, und es gibt Vertraute. Letztere sind Gestaltwandler, die eine bestimmte Tiergestalt annehmen können und vom Wesen her viel mit diesem Tier gemeinsam haben. Gehen ein Vertrauter und ein Hexer einen magischen Bund fürs Leben ein, dann verstärken sich die Fähigkeiten des Hexers ungemein, was nicht nur Prestige und Macht bedeutet, sondern auch berufliche Möglichkeiten und somit Geld. Eigentlich hat jeder Vertraute einen seelenverwandten Magier, der für ihn bestimmt ist, aber es kommt allzu oft vor, dass ein Vertrauter eingefangen und gewaltsam gezwungen wird, den Bund mit einem anderen Magier einzugehen... Denn die Vertrauten werden von manchen Magiern behandelt wie Eigentum oder Haustiere.
Die Welt erschien mir gut durchdacht, mit historischem Flair und einem wirklich ungewöhnlichem Magiesystem!
Ja, es ist Fantasy, es ist eine Liebesgeschichte, aber es ist auch ein spannender Krimi mit unerwarteten Wendungen. Denn Copper Tom Halloran und Vertrauter Cicero müssen einen Kriminalfall klären, und zwar schnell. Menschen, die an sich harmlose Zauber konsumiert haben, drehen vollkommen unvermittelt durch und fallen den Nächstbesten mit Zähnen und Klauen an - buchstäblich, und das erinnert Tom an etwas in seiner eigenen Vergangenheit. Hier spielt einiges eine Rolle: Anarchisten, ein Schwarzhandel mit Vertrauten, magische Verbrechen, die Rechte von Minderheiten...
Die Hauptcharaktere sind mir schnell ans Herz gewachsen, denn beide sind auf ihre eigene Art liebenswert: der ruhige, ernsthafte Tom und der charmante, extravagante Cicero. Natürlich begegnen sie einander anfangs mit gegenseitigem Misstrauen, natürlich kann sich die Liebesgeschichte nicht ohne Probleme und Rückschläge entwickeln, natürlich bedienen die beiden schon so ein bisschen die Klischées, aber darüber hinaus ist die Geschichte kein bisschen abgedroschen, sondern sehr einfallsreich. Alle Charaktere sind vielschichtig, lebensecht und glaubhaft, und ich freue mich schon darauf, einige davon in den nächsten Bänden näher kennenzulernen.
Der Schreibstil hat mich voll und ganz überzeugt, mit einer sehr dichten Atmosphäre, großartigen Bildern und einfach einer gewissen Qualität. Auch die Sexszenen fand ich zwar durchaus explizit, dabei aber keineswegs peinlich oder stillos, sondern sehr ansprechend!
Die Liebesgeschichte fand ich wunderschön und rührend. Ja, manchmal ist sie vielleicht ein kleines bisschen kitschig, aber es hält sich wirklich noch im Rahmen und wird auch immer wieder durch ein wenig Humor aufgelockert.
Das (ungekürzte) Hörbuch fand ich sehr gut gelungen, und vor allem Tristan James als Sprecher ist gut gewählt, denn er spricht die verschiedenen Charaktere so, dass man sie gut unterscheiden kann. Auch die erotischen Szenen spricht er angenehm, ohne dass es klingt wie aus einem schlechten Porno!
Fazit:
Gay Romance (homoerotische Liebesgeschichte), historische Fantasy und Krimi - "Hexbreaker" ist eine gelungene Mischung, und das sage ich als Leserin, die normalerweise weder Liebesgeschichten noch Erotik besonders gerne liest. Die Erotikszenen sind explizit, aber die Geschichte, die Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts in einer magischen Version unserer Welt spielt, ist eben nicht "nur" erotisch, sondern darüber hinaus originell, komplex und spannend.
...und ja, sehr romantisch und ein bisschen kitschig, aber trotzdem sehr ungewöhnlich und interessant. Ich als Liebesgeschichten-Muffel fand die Liebesgeschichte richtig süß!
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- Kindle Kunde
- 19/06/2018
tolle Geschichte, wunderbarer Erzähler
die Geschichte ist spannend und herzerwärmend zugleich. Originelle Elemente, eine wunderschöne Lovestory und eine passende Erzählstimme machen das Hörbuch zu einem Genuss.
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- Nuryat Carson
- 09/06/2017
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Auf welchen Platz würden Sie Hexbreaker auf Ihrer Hörbuch-Bestenliste setzen?
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Welche Figur hat Ihnen am besten gefallen? Warum?
Am besten hat mir Tom gefallen. Er war wirklich zum verlieben
Wie hat Ihnen Tristan James als Sprecher gefallen? Warum?
Seine Stimme ist sehr angenehm
Gab es im Hörbuch einen Moment, der Sie ganz besonders berührt hat?
Ja, als Tom seine Geschichte das erste mal ganz erzählt
Was wäre für andere Hörer sonst noch hilfreich zu wissen, um das Hörbuch richtig einschätzen zu können?
Das Hörbuch ist eine spannende Geschichte mit einer süßen Liebesgeschichte. Die Sexszenen sind zwar detailliert aber nicht geschmacklos. Ich kann dieses Buch nur empfehlen
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