For those who have been following the continuing saga of Merry Gentry, aka Meredeth Gentry or Meredith  NicEssus, Divine Misdemeanor is the eighth book in the series by Laurell K Hamilton.  While clearing up some details and furthering the storyline started in Swallowing Darkness it is my least favorite of the series.  I find the continuing character development very good, but there is not just enough main storyline continuation for me.  I think we are setting the stage for a new story though and it would be a mistake miss this book. I look forward to the next edition out probably next year.

As has been my habit for new books of late Divine Misdemeanors was listened to as an audio book rather than read.  Laural Merlington is back to narrating this edition.  I was disappointed that Claudia Black did continue reading the story, I quite enjoyed her reading of Swallowing Darkness, there is  quality to her voice that matched the story for me.  Either way the book is well read making for a great listen.

From Barnes and Noble:

Following on the heels of the heart-stopping conclusion to Swallowing Darkness, Laurell K. Hamilton and Meredith Gentry are back!

Between dark faerie magic and the deepest desires lies the world of Meredith Gentry, princess, private eye, and powerful player in a game of supernatural sexual intrigue. The tension in this extraordinary saga continues to mount as Merry, pregnant with twins, refuses the throne of faerie and retreats with her bodyguards to Los Angeles in an attempt to protect the new life growing within her. Both the deadly destructive factions of the faerie courts — as well as those who would worship her — will be equally dangerous to her attempts to create a peaceful haven for her unborn children. Filled with riveting twists, this new novel adds yet another unforgettable chapter to a story that is both epic and breathtaking.

Personally this one will be forgettable if the next book doesn’t do a much better job at tying up the loose ends.