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Exiled by M.R. Merrick was amazing! The world, the characters, the storyline…OMG everything about it grabbed my attention, held it, and had me crying out for more! Why, oh why did I wait so long to start this series?Chase Williams had been training his whole life for the one moment he and his father have been looking forward to…his 15th birthday where he can officially become Hunter. To become a part of the Circle and hunt the Underworlders and keep his world safe.Unfortunately, when he enters the circle to claim his elemental power…nothing happens! Obviously, Chase is not a happy camper, but none is more unhappy with this outcome than his father, Riley. And how does dear ol’ dad take the news? He banishes his son from the Circle, and all that it encompasses. But wait! That’s not all folks. He also banishes his wife! *le gasp* Why? Because to his twisted mind, the only “obvious” reason being that she had cheated on Riley and that Chase is no son of his.And so, both Chase and his mother must now learn to live among humans and leave the life that they’ve know. But don’t think that life gets easier for Chase. Au contraire! The Underworlders are hunting him down because he is the son of Riley Williams, and by killing him that would in turn would affect one of the most famous Hunters in history. Pffft, yeah right.As if life couldn’t get any more complicated, during an altercation with a group of demons, Chase gets some help from Rayna, a half-breed (half demon/half hunter) and a Hunter that all have thought was long gone. But what other secrets will Chase uncover, and will he learn to trust Rayna who is everything he was trained to kill.Ok, first of all…Demon Hunter! Love stories involving demon hunters. And author, M.R. Merrick’s Exiled is easily among the top of the list for epic Demon Hunters. The world created is one that will not easily be forgotten, but where one can easily immerse themselves into completely.From the very opening pages to the very end, I lived and breathed everything Exiled. I couldn’t tear myself away from the story that was unfolding before my eyes. The characters found in this story are ones that readers alike will fall in love with and addictively follow. The strong and powerful vampire, Vincent, for example is one that captivated me. He is known to be the most powerful vamp in town…one that all Underworlders know not to cross, and yet his endearing moments involving Rayna had me falling for this bad boy. I am, so, in need of more of him!M.R. Merrick’s writing style is easy to follow, and the various plot twists and turns were done to perfection. The action scenes described were superbly done, and had me completely feeling as though I were right there on the streets and in the scenes with our fearless heroes.Exiled is an addictive ride that had me on edge throughout the entire read. Fans of The Mortal Instruments and Buffy the Vampire Slayer will completely devour this story, and will instantly run out to grab the second installment to this series, Shift. Read, love it, and fan girl with me!