An Echo in the Darkness

The Mark of the Lion, Book 2

By: Francine Rivers

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

Francine Rivers is winner of the ECPA Gold Medallion and many other awards. Her inspirational novels move the hearts and souls of millions of listeners. Following A Voice in the Wind, An Echo in the Darkness is the second book in her remarkable saga set in ancient Rome. As a Roman trader grieves over a lost slave woman, he begins to learn about the faith that gave her enough strength to face death.

Listen to the first book, A Voice in the Wind.

©2002 Francine Rivers (P)2002 Recorded Books, LLC

mesmerizing

historical accuracy so detailed you can almost smell,hear and fell every detail. an epic story of Christ's love and forgiveness of each of us.

Amazing!

A book to remember. This is one that should be shared with everyone you know.

Extraordinary

Where does An Echo in the Darkness rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's part 2 of the trilogy "Mark of the Lion" by Francine Rivers and is on my top ten list.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hadassah was my favorite character. She had an incredible ability to forgive and love others in spite of their cruelty toward her. No human being could actually be as humble as she was portrayed. I was enthralled with Richard Ferrone's narration. He managed to change her voice from the sweet soft innocent girl's voice to one whose vocals cords had been almost ripped apart and damaged after her attack. It was genius because he somehow kept her esscence even though her voice is as rough as sandpaper! It's amazing to compare her voice from the first book to this one.

Which character – as performed by Richard Ferrone – was your favorite?

Richard Ferrone makes every single character distinct. My favorite was the Arab servant, Rasheed. He was fierce and wonderful to listen to. I felt the cold blooded anger in his voice. He even frightened me!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. Definitely. I played it every free chance I had.

Any additional comments?

I'd recommend this audio book to anyone who loves great historical writing, depth of characters, and the lush and wonderful voice of Richard Ferrone. You should start with the first book in the trilogy, A Voice in the Wind, to really appreciate this story.

Phenomenal Book!!

I cannot adequately express how much I love this series. I have listened to the trilogy through twice - that's how much I love it. Rarely do fiction books spur you to be a better Christian and encourage you to love people more deeply with the love of Christ - this series does just that.

wow. WOW.

beautifully written and masterfully performed.
God is on each and every page of this incredible story.

10/10

Very well written and beautiful message. At times saddening and at times joyful. This book is definitely a emotional rollercoaster

Francine is gifted from on high

I didn't think she could top redeeming love until I heard this triogly wow is all I can say

Wow

Wow wow wow. So sweet so beautiful! I couldn't stop listening for days. Highly recommend

Oh so wonderful!

I was so sad when I finished it. I read the books out of order (not knowing at first that it was a series) by reading the 3rd book first(As Sure as the Dawn) and then the first (A Voice in the Wind) I didnt think I would have any interest in the 2nd one (An Echo in the Darkness)since I knew how the story started and ended. Boy was I wrong. I think this one was probably my favorite. Beautifully written.

Perfect

Beautiful performance and a beautiful story. One feels as if one is present in all of it. It is a powerful story of love and redemption in the midst of great evil and depravity. Gods message of truth is so clear in it throughout the story. If you have not listened to or read it I suggest you do. It will change and encourage you in light of the knowledge of the love of Christ.