• 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
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (5,377 ratings)

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An Echo in the Darkness

By: Francine Rivers
Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
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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.
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Inspirational

Wow! This book is so inspirational. It displayed the love of Jesus with such detail through Hadassah. It taught how to love unconditionally, not judge others, be a servant and never get the glory for what is due to God! Love it! I was hooked.

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So beautiful!

Such a beautiful and amazing story! This (and the first one, Mark of the Lion) are by far the best books I have ever read! I am forever changed! I can’t wait to read the 3rd one!!!

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A Must Read!!!

When I first started this book I wondered what have I wasted my money and time on, but as this book took off I drew deeper and deeper in love with it. I was looking for a Christian romance novel but to my surprise this was a gladiator type beginning. Don't let that throw you. There is so much love, Acton, romance and mystery to this book. I am starting on my third and last book of this series and I know I will dread for it to end. If you only have one book to read start this series for yourself. This is one of those must reads!!! I am in love with "A Voice in the Wind " series. You will be too!

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great!

LOVED it!! Mark of the Lion series is great! The narrator is also very good!

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Awesome!

Francine Rivers delivers another winner in my opinion. I just couldn't stop listening. I am on to the next book.

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I’ve got all the feels!!!!

I’m absolutely crushed that I’m done with the story of Marcus and Hadassa! A Voice in the Wind and An Echo in the Darkness tell such a heart wrenching story of love, hate, forgiveness and the pursuit of God.
My only complaint is the use of the word “sardonic”. I’ll be fine if I never have to hear that word again, honestly!
But truly, this book is a work of art! I laughed, I cried, I loved; I got intensely invested in this story. I’m at a great loss of what to read next for fear of it not being as wonderful as this!

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I love this series!

I love this story! I recommend it to many people. It was even better being able to listen to it.

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powerful story of Grace & Love of God

this book reminds us to trust God and not to compromise on our faith. I enjoyed every word of it. i highly recommend it.

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great story

great story, nice mix of fiction and the Christian life.very easy to get into. loved it

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My favorite novel of all time

What did you love best about An Echo in the Darkness?

The depth and diversity of the characters. It was so much more than I expected.

What was one of the most memorable moments of An Echo in the Darkness?

Realizing that Hadassah was alive

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If you could rename An Echo in the Darkness, what would you call it?

I wouldn't

Any additional comments?

Thank you for offering such a beautiful story, with all of it's many diverse characters.

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