• 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 (5,408 ratings)

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

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Very good read

Long book, but exciting and historic! Character development was excellent. Well worth the time spent.

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Amazing

Wow the depth of this book! The power! The clarity of God and His love !!

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Very well done!

While very long (and addictive) this novel is wonderfully inspiring. Be prepared to spend lengths of your time with it. Francine Rivers does a great job developing her characters in the historical context of the early Christians in Rome and all of these stories are thought provoking. It's scary how the Roman society (as portrayed here) devolved into something similar to our society today! I'm not sure how historically accurate they might be, but I would like to think they are....
I wanted to particularly mention the narrator- he does a fabulous job differentiating the characters by voice, being consistent throughout which is very helpful considering the variety of males and females who hold conversations in the story.

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AWESOME!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It totally captivated me and I became addictive. I got up in the morning listening to it and all through out the day. I really loved the narrator, he did an excellent job. I have fallen in love with Mrs. River's writings. I love the way her books are so detailed. You get to know each character. Her books have such a biblical meaning and a lesson for each reader. When reading the Bible you never think about the lives of the other people who the book was not about. I just love it. I am in the process of reading every book she has written. Thank you Mrs. Rivers.

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Great continuation of the story

What made the experience of listening to An Echo in the Darkness the most enjoyable?

Very professional reader

What did you like best about this story?

the continued Christian message that faith in Jesus can overcome all obstacles.

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

The Character of Hadassa is my favorite

Any additional comments?

Wish the author woud quit using the word "SARDONIC" ...way overused.

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Loved it!

I am a 50 year old man and probably wwould never have listened to this book if it weren't for my. daughter's great taste. vI couldn't wait to get back in my truck and drive!

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Faith building story of love and forgiveness!

Transports the listener to a long ago time when Christians were persecuted. One young girl's experiences lead her to face her fears and doubts and listen to God's direction. This story does not disappoint! A true love story on many levels!

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Amazing journey! Beautiful storytelling!

Amazing journey! Beautiful storytelling! Wonderful to have been so encouraged by my faith in Jesus through this series! Great story for guys!

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Ooooh what a wonderful sequel

I am so in love with this story thus far. What a testimony of love, none of which we deserve but one of Gods grace on His children.
The narrator does an excellent job!!!!!

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Fabulous book!

One of my favorite books of all time! Wonderful story-telling by an excellent author and a good reader!

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