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Shadow of Night

By: Deborah Harkness
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
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Publisher's summary

The number one New York Times best-selling sequel to A Discovery of Witches, book two of the All Souls Series. Look for the hit TV series A Discovery of Witches, streaming on AMC Plus, Sundance Now, and Shudder. Season Two premieres January 9, 2021!

Picking up from A Discovery of Witches' cliff-hanger ending, Shadow of Night takes reluctant witch Diana Bishop and vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont on a trip through time to Elizabethan London, where they are plunged into a world of spies, magic, and a coterie of Matthew's old friends, the School of Night. As the search for Ashmole 782—the lost and enchanted manuscript whose mystery first pulled Diana and Matthew into one another's orbit—deepens and Diana seeks out a witch to tutor her in magic, the net of Matthew's past tightens around them. Together they find they must embark on a very different—and vastly more dangerous—journey.

©2012 Deborah Harkness (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"A captivating and romantic ripping yarn, Shadow of Night confirms Deborah Harkness as a master storyteller, able to cast an addictive tale of magic, mayhem and two lovers." (E.L. James Chicago Tribune)

"The joy that Harkness, herself a historian, takes in visiting the past is evident on every page.... A great spell, the one that can enchant a reader and make a 600-page book fly through her fingertips, is cast.... Its enduring rewards are plenty." (Entertainment Weekly)

"Fans of Harkness’s 2011 debut A Discovery of Witches will be delighted.... Harkness delivers enough romance and excitement to keep the pages turning. Readers will devour it." (People)

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Great Series

This is an exciting story about witches, vampires and demons with some interesting historical insights. LOVE it!

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Can't stop listening!!

Where does Shadow of Night rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is only the second audiobook I've ever listened to and the first one was A Discovery of Witches. In my opinion this book tops the 1st in the series (and I loved that one).

What was one of the most memorable moments of Shadow of Night?

I am enjoying learning about Diana's powers

Have you listened to any of Jennifer Ikeda’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Ms. Ikeda does a wonderful job depicting all of the different characters and keeping them straight for me.

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

Yes!

Any additional comments?

I'm a newbie at audiobooks but I have found 2 favorites right off the bat. This book will keep you wanting more for sure!

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Love this book!

Second book in the series was just as good as the first, can’t wait to read #3

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I cannot wait for the third book!

If you could sum up Shadow of Night in three words, what would they be?

Captivating interesting exciting

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the story, really liked the way the book was opened.

Which character – as performed by Jennifer Ikeda – was your favorite?

Diana and Mathew are really a tie.

If you could take any character from Shadow of Night out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Glasco, I think he would be great fun.

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I have already listened to the book twice, it really is just pure entertainment.

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glad I bought it

after reading some of the reviews I had decided not to buy this book but then as I read more reviews I decided to buy it anyway as it could be returned. this book is a great second one moves the story right along. I greatly recommend it to anyone who liked the first.

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This series is a MUST READ

If you could sum up Shadow of Night in three words, what would they be?

Couldn't stop listening! I listen to it in the car and I found myself creating things to do that would require driving long distances so that I could listen to it. If you want something that grabs your imagination and heart listen to this series!

What did you like best about this story?

All of it!!

Have you listened to any of Jennifer Ikeda’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Jennifer's performance is one of the best in audiobooks that I have heard. She is able to create each character uniquely with differing acsents that make you believe there are different performers narrating. She definitely brings "life" to the series!

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

Yes definitelyl.

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greatly told

loved it couldn't stop listening,I had a long drive and stayed into book the whole time and then couldn't wait to finish even after my drive

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Good but a bit too long

A bit too long, the story dragged on a bit but still a good story.

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Fantastic Story!!!

This is a fantastic story! Jennifer's reading style and character voices are captivating! I can't wait for Book 3 to come out!

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Good

I like the mix of traditional themes with modern ideas on time travel. The reader does a good job of keeping the characters distinct and consistent.

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