The Hollow

Sign of Seven, Book 2

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Marie Caliendo

Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts continues the thrilling trilogy of a town plagued by evil - and the three men and three women brought together by fate to fight it.

For Fox, Caleb, Gage and the other residents of Hawkins Hollow, the number seven portends doom - ever since, as boys, they freed a demon trapped for centuries when their blood spilled upon The Pagan Stone…

Now, as the dreaded seventh month looms before them, the men can feel the storm brewing. Already they are plagued by visions of death and destruction. But this year, they are better prepared, joined in their battle by three women who have come to The Hollow. Layla, Quinn, and Cybil are somehow connected to the demon, just as the men are connected to the force that trapped it.

Since that day at The Pagan Stone, town lawyer Fox has been able to see into others’ minds, a talent he shares with Layla. He must earn her trust, because their link will help fight the darkness that threatens to engulf the town. But Layla is having trouble coming to terms with her newfound ability - and this intimate connection to Fox. She knows that once she opens her mind, she’ll have no defenses against the desire that threatens to consume them both…

Don't miss the other books in the Sign of Seven Trilogy

Blood Brothers

The Pagan Stone

©2008 Nora Roberts (P)2008 Brilliance Audio

Nora Roberts winner

As usual Nora Roberts writes a great story full of rich characters, friendship, and family. We met these characters in book one, but this time we get to know them better because it is their story. We also get to hear from other characters from book one, the town people we met before and the characters that will star in book three. This narrator is better than book one, although I woulld prefer all three in a series was done by the same person, it is a good thing in this case that it is a different person.

Good Paranormal Reading. My favorite.

What did you love best about The Hollow?

Just any overall interesting book to read...

What other book might you compare The Hollow to and why?

I don't compare. I just read for entertainment...

Which scene was your favorite?

None were favored.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Be careful what you ask for...

Any additional comments?

No

Great Story! one problem

The problem is that Marie Caliendo doesn't know the tune to an old song called "I'll Fly Away" which is a popular bluegrass song loved by many seniors and the people they raised. Other than that, great story! Nora Roberts researches well and creates awesome work.

The Hollow

I like the story. The author brought depth to his characters. The characters are warm and alive in the story. The story moves along well in some places you hold your breath because not sure what is going to happen. I like this book because of the various emotions that are displayed in this bring you to the edge of your seat, or make sigh with relief, and love the romance that the author brings in with the six main characters. Especially the two characters who have to work together but rub each other the wrong way. It is very good book. One I enjoyed very much.

hated the narration

great story 2nd book after blood brothers
had a female narrator & it was awful. The voice changes just didn't do it for me. women were snobbish sounding. big change from the 1st book. now on 3rd book and back to Male narrator so I'm hoping it's back to enjoying the listen as I did with the first book

Enjoyable-but definitely fiction-better narrator

A lot of the paranormal stuff doesn't really make much sense to me but I still enjoy the charactors & can't wait to see how the series ends. This narrator is much better than the 1st book.

Better than the first of this series

If you could sum up The Hollow in three words, what would they be?

Nice little drama.

What other book might you compare The Hollow to and why?

The Hollow compares with other Paranormal trilogies of Nora's. I like them. They're fun reads.

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

I enjoyed Marie Caliendo's performance in this book. She brought the characters to life.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I always enjoy the fight scenes. Anytime the heroes are in danger. Although I know none of them will die, really, it is still thrilling.

1 of the best reads from Nora Roberts

What did you love best about The Hollow?

This book like the others in the series keeps you hooked. Hard to put down.....

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hollow?

I would say the whole story is memorable...around every corner there is a new twist. Fox really comes to life on these pages.

What about Marie Caliendo’s performance did you like?

She made you feel like you were a aprt of the Hollow....and Fox's and the rest of them came to life.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The whole book...had to run to download the rest of the series so I didn't miss a part :)

Good and Spooky Story

So far I am enjoying this trilogy and am looking forward to the last of the three. The only wish that I would have is that the readers stay the same. I found it hard to recognize the characters by the readers voice if there is a different reader for each book. I have found this in other sequels as well. I would put out a plea to the authors to please keep the same readers for books that have sequels.

Loved it but...

it surprised me to have a different person doing the story from the first book. After a couple chapters I got used to it.