• The Book of Life

  • All Souls, Book 3
  • By: Deborah Harkness
  • Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
  • Length: 23 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (28,676 ratings)

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The Book of Life

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

The number one New York Times best-selling series finale and sequel to A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night.

Look for the hit TV series A Discovery of Witches, streaming on AMC Plus, Sundance Now, and Shudder.

Bringing the magic and suspense of the All Souls Trilogy to a deeply satisfying conclusion, this highly anticipated finale went straight to number one on the New York Times best seller list. In The Book of Life, Diana and Matthew time-travel back from Elizabethan London to make a dramatic return to the present - facing new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home, Sept-Tours, they reunite with the beloved cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches - with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency.

©2014 Deborah Harkness (P)2014 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Weaving an extraordinarily rich story of magic and science, history and fiction, passion and power, secrets and truths, Harkness delivers an unforgettable and spellbinding finale that's not to be missed." (USA Today)

"Juicy and action-packed.... Even at 561 pages, this is one hardcover no one will mind lugging to the beach." (People)

"Pure escapist summer fun." (Jodi Picoult, Parade)

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AMAZING BOOK! WOW!!!!!!!

Great book!!! What an amazingly wonderful ending!!!!! Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow

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great

great job on the 3rd book. enjoy it very much. thanks for the quality product.

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perfect ending to a great story

I wasn't disappointed in this conclusion to Dianna and Matthew ' story. And I really enjoyed the other characters also

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amazing ending!!

This was one of the best stories I've read in a long time. I don't even even know where to start or where to end, so I'm just going to say I highly recommend this book. Jennifer Ikeda was a great narrator, and I was hesitant to start the series because of some negative feedback but she switched accents beautifully. If there were differences throughout, I never noticed. Nor would it be that important if it wasn't identical. Awesome story and I'm so sad it's over!!

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Great Series!!!

If you like fiction and fantasy you will love this series. Great adventure and love story. For sure a must read!!

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Best narrated trilogy I've heard

Fantastic series, gorgeous narration. I listen to all three over and over again! Check out the Pinterest boards with links and pictures related to the series - fascinating!

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Did not want it to end. Too long for next book. Will need to review all books when it comes out.

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Excellent end to an amazing trilogy

Excellent ending to an amazing story. I wish it would continue. Matthew Claremont and Dianna Bishop are a true union of opposites.

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very good,

this was a very good series, I only wish it was a longer series. looking forward to the tv version.

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The Book of life Audio

I have listened to this three series books over and over. I always learn more about the investigation of an ancient book, the three different creatures and humans relate. Two individuals, a gifted witch professor, who doesn't want to be a witch but instead a human; and an ancient vampire who has to deal with anger and how this book interact with the creatures. Now the witch is more powerful and the vampire is becoming the head of his family through his power, position and intelligent.

Jennifer Ikeda is a wonderful narrator for all three books. She puts in a dimension in each character to bring them to life.

I recommend listening to these books over and over.

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