Written in Red

A Novel of the Others

By: Anne Bishop

Narrated by: Alexandra Harris

Length: 18 hrs and 33 mins

Publisher's summary

No one creates realms like New York Times best-selling author Anne Bishop. Now in a thrilling new fantasy series, enter a world inhabited by the Others, unearthly entities - vampires and shape-shifters among them - who rule the Earth and whose prey are humans.

As a cassandra sangue, or blood prophet, Meg Corbyn can see the future when her skin is cut - a gift that feels more like a curse. Meg's Controller keeps her enslaved so he can have full access to her visions. But when she escapes, the only safe place Meg can hide is at the Lakeside Courtyard - a business district operated by the Others.

Shape-shifter Simon Wolfgard is reluctant to hire the stranger who inquires about the Human Liaison job. First, he senses she's keeping a secret, and second, she doesn't smell like human prey. Yet a stronger instinct propels him to give Meg the job. And when he learns the truth about Meg and that she's wanted by the government, he'll have to decide if she's worth the fight between humans and the Others that will surely follow.

©2013 Anne Bishop (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Amazing...A compelling story set in a seamlessly crafted universe.” (Fresh Fiction)

“A stunningly original yarn, deeply imagined, beautifully articulated, and set forth in clean, limpid, sensual prose.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Bishop has a way of making your heart wrench with joy and pain within a breath.” (Fantasy Book Critic)

highly recommend this surprise

I couldn't stop listening. The descriptive characters and surroundings with valued backstory and side characters. Drama, pain, action and a just right dose of supernatural, makes this a must read or listen. the narrator is expressive. You will certainly enjoy this.

A Great Story and Fantastic Listen

I love this series. The world-building in this first book of the series is top-notch. This is a fresh take on the paranormal which is deeply engaging. Adding narration just provides another layer of depth. Very happy I picked this up and am already starting on book two!

listened to this MULTIPLE times

Love this story. The storyline, flow, length, and the narration are wonderfully done. I've listened maybe 15+ times, and even if you start in the middle the second time around, you get sucked right in.
Job well done

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This is the best book of my wife’s type that I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. The story was great and the narrator was too.
I have another author that I enjoy but narrator is so bad the I don’t enjoy her books anymore.

Best book ever, especially if your a Vet-Tech.

like I said if your a Vet- Tech, you will love this book, it's a world you would want to live in. all animal Lovers ❤️ will fall in love with Simon and Meg.

Unique take on urban fantasy

Well written urban fantasy interwoven in an unique and fascinating fantasy world. Some very interesting characters help shape the storyline. Narrator does a good job conveying the story.

Fabulous beginning to a series

I read a LOT of urban fantasy series and I am so happy to discover a new world to explore. Bishop's world building is well paced, reveals enough at the right times to be satisfying [I hate the ones that keep teasing important facts till late in the book] and the characters are unique and likeable. I am looking forward to getting Book 2.

My main problem with the audio book is the narrator. I really hate giving negative reviews, but her reading sounds so unpolished - stressing the wrong words in a sentence like a child reading out loud for the first time - to the point of making it difficult to understand some key plot points. [For example, "he got behind the wheel and they drove away" becomes "he got BEHIND the wheel and THEY drove away."] It was so distracting I went out and bought the paperback and will probably read the series in hard copies.

Very Interesting

Anne Bishop has created a very interesting world with well developed characters and plot. I enjoyed how the characters interacted with each other and how they worked together in their community. I got completely lost in this story and could not put it down.

Best book I've read lately.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! The book was different - it had its own personality. After the first 2 chapters I found it hard to remember to sleep. I realized several times that I was smiling. Given the subject of the book, I did not expect that.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Henry - not the main character, but dignified, scary, caring, funny all at the same time.

Which scene was your favorite?

Anything with Winter in it - a determined woman!

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

Yes, but it was too long to accomplish that.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait to read future books in this series. The book does stand on its own so we are not left hanging, but more about these characters would be great.

loved the series

I loved the series when I read it and listening to it is even better. Can't wait to listen to them all.