A Whisper of Death

Raven and Wren, Book 1

De: Darcy Burke

Narrado por: Tamsin Kennard, Raphael Corkhill

After being viciously stabbed and left for dead, Hadrian Becket, Earl of Ravenhurst, struggles back to health only to discover he is cursed with a vexing ability to see visions he can't explain.

Terrified he may be going mad, he must keep the disturbing skill secret. But when it proves helpful in tracking his would-be killer, he has no choice but to embrace the newfound power. The retrocognition leads him to the house of a man recently deceased, where he encounters the clever and intriguing Miss Matilda Wren—who may be able to help him solve the many questions raised by the attack.

The death of Tilda's cousin has left her and her beloved grandmother in a precarious financial position when she discovers their investments have gone missing. Between the lost money and the mysterious Lord Ravenhurst's incessant queries, Tilda begins to wonder if her cousin may have been murdered. Desperate to determine what happened, she'll exhaust every possible line of inquiry to stave off destitution. For a price, Tilda agrees to work with the earl to uncover the truth, though she suspects he's hiding a dark secret.

As their investigation grows, so does the body count. Can they trust each other enough to expose the puppet master pulling the strings? Or will the villain's malevolent machinations end with more than a whisper of death?

©2025 Darcy Burke (P)2025 Podium Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Briskly paced and sharply plotted with smart, compelling characters and an intriguing psychic twist, A Whisper of Death is the launch book for what promises to be a terrific historical mystery series. I loved it!"

(New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick)

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The only problem is that this is all there is right now and this requires a minimum word count to post. Sometimes something is just good and you don't have to convince anyone.

Great Listen

This was a great listen for a new series. Looking forward to more to come. Fantastic narration.

An Entertaining Historical Mystery

I enjoy books that feature women who are ahead of their time. Women who dare to try and break barriers. This was a well-developed and well-written story that was engaging and entertaining. The main two characters were likable, and one looks forward to meeting them again as they continue to combine their talents in solving mysteries and crimes. And of course, their developing feelings for one another. The narration was perfection.

Well developed characters and plot.

Good mystery. Excellent narration. The story plot was complex but easy to follow. I look forward to the next one.

I Need More!

As an avid historical mystery reader, I am always looking for great new series in the genre, and this book not only checks all the boxes for me but promises much more to come. The characters are well developed, and the mystery engaging. Ravenhurst's "gift" or "curse" adds an interesting twist without dominating the investigation or the story. I cannot wait to spend more time with Raven, Wren, and their households.

I am always leary of multi-povs in the story. Add in two narrators, and I am doubly so, but the narration is perfection and brings these characters to life.

Great story but hard to deal with the narration

This was a well thought out story, and I enjoyed the paranormal intrigue. However, the male narrator’s audible swallowing throughout the story was extremely distracting, and I couldn’t wait for his part to be over. The female narration was done very well, and I would prefer to just listen to her. Maybe it’s just me, but I should not be able to hear a narrator swallowing in between sentences.

Loved this historical mystery 💕

Fabulous kick off to a historical mystery series, Darcy Burke created a wonderful new world in this series with interesting characters!
I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.

Loved it!

The characters were well written. The mystery was complex and engaging. Another win from an exceptional author!

Great new series!

Wow! Loved this book and can’t wait to listen to more books in this series.

Not usually a fan of duel narration, but in this instance it was perfect!

The lacing of dynamic mystery

With a story as compelling as it is elusive, Darcy Burke shows the art of what it takes to put a puzzle together after it's too late. This book will leave you guessing, leave you wanting the next chapter when you know you must sleep, and introduces you to the inner workings of the duo Raven and Wren. giving you pieces of the characters that shows her dedication to character creation. A must read, or in this case, hear. With it's two talented narrators.