Anathema

The Eating Woods, Book 1

De: Keri Lake

Narrado por: James Cassidy, Melissa Barr

From the author of Nocticadia comes a spellbinding gothic dark fantasy about a shunned woman who is forced beyond the mortal realm's forbidden boundary into a terrifying world of cursed souls and grotesque creatures.

Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods...

There are whispers about what lurks in Witch Knell—the forest where sinners go to die. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what's taken is never given back. Only those who've lost their senses would dare to go near it.

Or the banished.

Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to breach the misty labyrinth of trees, but a tragic turn of events compels her beyond the archway of bones to a boundary no mortal has crossed before. One that cloaks a dark and fantastical world that's as dangerous as it is alluring.

It's there that he dwells, the cursed lord of Eidolon. The one tasked to keep her hidden from the magehood that seeks to crucify her in the name of an arcane prophecy. Zevander Rydainn, known to his prey as The Scorpion, is the coldest, most calculated assassin in all of Aethyria, and he'd sooner toss his feisty ward to a pack of vicious fyredrakes than keep her safe.

If only he could.

Maevyth's blood is the key to breaking his despised curse and vanquishing the slumbering evil in Witch Knell. Unfortunately for Lord Rydainn, fate has other plans for the irresistible little enchantress. And his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything.

Including himself.

Anathema is a full-length gothic dark fantasy and the first book in The Eating Woods series. Perfect for listeners who enjoy a plot-heavy and atmospheric story with a unique magic system, a slow-burn romance, and a touch of horror.

Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

Narrated in duet style.

©2024 Keri Lake (P)2025 Podium Audio

Incredible narration for an immersive story

I love Keri’s writing and I’ve read a few of her books now. I was really looking forward to the audiobook release of this book and you absolutely must experience it too! Melissa does a nice job with her parts, but James Cassidy’s performance is what really drew me in! He was able to voice different characters so you could actually distinguish between different characters! Overall it was an incredible performance, and this book will leave you wanting more answers and desperate for book two!

Best read of the year 100000/10

Literally perfection, and the duet narration???? 10000/10 i can’t wait for the next book 😍

INCREDIBLE

Keri Lake is an amazing author, this book had me in its chokehold for 3 days straight!! The narration is INCREDIBLE 100000/10 ⭐️

Wonderful dual narration!

I loved the dual narration. They did an amazing job bringing the characters and story to life.

So good!

The narrators are super talented and the storyline was great, I love the slow burn pace too it was perfect

I need more Zeavander!!!

I enjoyed this story. I like how there was plot, very slow burn that's still burning but at least we got a little somewhere lol The narrators did a good job. I'm glad I waited for the audiobook because Hearing Zeavander made this book more enjoyable 😊 can't wait for book 2 in November.

love love love!

absolutely love! a little slow at first but as you all know keri lake always provides 😊

Incredible!!

I loved everything about this story and the duet narration was perfection!! And the ending!!! The wait for the second book is going to be torture!

6 ⭐️ read

Absolute master piece. Can’t wait to read it again.
Spice 🌶️🌶️
There is so much happening in the beginning but even when you don’t understand what’s going on the author does a good job of grounding you in the story. The mystery, the world building, the character development is fantastic. Cannot recommend this book enough.

The voice actors!

Classic Keri Lake! I love this story. It literally kept me up all night with its engaging storyline and slow burn romance.