Eldritch

The Eating Woods, Book 2

In the grimly captivating sequel to Anathema, Maevyth and Zevander must navigate the perilous mortal lands to deliver Zevander from the clutches of an ancient, malevolent power that threatens to shatter both worlds.

An eldritch magic has awakened, turning the mortal world darker. Colder. Famished. With flesh-eating monsters and a sinister curse spreading like a plague, the last glimmer of humanity in Foxglove Parish has long since faded.

For Maevyth and Zevander, the only chance of escape is through The Eating Woods. But fate has woven a new web, tangling the threads of destiny, and crossing the mystical boundary to Aethyria might not be so simple.

As the bones of Maevyth's past are unearthed, and truths unravel with unsettling clarity, the possibility of never leaving Mortasia is becoming more of a reality. Unfortunately for Zevander, time is running out. The longer he stays in the mortal lands, deprived of essential vivicantem, the more he succumbs to the encroaching specter of madness.

Or maybe those chasing shadows are someone hunting him. A wretched evil closing in, threatening to pull him into the darkest corners of his mind.

Only, this time, Maevyth may not have the power to save him.

Eldritch is a full-length, gothic dark fantasy, and the second book in The Eating Woods trilogy. 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.

©2026 Keri Lake (P)2026 Podium Audio

Loved This!!!

Duet narration audio was perfection. They are both SO good. I was actually worried that I would find this boring at times when I heard it’s a lot of zevanders backstory. But he has such a crazy backstory that it only amplified the overall plot. Can’t wait for the next one.

I love this series

I love the story. I love the writing. I would recommend if you like fantasy.

Loved it

So good! Some bits gruesome but not too much that you DNF
Love was great smut great plot great twists great all just great. Waiting for book 3 not great hahaha

My favorite duo

Another stellar performance. Loved reading but loved listening even more. James Cassidy for the win!

Mmm

6 stars. So good. Love that i waited for the audiobook to come out but so sad i have to wait for book 3. I made myself go slow
With the is book because i didn’t want to zoom through it. Keri lake did it again, it was amazing.