The Archive of the Forgotten

By: A. J. Hackwith

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin

In the second installment of this richly imagined fantasy adventure series, a new threat from within the Library could destroy those who depend upon it the most.

The Library of the Unwritten in Hell was saved from total devastation, but hundreds of potential books were destroyed. Former librarian Claire and Brevity the muse feel the loss of those stories, and are trying to adjust to their new roles within the Arcane Wing and Library, respectively. But when the remains of those books begin to leak a strange ink, Claire realizes that the Library has kept secrets from Hell--and from its own librarians.

Claire and Brevity are immediately at odds in their approach to the ink, and the potential power that it represents has not gone unnoticed. When a representative from the Muses Corps arrives at the Library to advise Brevity, the angel Rami and the erstwhile Hero hunt for answers in other realms. The true nature of the ink could fundamentally alter the afterlife for good or ill, but it entirely depends on who is left to hold the pen.

Pause before starting Book 2

You'll read many reviews here about the jolting differences between Book 1 and Book 2. They're not wrong. If you've just finished Book 1, then pause before starting Book 2. The different narrators and their interpretations of voices will throw you right off. So wait until you've forgotten about Book 1. Overall the writing and the story is just as beautiful as the first book.

I love this story

I listened to this one a second time before starting the next one. it's such an amazing story so imaginative and never boring. love!!!

Not quite as good as the first book

It took me a while to get used to this narrator. I so enjoyed the narrator of the first book. And this second book fell short of the intrigue of its predecessor, but it was still enjoyable.

The Archive of the Forgotten

Loving this series! The characters are unique and terrific. Their interactions are wonderful. The places they must visit are also unique! I can't wait to get to book 3. I am enjoying the narration too!

AJ Hackwith is Brilliant

Fantastic story fun for any book lovers who don’t mind a bit of the demonic, mythological, or philosophical intrigue, with a hint of muse infused extra sauce. Seriously, Ms Hackwith is just brilliant.

I’m pretty sure I’ve heard Bahni Turpin’s work before, and she is also a 5 star talent. The only issue I had is the change in narrator….absolutely no reflection on Ms Turpin, as she did an outstanding job. But I tend to listen to a series back to back until they’re all done, so a vocal change is just different. That said, within a few chapters, I was already past any initial reservations.
Highly recommend