A Web of Obsidian

The Obsidian Sisterhood, Book 1

By: Lydia M. Hawke

Narrated by: Senn Annis

She may be too old to start a fight, but she's not too old to finish one.

At sixty-nine years old and with two black belts to her name, former nun Monica Barrett has never backed down from a fight. So when a woman turns up on her doorstep with an attacker on her heels, Monica is quick to step in.

But this assailant has powers-he moves with uncanny speed, strikes with brutal accuracy, and isn't after the woman at all. Instead, he wants what she has: a smooth, flat piece of rock that she throws to Monica.

The instant she touches the stone, everything Monica has ever known turns upside down. Inhuman power surges through her, and she destroys the attacker. Horrified, she is determined to rid herself of the stone and whatever it holds. Then more attacks follow, and suddenly, the stone's dark power is all that stands between her and losing everything she holds dear. Like it or not, Monica has become its keeper ...

And its wielder.

©2025 Lydia M. Hawke (P)2025 Insatiable Press

Loved it after the first five minutes....

I absolutely love Sister Monica! This book is non-stop action while poor Sister Monica deals with treacherous evil dudes popping up in her life. She's a strong character and is well written. The plot is entertaining and keeps you on your toes. The narrator does a good job, too. There's not much difference in her voice for the different characters, but for me, I was so wrapped up in the story, I had no difficulty with the narration. I'm definitely looking forward for the next installment!

Edited to add: I forgot to mention the other characters like Detective Dawson, Phoenix, Sister Ann Louise, etc. They are all very different characters with their own personalities and definitely help move the plot along.

Too tense

Just seemed to be one stressful loss with no feelings of winning for my taste.

Going no where

Narrator was seemingly AI.
No fluctuation’s. Seems all characters have the same voice. More annoying than being able to follow the story. I simply Couldn’t finish.