King of Shadows

Matthew Corbett, Book 8

By: Robert McCammon

Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

It’s January of 1704, and Matthew Corbett continues his mission to Italy, accompanied by Hudson Greathouse and former enemy Professor Fell. They seek Brazio Valeriani and information about the mirror created by his father, the sorcerer Ciro. Legend claims the mirror can be used to summon demons from beyond.

But fate has other plans for Matthew as their ship is disabled by a pod of whales, and they seek refuge on a secluded island. The islanders welcome them with a massive feast, but all is not what it seems. As the island pulls them deeper into its influence, the castaways struggle to maintain their grip on reality, even their very identity. Matthew must keep his wits about him and solve the mystery enshrouding the other side of the island, where an active volcano looms and a secretive creature lurks.

The King of Shadows is the eighth installment in best-selling author Robert McCammon’s acclaimed series of historical thrillers featuring Matthew Corbett, a brave “problem-solver” who now faces a challenging foe that threatens to take over his most valuable resource: his own mind.

©2022 Robert McCammon (P)2022 Audible, Inc.

eagerly awaiting the next

loved it, it was all over the place a bit . also a little strange for a corbett novel but still good. the worst part of this book was the end because now who knows how long we will have to wait.

A Great Continuation of The Journey

Another excellent installment in this amazing series, Book 8 did not disappoint. Matthew is on a journey to find the mirror with his former enemy Professor Fell, along with Hudson Greathouse. When the boat is disabled along the way, they seek refuge on a secluded island. It doesn't take our problem solver long to realize things are not as wonderful as they seem. One of my favorite parts of this book was the back stories that we were treated to. It was so interesting to delve into the past of characters that we haven't along the way.
This is one of my very favorite series and the narration of the audiobooks by Edoardo Ballerini is the best way to experience the story.

Another strong installment in the series.

I've been a big fan of Mccamonn since he first started writing and his return with this series has been a highlight of my collection. I recommend this entire series to anyone who has interest in historical fiction.

Not his best, but I still love it.

I like that there was backstory to the villains in this novel, but the story itself was just a bit off for me. However it's still worth listening to, especially thanks to the fantastic narration.

ready for the next one!

I'm too far invested in the series to stop listening now, but this book did contain probably some of the more disturbing material that I've come across yet. It seems like each book the author keeps digging a little deeper into depths of depravity that can be found in the human nature.
I still enjoyed the uniqueness of the ideas and events within his story though and I appreciate his writing. while it doesn't measure up to the first book in the series which is my favorite still, I will be waiting for the release of the next in this series.