Shadowdance

The Darkest London Series: Book 4

De: Kristen Callihan

Narrado por: Moira Quirk

Once a heart is lost in shadow . . .
Life has been anything but kind to Mary Chase. But the Society for the Suppression of Supernaturals has given her purpose. Now she's been tasked with catching a vicious murderer dubbed the Bishop of Charing Cross. But someone is already on the case-and the last thing he relishes is a partner.

Only someone who lives in darkness can find it.
Jack Talent has been alone with his demons for many years.
He never expected to have the willful Mary Chase assist him on the Bishop case. Their age-old rivalry reaches new heights-even as their desire for one another reaches a fever pitch. Though he aches to bring her close, Jack's dark secrets are a chasm between them. With dangerous enemies closing in, Jack must find the strength to face the past . . . or risk losing Mary forever.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Like all good things, Callihan just keeps getting better and better. The third installment in the Darkest London series is not only a gripping novel, but also one that elevates the genre with its depth of emotion, passion and mesmerizing storytelling. Callihan doesn't just create worlds, she moves readers into them with unforgettable characters and stunning revelations. Once begun, it's impossible to put down WINTERBLAZE."—RT Book Reviews on Winterbalze

"This richly textured tale of 19th-century London interweaves intricately imagined and historically accurate scenes with red-hot sensual interludes...a deeply compelling and imaginative story."—Publishers Weekly, starred review on Moonglow

"Dark, violent, and addictively enthralling, this exceptionally steamy tale is a worthy sequel to Callihan's stunning Firelight and a perfect lure for Winterblaze."—Library Journal on Moonglow

"Top Pick! 4 12/ Stars! Darkest London glows with the light of Callihan's creativity...Callihan sets the mark for a new style of paranormal historical."—RT Book Reviews on Moonglow

"Top Pick! 4 1/2 Stars! Like moths to a flame, readers will be drawn to the flickering Firelight and get entangled in the first of the Dark London series. Combining Stephen King's Carrie and Beauty and the Beast, Callihan crafts a taut tale filled with sexual tension. This is one of the finest debuts of the season."
--- RT Book Reviews on Firelight

"Compulsively readable...a compelling Victorian paranormal with heart and soul."
--- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Firelight

"Callihan has a great talent for sexual tension and jaw-dropping plots that weave together brilliantly in the end."—Diana Gabaldon, New York Times bestselling author

"A dark, delicious tale of secrets, murder, and love, beautifully shrouded in the shadows of Victorian London."—Hannah Howell, New York Times bestselling author of If He's Dangerous on Firelight

"Evocative and deeply romantic, Firelight was fascinating from the very first page."—Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author

"A sizzling paranormal with dark history and explosive magic! Callihan is an impressive new talent."—Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author of Immortal Rider on Firelight

Wonderful paranormal romance - wonderful series

Shadowdance has all the right ingredients for me to truly enjoy, the continuation of a wonderful series, historical setting, a bit of Steampunk, amazing sex scenes, mystery and danger. I have loved this series from the first book, Firelight and look forward to continuing the series to see what adventure is next for our Supernaturals.

Jack Talent is the enigmatic shifter who worked for Ian Ranulf at one time but now is a Regulator for the SOS, a Supernatural organization. He is investigating the mysterious deaths of several demons and to add to his troubles, Mary Chase is assigned as his new partner.

Mary is a GIM, Ghost in a Machine, a supernatural being that has been given a new life with a mechanical heart. GIM’s are some of the best spies in London as they can travel outside their bodies without detection. There are trust issues between the two, they have known each other for several years and Jack has always treated her with distain, she usually keeps her distance because she is unsure why he seems to hate her, until now.

As they delve deeper in the mystery of the murders and find more sinister beings, the two fight the attraction between them, Jack is so mean and nasty that Mary just wants to throttle him, but she knows what he is going through since she is the one that found him two years ago after demons tortured him and knows that his pain is so raw, she can hardly blame him. Things are about to disintegrate and they are both in the middle of the inferno.

All I can say is wow, as usual, this series is amazing. Ms. Callihan has outdone herself as we immerse ourselves in the historical world of a slightly different London. This world has special gadgets and interesting species that are both fascinating and terrifying. The beginning of the story is slow as we explore the world Ms. Callihan has created; she builds the tension between Jack and Mary as well as the danger of the serial killer and a possible imitator. The chemistry between Jack and Mary sizzles, as the love/hate relationship threatens to explode, taking everything in its path. The banter between them is witty and intellectual as the two are forced to work together even though they do not trust each other, they both hold on to many secrets. I love the tortured hero, and Jack is a true tortured soul that is done well.

The pace of the story picks up with the increased danger. We have unknown assailants, kidnapped scientist, gruesome demons in mechanical bodies and trust issues, what more do we need? The writing is well done as you imagine yourself walking down the streets of London and the portrayal of both Jack and Mary and the secondary characters is intriguing and ingenious. I love that many of those featured in previous books are here to help and we get to meet new and interesting people that will be in the next book.

Shadowdance is book four in the Darkest London series and since this is a different world, there is a lot of world building. I do believe you can read this as a standalone, the author revisits major developments that help with understanding, but the first three books are so good that I recommend listening to them all. I am excited to see that the next book will feature Holly Evernight and her scientific mind, oh the adventures that will ensue.

Moira Quirk is a favourite of mine and she did not dissapoint with this book. She was outstanding with the delivery of the story.

Great series

Any additional comments?

A great paranormal romance series. Compelling story and interesting characters with depth and flaws. Steamy romance with touches of humor and enough mystery to hold your interest. This one had rough language that was a bit tiresome.

loved it

I really enjoyed the Dark London series. This is definitely in my top 2- I am glad we got to see a bit more of Ian and Daisy

Amazing!

Kristen Callihan must write faster cause I'm dying for more of her books.
Just the perfect match of Paranormal along with Regency romance it's unbelievable.
I'm glad the series is being continued and would never want it to end.
Moira Quirk has a voice that makes your toes curl in pleasure.

Interesting Series

Not my usual type of book, but I enjoyed it. I actually listened to each book twice, because the first time I rushed through to know what happened so had to repeat to get details. It appears the series isn't over yet either as the epilogue to this book leads into what must be another story building on more characters. The narrator is good, and the stories are different and interesting. My only complaint would be that I would have liked to see characters from previous books in the series, have more depth in the new stories. Worth my credit and my time.