• The Dark Refrain

  • The Mystwick School of Musicraft, Book 3
  • By: Jessica Khoury
  • Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
  • Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (111 ratings)

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The Dark Refrain

By: Jessica Khoury
Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
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Publisher's summary

In the third book in the Mystwick School of Musicraft series, Amelia Jones and her friends fall centuries into the past, and their only hope may lie in the hands of the villain they fear most....

After defeating the terrifying Necromuse and his mysterious orchestra, all Amelia Jones hopes for is a return to normal. But to her surprise, her class is sent to Europe for a month of study abroad. This seems like the perfect escape from all her problems, but not long after they land in Salzburg, Austria, danger haunts their steps. A street musician claims there is something wrong with Amelia’s magic, odd visions of the past appear around the city, and Amelia finds a strange message preserved in a museum—a message she fears was left by the Necromuse.

He’s still out there, and he’s still after Amelia.

When a storm of time magic traps Amelia, Jai, and Darby in the year 1765, they join forces with the most powerful musicians of the 18th century in an attempt to restore the timeline before it rips apart entirely. But it’s not enough. With time literally breaking down around her, Amelia will have to call on music far more powerful and forbidden than anything she has attempted before...magic only the Necromuse can teach her.

With original music throughout, this orchestral fantasy is an adventure the whole family will enjoy.

©2024 Jessica Khoury (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.

About the Creator

Jessica Khoury is the author of over a dozen books for young readers, including The Mystwick School of Musicraft and the Skyborn series. In addition to writing, she is an artistic mapmaker and spends far too much time scribbling tiny mountains and trees for fictional worlds. Her spare hours are spent video gaming, painting, or cooking badly. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her husband, daughters, and sassy husky Katara.
Photographed by Teresa Barrett Photography

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overall wonderful

This audioboon is a blend of subtle but essential music, wonderful narration, and a great storyline. Age-appropraite drama, suspense, and a mix of real-life struggles (parents, peer pressure, etc) without overwhelming the storyline.

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Wow this book is a hard listen especially if you’re dad is in heaven already, to the kids know you’re parents love ya even if they are not always the best.

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AMAZING!!

AMAZING!! This book was absolutely amazing! From beginning to end, just like the other two books you truly feel what the characters are feeling. I laughed and cried… oh my gosh boy did I cry. I found myself truly resonating with the characters.

The music production is phenomenal and as always adds an extra layer of depth to the book. The music played at the end of the book is still in my head.

I’m a new teacher. I loved this for myself and totally recommend for kids. I would say that it is for students in 3rd grade and above as the main character struggles with processing big emotions such as grief and death that may be a lot for younger ones.

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My whole life.

I loved the book with my heart.When I was eight I started the mystwick school of music craft series and I was inspired.Simply inspired.So my mom bought me a flute. I kept thinking “I want to be like Amila”I found my happiness when playing.im older now and just found this book. I’m always amazed by these books.10/10 recommendations ❤️❤️

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Motsart

I loved the part were Motsart has a crush on Amelia your books are amazing!!

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How much the three books tie together.

I loved the whole thing and disliked none of it. This is still my favorite book series of all time.

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Magical masterpiece

The third in the mystwick series is a delight and very well written/performed. As we follow the trio along this adventure it was amazing to see the character development for all three as they're thrown into the mayhem once again. I look forward to the next book.

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AMAZING

The music the way it’s narrated the story IS A MASTERPIECE. I have been a fan of this series since I’ve had audible and AAAAA SOOO GOOOD I hope they make more!!!! Would recommend

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I NEED MORE!!!!!

IT WAS SO GOOD MAKE MORE OF THESE, IM BEGGING, PLEASE!!!! Anyway The narration and music is so well done and really helps push the storyline.

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Great development of characters and plot

I have been eagerly awaiting the next installment of this saga. I really enjoyed the first two, but it feels like this one has taken a large step in developing the characters. They have become people I want to read more about. Great job Jessica.

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