The Shadow's Servant

The Shadow Magic Series, Book 2

By: Justin Swapp

Narrated by: Steve Barnes

Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

If knowledge is power, then what's a secret?

A year after thwarting the Kabbahl's attempt to restore shadow magic, the impetuous Marcus Fith, denied the opportunity to help his family search for his sister, decides to take matters into his own hands. When the only meaningful clue his family has seen mysteriously shows up - a letter addressed to him... written in his own blood - Marcus escapes in order to work out the set of expiring instructions that promise to lead him to his sister.

Promises are slippery things, however.

What follows is an adventurous tale filled with shady characters, betrayal, magical monsters, and an epic battle that is just beginning.

If only Marcus and Ellie knew what they've started...

©2018 Justin Swapp (P)2018 Justin Swapp

Closure

This is a good conclusion to the shadow servant storyline. But I’ve got a suspicion that Justin has left the story open for the Fifth to get into some more trouble. It was a great ride and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The only issue I had was that Ellamir and Ellie sounded like the same character, and it was a little annoying that Marcus learned no new magic in the year his sister was missing. And he had an uncanny luck that seemed frustrating, but maybe that’s his magic power.

amazing book

it was an amazing book my favorite part is on elemor got caught l looked it

Book two in the series

Enjoyed this book as well as book one. I would listen to other books by this author.

Narration was excellent. I would listen to this narrator again.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Great sequel!

An outstanding book that picked up right where the first book left off. I found myself really enjoying my commute to work and sometimes I didn't want to get out of the car. There was much more action in this book compared to the first. The Shadow's Servant has an entertaining storyline and the narrator was fantastic.

better than the first

I really enjoyed this one. I liked the new characters a lot. again, there were some good twists that slowly revealed themselves. nice read

Book was hard to put down. Finished it in two days

Love Justin Swapp and the Shadow Magic Series! His books are hard to put down because they are so creative, fun and engaging.

A worthy sequel

This book picks up one year after The Magic Shop. With his sister missing, Marcus will do almost anything to her back, except sit and wait for the adults to do everything.

When an unexpected guest shows up his new adventure begins. The search for his sister.
This book shows what Marcus would do for family, including the hardest thing, forgiving them.

Excellent Second Installment in the Series!

The Shadows Servant: The Shadow Magic Series, Book 2 written by Justin Swapp. The audiobook is narrated by Steve Barnes with a total running time of 12 hours and 2 minutes. During that time the listener is taken on an adventure with Marcus Fifth as he endeavors to save his twin sister Ellie one year after she was taken by the absent Mother Mirella. When Ellie’s guardian Ellamir; a talking cat, arrives and leaves a mysterious blank letter for him to solve to find his sister the story begins to really take shape. Marcus lets his impulsive nature lead him off on the quest to find his sister without telling his Grandparents or Aunt and Uncle.

The story truly holds the listener's attention through the entire audiobook. This was truly a story about Marcus and how who he is and the man he will become if is depending on the path he either chooses for himself or is forced by events caused by his own impulsiveness. This is also hopefully the start of his path on a hero’s journey to save his sister. The cast of new and old character is somewhat larger and their relationships complex. The main character Marcus is driven and overly focuses on his goal of saving Ellie at the expense of his own safety and those around him.

The narration by Steve Barnes was excellent. In this audio performance, he gave voice to a diverse cast of characters. Marcus was the lead, but some of the smaller characters were truly funny and memorable like Erasmus the monkey first mate. That is a character that just stands out even with a small role. Mr. Barnes did an outstanding job performing this audiobook. The production quality of this audiobook is also the highest quality. I heard no problems during the entire performance. There were not any detectable flaws that I was able to hear during the entire performance such as loops, breaks, or buzzing. The production was crisp and clear. Justin Swapp delivered an excellent audiobook production. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review

Bazinga

I also enjoyed book two of the series. More adventures and more magic. Once again the narrator was great. The story was a little more complex then book 1. There were some sections that kept my attention and I wanted to read more. Some other sections felt like a chore to get through. I think my children will enjoy these and I'll let them listen to the series once I can get them into audiobooks.

Disclaimer: My enjoyment of the narrator is based on my listening speed. I only leave 5 stars for books I've listened to multiple times. I'll update my review if I listen again.

I requested this book from the author, narrator, or publisher in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

Shadows are everywhere

In this second installment the reader is taken along on a journey with Marcus to save his twin sister Ellie after she been abducted by her mother Mirella. As in the first book each twin has a guardian and we are introduced more Ellie in this one as she leaves a mysterious letter for Marcus to solve. Marcus is not a patient kind of character that takes time to think things out he is all impulse and it really makes the story flow along as you not sure what kind of danger is going to befall him. Marcus is the star of this audiobook as his adventures are played out either from his impulsiveness or by the events that come to pass. Their a few side characters that bring some comedy relief to this rather dark tale about shadow magic. Erasmus the monkey and i did like the addition of more of the dragon as well. The performance is flawless and throughly kept my attention . Hard to tell by the ending if we will have more story in this world or not but i hope their is more story.