Totality

Eclipsed Evolution: Phase 2

By: Kim Harrison

Narrated by: Xe Sands

Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

After a solar eclipse opens a way between our world and a paranormal realm, and the dark side of first contact emerges, one woman’s loyalties will be tested in this gripping serialized adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Hollows series.

Dr. Renee Caisson never expected that her scientific expertise would lead to a role playing interpreter between humans and the demonic-looking Neighbors. When the door between their worlds opened, she was drafted by the government to study the otherworldly beings and was able to prove her theory: the Neighbors had been to Earth before—and now they simply wanted to save their dying planet.

At least, that’s the story, and everyone—both human and Neighbor—is sticking to it. The Neighbor in charge of the new portal’s operation, Noel, isn’t that sure anymore. Having succeeded in finding a new planet to inhabit, the leaders of her world have made the dark truth of their existence clear to her: the Neighbors forcibly tried to make a foothold on Earth in the past—and they can’t afford to fail again.

But the Neighbors’ ability to magically teleport from place to place has convinced Major Jackson that the only way to keep control of the situation is to embrace it and tell the world of the Neighbors’ existence.

Unfortunately, not everyone agrees.

©2024 Kim Harrison (P)2024 Penguin Audio

outstanding

The complex world building and beautiful story are woven in with complex and subtle intrigue.

The parallels to our own world are amazing.

Short, tense and emotional

I wish more of the story was available this brief segment was not really worth a credit the story did advance but it contains more tension and leaves you hanging

Too short!

I'm hooked in the world and want more! Narrator still isn't my favorite. Too much whispering and everyone sounds around 80 years old and they are not supposed to be. But, I did get used to it, so I'll keep listening, but would have been better with a different narrator.

Can’t wait for the 3rd one!!!

Another great series from Kim Harrison. You get invested in the characters quickly and their dynamics. I can’t wait for the finale.

Can't wait for part 3!

I love this story! The voice over artist has done a wonderful job with all of the characters. I am listening as each installment is released. "Totality" is a cliffhanger. I cant wait for part 3 to be released next month!

A Mirror of Humanity

All good science fiction has underlying themes about society and/or what it means to be human. This series does not disappoint. In this second book we are shown a mirror of humanity as "both predator and prey" as the Neighbors (aliens) put it, and we get a glimpse of the best and worst in ourselves through the characters. I eagerly await the third part of this story.

Intense listen. Lots of surprises

The suspense is building with Phase 2. Some of the neighbors (visitors from another world) have been found and it isn't good. Is it possible some of those working with them is at fault? The world will soon know about them, disaster is just around the corner.

Sending the bodies home makes things even worse. Someone that has been working behind the scenes comes to the forefront. Things are going to get very interesting.

I can't wait to find out what happens next.

This was such a thrilling listen. The narrator does a fantastic job of keeping me on the edge of my seat.

Another Excellent Listen

Great plot, characters & performance from Harrison & Sands. Can’t miss with these 2. . Looking forward to the 3rd book!

Great story, terrible reader

this is the second book I've made it through, with this reader... there will not be a third. I love the story line... I've always enjoyed Kim Harrison 's books, but the whispering and persistent vocal fry affectation, along with the reader sounding intoxicated and slurring her words, is absolutely abhorrent... and so distracting from the story that I'm going to need to read the rest of this myself, and find another Audible series for my long commutes