The Raven Spell
A Novel (A Conspiracy of Magic, Book 1)
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The Raven Spell
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Narrated by:
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Susannah Jones
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By:
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Luanne G. Smith
About this listen
In Victorian England a witch and a detective are on the hunt for a serial killer in an enthralling novel of magic and murder by the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of The Vine Witch.
After a nearly fatal blow to the skull, traumatized private detective Ian Cameron is found dazed and confused on a muddy riverbank in Victorian London. Among his effects: a bloodstained business card bearing the name of a master wizard and a curious pocket watch that doesn’t seem to tell time. To retrieve his lost memories, Ian demands answers from Edwina and Mary Blackwood, sister witches with a murky past. But as their secret is slowly unveiled, a dangerous mystery emerges on the darkened streets of London.
To help piece together Ian’s lost time, he and Edwina embark on a journey that will take them from the river foreshore to an East End music hall, and on to a safe house for witches in need of sanctuary from angry mortals. The clues they find suggest a link between a series of gruesome murders, a missing person’s case, and a dreadful suspicion that threatens to tear apart the bonds of sisterhood. As the investigation deepens, could Ian and Edwina be the next to die?
©2022 Luanne G. Smith (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing , Inc., all rights reserved.Critic Reviews
“Magnificently performed by the impressive vocal storytelling talents of Susannah Jones, this…will have immense appeal to historical fantasy fans and gothic fiction enthusiasts.”—Midwest Book Review
“This fun, atmospheric outing is ideal for fans of C. L. Polk’s Kingston Cycle.”—Publishers Weekly
“Smith wraps up the plot neatly while leaving a clear hook to entice delighted readers back for the next book.”—Booklist
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- Rebeca B.
- 28-04-2022
Enchanting
Set loosely in London at the turn of the century. Mystery and adventure as a killer is on the loose, such as Jack the Ripper. A story of witches and ghosts , of lonelinesses in uniqueness. Enchanting in its performance. Absolutely loved the twists and turns as well as the perfect performance of Miss Jones. Can’t wait for The Raven Song.
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- Jessica Hamilton
- 29-08-2023
Great listen!
Amazing story. Loved the twists and turns and delightfully simple to listen to. Would highly recommend
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Ashley Clarke
- 10-11-2022
Dark and Witchy
This was delightfully darker than expected; all the running around alleys and backstreets of Victorian London chasing a murderer gave me Jack the Ripper vibes. The magic system was interesting as was the murder mystery and I love Smith's blend of history and witchery, it's a huge part of what I loved so much in her previous books. I have two main complaints. Though the search for George is what lands Ian in the mud, and I enjoyed his father Henry's character, George's subplot felt like it took such a back seat in the end as to feel superfluous. I needed things to either be more entwined than they were or to have George erased altogether and Sir Henry brought into the story another way. Secondly I feel like our characters are just a touch flat. It's a shorter novel and the murder mystery and memory loss plots move it along at a good pace so I feel like there was room for a bit more character development even if it might have slowed things down a touch. All and all enjoyed it though and I'm looking forward to the next one.
Excellent Narration as always.
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- Mrs
- 26-11-2023
Pretty good
Enjoyable take on an interesting story but something just didn’t quite captivate me as I had hoped.
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