![]() “If it went bang, involved blood, or promised to unlock the secrets of the universe, there was sure to be a vampire around.” Humans just have the ability to deny what they don’t want to notice.” Harkness weaves a fantastical paranormal story, combining witches, vampires, and daemons with both fictional characters and real people (Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare, Walter Raleigh) in actual places and historical events. It may make you look left and right, checking people next to you and wondering whether these slightly pale people are not what they seem to be…. ![]() Witches can perform magic of all kinds, varying from one witch to another.ĭaemons are highly creative beings they “walk the tightrope between madness and genius. Predators at the top of the food chain, they live among us humans and work in all kind of respectable jobs: Your history professor might be one. They are almost immortals and have super senses and speed. Here vamps are rich, ancient, and beautiful. The world of these books is our modern world, but it is full of different creatures, all living around and among humans: Vampires, Witches, and Daemons. “The question of why we're here - how we're all here - really does consume you," I said slowly. What is the origin of vampires, witches, and humans, and did we all evolve from the same beings? The hunt for answers to these questions is the core of the story, which takes the reader through a myriad of times and places, love and hate, happiness and heartache. The questions of where these creatures came from and how they are related to humans and to each other loom large in these books. There is a hunt around the world, mystery, and more. But have no fear, this is a paranormal romance and also a thriller. I am proud to announce publicly: I’m a history geek,and these books are loaded with history and science, especially Shadow of Night. One hopes she continues to tame her impulses and weaves the last, magical spell in the trilogy’s final book that the series and her fans deserve. Shadow of Night is a fascinating, if somewhat flawed, entertainment displaying Harkness’ formidable historical knowledge and Renaissance talents. The quote from this LA Times review sums up my feelings precisely: I admit that at times I felt it was too detailed, both in characters and in plot: I couldn’t breathe! I had to stop reading for a while, go for a lighter read, and only after that could I go on. There are many intriguing characters here, genuine historical figures and fictional ones woven together. You become immersed in the historical and political milieu of late 16th-century London and Prague, and in the alchemical research of that era. This book is fast-paced and full of events and adventures. Diana explores her magical abilities, and Matthew must confront his past. This book is even heavier than the first, both in details and weight (although it’s not that heavy on my Kindle!). While the first book’s events unfold in our modern world, the second book, Shadows of Night, transports us into the past, time-traveling back to 16th-century Elizabethan England, where Diana and Matthew continue their search. Yes, I know you would like to know about romance, love, and sex in the story. We go with them on a complicated journey, through big cities, small towns, and landscapes around the globe. We encounter a kaleidoscope of characters surrounding our heroes: Some help them, others try to kill them. We meet Diana the witch and Matthew the vampire. It is like peeling away layers and finding surprises along the way. Please stick with the story: You will not be sorry. The story picks up the pace about a third of the way into the book. We meet the characters and get a taste of the world in which they live, a glimpse into the things that motivate them and make them tick. The first book, A Discovery of Witches, starts a bit slowly, laying as it does the foundation for the story like pillars supporting the plot. The only other sound was the loud ticking of the reading room’s clock.” Thus Diana’s story begins.Ī quick glance over my shoulder assured me that the room was still empty. This unintentionally (or perhaps deliberately?) received manuscript also draws the attention of all sorts of creatures in this world. ![]() Although she doesn’t know it yet, this book will alter her life and completely rock her world. She makes a surprising discovery in Oxford’s Bodleian Library: An enchanted book that she did not request. Diana is an alchemy history academic who is unwilling to embrace her witchy powers. This is the story of Diana Bishop, a descendant of the Salem witches. It begins with a discovery of witches.”Ī Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night (book 3 is expected…)
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