Heir to the Shadows: Book 2 of The Black Jewels Trilogy Audiobook, by Anne Bishop Play Audiobook Sample

Heir to the Shadows: Book 2 of The Black Jewels Trilogy Audiobook

Heir to the Shadows: Book 2 of The Black Jewels Trilogy Audiobook, by Anne Bishop Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: John Sharian Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 12.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 9.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Black Jewels Series Release Date: August 2007 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101100363

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

215

Longest Chapter Length:

08:11 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:03 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

05:15 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

28

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Publisher Description

In this violently passionate, "darkly fascinating world,"** the Blood rule: a race of witches and warlocks whose power is channeled through magical jewels. Ambitions unfurl in this second novel of The Black Jewels Trilogy, as the realm's dreams of a liberator have finally been made flesh... Jaenelle, singled out by prophecy as the living embodiment of magic, is haunted by the cruel battles the Blood have fought over her-for not all of them await her as their Savior. Nothing, however, can deflect her from her destiny-and the day of reckoning looms near. When her memories return. When her magic matures. When she is forced to accept her fate. On that day, the dark Realms will know what it means to be ruled by Witch.

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"Daemon! OH Daemon! How could this happen? I don't care what anyone else says, Daemon is my favourite of the line. Yes, okay, his father Saetan is very sexy and his brother Lucivar is hot. Still, in this second story, I felt sorry for all the SaDiablo members. I did like reading about Jaenelle growing up. Her time with Lucivar brings a smile to my face. All these blood coming together for a time when Witch will make people pay, it's pretty heady. At times, I find this story to be young adult and then other times I find it to be sensually erotic."

— ♆ (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “The fabulous talent of Anne Bishop is showcased in Heir to the Shadows...Ms. Bishop’s striking magical concepts and powerful images are wonderfully leavened with unexpected dash and humor, creating an irresistible treat for fantasy fans.”

    — Romantic Times
  • “A rich and fascinatingly dark fantasy.”

    — Locus
  • “Bishop subverts readers’ expectations; the ‘darkest’ powers reside in virtuous characters, demons and vampires are kindly, and Jaenelle’s adolescence is more comically normal than horrific. Her vibrant characters and descriptions will keep readers hooked, anxiously awaiting what promises to be a riveting conclusion.”

    — Amazon.com editorial review
  • “A terrific read.”

    — SF Site

Heir to the Shadows Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.06896551724138 out of 54.06896551724138 out of 54.06896551724138 out of 54.06896551724138 out of 54.06896551724138 out of 5 (4.07)
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Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Irene Huak, 5/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was a little better than the first. It wasn't quite as shockingly disturbing. I thought that the story jumped around a lot and it introduced a lot of new characters but failed to develop them very well. You really only get to know Lucivar in this book. I was confused often when the other characters were mentioned because there were a lot, but they were so seldom mentioned that you tended to forget who they were and where they came from! It kept me interested enough to continue reading the series. "

    — Theresa, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The series keeps getting better "

    — Lena, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What you don't know can still hurt you. More than that, it will hurt your closest friends. When you've finally had enough, your ability to seek punishment for those who harm the ones you love will be precisely what they deserve. "

    — Monica, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " first book in ages I couldn't make myself finish. the first installment in the series intrigued me but had problems... all the problems still there in this one and it just didn't do anything for me. disclaimer- I only read 3 chapters. so this may not be fair of me. "

    — Amber, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book. I love this series. "

    — Brandi, 12/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Lucivar - a great character and I'm glad that he takes a larger part in this book. "

    — Steph, 11/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " It was horrible! So MeLoDrAmAtIc!!!!! But unfortunately, like a horrible wreck on the interstate, you can't help but watch it until the ambulance arrives. Guess I will be reading the next smutty smut book in this serries. "

    — Emily, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Book Two in the series continues right where the first leaves off. There really isn't much description about Daemon in this one, but you will get to watch Jaenelle grow up with the father of her heart and her real family and friends. There were a lot of great moments in this book. "

    — Therese, 11/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Perfect mid-trilogy book! "

    — Kathryn, 6/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I don't know what just happened; all I know is that I couldn't stop reading it. I can't explain it. It was just ridiculously compelling. "

    — Bethany, 5/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this series its so different and original. Its the best thing I've read in a really, really long time. "

    — Becca, 3/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fantastic! Great continuation from the previous novel. The characters continued to grow and evolve with the novel as did the plot line. "

    — Sam, 1/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This series is unlike anything I've read and I find it mesmerizing. The story is about Janelle, but it is never told from her perspective. I can't wait to read the final book in the trilogy, the characters and their hardships are so engrossing. READ THIS SERIES, you will NOT be disappointed. "

    — Sarah, 10/12/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Oh I Cried in this one, it was intense. The Whole Plot in this book was heavy and dark. Kept my interest. "

    — Cena, 6/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It is getting better and better! "

    — Anna, 5/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Gave up on it after loving the first. The villains are too comic-booky 1-dimensionally evil, so if that's what you like don't let this review deter you. "

    — Carlyle, 3/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " allot going on in this middle book led straight into the next book . "

    — Melissa, 10/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not so good. It wasn't the Empire Strikes Back. "

    — Mary, 10/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Although I'm familiar with the story, I still found myself completely drawn in and did not want to put the book down at all. I'm very glad that I decided to reread this trilogy. "

    — Karen, 7/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Ac je kniha úžasná, zdála se mi trochu... táhlá. Samozrejme, že je stejne perfektní, jako její dve sestry, ale z knihy me asi nejvíce bavily scény s Daemonem (a jeho šílenstvím) - ty ostatní jsem tak trochu "pretrpela". Receno v dobrém.. x)) "

    — Moira, 6/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great book by Anne Bishop! "

    — Angela, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this one much more than the first...wasn't so distrubing. This was a more fun read. "

    — Cheryl, 5/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " They are people too. That's what i think about the character. I can feel their passion, its just like i step into their world, and wish that's its my world too. In this book i can watch the grown of each character, of course i can't erase that hopefully this trilogy had satisfiying ending. "

    — Ayu, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Better than the first... couldn't quite stomach everything in the first one, but this one was focused more on relationship development amongst characters, as well as the introduction of some fun new ones. "

    — Marissa, 4/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm still really enjoying this trilogy, but this book was paced a little slower, and while I understand where the series is headed, I missed the interactions of Jaenelle and Daemon. "

    — Michelle, 3/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not as entertaining as the first one, but just as confusing. "

    — Christine, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The series sucks you in and when you finish you don't want to leave. I love the character Lucivar. His and Jaenelle's relationship is hilarious to read. "

    — Heather, 2/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This series took me a little while to get into, but once I did I was hooked. Definitely worth a read. "

    — Angie, 1/30/2011

About Anne Bishop

Anne Bishop is the New York Times bestselling author of Bridge of Dreams and a winner of the William L. Crawford Memorial Fantasy Award for her Black Jewels trilogy. She lives in Upstate New York.