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Mark of the Plague Audiobook
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Christopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this follow-up to the Indie Next pick The Blackthorn Key, which was called a “spectacular debut” by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.
The Black Death has returned to London, spreading disease and fear through town. A mysterious prophet predicts the city’s ultimate doom—until an unknown apothecary arrives with a cure that actually works. Christopher’s Blackthorn shop is chosen to prepare the remedy. But when an assassin threatens the apothecary’s life, Christopher and his faithful friend Tom are back to hunting down the truth, risking their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy.
And as the sickness strikes close to home, the stakes are higher than ever before…
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“For those living during the Great Plague of London…Sands does not shy away from exploring the mesmerizing, gritty, and often terrifying details. However, Christopher and Tom’s friendship, their earnest desire to help others, and their bravery more than make up for the dark reality…Another stunner proves a worthy sequel to The Blackthorn Key.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“Sands’ writing is gripping and expertly paced. The action spins with breathless twists and turns…Christopher and his companions are relatable tweens. This story would make for a great fictional pairing in history class…Readers who haven’t yet discovered this series are in for a treat.”
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“Ray Panthaki…reads with precision, highlighting the author’s obvious research and careful detailing…Panthaki draws Christopher’s two loyal friends as convincingly as the story’s villains…Panthaki’s narration matches the action and adventure in this fast-moving mystery.”
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“Filled with action, puzzles, ciphers, and secret treasure, Mark of the Plague will have readers racing along with Christopher, searching for clues to solve the mystery before the plague takes them all…Sands accurately captures the fear of the outbreak and uses this fear to heighten the tension and urgency present in the mystery.”
— VOYA
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Malcolm Fraser, 7/15/2017
About Kevin Sands
Kevin Sands, since escaping from university with a pair of degrees in theoretical physics, has worked as a researcher, a business consultant, and a teacher. He is the author of the award-winning and bestselling Blackthorn Key series.
About Ray Panthaki
Ray Panthaki is a voice talent and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator.