The Dark Monk Audiobook

" In 1660, the priest of the local church is found dead of poisoning in the crypt of his church with his finger pointing to the writing on the plaque. Jakob Kuisl, his daughter Magdalena, the priest's sister Benedikta, and the doctor's son Simon begin investigating. They soon find out they are trying to find a treasure hidden by the Knights Templar. As they follow the clues from one old church to another, they soon realize there are others searching as well. They have to chase down robbers, and get themselves into very dangerous situations with monks also trying to find the treasure. Magdalena and Benedikta also show evidence of jealousy over Simon. "

" I loved this book. I can't wait for Oliver Potzsch's next one in January. I'm very found of Magdalena and her father as characters. "

" This second installation of the series, the Hangman's Daughter, failed to live up to the excellence of its predecessor. Not only did the writing seem not as intelligent but the plot was lacking credibility. In addition, and to my utmost dismay, were the flaws and errors of historical and cultural accuracy. I can only hope that the next novel in this series improves upon this disappointment. "

" Not as good as the first one but still good. This one seemed a little more religious to me, which is fine, but not really my cup of tea. I have a habit of always liking the first book in every series the most though so that also plays against all forthcoming novels in any series. Magdelena is still a strong female character but her jealous rampages about the medicus and her "female" type daydreams annoy me a little. Simon annoyed me greatly in this book for more reasons than i care to mention but Kuisl was the same lovable hangman(oxymoron?)that we grew to love in the former novel. Anyways, certainly a worthwhile read, even if it's not as good as The Hangman's Daughter. "

" Fast read. Not as good as first book but entertaining. "

" I love the description of the people, architecture and places. And really enjoyed the afterword about his family and the guided tour. "

" I really liked the first book. did not like this one. In fact I struggled to get thru it and never even finished. "

" Another wandering adventure with the Hangeman, his wayward daughter and the rebel doctor. Slow but a great escape and somehow addictive. "

" I am in LOVE with this series. I never thought I would've liked it so much. I highly recommend. "

" Why did I continue reading this series :( "

" Even better than the first in the series! "

" While I liked the first book (Hangman's Daughter) I am somewhat lukewarm about this and the next book of his. I think possibly the whole Hangman's Daughter thing is pretty much done to death (pun intended) by now. "

" Pretty interesting story. It continues with the same characters as the first the book. The ending has a nice twist to it. There is a murder in a church and the hangman, the doctor become involved to solve the mystery of why and who. "

" I really liked the first book in the series and found this one to be well worth the read although not the equal of "the hangmans daughter" . I have ordered the third book and hopefully will find it interesting. "

" I just could never say enough good things about this series. I want to name my first kid Magdalena. Scratch that, I want to BE Magdalena. It is KILLING me that I have to wait another month for the third book to be translated and become available in the US. "

" It was good but I enjoyed the first Hangman's Daughter book much better. There were parts of this story that seemed to drag, but still loved the characters and have pre-ordered the third book to come out. "

" I had mixed feelings about this, maybe it was because I read it in snippets. It was reminiscent of Angels and Demon's with Templars looking for a treasure. I figured out the mystery before it was revealed so it seemed a bit anticlimactic. "

" Even better than the first! "

" Another great historical fiction from Oliver Poetzsch. I can picture the places and religious conflicts. I like the mystery he creates. A read that pulls you along for the ride. I'm already on to his next book! "

" Hangman's Daughter was a good read. I really enjoyed coming back to visit the characters in the Dark Monk. Excited to see where the author will takes us in the next book. "

" Enjoyed this one more than the first. Love the mystery, the history and that it is based on people related to the author. Will definitely read a 3rd one if it comes out. "

" A very nice sequal to the Hangman's daughter. I love this series in part because of the high suspense but also because of how much I am learning about European history. I have to say it began to drag for awhile in the middle but definitely made up for it with a can't put it down ending. "

" Third book in the series of the Hangman's Daughter. It kept my attention. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. "

" Love this series!! Think there are 2 more that I have to look for! "

" A poisoned priest, a mad monk, a band of thieves led by a woman pretending to be the deceased priest's sister. Cryptic riddles dating to the Crusades leading to a long-lost Templar treasure. Twisted and sometimes corrupt church politics. All make for an engrossing and fast-moving tale. "

" good follow- up to the hangman's daughter "

" Potzsch's novels should be praised by all lovers of reading. His novels are (novels like his) the reason I enjoy reading. Transported to a time and place and we get to live a different life, even if just for a little while. "

" I loved this book. Historical novel about 17th century Bavaria, "inquisitions," victims of "Dark Ages" thinking (they didn't have a chance!), and what life was like for an executioner and his family. "

" Spellbinding page turner, can't wait till the next book, "

" Better than the first one I think. Much better at not leaving a loop hole or plot hole around. "

" Love the characters. Enjoy the period 1600,s Bavaria. I think the translation was very well done. "

" Better than The Hangman's Daughter. Really enjoyed it ... Like, I chose to read it over going to sleep or playing with the iPad -- so ... Pretty darn good! "