Something dark and evil has awakened.
Evie O’Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City—and she is pos-i-tute-ly ecstatic. It’s 1926, and New York is filled with speakeasies, Ziegfeld girls, and rakish pickpockets. The only catch is that she has to live with her uncle Will and his unhealthy obsession with the occult.
Evie worries her uncle will discover her darkest secret: a supernatural power that has only brought her trouble so far. But when the police find a murdered girl branded with a cryptic symbol and Will is called to the scene, Evie realizes her gift could help catch a serial killer.
As Evie jumps headlong into a dance with a murderer, other stories unfold in the city that never sleeps. A young man named Memphis is caught between two worlds. A chorus girl named Theta is running from her past. A student named Jericho is hiding a shocking secret. And unknown to all, something dark and evil has awakened.
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"I loved this audiobook. I heard that the audio version totally made this book so maybe just reading it would have left me with a 4 star review. So I’ll give credit to January LaVoy who not only did an excellent job narrating but has a pretty nice singing voice too. I can’t get that damn Naughty John ditty out of my head!! The setting in 1920’s New York with the flappers and the vernacular was just fun. And the creep factor was wonderful. It was long but never ever felt like it was dragging. I would recommend this to anyone who likes a little creepy, a little magic, and a little supernatural with a side of positutely fun flapper dialogue."
— Jennifer Morin (5 out of 5 stars)
“The Diviners delivers an addictive and terrifying story…[that] sustains a breathless energy throughout…deftly evoking the exuberance of 1920s city life and the evil lurking beneath it.”
— Entertainment Weekly“No matter the genre, Bray is a master. Here she…captures the essence of the era with style, weaving copious period details into the intricate plot.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)“Bray offers grand themes, complex characters, and suspense…An absolutely terrific read.”
— School Library Journal (starred review)“Not for the faint of heart due to both subject and length, but the intricate plot and magnificently imagined details of character, dialogue, and setting take hold and don’t let go.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“January LaVoy’s narration of The Diviners series is one of those gems of artistry that makes me proud to be a human…LaVoy switches effortlessly among characters of different genders, races, ages, cultures, and nationalities. It’s a truly spectacular audiobook and quickly vaulted LaVoy onto my list of all-time best narrators.”
— Book Riot (starred audio review)“[A] lavish supernatural thriller…Wisecracking Evie is a likable heroine, and all signs point to intriguing complications and more malevolent spirits on the rise in succeeding books.”
— Horn Book“Bray’s writing is at her spine-tingling best here…With romance, mystery, glamour, and history as bait, Libba Bray is sure to hook new readers as well as welcome back her legion Gemma Doyle series fans.”
— Shelf Awareness“Everyday moments and a romance or two help lighten the mood of this creepy, dark, and twisted tale of things that really do go bump in the night. Teens willing to put in the work of reading this weighty tome will be rewarded with more than a few satisfying surprises.”
— VOYA" this book starts out slow. It's setting up this strange world that Evie O'Neill inhabits. This book is an ensemble piece that includes POC characters. Bray is conscious about the social themes in this book. She does a good job of building the tension. It's a longer listening time, but it pays off in the end! "
— Ashley , 3/16/2018" It was really good!!! I cannot wait for the next one "
— Jody, 2/18/2014" Good book. Want to read part 2. "
— Ornella, 2/5/2014" Could not put this book down. It kept me up late for many, many nights. "
— Nicole, 1/30/2014" not sure it actually told enough about the diviners for an intro to the series...there was too much going on. overall- eh "
— Erin, 1/20/2014" So...creepy. "
— Jessica, 1/18/2014" Thoroughly original and captivating. The first chapter literally gave me nightmares. Delightful characters. "
— Shannon, 1/17/2014" Scary, but good. I did have to read it in the daylight. I hope the " Naughty John" song will make it's way out of my head soon. "
— Kristin, 1/14/2014" I had a hard time getting into this book. I loved the Great and Terrible Beauty Trilogy so I thought I would enjoy The Diviners too. It was just ok for me. "
— Elizabeth, 1/12/2014" i loved this book! A little sad that i finished it and the next one is not available yet. The characters were interesting and I am anxious to see how the continue to entwine in the next novels. "
— Erin, 1/8/2014" Simple: Loved it. "
— Celeste, 12/13/2013" Excellent book. One of those that keep you up later than you wanted as you try to finish it. Quite spooky in parts. I'm highly looking forward to the next book in the series. "
— Sharon, 12/8/2013" Good book! Really spooky! Enjoyed the 20's era New York setting. "
— Cathy, 12/1/2013" I hate that good stories are all books in a series now!! so much to catch up on. so little time. but I really enjoyed this book. "
— Jamila, 10/8/2013" This book takes forever to work up some steam and then it just drops off. It had an interesting idea but needs a strong editor. "
— Julianne, 3/4/2013" If you're looking to have a jake of a time, this book will make everything come up applesauce. In intriguing story, with interesting characters. I would recommend listening to the audio book if you get the chance, for it makes the how experience outstanding. "
— Josh, 9/27/2012" Looooooved this book! Loved, loved, LOVED it! This series may be every bit as good as A Great and Terrible Beauty--that's how much I liked this book. Genuinely creepy premise--it kept me awake at night! "
— Susan, 8/24/2012Libba Bray is the author of the bestselling Gemma Doyle Trilogy and the Diviners series, among others, and the author of Beauty Queens, which was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Going Bovine, which won the Michael L. Printz Award.
January LaVoy, winner of numerous awards for narration, was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She is an American actress best known for her character Noelle Ortiz on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. In addition to working extensively in narration and television, including roles on Law & Order and All My Children, she has worked on and off Broadway as well as in regional theater.