The King of Bones and Ashes, J.D. Horn
The King of Bones and Ashes, J.D. Horn
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The King of Bones and Ashes

Author: J.D. Horn

Narrator: Sophie Amoss

Unabridged: 10 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 01/23/2018

Synopsis

From the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Witching Savannah series comes the story of a young witch’s quest to uncover her family’s terrifying history...Magic is seeping out of the world, leaving the witches who’ve relied on it for countless centuries increasingly hopeless. While some see an inevitable end of their era, others are courting madness—willing to sacrifice former allies, friends, and family to retain the power they covet. While the other witches watch their reality unravel, young Alice Marin is using magic’s waning days to delve into the mystery of numerous disappearances in the occult circles of New Orleans. Alice disappeared once, too—caged in an asylum by blood relatives. Recently freed, she fears her family may be more involved with the growing crisis than she ever dared imagine.Yet the more she seeks the truth about her family’s troubled history, the more she realizes her already-fragile psyche may be at risk. Discovering the cause of the vanishings, though, could be the only way to escape her mother’s reach while determining the future of all witches.

About J.D. Horn

J.D. Horn, the highly praised and bestselling author of the Witching Savannah series, now debuts a new contemporary fantasy series, Witches of New Orleans. A world traveler and student of French and Russian literature, Horn also has an MBA in international business and formerly held a career as a financial analyst before turning his talent to crafting chilling stories and unforgettable characters. His novels have received global attention and have been translated in more than half a dozen languages. Originally from Tennessee, he currently lives in Oregon with his spouse, Rich.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Robin

This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.  This book is what I like to call a slow stroll.  If you are patient, not in any hurry to get w......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie

I hate to say it, but... This book was a huge disappointment after loving the author's Witching Savannah series. I have read many books that started off slowly and then took their time in order to tell an amazing story. Unfortunately, that is not the case here. I found this book to be boring and con......more

Goodreads review by Magdalena aka A Bookaholic Swede

I instantly felt that The Kings of Bones of Ashes was something I wanted to read and I was thrilled when I got the book to read and couldn't wait! And, the book was great. I was thrilled to read a book about witches set in New Orleans (and not a YA) and the premise of a story about witches that are......more

Quotes

“Horn has a gift for weaving the supernatural with Southern Gothic horror overtones and real-life drama, but it’s his characters who draw readers in. The King of Bones and Ashes is at its heart a complex family saga, and Alice and the other central characters are fascinating.” —The Big Thrill“Palpable descriptions of magic both enchant and disturb…Horn expertly weaves disparate story lines into a breathless, enthralling ending.” —Booklist“Horn’s rich characterizations and setting, sparkling magic, and creepy villains bolster the narrative, and his focus on women as major players is particularly refreshing. The terrifying conclusion will have readers looking forward to the next installment.” —Publishers Weekly“New Orleans, witches, and a bit of voodoo make for a fun, wonderfully appealing story… Just delicious…Author J. D. Horn does a wonderful job of building his magic system, and it feels very natural in a New Orleans setting.” —Bookreporter“This contemporary fantasy is a complicated story that mixes the real-life events of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation that New Orleans experienced with the ongoing tribulations of local witches…Superbly done…Dark and gritty.” —RT Book Reviews

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