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King of Shadows

Matthew Corbett, Book 8

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King of Shadows

By: Robert McCammon
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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It’s January of 1704, and Matthew Corbett continues his mission to Italy, accompanied by Hudson Greathouse and former enemy Professor Fell. They seek Brazio Valeriani and information about the mirror created by his father, the sorcerer Ciro. Legend claims the mirror can be used to summon demons from beyond.

But fate has other plans for Matthew as their ship is disabled by a pod of whales, and they seek refuge on a secluded island. The islanders welcome them with a massive feast, but all is not what it seems. As the island pulls them deeper into its influence, the castaways struggle to maintain their grip on reality, even their very identity. Matthew must keep his wits about him and solve the mystery enshrouding the other side of the island, where an active volcano looms and a secretive creature lurks.

The King of Shadows is the eighth installment in best-selling author Robert McCammon’s acclaimed series of historical thrillers featuring Matthew Corbett, a brave “problem-solver” who now faces a challenging foe that threatens to take over his most valuable resource: his own mind.

©2022 Robert McCammon (P)2022 Audible, Inc. Historical Mystery Fiction
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Having successfully completed his mission to retrieve and free Berry Grigsby from the darstardly spell, Matthew & Greathouse, in January 1704 embark on the journey to Italy seeking Brazio Valeriani and the sorcerer's mirror which legend claims can be used to summon demons from beyond. Fate, however, gets in the way and they are marooned on an island, which seems like a paradise but of course, all is not what it seems. We discover the back stories of Cardinal Black and Mac and Matthew needs to solve the mystery of the island, with its active volcano & a secretive creature lurking nearby.

Not as gripping as the earlier books imo but I do so enjoy the Matthew Corbett world.

The Hunt for Brazio Veleriani

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