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  • By: Kelly Meding
  • Narrator: Cynthia Farrell
  • Category: Fiction, Paranormal, Romance
  • Length: 11 hours 20 minutes
  • Publisher: HarperAudio
  • Publish date: October 23, 2018
  • Language: English
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Stray Magic Audiobook Summary

Shiloh Harrison was hoping for a few days off to recover from a particularly nasty assignment, preferably with the help of the talented hands (and, well, the rest of his body too) of her sexy boyfriend, Vincent. But when a group of vampires takes an entire trailer park hostage, there’s nothing to do but make her apologies and get to the scene.

Such is the life of a Federal Marshal in the Paranormal Investigators Unit.

Yet this isn’t like her typical track-and-nab case: something is going on that has vampires scared, and it takes all her strength not to imagine what could frighten such powerful creatures. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have that option. Her boss is MIA, someone is snatching vampires, and there’s a ticking clock that can only end one way: a bloodbath.

Unless she can stop it.

The first book in a new series, Stray Magic is a dark and sexy mystery, with enough twists and curves to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

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Stray Magic Audiobook Narrator

Cynthia Farrell is the narrator of Stray Magic audiobook that was written by Kelly Meding

Born and raised in Southern Delaware, Kelly Meding survived five years in the hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia, only to retreat back to the peace and sanity of the Eastern Shore. An avid reader and film buff, she discovered Freddy Krueger at a very young age, and has since had a lifelong obsession with horror, science fiction, and fantasy, on which she blames her interest in vampires, psychic powers, superheroes, and all things paranormal.

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Narrator Cynthia Farrell
Length 11 hours 20 minutes
Author Kelly Meding
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Release date October 23, 2018
ISBN 9780062905765

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Carole

June 18, 2018

This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life in Books.I absolutely loved this book! Having never read this author, I decided to take a chance on this book because I thought that the description sounded promising. Once I started reading this book, I found it to be incredibly hard to set aside. I found myself trying to squeeze in just a bit more of this book during every spare moment I could find and I probably didn't do a few things that needed to be done so that I could read instead. I am so glad that I decided to pick up this book.Shiloh works as a Marshall in the Paranormal Investigators Unit. She is usually the second in command for her unit but when they are called on a case and her boss is nowhere to be found, she takes the lead. I should probably also mention that Shiloh is half djinn and the rest of her unit consists of a half vampire, an incubus, and a skinwalker so there are plenty of paranormal beings rounding out this story. Their unit is called to a trailer park where residents are being held by a group of vampires. This starts an investigation into a much bigger mystery involving missing vampires, werewolves, and a whole lot of danger.I loved the characters in this book. I think the fact that Shiloh is half djinn was a big plus for me since it is rather original. Despite the fact that Shiloh has a few special abilities, I found her easy to relate to. She was willing to make personal sacrifices when it was the right thing to do and proved to be incredibly smart. Tennyson, a master vampire, was one of my favorite characters in this book. I loved the way that he worked to protect the vampires in his line. He acts selflessly several times during the course of the story and I thought that he was the perfect partner for Shiloh. I found the story to be very exciting. Once I figured out a few things about the world this book was set in, I was hooked. There was a lot of action in the story and I found myself worrying about the safety of the characters more than a few times. The descriptions in the story were incredibly well done and I almost felt like I was there during some of the more intense scenes. I really liked that this book kept the focus on the mystery and that the mystery was pretty complex. There is just a bit of romance but it is really a very small part of the story.I would highly recommend this book to fans of urban fiction. I found this book to be a highly entertaining start to a very promising series featuring a great group of characters. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next installment in this series.I received a digital review copy of this book from Harper Voyager via Edelweiss.Initial ThoughtsLoved this book! I was hooked from the start and found myself a little more invested in the story with every page. The characters were great and the story never let up.

Beth

June 20, 2018

Shiloh Harrison is a Federal Marshal in the Paranormal Investigating Unit. She is taking some much-needed time off after a very difficult assignment when she is called back in because a large group of vampires have just taken a trailer park hostage. Vampires are running scared and its Shiloh’s job to figure out why when her boss suddenly appears as a talking head…Delightfully surprised and found myself completely engaged in Meding's Stray Magic. The first book in the Stray series, I'm sure this won't be my last. I connected with the characters, was ecstatic by its uniqueness and riveted to the plot. I love urban fantasy, this is one I will be following. I received this ARC copy of Stray Magic from HarperCollins - Harper Voyager. This is my honest and voluntary review. Stray Magic is set for publication July 24, 2018.My Rating: 4 starsWritten by Kelly MedingSeries: A Strays Novel (Book 1)Mass Market Paperback: 416 pagesPublisher: Harper Voyager Publication Date: July 24, 2018ISBN-10: 0062847686ISBN-13: 978-0062847683Genre: Urban FantasyAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stray-Magic-St...Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stra...Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/lu/book/stra...For more reviews check out Tome Tender's Book Blog or find us on Facebook.

Haley

June 21, 2018

STRAY MAGIC was just what I needed after reading quite a few dark, twisty thrillers in a row. The unique plot line, paranormal theme, and a touch of hopeful romance kept my interest from the first page to the last. Shiloh Harrison is a Federal Marshall in the Paranormal Investigation Unit. After a long weekend working she wants nothing more than to spend time with her completely human boyfriend, Vincent. But when a group of Vampires take an entire trailer park hostage, duty calls and she has to go try to defuse the situation. When she arrives it’s not what she expected. The vampires need Shiloh’s unit’s help. Something, or someone, is taking ages old vampires and there’s no trace of them. Shiloh has to help them. . . because not only are vampires missing, but her own boss is missing as well. Something tells Shiloh that these two situations must be related. I am a serious sucker for UF/Paranormal stories. Anything with vampires, werewolves, or any of the other fun paranormal entity provides such an enjoyable reading experience for me. But, I have to say, when it comes to choosing a paranormal story I’m super picky. I find that some authors try to make their paranormal world too intricate, and instead of enjoying the story I’m trying to keep all the pieces together. I have to say that Kelly Meding did such a wonderful job at building her paranormal world without overdoing it. The Paranormal Investigation Unit was so unique and original without being over the top. Another thing that I liked that made this story stand out from others is the way the author played with the types of characters. There were vampires, werewolves, shapeshifters, earth djinn’s, witches, and even an incubus. The way they all played on each other was super interesting and I’m excited to learn more about these supernatural beings in the upcoming novels of this series. Like I said above I think there will be a bit of a romance storyline in the next book. The author left some things open to explore and I’m super excited about where the series could possibly go. If you enjoy Patricia Briggs or Anne Bishop’s series, I think you’ll truly love STRAY MAGIC by Kelly Meding. The writing was rich, original, and thorough. The moment I started the first page I was enveloped in the series and I didn’t want it to end. 4.5/5 STARS

Jen

September 21, 2018

I have been a fan of Kelly Meding since her Dreg City days. So when I saw she had a new urban fantasy series starting, I was super excited. And I am happy to report that Stray Magic didn’t disappoint.The heroine, Shiloh, is a US marshal who works with a special paranormal unit. She is half human, half djinn, and as the story begins, she is just looking forward to a little R&R with her boyfriend, Vincent. Unfortunately, before they can get too cozy, she is called away on a case. A group of vampires has taken a trailer park hostage. The thing is, though, it is just an entry point into a larger mystery. Someone has been snatching vampires and werewolves… and master vampire Tennyson orchestrated the hostage situation it to get the help of Shiloh’s team in finding out who is behind the kidnappings and stopping them. This, as Shiloh’s own boss goes missing. She must work with Tennyson and the remainder of her team in a race to find the bad guy as it seems he is closing in on her at the same time.It’s quite a good plot. There is a ton of action and layers of the mystery. The world building is very well done too. As with any book that I end up really engrossed in, the real win here is in the characters and the complicated relationships among them. From the tension filled interplay between Shiloh’s parents, to her interactions with her ex, Jaxon, to her boyfriend… and Tennyson, I was constantly trying to figure out where everyone fit in her world. Some of those questions were answered better than others. There is definitely a thread of romance by the way, but for the life of me I’m still not sure who the main love interest is supposed to be. Is it the boyfriend, Vincent? Is it the ex, Jaxon, who she clearly is still linked to? Or the forbidden possibility of a pairing between a djinn half blood and the vampire Tennyson? My money is on the last one, but there are enough storylines at play I could be wrong. I both love and hate the fact that I am not sure.There’s plenty of violence here, as there often is in Meding’s books, but this heroine doesn’t quite suffer to the extent that some of her other ones have. Of course, we are still early in the series. There’s a lot of gore, too, and if spiders freak you out, beware.I am very excited to see where the author takes us in the second installment. I will definitely be reading to find out.Rating: B*ARC provided by publisher

Bambi

July 09, 2018

Stray Magic is the first book in the Strays series, and my first read by Kelly Meding. I really like this author's writing style, and I'm so happy to have found another urban fantasy series to read. It seems like the genre has been slowing and not as many UF books are being introduced these days. This series has a unique cast of paranormal character, a feisty and interesting heroine, and the promise of steamy romantic entanglements.Our heroine, Shiloh Harrison, is a half-human djinn and federal marshall. If her heritage wasn't intriguing enough, her job policing rogue paranormals produces plenty of action and adventure to get your blood pumping. In this first installment, Shiloh must take the lead in investigating a rash of kidnapped vampires and werewolves, in addition to some crazy black magic happenings that cause losses closer to home. I enjoyed following along with the investigation, and I loved that I was not able to guess the outcome. There were some good twists and turns thrown in there, and some great fight scenes.I found every member of Shiloh's team to be interesting. From an incubus to a stag shifter, each adds a different flavor and element to the story. They also have some very cool tech and toys to assist with their law enforcement operation, and I totally want a K.I.M. supercomputer! Shiloh's relationships with the different team members, and her parents, had great dynamics and helped to make her relatable. I was able to forge a good connection to her as a heroine, and she is definitely one that I could read/follow long-term. I have mixed feelings about her potential romantic entanglements, there are some very good choices up for grabs! If you are looking for a new urban fantasy series to sink your teeth into, I definitely recommend this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher, Avon.

Samantha

June 21, 2018

Summary from Goodreads:"Shiloh Harrison was hoping for a few days off to recover from a particularly nasty assignment, preferably with the help of the talented hands (and, well, the rest of his body too) of her sexy boyfriend, Vincent. But when a group of vampires takes an entire trailer park hostage, there’s nothing to do but make her apologies and get to the scene.Such is the life of a Federal Marshal in the Paranormal Investigators Unit.Yet this isn’t like her typical track-and-nab case: something is going on that has vampires scared, and it takes all her strength not to imagine what could frighten such powerful creatures. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have that option. Her boss is MIA, someone is snatching vampires, and there’s a ticking clock that can only end one way: a bloodbath.Unless she can stop it."My Thoughts:As soon as I saw that cover and read the above summary I just knew that I wanted to read this book! There is not nearly enough new urban fantasy series coming out for my liking so I couldn't help but jump all over this one! I may be a huge mystery/thriller fan but urban fantasy is a genre that holds a special place in my heart. I've got to say that this was a really great beginning to this series and I just cannot wait for more! One of my favorite things about this book was just how easily I was pulled into this world that the author has created. I found myself reading late into the night because I was just so compelled by this book. I couldn't stop reading as I had to see what was going to happen next. I also really liked the cast of characters that Shiloh works with. They were all characters that I enjoyed reading about and am looking forward to learning more about in future books! The action was non-stop and one of the reasons that I just couldn't set this book down. I also enjoyed the unique qualities of this book that made it stand out from others in this genre. I don't want to give too many specifics as they could be considered spoilers but let me just say that the ending of this book had me crushed and needing more. I need book two in my life as soon as possible! But besides the ending - just Shiloh's unique heritage really made this book stand out for me. I just found that this book really stood out for me in comparison to other books/series I've read in this genre. I am seriously left so excited about this series and just wishing/pining for more books just like this!Overall, I enjoyed my time with this book immensely and cannot wait for more! Books like this are exactly why I can't get enough of urban fantasy. It was such a fast paced and wild ride but I loved every minute of it! I'm not going to lie - I ignored as much as my housework as I possibly could get away with while reading this book. Ha! Trying not to think about what that says about me - other than I sure do love my books! It was a really great beginning to this series and I'm so excited about the characters as well as what may happen next. The author did a really great job of tying everything up in this book while leaving me absolutely pining for the next book. I would highly recommend this book to fans of urban fantasy and paranormal. You certainly won't be disappointed in my opinion! Bottom Line: A book and series that I'm so excited about now!Disclosure: I received a copy of this book thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher.

Margaret

June 18, 2018

Review originally published at Vampire Book Club and based on a copy provided by the publisher.Shiloh Harrison is a U.S. Marshal in the Paranormal Investigations Unit stationed in Washington. DC. She’s just returned home from a grueling assignment when she’s called out on another case. Vampires have taken an entire trailer park hostage. Since the head of their unit is missing, Shiloh’s in charge of the negotiations. And of course it’s not a normal hostage situation. The Master Vampire says he’ll release the hostages when the team finds out who’s been abducting his vampires.I loved the motley crew of supernaturals that make up Shiloh’s team. She’s half djinn and has a diminished version of their powers. Her teammates are an incubus, a dhampir and a skinwalker, who get some interesting twists to their mythos from Meding. And Shiloh’s parents both show up to assist her. (I’m starting to see a lot of parents who are neither dead nor evil in adult books lately.) The team also has a cool demon-designed super computer in their super secret headquarters.But my favorite was the vampire Tennyson, who becomes Shiloh’s partner for the case. I liked the chemistry between the two of them so I hope he’ll be back in the next book. Meding kept most of the traditional vampire attributes, including the cast-no-reflection thing that most authors reject which led to a few cute moments. Like Meding’s earlier books, Stray Magic gets very dark though. There’s lots of violence (and torture and black magic) and Shiloh is frequently hurt. In fact, just using her powers causes her pain.The mystery plot has plenty of twits and surprises, though there’s a big part of the case that’s left unresolved. It’s going to be addressed in the second book in the series that is planned for the fall. The big reveal at the end of Stray Magic (that I totally saw coming) sets up one of my least favorite tropes so I’m curious about how the series will progress.There is also a Strays prequel story set six years before Stray Magic. “Freak House,” originally published in the Carniepunk anthology, shows how Shiloh met Julian and Jaxon and when they decided to form the Paranormal Investigations Unit. Those events are pretty well summarized in the book so I don’t think you need to read it first, but it does offer a preview of Shiloh and her powers.I feel like old-school urban fantasy is making a comeback and Stray Magic is definitely part of that. While it’s not my favorite of the supernatural federal agency books I’ve read lately, I’m optimistic about the Strays series. I hope that it succeeds and helps the trend continue.3.5 stars

The Romance Book Disciple (Samantha)

June 25, 2018

Stray Magic had me confused initially. I felt dropped into a story in progress, but it said book 1 one of the series. After the first chapter though, I was settling into the story pretty well and found several things I really liked: Unique world: its modern times but the world knows about shifters and vampires. Our heroine works for an agency that deals with all things paranormal. Shiloh is tough and spunky. If you like your heroines to be independent and in charge, you will like Shiloh. Interesting plot! I found I liked the mystery of it all. Who is kidnapping supernaturals? Who is creating revenants? What is up with Shiloh and Vincent? What is up with Shiloh and Tennyson? This isn't a romance really. There is a boyfriend, and an ex-boyfriend but neither relationship is the focus of the story. I actually found it more enjoyable than I expected to not be reading a straight up romance. Overall, the story was engaging and fast paced which kept me reading! My initial confusion was quickly passed but I found the ending to be a bit sudden. Stray Magic introduced me to a world that I found fascinating and am curious to see where the author takes the story from here. The blend of magic, mythology, and the paranormal made for a compelling read for sure.  POV: 1st Tears: no Trope: vampires, shifters, magic Triggers: none Series/Standalone: stand alone Cliffhanger: (view spoiler)[Kind of; the main arc of the story is resolved but many things are left open for the next book (hide spoiler)] HEA: (view spoiler)[this isn't really a romance story; by the end, I'm not sure that Shiloh is 'with' anyone anymore (hide spoiler)] Authors like Dannika Dark, Patricia Briggs, Ilona Andrews...then you will probably like Stray Magic!  Stray Magic See full review on The Book Disciple["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>

Anne - Books of My Heart

October 07, 2018

This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart  Read It, Rate It and Record    A short review to update challenges  I've know about this author for awhile and liked one of her books I read.  I bought the second book but haven't managed it yet.  Her primary series I haven't read yet either.  But I was excited to try this new  Strays series  .Stray Magic is urban fantasy although it feels a little scifi. I guess it is because the world-building is unusual. The supernaturals are not the typical ones and even the typical ones are not ... typical. I like different.Shiloh is a paranormal investigator part of a team. The head of the team is missing, so she has to run this operation. The action is fast-paced and the hits just keep coming. I had a tiny bit of the first in the series overwhelming feeling. Now the primary characters are introduced and  I look forward to more cases with future books.  I definitely plan to read Stray Moon planned for February.

Viktória

May 27, 2018

I received a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.FINALLY! Finally a new urban fantasy series that has the potential to replace my favorite series that are unfortunately are close to being finished. I don’t know how long I’ve been scouring the different sites for some replacements with less than great success. Okay so to be fair this particular author is not exactly new to the genre or to overall being a published author but still this new book of hers is really phenomenal.I was completely captivated with the story from the very first chapter and that say a lot because with urban fantasy, due to the need of introducing the new world, books usually start out on a slower note. The writing is really great and fluid, surprisingly so because my previous experiences with the author weren’t so positive. Anyway, in this case the book completely engaged me and was so easy to read. I really like the world building which is intriguing and has a lot of interesting parts to it but not so complex that it needs chapter after chapter of explanation. I love the idea of a supernatural division within the FBI but there were a couple of faulty lines along the way, which was one of the main source of the conflict in the plot, ala those faults were intentional. But I loved the bones of the story, the different creatures like the djinns, stag shifters and such. Although when it came to the introduction of the world, while it was well incorporated in the storyline, without info dumps there were some references that made me fell as it there were some connections to other books but I found no other books. It was a bit disconcerting but manageable. The plot is an endless chase, a continuous fast paced whirlwind of events from the frost chapter. They don’t slow down for a bit at all. It is also pretty detailed, complex web where you have to pay attention if you want to navigate it. While the characters ignored some pretty obvious clues along the way which throws a wrench into their investigation I still think that the storyline was built up brilliantly in a way that leaves you doubting your perception of thing right up until the author deems it appropriate to reveal the truths. I enjoyed it but at some point felt it was overcomplicated a smidge. One thing I didn’t like much was the big, final ‘fight’, which was so chaotic that I honestly didn’t understand what the heck is going on not to mention compared to the preparation for it, the whole thing ended within two pages max. It was a bit disappointing.The plot mostly concentrates on the investigation of certain events and consists of action, but there is a bit of a hint about romance. I can’t say that I’m satisfied with that part but only because I don’t like the pairing, I’m good with the amount of. The characters are really fleshed out and various. I liked most of them, even the ones with less than appealing personalities. They are all multi layered so much so that you can’t really figure out on which side they are on until the end of the book. Also don’t really get attached to any of them because the author is really liberal with their lives. My personal favorite character is the Master vampire and his connection and dynamisms between him and the main character Shiloh. It was the driving force behind the plot. In my opinion this phenomenal start to a promising series and the way it ended the second book is already a guaranteed wild ride. However the way unit is built up and parts of t eventually destroyed in this story also begs the question of the possibilities of a 3rd and so on books. But this really depends on how the author leads things in the second story. Anyway I’m hopeful.

Aphelia

December 19, 2021

Thankfully, I read the Acknowledgements at the back of the book first (something I rarely do but I was curious about the author as I picked up the book on a whim and thought the name sounded familiar), which jogged my memory. This series originates with a short story in the excellent Carniepunk anthology called "Freak House". I went back and reread that first. The heroine, Shiloh, tries to rescue her 800 year-old djinn dad from captivity in a warlock's sideshow. Not integral to starting the series but really gives context to the main character, who comes across a bit too flippant and stereotypical "kick-ass babe" at first.At one point in the book a video rental store is mentioned so this is obviously an updated older work (which was confirmed in the Acknowledgements) but that also means this is solid, "classic" Urban Fantasy and I loved it! Can't wait to track down the sequel Stray Moon!Shiloh "Shi" Harrison is a rare half-human, half-djinn with one foot in the regular world and the other in the realm of Paranormals. In this novel, werewolves "came out" as heroes after assisting in winning WWII but when vampires did the same a few decades later, the public reaction was so bad that other supernatural races decided to stay in the shadows. The wolves and vampires mostly police themselves, but Shi is second in the elite Paranormal Investigations Unit of the U. S. Marshals, which takes care of everything else that goes bump in the night.When a terrified Master Vampire begs the Unit for help, a large-scale kidnapping of vamps and wolves emerges that their leaders cannot cope with. Shi's Unit leader goes missing which leaves her in charge - and she breaks protocol by working closely with Vampire Master Woodrow Tennyson. As they work together against a rapidly ticking clock, Shi uncovers corruption deep in the ranks, endangering her team (consisting of fallen incubus Novak, dhampir Kathleen and shape-shifter Jaxon) and her own life in the process.I liked Shiloh. Although in over head from the start, she keeps trying to swim against all odds and would do anything to save her people. The magic contributions from her parents were a nice change; usually UF heroines are loners or depend on found family.Tennyson is a mysterious figure and has good chemistry with Shi; no romance in this installment, but hopefully in the next!

FV Angela

July 02, 2018

Review originally posted at http://fictionvixen.com/review-stray-...Kelly Meding’s newest foray into the urban fantasy genre starts off easily enough with Shiloh finally back home after an assignment and ready to engage in some skin privileges with her boyfriend. Before they can get to the good stuff she and her team are called in to a sticky situation involving a whole heck of a lot of vampires, a hostage situation and a trailer park. Shiloh Harrison, half djinn/half human, is a Federal Marshall in the Para unit and she and her team, which consists of a skin walker, a dhampir, a fallen incubus, and an ex-military human, are who keep order in the supernatural world. When they get called into Myrtle’s Acres to investigate a hostage situation they are also drawn into a bigger mystery. With her boss missing, Shiloh teams up with a Master Vampire and sets out to discover who is abducting vampires and werewolves.I’ve had a little bit of trouble lately staying focused and engaged while reading. I’m not exactly sure why, but not much has been really holding my attention lately. That is until I picked up this first book in this new series by Kelly Meding. I was intrigued from the moment Shiloh walked onto the page right up to when she woke with a faulty memory.Ms. Meding has created an interesting world with engaging characters. Not just your usual vampires and werewolves, but she has drawn in goddesses and djinn, mentions the fae briefly, and has other less well-known supernatural species as well. I’m intrigued. The master vampire who plays second to Shiloh in the investigation, Woodrow Tennyson, is drawn so well I am keeping my fingers crossed that he will end up a love interest. He’s powerful, but honest and seemed to care quite deeply about his line, not in a “they belong to me” way, but more in a deep friendship and long-lasting relationship way. I’m hoping that mentions of his bisexuality will mean that Shiloh has a chance at more than one lover as the series continues on. This book was light on the romance, but I can see the beginnings of a connection between these two and I hope to see it develop in the future.The mystery kept me deeply engaged and I loved the twists and turns as Shiloh and Tennyson slowly but surely figure out the identities and motives of the bad guys. There is a lot going on and it is intense and complex. I really had no idea what would happen until it all accumulated at the end. No one really comes out unscathed and I kept thinking that Ms. Meding couldn’t kill off everyone, because someone had to come back to have Shiloh’s back in the next book. (Don’t worry, it’s all good.) This means I really became invested in each of these characters and their well-being. The team may have been banged up, bruised and bloody, but I’ll be glad to see them again when the second book the series comes out next year.Apparently this is a spin-off from a novella in the Carniepunk Anthology, but I haven’t read it and wasn’t in the least bit lost. So don’t worry if you see this mentioned in other reviews and worry that you will need to read that first. Although, now that I have been introduced to Shiloh and her team I am so intrigued I might just go ahead and pick it up.This is one new series I am excited for and recommend whole heartedly. I am excited to see what comes next. Final grade- B-Favorite Quote:“Kathleen,” I said, “turn around slowly. There’s hobgoblin with a birthday present walking right toward us.”“Is that the start of some awful joke?” she asked.“I wish.”

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Speechify is one of the best apps for audiobooks. The pricing structure is the most competitive in the market and the app is easy to use. It features the best sellers and award winning authors. Listen to your favorite books or discover new ones and listen to real voice actors read to you. Getting started is easy, the first book is free.

Research showcasing the brain health benefits of reading on a regular basis is wide-ranging and undeniable. However, research comparing the benefits of reading vs listening is much more sparse. According to professor of psychology and author Dr. Kristen Willeumier, though, there is good reason to believe that the reading experience provided by audiobooks offers many of the same brain benefits as reading a physical book.

Audiobooks are recordings of books that are read aloud by a professional voice actor. The recordings are typically available for purchase and download in digital formats such as MP3, WMA, or AAC. They can also be streamed from online services like Speechify, Audible, AppleBooks, or Spotify.
You simply download the app onto your smart phone, create your account, and in Speechify, you can choose your first book, from our vast library of best-sellers and classics, to read for free.

Audiobooks, like real books can add up over time. Here’s where you can listen to audiobooks for free. Speechify let’s you read your first best seller for free. Apart from that, we have a vast selection of free audiobooks that you can enjoy. Get the same rich experience no matter if the book was free or not.

It depends. Yes, there are free audiobooks and paid audiobooks. Speechify offers a blend of both!

It varies. The easiest way depends on a few things. The app and service you use, which device, and platform. Speechify is the easiest way to listen to audiobooks. Downloading the app is quick. It is not a large app and does not eat up space on your iPhone or Android device.
Listening to audiobooks on your smart phone, with Speechify, is the easiest way to listen to audiobooks.

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