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Before the Devil Breaks You

The Diviners, Book 3

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Before the Devil Breaks You

By: Libba Bray
Narrated by: January LaVoy
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The Diviners are back in this thrilling and eerie third installment by number one New York Times best-selling author Libba Bray.

After battling a sleeping sickness, The Diviners are up against a group of new and malevolent foes - ghosts! Out in Ward's Island sits a mental hospital full of lost souls from people long forgotten. Ghosts who have unusual and dangerous ties to the Man in the Stovepipe Hat, also known as the King of Crows.

With terrible accounts of murder and possession flooding in from all over New York City, the Diviners must band together and brave the ghosts haunting the asylum to bring down the King of Crows.

Heart-pounding action and terrifying moments will leave you breathless in the third book of the four-book Diviners series by number one New York Times best-selling author Libba Bray.

©2017 Libba Bray (P)2017 Listening Library Fantasy Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Horror Literature & Fiction Romance Science Fiction & Fantasy Scary Parapsychology Extrasensory Perception Heartfelt Tearjerking

Critic reviews

"This story broke my heart and made me laugh and gave me hope - and really, what more can you ask of a book than that? I loved it, and I have a feeling you will too." (Jennifer E. Smith, author of Windfall and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight)

"Narrator January LaVoy shines in the third installment of The Diviners series.... Despite the considerable number of characters and their intersecting storylines, LaVoy never misses a beat, demonstrating a wide range of vocal dexterity and skill that creates the impression of an ensemble. Listeners are encouraged to begin at the beginning of this planned four-audiobook series and enjoy LaVoy's mastery." (AudioFile)

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Everything about this series is perfection. The narration and performance only enhance am already terrific plot line.

Deliciously Creepy

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This was a great book. The first book was incredible but I would say this book bridges fantasy and historical fiction more. It dives into the rich history of America in the 30s that was sometimes charming but, more often then not, horrifying. I would say this book took a darker turn but was still enjoyable and entertaining. The diviners have a lot to fight for and against. I can't say enough about the narrator. She brings every unique character to life in the most perfect way! I cannot wait to listen to the final book in this series.

Wonderful Book

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enjoyed the historic perspective, author's note at the end was interesting to. enjoyed this book

great story

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Listening to the audiobooks for this series is like hopping on a rickety old train car and getting pulled along for the most spooky, thrilling, chilling, dazzling, suspenseful and immersive ride of your life. I think January LaVoy must be possessed to deliver narration like she does, it's not humanly possibly to be so good at so many voices. The story is great, the world building and characters are the best in the business, and I laughed, I cried, and I was scared out of my mind. Utter perfection.

The best audiobook experience you can have

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The narration was great, though I couldnt get behind Evie's voice.

The story, like all in the Diviners series is more of a stroll through a gallery of events, than a strict plot driven by the events. I do enjoy the style quite a bit, and it makes me feel closer to the characters. Ut did lag toward the end and I almost stopped listening, but I'm glad I finished the book. It was overall a well written and enjoyable novel. I can't wait for the next installment.

A twisting tale

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I loved this book! January LaVoy's personification of the characters made this book come alive. It made me laugh, cry, get angry, and cry some more. The history and the acknowledgement of the pains and struggles of immigrant and African Americans was beautifully written. It is sad to know that there were and still exist some Americans with such strong anti-immigrant beliefs. In addition she also wrote about hope and love in a way that I've not seen blended in a novel before. I can't wait until book 4 comes out even though I was expecting this to be a trilogy.

Can't wait til book 4 comes out!

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The narrator is outstanding and brings each character uniquely to life.

Also, wow. Bray managed to embody many important elements and challenges of the American history and that still plague us today. The chapter “Ghosts” gave me the chills- both the good and bad kind. It was a beautifully written segment on the horrors and truths that this country was build on which I have never seen incorporated into a novel.
Historical fiction meets paranormal in this series, and I am not sure anyone else has captured such confounding issues in this genre quite like Bray. I look forward to the final installment.

Impressed

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Great continuation. Last couple chapters were tough but I’m hooked. Love the poetic descriptions of America.

Tough ending

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I am having a hard time lately writing reviews but I wanted to tell you all to READ THIS SERIES!

I love this series so much, I honestly went into this book thinking it was going to be the last book in the series so was pleasantly surprised to get to the end and find out no it is not the end there will be more of these fabulous characters, which made me very happy!!

January LaVoy's narration of this series couldn't be more perfect every character has their own voice and inflection and you are never left wondering who is speaking. I will always listen to these on audio.

Can I have the next book NOW Please!!

Top 5 audiobooks of 2017

I want the next book NOW!!!

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Loved this mix of history, humor and supernatural storytelling. I highly recommend! Best of the books, so far, in this series.

Excellent, chilling listen

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