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Of Love and Evil

The Songs of the Seraphim, Book 2

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Of Love and Evil

By: Anne Rice
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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The second book in nationally bestselling Songs of the Seraphim series is a gripping metaphysical thriller in which angels partner up with assassins, from the author of Interview with the Vampire.

Barely recovered from his previous divine mission, former contract killer Toby O'Dare is once again summoned by the angel Malchiah to investigate the poisoning of a prominent nobleman and stop the haunting of a diabolical dybbuk. Together, they travel back to fifteenth-century Italy—the age of Michelangelo, the Holy Inquisition, and Pope Leo X—and this time Malchiah has Toby pose as a lute player sent to charm and calm this troublesome spirit. But Toby soon discovers that he is in the midst of plots and counterplots, surrounded on all sides by increasingly dangerous threats as the veil of ecclesiastical terror closes in around him.

©2010 Anne Rice (P)2010 Random House Christian Fiction Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Metaphysical & Visionary Mystery Paranormal Paranormal & Urban Suspense Thriller & Suspense Assassin

Critic reviews

"Ghosts and angels aside, Of Love and Evil transcends the metaphysical thriller label through its grounding in historical fact...[Toby’s] sense of wonder proves infectious for the reader as well...[Rice] not only explores a battle against evil, but asks what it means to be evil and who gets to define it. Above all, Of Love and Evil is simply good entertainment." (Carmela Ciuraru, The Boston Globe)

“Readers who enjoy Rice’s larger-than-life tales and elegant writing will find much to appreciate here, and the cliff-hanger ending will leave fans eager for the next installment.” (Kristine Huntley, Booklist)

"Rice tells a good story, nicely balancing the profound and the profane." (Judith Chettle, Richmond Times-Dispatch )
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Bravo!!!
This one tops the first in Rice’s new Angel series. I can’t wait for more!!!

Wow!! Bravo!!!

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Loved this one. It was so well done. Wish Anne Rice could have wrote another. This was such a uplifting story with a great message.
Thank you Anne Rice

Amazing over all

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The story is good. I’m a huge AR fan but this isn’t my favorite series. Glad I listened-but would I listen to it again? No

Not My Favorite

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What did you like best about Of Love and Evil? What did you like least?

I loved the period Toby was sent to. The references to Michaelangelo, and Rafael was great. Unfortunately, the reason why he was sent was so uninspiring it was boring. Toby was a great assassin, and very little of his skills were used in this mission.

What was most disappointing about Anne Rice’s story?

I wanted to see more of Toby's skill as an assassin in this story. All he did was reconize a flower, and accuse the brother of murder.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Toby was first sent to Italy. Anne Rice really knows how to put you in the environment.

Could you see Of Love and Evil being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Nope.

Definitely disappointing.

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So clearly, after 11yrs this is the conclusion of this story, but Anne I want more! 😢

That Ending...

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An interesting story line as are all Anne Rice stories. All of her main characters are flawed but this one is a human and not a supernatural.

Thi is a new genre for Anne Rice

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I liked the continuation of Rice’s story. I wish she would have written a third.

Sera fin

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I have been a fan of Anne Rice in the past but this short book surprised me. It was an easy listen that kept me interested.

Very Engaging

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I never thought a book could reach so deep into my soul. I want everyone in the world to read this series!

Amazing

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A beautiful, artistic, charming, at times disturbing tale richly woven in Anne's return to faith in Christ. This will stir your spirit!

a captivating adventure for spirit & faith

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