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The Mortal Word

The Invisible Library, Book 5

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The Mortal Word

By: Genevieve Cogman
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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In 1890s Paris, a librarian and a detective must track down a killer – before the city goes up in flames. The Mortal Word is the enthralling fifth instalment in the Invisible Library series from Genevieve Cogman.

A corrupt countess. A spy in danger. And an assassin.

Peace talks are always tricky – especially when a key diplomat gets stabbed. This murder rudely interrupts a top-secret summit between the warring dragons and Fae, so Librarian-spy Irene is summoned to investigate. With her detective friend Vale, she must track down the killer – as peace hangs by a thread.

Accusations fly thick and fast. Irene soon finds herself in the seedy depths of the Parisian underworld on the trail of a notoriously warlike Fae, the Blood Countess. However, the evidence against the Countess is only circumstantial. Could the assassin – or assassins – be closer than anyone suspects?

Continue the witty and wonderful series with The Secret Chapter.

©2021 Genevieve Cogman (P)2021 Macmillan Publishers International Limited Action & Adventure Fantasy Historical Humorous Mystery Paranormal & Urban Urban Witty

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"Captivating story with animated characters...cracking pace." (Guardian)

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I did not happen upon reviews until after my 5th book in the series. I just came to these books recently. I was so concerned to see reviews of the 6th book bemoaning a new narrator - because I have been soooo enjoying Kristin Atherton’s narration. Her characters are so defined, I seldom have any question which character is speaking. (And if so, it’s occasionally a minor character). I was relieved to realize she is the 2nd narrator and amazed to read or others saying her characters are dull! (Having not heard the others narration). I wonder how much has to do with what you grow accustomed to. Anyhoo - very much enjoying the series as written, and as read by Atherton.

Love Characters and Kristin Atherton

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good pace, both logical and interesting twists, great narration, right length, good series set up

consistently entertaining

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I must have come into the series after the narrator was changed to Kristen Atherton. While I can’t say how good the previous narrator was I can say that Kristen Atherton’s narration has really impressed me and has kept me coming back.

Love Kristen Atherton’s Narration!

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A good story and powerfully yet sensitively read.Fortunately I've already the bought the next one so I don't have to wait long for it.

Once again very, very good

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I love the Invisible Library series (some entries more than others) and this is one of the best. It has fantasy, magic, political thriller aspects, and a murder mystery all wrapped in an eloquent package. I highly recommend this series.

Political Thriller in a Fantasy World

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Over a few books, Susan Duerdan became the voice of this series to me, especially after multiple readthroughs. Kristin Atherton does a great job, but the switch halfway through a series does not engender a coherent transfer. She does a great job, but the feelings from Mz. Duerdan don't feel as fleshed out, (and this is nothing against Mz. Atherton) because I have spent so much time with the previous narrator.

I will continue this series because the writing is fun, the narration (even if it is different) is great, the stories and characters are engaging, and the worldbuilding is fantastic.

Still a fun series...but

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