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Murder of Crows

A Novel of the Others

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 Return to New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s “phenomenal” (Urban Fantasy Investigations) world of the Others—where supernatural entities and humans struggle to co-exist, and one woman has begun to change all the rules…

After winning the trust of the terra indigene residing in the Lakeside Courtyard, Meg Corbyn has had trouble figuring out what it means to live among them. As a human, Meg should be barely tolerated prey, but her abilities as a cassandra sangue make her something more.

The appearance of two addictive drugs has sparked violence between the humans and the Others, resulting in the murder of both species in nearby cities. So when Meg has a dream about blood and black feathers in the snow, Simon Wolfgard—Lakeside’s shape-shifting leader—wonders if their blood prophet dreamed of a past attack or a future threat.

As the urge to speak prophecies strikes Meg more frequently, trouble finds its way inside the Courtyard. Now, the Others and the handful of humans residing there must work together to stop the man bent on reclaiming their blood prophet—and stop the danger that threatens to destroy them all.
 Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Romance Wolf Shifter

Critic reviews

Praise for Murder of Crows

“Anne Bishop is so good at writing character development...that I found I felt like I was there in the story....I love this series, and I NEED MORE!”—USAToday.com

“Fully satisfying.”—Kirkus Reviews

“This is truly urban fantasy at its finest.”—A Book Obsession

“Murder of Crows toes the perfect line of gritty urban fantasy with marvelous splashes of humor and compassion. Read it, and I dare you not to love it!”—My Shelf Confessions

More Praise for Anne Bishop and the Novels of the Others

“A stunningly original yarn, deeply imagined, beautifully articulated, and set forth in clean, limpid, sensual prose.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Without a doubt one of the best UF series on the market.”—RT Book Reviews

“The Queen of Fantasy...Teeming with intrigue, suspense, heartbreak, and hints of romance, Bishop’s literary skills continue to astound and enchant.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers
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What made the experience of listening to Murder of Crows the most enjoyable?

The story follows on well from the first book 'Written in Red'. As with the first book nothing is frenzied but the story is lively and I really enjoy this invented world so completely different from any other book I have read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Murder of Crows?

I loved the bedroom scene where Simon changes from Wolf to man and does not understand why Meg is so upset.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I just loved it - the slowly developing relationship between Meg and Simon, I find particularly lovely - no raw sex or innuendoes. I so want them to end up together but in a calm and open way.

Any additional comments?

Beautiful book beautifully written with lots of space for more in the series which I will watch out for. I will read both Written in Red and Murder of Crows again and again.

Brilliant in a quiet way

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Good story, I like the world building, how the others and humans interact is so interesting. I would like some progression in the relationship between the two main characters, but enjoy getting to know all of the regulars. The narrator is very good

Great series

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The next installment of Meg's story. A story rich in characters that you can't help but become invested in their outcome. I love that the story continues on from where the ladt book ended and can't wait to see what happens next.

addictive

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Book 2 did pass by very fast but sometimes a little too fast. The major action at the end took just a few minutes to unfold and was anti-climatic.
In terms of romance, no major developments either.
I want the series to work.I bought book 3 before reading the reviews, which says book 3 reads like a filler book with no major developments. If it is like book 2, I'm wondering if I should find a summary online and skip to book 4, which apparently moves faster.

Mixed feelings

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Fabulous story and narrator really brought the story on. Lots happening I'm now ready for the next one.

Fabulous

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