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The Dark Mirror

The Bone Season, Book 5

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The Dark Mirror

By: Samantha Shannon
Narrated by: Alana Kerr Collins
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About this listen

 Bloomsbury presents The Dark Mirror by Samantha Shannon, read by Alana Kerr Collins.

From New York Times bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree – the soaring fifth novel in the bestselling Bone Season series.

'A fabulous, epic fantasy thriller ... Lavish, ebullient, escapist' The Times
‘Samantha Shannon is a master storyteller and wordsmith’ Katherine Webber
‘Blazing a trail for a new generation of feminist fantasy authors’ Grazia

Everything is about to change.

Paige Mahoney is outside the Republic of Scion for the first time in more than a decade – but she has no idea how she got to the free world. Half a year has been wiped from her memory.

As she makes her way back to the revolution, her journey takes her to Venice, where she learns a dangerous secret – one that could change the face of the war between humans and immortals. Before she can return to London, she must help the Domino Programme unravel the sinister Operation Ventriloquist.

And it soon becomes clear that the one person who could recover her memories – Arcturus Mesarthim – might also hold the key to saving Italy.

Lyrical, touching and action-packed, The Dark Mirror drives the bestselling Bone Season series forward, showing Samantha Shannon at the height of her powers.©2025 Samantha Shannon (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Dark Fantasy Fantasy Italy War

Critic reviews

Epic, riveting, emotional and devastating. The Dark Mirror is a remarkable continuation to the incredible series, masterfully crafted, deeply romantic and heart-wrenching. You will lose yourself in this magnificent world, and hold these characters close to your heart. (Sue Lynn Tan, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess)
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Cannot Wait for Book 6 - hope there will not be along wait! Paige and Warden!

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I loved it all 5star rating says it all.

What a rich story. I can’t wait for the next one :)

Brilliant writing, brilliant narration.

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Another excellent installment for The Bone Season series. Phenomenally written, ideal mix of fast and steadily paced scenes. Cannot WAIT for the next one. Constantly blown away by Samantha Shannon's skill and Alana Kerr Colin's narration bringing the characters to life.

Awesome! 10/10

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Long awaited but worth the wait. A totally captivating book from the very first page until the end. In my opinion the best book of the Bone Season series. Now have to brace myself for a long wait for the next book:(

Totally captivating

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amazing series with such attention to detail and lots of engaging twists and turns. The narrator just says a different level too - I will be heartbroken if she changed for future books!! when will the next one be released?!

Great series, great narrator

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