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The Wolves of London

Obsidian Heart, Book 1

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The Wolves of London

By: Mark Morris
Narrated by: Ben Onwukwe
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Alex Locke is a reformed ex-con forced into London's criminal underworld for one more job.

He agrees to steal a priceless artefact - a human heart carved from the blackest obsidian - but when the burglary goes horribly wrong, Alex is plunged into the nightmarish world of the Wolves of London, unearthly assassins who will stop at nothing to reclaim the heart.

As he races to unlock the secrets of the mysterious object, Alex must learn to wield its dark power - or be destroyed by it.

©2014 Mark Morris (P)2014 Audible Studios Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction England Heartfelt Scary Paranormal

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Critic reviews

"Mark Morris is a stellar talent, equally able to touch the heart and chill the spine. He has a maestro's gift of weaving subtlety and brutality into the perfect symphony. If you haven't read him before, now's the time!" (Christopher Golden, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Snowblind)
"A new novel from Morris is always cause for celebration, and this first in a brand new trilogy ushers in his greatest, most complex and compelling work yet." (Tim Lebbon, New York Times best-selling author of Coldbrook)
"Mark Morris is one of the best horror writers we have. If you re not reading him, you're missing out" (Michael Marshall Smith, New York Times best-selling author of The Intruders)
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Excellent narration and flawless accents.

The story surprised me - plenty of twists and turns. Some people have said if you like Ben Aaronovitch you will enjoy this. True, but we warned the story is more gruesome at times than Aaronovitch's writing. This book has a far more serious feel with the author capturing a real gothic horror vibe.

An old fashioned horror with a modern feel

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. I like the various elements that are in the book and the sense of bewilderment from the main character.

What did you like best about this story?

Without giving too much away about the plot, I liked how the book gave the impression it was one style of genre but then it slowly slide into another.

Which character – as performed by Ben Onwukwe – was your favourite?

As it's a first person narrative and the focus is on the main character, Alex, this is a no brainer.

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

It had me intrigued and wanting to listen to the second book .

Any additional comments?

The narrator was excellent. At times listening to his voice carried me through some of the weaker points of the story.

Interesting start to a trilogy

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I really enjoyed this book. At first it was very much like a normal London crime story but it developed into so much more. The characters are well built and the undercurrent of humour made me laugh at times. I loved the descriptions of the enemy and they are introduced in such a clever way that you are as bemused as the main character. I enjoyed the comparisons of current !iving standards as opposed to Victorian times. At times it felt almost steam punk in the descriptions.

Looking forward to the next book.

Imaginative with humour

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It does take a while to get fully engaged with it - but its worth it,
There are times when it's a bit verbose, which initially is off putting.
However, when you really get into it, it's gripping and makes you want to fast track through it.
The layers of it are really interesting, and not what you expect from the first few chapters ....the lead character Alex is one you warm to. I've listened to a few duds lately - so am delighted with this! Complex, interesting and great narration.

Slow burner - but stick with it!

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I would indeed recommend this book. It was suspenseful and full of surprises. The reader was excellent too. Thoroughly entertaining...

Wow, I certainly did not expect this.

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