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The Dark Archive

By: Genevieve Cogman
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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Summary

A mysterious archive. A powerful enemy. And a cunning plan. The Dark Archive is the seventh book in the Invisible Library series by Genevieve Cogman.

Danger is part of the day job for a librarian-spy. So Irene’s hoping for a relaxing weekend break in Guernsey, on the tail of a rare book. That's when her jaunt takes a dire turn.

Irene is almost assassinated, Kai is poisoned and Vale barely escapes with his life. Then the attacks continue in London – targeting those connected with the Fae-dragon peace treaty. Irene knows she must stop the plot before the treaty fails. Or someone dies.

But when Irene and friends are trapped underground, in a secret archive, things don’t look so good. Then an old enemy demands vengeance, and a shocking secret is revealed. Can Irene really seize victory from chaos?

The fantastical journey continues in The Untold Story, the eighth book in the Invisible Library series.

Praise for the series:


'I absolutely loved this' – N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season

'Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one's fool' – The Guardian

'Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series!' – Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes series

©2020 Genevieve Cogman (P)2020 Macmillan Publishers International Ltd

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I love these books

Great Narrator for all ages male and female, unbeleible talent!
These characters are so known to the reader/listener that they become favourites.
The New Character to the library also is very likable despite the fact she's a phay and very younge however she tuurnns out to be far more honest then expect.
I can't wait wait until my next book.

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Thank goodness they changed the narrator!

Genevieve Cogman’s books are always 4 or 5 stars in my opinion. But until now, I stayed away from the audiobooks because the narration was dreadful.
I was so happy to discover that there was a new narrator! Kristin Atherton does a brilliant job of bringing the characters to life.
I can’t wait for the next!

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I wonder what will happen next

change of narrator took a bit of getting used to, but for the better I think.

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Gripping and narrated to perfection

I am addicted to these stories ( even better than Jodi Taylor’s) dark and scary and full of twists you don’t anticipate. Is Irene gonna have Kai’s kids??? When are you going to award Kristen Atherton??? Also this is a tv series on a plate, let alone a major film.
Well done.

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Pure brilliance

I am listening to the whole series again. Kristen Atherton is able to voice so many different characters. What a talent she is. And what a story teller Genevieve Cogman is. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves. Well. They both deserve.
The stories of alternate worlds and different factions has so many avenues to explore along with the continuing thread of the main characters. It really is a series worth reading or listening to.

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Great Story

Great storytelling, I liked the characters and the world created, it allows for an interesting alternative perspective on cities we know in our world ...but with magic. Light-hearted and fun.

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Loved every word.

Narrated with such skill, love the character voices. On to the final book. Will miss the characters and the story.

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More twists and 'oohs'.

Another triumph in this series of books. the characters have grown, the secrets and twists are all we need to hook us to the next book.

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Great stoyy

This is a fun story and easy listening, but the narration is a little overdone sometimes.

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Excellent writer and narrator combo!!

I LOVE these enthralling books by Genevieve Cogman. Full of adventure, twists and escapades. I am devouring each book in the series. The choice of Kristin Atherton as narrator is perfect. She is extremely talented and brings all the characters to life.
Next book please!

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