A Fistful of Charms (The Hollows, Book 4)

The evil night things that prowl Cincinnati despise witch and bounty hunter Rachel Morgan. Her new reputation for the dark arts is turning human and undead heads alike with the intent to possess, bed, and kill her-not necessarily in that order. Now a mortal lover who abandoned Rachel has returned, haunted by his secret past. And there are those who covet what Nick possesses-savage beasts willing to destroy the Hollows and everyone in it if necessary. Forced to keep a low profile or eternally suffer the wrath of a vengeful demon, Rachel must nevertheless act quickly. For the pack is gathering for the first time in millennia to ravage and to rule. Suddenly, more than Rachel's soul is at stake.

From Publishers Weekly

Although this is her fifth outing for Tantor playing bounty-hunting witch Rachel Morgan, Marguerite Gavin seems far more comfortable here playing the supporting characters than the lead. Without much emotion or effort, Gavin speeds through most of book four in Harrison's series at a breakneck pace. Her Morgan has no passion or sense of humor and in turn no real likability. She fails to capture the tension and urgency that can clearly be found in Harrison's writing. On the positive side, Gavin's male roles are rich and well-voiced. A HarperTorch paperback (Reviews, May 22, 2006). (Apr.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From AudioFile

Rachel Morgan, a bounty hunter of witches, tries to track down a sacred werewolf artifact and an old flame in the latest in Harrison's series. Vampires, pixies, fairies, demons, elves, witches, werewolves, and even humans inhabit the twisted mystery, and narrator Marguerite Gavin gives each a clear voice and suitable characterization. Gavin resists the temptation to endow the story's players with clich��d vocal styles, instead reaching into the text to give each a unique personality. In addition, Gavin's narrative passages capture irony, suspense, and humor, moving the story along quickly while maintaining mood and excitement throughout. Her spirited performance may even draw in listeners who don't care much about the undead or supernatural beings with superpowers. R.L.L. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

About the Author

Kim Harrison, the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Hollows series, has penned more than two dozen books, including young adult titles and accelerated-science thrillers. She has also published traditional fantasy under the name Dawn Cook.Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. Marguerite has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career, and has over four hundred titles to her credit.

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