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Kingdom of the Wicked

Written by: Kerri Maniscalco
Narrated by: Marisa Calin
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From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes a thrilling blockbuster series.

Two sisters.
One brutal murder.

A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself ...

And an intoxicating romance.

Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe—witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family's renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved twin ... desecrated beyond belief. Devastated, Emilia sets out to find her sister's killer and to seek vengeance at any cost-even if it means using dark magic that's been long forbidden.

Then Emilia meets Wrath, one of the Wicked-princes of Hell she has been warned against in tales since she was a child. Wrath claims to be on Emilia's side, tasked by his master with solving the series of women's murders on the island. But when it comes to the Wicked, nothing is as it seems ...

A James Patterson Presents Novel

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What the critics say

"An intoxicating, tightly plotted feast for the senses with a dramatic cliffhanger."—Kirkus Reviews
"Lyrical writing and an immersive atmosphere accompany a well-built world rooted in 19th-century Palermo, especially evocative descriptions of food prepared in the family's restaurant, while intriguing plot twists round off the novel."—Publishers Weekly
"The characters are richly drawn; the worldbuilding is smart, based on historical events and infused with magic; and the page-turning plot is a force to be reckoned with. Food, family, magic, and romance are threaded into this propulsive story, making it a thrilling, wondrous, and atmospheric tale."—Booklist
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*"A marvelous yet somewhat gruesome mystery...an unexpected twist makes the ending worth the wait. A must-have."---School Library Journal (*starred review*)
"Kerri Maniscalco once again combines adventure, romance, murder and Victorian manners into an intoxicating cocktail that brings the story of this tenacious young forensic scientist to a satisfying conclusion."—Knoxville News Sentinel
"There are plenty of suspects and red herrings as well as tense escalations....A scenic, twisty mystery."--- Kirkus Reviews
"Maniscalco has created a serious, sharp-minded, and forward-thinking protagonist in Audrey Rose, whose fearlessness will endear her to readers looking for an engaging historical thriller. Abundant red herrings and a dash of romance round out this gruesome but engrossing story."
--- Publisher's Weekly
"Audrey Rose Wadsworth prefers breeches to ball gowns, autopsies to afternoon tea, and scalpels to knitting needles. Though her father, Lord Edmund, has forbidden it, Audrey covertly studies forensic medicine...while "the Ripper" remains two steps ahead, lurking where Audrey least expects....Maniscalco's portrayal of scientific invention in a newly industrial era will serve as a fine first foray into Victorian classics."
---Booklist
"Audrey is a young woman eager to use her brains and willing to flaunt society's rules....This mystery pays homage to classics like Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [and] will satisfy those readers looking for historical mystery, a witty heroine, and a little romance."
---School Library Connection
"Audrey Rose is a witty, resourceful feminist who refuses to bow to Victorian-era gender norms. This dark, gothic landscape is peopled with nuanced, diverse characters who keep readers enthralled. A gripping mystery with a compelling heroine and just the right touch of romance." --- Kirkus Reviews
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Absolutely loved it. Couldn’t put it down!! Can’t wait for the next instalment. Great job

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This book was phenomenal, a little less romance than I was expecting but that leaves you wanting more for the second book. I cannot wait! There was no point in this book that had me bored , the twists and turns of events make you so involved with the story it’s hard to stop listening. I would rate this as one of my favorite audio books I’ve ever listened to. Marisa did a wonderful job of portraying all of the characters she was reading. 100% would recommend

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u a want tall, dark and brooding demon!? u want a young witch who makes huge growth and is just beginning to come into her own!? U GOT IT HERE, BB!!!
I love Emilia's growth, Wrath seems a liiiittle flat but that could just be because we don't get his inner monologs. this is more YA than adult fantasy, but I don't see it as lacking (I usually perfect ass-slappin', throbbing adult fics). I hope the themes become more adult as the series goes on!!

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struggled a bit from the start but gets better after free chapters. great story but too descriptive long. the narrator make it into a good story telling.

just like a good bedtime story

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I really enjoyed this book. The story keeps you wanting to know more and read on. This book is perfect for people who love fantasy, witches, demons and slow burn romance.

Loved it!!

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