A Darker Shade of Magic

Narrator Steven Crossley uses pace to good advantage in this swashbuckling tale. Set in a world of parallel cities of London, each with varying degrees of magic, the story features a protagonist who can travel between the cities. Kell is the ambassador of Red London and one of two Antari who have the ability to travel between cities, engaging in a little smuggling on the side. As narrator, Crossley is presented with a cast of interesting characters, and he rises to the challenge. He seems to have fun with the interplay between Kell and Lila, a pickpocket from Gray London who causes Kell trouble and then saves his life, sparking an intriguing relationship. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine