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Shadows and Light: Tir Alainn Trilogy, Book 2 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Anne Bishop (Author), Erik Synnestvedt (Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 719 ratings
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National best-selling author Anne Bishop’s novels have been hailed as “genuine gems” (SF Site) and “lavishly sensual” (Library Journal).

In her highly anticipated second book in the Tir Alainn Trilogy, she weaves a dazzling tale of romance, high adventure, and thrilling fantasy.

Ever since the slaughter of the witches, the Fae—who should be shielding their long-lost cousins from danger—have ignored the needs of the rest of the world. And shadows are again gathering in the eastern villages—dark, potent shadows that threaten the lives of every witch, woman, and Fae. Only three Fae can stand against the growing madness and help prevent more bloodshed—the Bard, the Muse, and the Gatherer of Souls. Aiden, the Bard, knows how desperately the world depends upon the Fae’s protection. But the Fae refuse to heed his warnings about the wickedness lurking amid the trees.

Now Aiden and his one true love—Lyrra, the Muse—must embark on a perilous journey to find the one Fae who can convince the rest to leave their secure perches to save the witches and mortals. Because if the Fae don’t act soon, no one will survive….

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  1. Listening Length
    14 hours and 18 minutes
  2. Author
    Anne Bishop
  3. Narrator
    Erik Synnestvedt
  4. Audible release date
    August 2, 2010
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Penguin Audio
  7. ASIN
    B003Y57C72
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 14 hours and 18 minutes
Author Anne Bishop
Narrator Erik Synnestvedt
Audible.com Release Date August 02, 2010
Publisher Penguin Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B003Y57C72
Best Sellers Rank #99,676 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,327 in Paranormal Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#2,352 in Classic Literature
#4,078 in Epic Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)

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Kindle Customer Denese
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story telling
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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The story continues to be alluring and the characters are wonderful (except for the evil ones, who are exceptionally evil). Ready to start the third book of the trilogy!
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Fields Family
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful follow up to Pillars of the World
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2013
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I started reading Anne Bishop when a friend of mine loaned me her Black Jewels books and immediately knew this was an author I wanted to keep track of and have yet to find a book from her that I didn't like and this book cements that feel.

I am usually pretty leery about reading trilogies or series from authors, I find that with trilogies by the time you get to the second book you can see the story starting to get rushed and by the third book it's flown by so fast you have no idea what you just read but not so with this series.

Shadows and Light picks up right where Pillars of the World left off (as I said in my review of the third book you really do need to read these books in order, hence me stressing the name of the first book :-)) although from another characters view no break in the story just a different point of view. I found myself really empathizing with the characters of the story more than I did in the first book.

Boy, never realized how hard it is to write a review of a book without any spoilers at all but hopefully I have talked some of you readers out there to check out the series and see for yourself!
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Mainer
4.0 out of 5 stars Stomach churning but so good
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
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This book makes my stomach churn in a good way. If you want a fantasy book with all The Handmaid's Tale vibes, this series is for you.
This starts off right from the end of the previous book. The Barons are meeting to decide the fate of women, the Bard and the Muse are trying to save the witches and convince the Fae of the dangers of the Black Coats, and the Fae in the West are becoming aware of the peril headed their way. Every character is compelling, and I love how Ms. Bishop alternates between their stories, building the tension in each arc.
While the Black Coats evoke early Puritans or Inquisitors, they bring their own evil here in the intense focus on women. I read this series a long time ago, but I still tense over their actions and the parallels to today's society, including women's circumcision. I can't wait to read the conclusion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love her books
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022
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I love all her books. This series is well worth the read. wish there were more.
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Bales
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2018
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The series started a bit slow, but it picked up steam to the point where I could not put it down. Definitely entertaining!
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A. Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016
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I have read pretty much everything available from Anne Bishop so I was so grateful this trilogy was released or reprinted or whatever happened to make it available. This book was a great read, balancing several main characters, but still developing each one and keeping the plot moving at a good pace. I loved the story and was sad to see the trilogy end.
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Sheri
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fae World
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2019
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I love fairy tales, always have, always will. Ms. Bishop is a great storyteller. The Fae have forgotten their father's face, to paraphrase from another great storyteller.
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Georgia
5.0 out of 5 stars A different take on how witches came to be
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018
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Its a awesome high fantasy book about the fae and witches. How people allow hatred to erase others. And the will to continue on
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Cynthia
5.0 out of 5 stars I got all my good books on line
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2023
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I got the book for my collection
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Magically powerful storytelling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2020
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This tale is the second of three, and needs to be read in sequence. The tale is told through three main threads , but is multi dimensional in the way strong and interesting characters flow in and out of the threads. The pace of the story never lags. Thoroughly recommended to fantasy lovers, you'll find yourself smiling through the tears.
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Andrea Engelhardt
5.0 out of 5 stars Keltisch angehauchte Hexenphantasy
Reviewed in Germany on March 28, 2014
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2. Teil der Tir Alaiinn Triologie, zu den bekannnten Helden kommen einige neue dazu.
Mir gefällt die Mischung aus Humor und Horror. Die Autorin kennt sich auch recht gut mit dem Glauben der Wicca aus.
Fazit: keine leichte Lektüre, denn die Folterszenen sind grausam ( und leider der Realität entsprechend ), aber die Figuren wachsen einem ans Herz.
Empfehlen würde ich das Lesern, die M. Lackey und l..Hamilton mögen.
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margaret causer
5.0 out of 5 stars but good triumphs in the
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2014
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read the first one and was hooked.very dark in places,but good triumphs in the end
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Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Good novels about the Fae and witches and humans
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2015
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Good characters and storyline if a little dark! On the third book currently and am now thoroughly gripped. There is the addition of some good new characters at this stage too. One to recommend!
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