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When Demons Walk Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series (Frost Burned, Night Broken) and the Alpha and Omega novels (Fair Game, Dead Heat)

Sham had spent most of her young life as a sorceress and thief, stealing from Southwood’s nobility to survive. Now she must face the greatest test of her skills…

A killer has struck Southwood, claiming the lives of nobles. Lord Kerim, Reeve of Southwood, turns to Sham for help. Posing as his mistress, she delves behind castle walls to find the killer. But this murderer is no mortal—and Sham must use all of her magical wisdom to send the demon away. Because the city of Southwood has nowhere to hide—and no time to run…

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  1. Listening Length
    9 hours and 54 minutes
  2. Author
    Patricia Briggs
  3. Narrator
    Jennifer James Bradshaw
  4. Audible release date
    December 6, 2011
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Penguin Audio
  7. ASIN
    B006IL6V3U
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 9 hours and 54 minutes
Author Patricia Briggs
Narrator Jennifer James Bradshaw
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date December 06, 2011
Publisher Penguin Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B006IL6V3U
Best Sellers Rank #79,204 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#3,436 in Epic Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals)
#6,442 in Action & Adventure Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#7,387 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)

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Amy K. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars demons, and magic, and heroes. oh my!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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This book is only vaguely related to the other Sianim books. It can definitely stand on its own. All the characters are well developed and fun to read. The story is fresh and different and definitely not one you expect. I find myself re-reading it over and over!
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Candence
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2014
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This is one of my favorite books when I want a light, entertaining, quick read. It has a bit of suspense, a bit of romance, and a bit of fun. The dialog and chemistry between the main characters is great. It's not highly intellectual or terribly deep. You can just sit down and enjoy being transported to a different world for a while.

The story follows a young woman. She's living as a thief, but that's not all she is. To find a killer whose taken someone she loves, she joins forces with the ruler of Southwood. With magic, wits, and a bit of luck they track down the 'demon who walks the night'.
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E S K
4.0 out of 5 stars good
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2010
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I would give all the Mercy Thompson books five stars, because they are extremely well done. Since I gave those five stars I have to give this book four, because athough this book was good it had some flaws. The main thing I noticed was that especially towards the end, the whole demon magic explanation was hard to follow. Another problem I had with it was that the developing relationship between the two main characters seemed very unclear at least pertaining to one of them. Seemingly one had a stronger attachment than the other. I'm unsure whether that is resolved at the end. The author may have meant to imply a resolution. In the Mercy Thompson series the author paid a lot more attention to the various relationships which I liked. Still it was an entertaining book, and it did have interesting secondary characters.
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Jerry Nowlin
5.0 out of 5 stars You need a wizard to fight a demon!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014
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When Demons Walk is a stand-alone fantasy novel from Patricia Briggs. This story takes place in a land where war has torn families and countries apart. Wizards are supposed to be a thing of the past, but you need a wizard to fight a demon.

When war swept through Southwood, Shamera was the daughter of the captain of the guard. The Cybellians defeated Southwood, and the conquerors were not kind. Now that the war has been over for twelve years, Sham is a thief, living in Purgatory, the most dangerous slum in the capital city of Landsend. Sham is not just a thief. She's also a wizard. Sham's mentor is killed by a demon. When that demon begins to slay members of the ruling class, Sham is enlisted to help the current ruler of Southwood, Lord Kerim, with fighting the demon in any way possible. Even though Kerim doesn't believe in magic. This is a great fantasy novel. It's full of suspense, danger, humor, and a touch of romance. Very highly recommended.
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Kindle Customer Denese
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021
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This was definitely the best book of the series! I couldn't put it down - excellent characters, excellent writing! Loved it! In the process of reading all her books!
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Ann Scherrer Lyle
5.0 out of 5 stars Witty romantic fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022
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I love all Ms. Briggs pure fantasy novels and wish she would write more. The urban fantasy series are very good as well, but I 'm ready for something different, and since I read novels mainly for escape, I like fantasy and far, far away sci fi best.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, Murder, and old problem
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2014
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Its about a strange murder mystery! Where people been died in the middle of a locked door. Some there the poor, other rich or noble. Its seemed impossible it happen! Its also about a thief, a southbound noble, a guard, and high counselor. All are brought by the murders. The thief which only steals things which can be replaced. High counselor which his people conquer this land. Which after nearly ten years is tried to join the two people together. A guard of low birth which he earned his position. A southbound noble which is secretly also a wizard.
Call the thief who was good at not getting catch. Another thing was added that the young boy wasn't a boy. He was a girl. With the right clothes. And androgynous looks. She easily pass as a boy. Plus she had magic too. She ask to solve the mysteries death of common and noble deaths.
The ruler wanted the thief Sham. To pretend to be his mistress. To solve the deaths. Which she'd agreed because of someone killed a old friend of hers. Because of that she became Sham the male thief. To Shamera the rules mistress. To solve this mystery.
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Rachael Mann
5.0 out of 5 stars They’ve gotten better and better
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021
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Although the Sianim series was Patricia Briggs’ first published works, they don’t seem like first novels. The last two, in particular, are every bit as good as those in any fantasy series by a well-known writer. They are gems.
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oldgit929
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2021
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The person I bought this for is very happy with it.
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Laurie Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!!!!
Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2019
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I read thousands of books every year and Patricia Briggs is in my top five favourites because of the quality of her work. This story is full of laughter, teasing, action, vengeance and forgiveness. Add in a demon, wizards and a Selkie and you get the picture. On my keepers list as well!
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P.I.A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Für mich wars eine besondere Freude
Reviewed in Germany on November 19, 2010
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Das Buch ist sehr unterhaltsam.
Patricia Briggs hat mal ein Buch geschrieben, das nicht sooo viele Seiten hat und kurzweilig interessant unterhält.
Mehr davon...ich bin süchtig geworden.
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P. BOOTH
5.0 out of 5 stars Patricia Briggs writes a really good story again
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2015
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Patricia Briggs writes a really good story again, I really like her work. The heroine is likeable and set in the context believable, she is a survivor of a country conquered, lost everything but will not just role over and give up, enjoyable read
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red1cutie
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I ever read! Patricia Briggs is a fabulous writer
Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2013
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I did not think that I would be into books about wizards, mages, etc but from the time I read Briggs' books about Aralorn.Wolf and Sianim and also Steal the Dragon, I was totally hooked.
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