The University of Oxford. The Bodleian Library Reading Room. Rare books. Incunabula. Parchment. Cradles. Research. Call slips.
A ticking clock. Fingers tapping on computer keys.
The occassional shuffle of papers or creak of a chair. The feeling of eyes staring at the back of your head.
Witches, Demons, Humans, and Vampires.
Everything about this book had me hooked within the first few pages, except for the Vampires, which I generally avoid reading about. After about an hour, even they were holding my attention.
This story played out on various levels--social commentary included. What a great story! Suspense, action, romance, occult, and historical themes all melded together to create a rich read. As the story progressed, my reading speed slowed down further and further. I did not want to reach the end... in fact, last night found me cooking dinner with one hand and holding the book with the other. A bad omen for dinner.
The second volume of the All Souls trilogy-- The Shadow of Night-- isnt being published until mid 2012.
