Listen up, folks! Something wickedly sinister has reared its ugly head. Evie O'Neill, our daring protagonist, has been banished from her dull hometown and thrown into the heart of the vibrant New York City. And let me tell you, she couldn't be more thrilled about it. It's the roaring twenties, a time of speakeasies, glamorous Ziegfeld girls, and those smooth-talking pickpockets. But there's a tiny catch to her grand adventure—she's stuck living with her uncle Will, a man who's got an unhealthy fascination with all things supernatural.
Our feisty Evie is plagued by one nagging thought—will her uncle uncover her deepest, darkest secret? You see, she possesses an extraordinary power, one that's brought her nothing but trouble thus far. Yet fate has an intriguing way of intertwining destinies. When a lifeless girl is discovered by the police, bearing a mysterious symbol, Uncle Will is summoned to the scene. And it's in that moment that Evie realizes her peculiar gift just might be the key to capturing a bloodthirsty serial killer.
As Evie finds herself entangled in a dangerous dance with this deranged murderer, a plethora of other captivating stories come to life beneath the glowing lights of the city that truly never slumbers. We meet Memphis, a young man caught between two worlds, desperately struggling to find his place. Then there's Theta, a dazzling chorus girl, desperately fleeing from her haunting past. And let's not forget Jericho, a quiet student harboring a jaw-dropping secret that would rattle the very foundations of their world. Little do they know, however, that an ominous darkness, unbeknownst to them all, has begun to stir from its age-old slumber.
So join us on this thrilling journey, my friends. Strap in and prepare to be captivated for a staggering 18 hours and 15 minutes, as the magnificent January LaVoy narrates this eerie tale. But before we dive in, don't miss out on the delightful introduction, personally read by the one and only Libba Bray herself. So get those headphones on, settle into your comfiest chair, and get ready to be transported to a world where secrets lurk in every shadow and danger lurks around every corner. You won't want to miss this one, folks! With an audiobook rating of 4.7 out of 5, trust me when I say, you're in for an absolute treat.
