
Court of Darkness
A Demons of Fire and Night Novel (Institute of the Shadow Fae, Book 2)
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Amanda Dolan
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C.N. Crawford
About this listen
I would not say things are going well, exactly. I live in a burnt-out car under a bridge, surrounded by rubbish. When Ruadan shows up to bring me back to the Institute, I leap at the chance.
That is, until he throws me into the dungeons. I’m on the naughty list, and the mentor who once trained me is cold as ice. Now, I must pass every single trial or the Institute’s executioners will rip me to pieces. Good thing I can handle it. I was the queen of the gladiator ring, and I do not go down easily.
This will be part of a four-audiobook series to be continued.
- Court of Shadows
- Court of Darkness
- Court of Night
- Court of Dreams
This audiobook is from the Demons of Fire and Night world.
©2018- Christine Mancuso (P)2019 Christine MancusoListeners also enjoyed...
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- Cheryl Werner
- 04-26-19
Love the story
I love the story, the characters & the narrator is perfect for this storyline!! My problem is you put only 2 books on the site for me to listen to.. now what??
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- IA Kindle Customer
- 09-30-20
Excellent story telling!
What a compelling story! I still wonder about all the twists coming yet and the burgeoning love story of the "gutter fae & the prince." Definitely a must read and I can't get enough.
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- Kendra Cameron
- 12-30-23
I am obsessed
UGH I LOVE THIS SERIES SO FREAKING MUCH. Crawford has me laughing like a hyena and then gasping for air on the edge of my seat, hiding my face behind my hands. Love. Obsessed.
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- Jessica rincon
- 06-18-19
So good
I love the narrator so much! She’s amazing! The story and plot is a really great adventure. I couldn’t stop listening and I was so sad when it was over. Can’t wait for the 3rd and 4th
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- brenda l. moreno
- 09-14-20
Wow
Great storyline! The author doesn’t disappoint. You are sucked in from the beginning to the end. A lot of action and adventure. A lot of twists and turns. The plot thickens and leaves you at what will happen next. I recommend and can’t wait for the next audiobook to ravage through.
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- Lana Crowley
- 06-04-23
Amazing series!
Just finished book 2 and cannot wait for the next one. The characters are so intriguing and the story pullls you right into the fray. Love it!!
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- Twilla S. Stacy
- 05-13-20
Aaaahhhh Book 2 is brilliant!!!!
I just finished Book 2 of the series and I am immediately downloading Book 3!!!! I can't get enough of this series! So many twists, turns, and surprises!!!!!!! I never want this to end!!!! Also, the narrator is amazing!!!!!!!!!!
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- JamieKoep
- 08-14-21
So good!
Aaaaggghhhh!! This book was just as fantastic as the first. BUT…it also takes slow burn to a whole new level. I am about to bust wanting something to happen between Ariana and Ruadan. The story is so well written. Lots of action and adventure. I already bought the rest of the series. I have to know what happens.
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- John abell/ Tara Hendrix
- 03-29-21
Becoming one of my favorites
I just couldn't put it down. I really wish C.N Crawford would put ALL of their books/series on audible, because they are amazing authors! I have eye trouble and audible is my savior. Their characters have so much personality and you keep reading because , you want good things for them and want to know what happens. A lot of authors don't have that talent. I highly recommend this series
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- Carolyn Winn
- 05-19-23
Loved it!
Loved the characters! Excellent story and the narrator was stellar! Recommend this series! Can’t wait for the next one!
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