Book one of the New York Times-bestselling All Souls trilogy—“a wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy with all the magic of Harry Potter and Twilight” (People). Look for the hit TV series “A Discovery of Witches,” streaming on AMC Plus, Sundance Now and Shudder. Season 2 premieres January 9, 2021! Deborah Harkness’s sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight … sparkling debut, A Discovery of Witches, has brought her into the spotlight and galvanized fans around the world. In this tale of passion and obsession, Diana Bishop, a young scholar and a descendant of witches, discovers a long-lost and enchanted alchemical manuscript, Ashmole 782, deep in Oxford’s Bodleian Library. Its reappearance summons a fantastical underworld, which she navigates with her leading man, vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont.
Harkness has created a universe to rival those of Anne Rice, Diana Gabaldon, and Elizabeth Kostova, and she adds a scholar’s depth to this riveting tale of magic and suspense. The story continues in book two, Shadow of Night, and concludes with The Book of Life.
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Not serious literature, but completely engrossing!
1st of 3 in Trilogy of Souls series. Have read this book multiple times and I love it a little bit more every time I do. Great series, great characters, and a great trip around the world for the reader all from the comfort of a comfy chair.
Another wonderful series. This is hard to put down and will keep you reading into the night.
I was sad when this book ended. I have read all three books and would love another!
I loved this book so much that I had to buy the rest of the books in the Trilogy! Absolutely love the characters!
Delighted to have discovered this trilogy.
One of the BEST books I have had the pleasure of reading in years! Didn’t want to put it down and had a hard time being patient for the next installment. Real rating? 10 out of 5!
Not sure if it is intended for guys but I’ve read the whole series. I read the 1st book because I wanted to read a story with witches in it. The book kept me guessing on what would happen next. And when I was done I knew I had to read the rest. Will read more.
It started really slow but “caught” me enough that I want to read the rest of the series. The vampire character was so like able, totally different from the scary stereotypes.
It wasn’t like Harry Potter like something I read said. I didn’t finish. It was too slow and not exciting or interesting.
Disappointing
I enjoyed this one and can’t wait to read the next in the series.
I took a chance on the first book and then was hooked on the entire series. It’s a paranormal series that hits about every paranormal character or happening you can think of but they all fit and make sense. There is a great romance, a mix of history with the story, and a lot of suspense and spookiness. I love the characters, I enjoyed getting to know them well and I think anyone who likes paranormal stories especially with some romance will love this series. I wasn’t sure I’d like it from the synopsis but I’m glad I took the chance. I’m just sorry the series ended. The saddest part is you know there is no chance there are actually characters like these in the real world, but with fiction, you can live the dream!
One of my all-time favorites. Could not put book down, keep you spell bound. The cast of character truly entertaining. Read the whole series. I wish you would write more like this.
It is basically a vampire romance novel, but packed with so much more: other creatures, history, new myths and old myths. very fun. I didn’t think I would ever want to read a vampire romance novel, but I can’t stop reading this one!
Just wonderfully written. It has been a few years and looking forward to reading again.
I love discovery of witches.l would love more stories about witches. Everyone should read this books. Great!
Enjoyed the originality of the story. Well woven. Some good twists and unexpected turns. Love the characters!
Do yourself a favor and don’t start this until you have a few hours because you’re not gonna want to put it down..a whole new world exists along side the one we see – be prepared for a great adventure with characters who are charming and well rounded and believable and just fun to care about.
Love the fresh take on witches, vampires and demons!