BLACK MAGIC SANCTION

The eighth book in The Hollows series finds witch Rachel Morgan on the run from the Coven and its assassins after they accuse her of using the forbidden black arts. Marguerite Gavin perfectly delivers Rachel’s wry tones as she is kidnapped and imprisoned on Alcatraz, awaiting a lobotomy without a fair trial. Rachel’s sardonic tones are entertainingly offset by those of a gravelly sounding gargoyle, a sultry living vampire, lighter-toned pixies, and a demon with an English accent. As Rachel learns to fully tap into her magical heritage to save herself, she must walk a fine line with the witch who tempts her to do black magic, which would fulfill the accusations against her. Gavin provides an enthralling narration for Harrison’s popular series. J.M. 2011 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2011]