Deborah Harkness is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the All Souls series, which includes A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life, Time's Convert, and The Black Bird Oracle. A history professor at the University of Southern California, Harkness has received Fulbright, Guggenheim, and National Humanities Center fellowships. She lives in Los Angeles.
Praise for The Book of Life
“Weaving an extraordinarily rich story of magic and science,
history and fiction, passion and power, secrets and truths,
Harkness delivers an unforgettable and spellbinding finale that's
not to be missed.”—USA Today
“Juicy and action-packed . . . Even at 561 pages, this is one
hardcover no one will mind lugging to the beach.”
—People
“Pure escapist summer fun.”
—Jodi Picoult, Parade
“The epic and erudite vampire-witch romance comes to a thoroughly
satisfying conclusion in the action-packed All Souls trilogy
ender.”
—Entertainment Weekly
“A stirring, poignant saga.”
—Us Weekly
“The charm in Deborah Harkness’s wildly successful All Souls
trilogy lies not merely in the spells that its creature characters
cast as they lurk pretty much in plain sight of humans, but in the
adroit way Harkness has insinuated her world of demons, witches,
and vampires into ours. . . . From the novel’s poignant opening,
Harkness casts her own indelible spell of enchantment, heartbreak,
and resilience. . . . She is terrific at bringing her magic world
to life, maintaining a fast-paced, page-turning narrative.”
—The Boston Globe
“This trilogy is a superlative example in a subgenre you could call
realistic fantasy—think Harry Potter but for grown-ups or Susanna
Clarke’s Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Witches, vampires,
and daemons exist, along with time travel. But this world also is
recognizably ours, not a wholly made-up setting like George R.R.
Martin’s Westeros. When done well, as it is here, this sort of
fiction provides characters who are recognizably human in their
desires and actions even if most of them are creatures with
supernatural powers. Through them Harkness succeeds at the hardest
part of writing fantasy: She makes this world so real that you
believe it exists—or at the very least that you wish that it
did.”
—Miami Herald
“Harkness has immersed and spellbound readers with her alternative
universe. . . . Her ambitious melding of scientific and historical
detail is inventive and brings surprising depth. . . . The
Book of Life brims with sensuality, intrigue, violence and
much-welcome humor.”
—Los Angeles Times
“There is no shortage of action in this sprawling sequel, and
nearly every chapter brings a wrinkle to the tale. The storytelling
is lively and energetic, and Diana remains an appealing heroine
even as her life becomes ever more extraordinary. A delightful
wrap-up to the trilogy.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Harkness herself proves to be quite the alchemist as she combines
elements of magic, history, romance, and science, transforming them
into a compelling journey through time, space, and geography. By
bridging the gaps between Harry Potter, Twilight, and Outlander
fans, Harkness artfully appeals to a broad range of fantasy
lovers.”
—Booklist
“The witch Diana’s and the vampire Matthew’s quests to discover
their origins and confront the threats to their star-crossed union
tie up as neatly as one of Diana’s magical weaver’s knots. . . .
It’s still satisfying to travel with these characters toward their
more-than-well-earned happy ending.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“The adventure never lets up. . . . History, science, and the
unpredictable actions of paranormal characters with hidden agendas
all swirl together to create a not-to-be-missed finale to a stellar
series.”
—Library Journal
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