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    The Conquering Dark

    Written by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith

    Narrated by Nicholas Guy Smith

    4.5/5

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    A thrilling new Victorian-era urban fantasy for fans of Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles, the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and the Sherlock Holmes movies featuring Robert Downey, Jr.
     
    The Crown and Key Society face their most terrifying villain yet: Gaios, a deranged demigod with the power to destroy Britain.
     
    To avenge a centuries-old betrayal, Gaios is hell-bent on summoning the elemental forces of the earth to level London and bury Britain. The Crown and Key Society, a secret league consisting of a magician, an alchemist, and a monster-hunter, is the realm's only hope-and to stop Gaios, they must gather their full strength and come together as a team, or the world will fall apart.
     
    But Simon Archer, the Crown and Key's leader and the last living magician-scribe, has lost his powers. As Gaios searches for the Stone of Scone, which will give him destructive dominion over the land, monster-hunter Malcolm MacFarlane, alchemist extraordinaire Kate Anstruther, gadget geek Penny Carter, and Charlotte the werewolf scramble to reconnect Simon to his magic before the world as they know it is left forever in ruins.

    Praise for The Conquering Dark
     
    "Yet another fantastic addition to the amazing Crown & Key series . . . I didn't want the book to end."-Word Gurgle
     
    "The previous novels, The Shadow Revolution and The Undying Legion, set a high standard that The Conquering Dark not only meets, but surpasses. . . . If you are looking for an exciting fantasy series with memorable characters, look to the Crown & Key trilogy. You won't be disappointed."-The Mutt Cafe
     
    "The Conquering Dark is the final book of the Crown & Key trilogy, and it was a wonderful ride! . . . I cannot stress enough how good this series was. It was such a fun read!"-Bibliophage
     
    "The Conquering Dark is the perfect conclusion to the Crown & Key trilogy, although I'm hoping we'll see more of these characters in future books. Clay and Susan Griffith have crafted an action-packed, steampunk-laced dark fantasy filled with likable and memorable characters. I can't rave about the Crown & Key series enough!"-Fresh Fiction
     
    "With lovable characters that will leave a lasting impression on you, this series truly is stand out and I can't recommend it enough."-My Guilty Obsession

    Praise for Clay and Susan Griffith's The Shadow Revolution
     
    "Team Griffith creates a number of really compelling characters whose exploits will keep readers glued to the pages! Terrific!"-RT Book Reviews
     
    "A fast-paced, action-filled dark fantasy that is just sheer fun to read . . . The Shadow Revolution kicks off the Crown & Key series in spectacular fashion!"-Fresh Fiction
     
    "Werewolves, mad science, and plenty of smiting. Pass the popcorn."-Emma Jane Holloway, author of The Baskerville Affair series
     
    "A thrilling read! Clay and Susan Griffith have crafted a gritty, action-packed Victorian-era fantasy world full of dark creatures, mystery, and magic-a must read for steampunk fans!"-Shawntelle Madison, author of the Coveted series


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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateJul 28, 2015
    ISBN9781101890189
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    The Conquering Dark
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    Clay Griffith

    Susan and Clay Griffith are a husband and wife team who have written the original Vampire Empire fantasy series for Pyr Books, the tie-in Crown & Key series for Random House, and THE FLASH: THE HAUNTING OF BARRY ALLEN for Titan Books. They've written numerous short stories for anthologies, some featuring noted genre characters such as Kolchak the Night Stalker and The Phantom, and have scripted comics including The Tick, The Simpsons, and Vincent Price Presents.

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    • 5/5
      4.5 StarsA thrilling and action-packed historical fantasy book with some great fight scenes (think Robert Downey Jr's Sherlock), steampunk weapons, and a lovable and endearing group of main characters. This novel is book 3, so make sure you check out book 1 & 2 beforehand. The dialogue is witty, the plot is fun, and the writing style is easy to read. The pace picks up the further you get into the book and the ending will not let you down. I think this series would be a great idea for a TV show. Recommended for fans of Sci-fi/Fantasy novels, historical steampunk junkies, and readers who enjoy a bit of fun.Net Galley Feedback
    • 3/5
      The third book in the series wraps everything up nicely with the story lines. Everyone has their part to play in saving England from Gaios. You find out a bit more about Kate’s father but not a lot. Simon finds out more about his father. I do have to say I think Charlotte and Penny are my two favorite characters in this series and I hope that if there are more books we see more of them.

      Digital review copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley