Turns Of Fate by Anne Bishop
Book 1 in the Isle of Wyrd series
Narrated by Jesse Vilinsky
Genre: urban fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
Book 1 in the Isle of Wyrd series
Narrated by Jesse Vilinsky
Genre: urban fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook
About Turns Of Fate:
A young detective investigating crimes of the uncanny will learn that bargains can change your fate — for good or ill — in this darkly enthralling fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Others and the Black Jewels series.
Words have power. Intentions matter.
Most people come to Destiny Park for entertainment. They come to have their cards read to tell them a bit about their future. They come to walk through a beautiful park and to eat at the hotel’s restaurant. They come in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Arcana, the paranormal beings who rule the Isle of Wyrd.
But some people come to make a bargain with the Arcana — to change their fate. And some people come for dark purposes.
When Detective Beth Fahey is sent to Destiny Park to inquire about a “ghost gun,” she will begin a strange journey on which she must learn to navigate the Arcana’s unforgiving laws and dangerous attractions. Her search will draw her into seemingly impossible cases and the secrets of her own past as tensions rise between the Arcana and their human neighbors across the river.
For the Isle of Wyrd is a place where the dead ride trains to their final destinations, predators literally become prey, and seekers’ true natures are revealed in the ripples of destiny unknowingly stirred in their wakes.
Who will live? Who will die? And who will be lost in between?
Source: Info in the "About Turns Of Fate" was taken from amazon on 13/04/2025.
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My Thoughts:
I am an old Anne Bishop fan. So, of course, this book got bought!
So what was it that Captain Charles Forrester wanted to ask Beth when Beth reported to him after her first trip to the island? The chapter ended hanging and the next chapter did not reveal what happened...WTF!
As usual for a book of this author, the world building is beautiful!!
This is my first Jesse Vilinsky audiobook and I would listen to her again. The only complaint I have is that the narration reads through changes of scenes without pause. I could not really blame the reading since the ebook text also continues on save for a line of bar indicating the change of scene. Therefore every time the story lines no longer makes sense, I have to stop and look at the text to see what is happening. This made the going slow.
On the plus side, I like the way Jesse Vilinsky deepens her voice to indicate a male character. She sure has talent!!
Couldn't wait for the next book to get published!
Quantitative Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 4.5
Story itself = 4.5
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4
World building = 5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = (17 hrs and 45 mins listening time)
Plot = 3.5
Narration = 5
Character development = 4.5
Story itself = 4.5
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4
World building = 5
Cover art = 4.5
Pace = (17 hrs and 45 mins listening time)
Plot = 3.5
Narration = 5
Books In The Isle of Wyrd Series:
Meet The Author
About Anne Bishop:
Anne Bishop lives in upstate New York where she enjoys gardening, music, and writing dark, romantic stories. She is the author of over twenty novels, including the award-winning Black Jewels Trilogy. She has written a new series, the Others, which is an urban dark fantasy with a bit of a twist.
Crawford Award (2000)
The Narrator
About Jesse Vilinsky:
Jesse Vilinsky is a classically trained actress and voice actor, having graduated from the USC School of Dramatic Arts and BADA in London. Jesse has lent her voice to numerous film and television projects, performing and voice matching children, teen, and adult voices. She has worked on various video games, animation, and commercial projects as well. As a narrator, Jesse has garnered recognition in AudioFile magazine for her expertly voiced characters and ability to bring forth the strength and truth of their stories. She has been lauded for her facility with dialects and accents, as well as her youthful tones. A New York City native now living in Downtown Los Angeles, Jesse spends her spare time exploring the city with her husband, eating donuts.
FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.
The ebook and audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.
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