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Speaks the Nightbird

By: Robert R. McCammon
Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
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Audie Award Nominee, Fiction, 2013

Judgment of the Witch

The Carolinas, 1699: The citizens of Fount Royal believe a witch has cursed their town with inexplicable tragedies - and they demand that beautiful widow Rachel Howarth be tried and executed for witchcraft. Presiding over the trial is traveling magistrate Issac Woodward, aided by his astute young clerk, Matthew Corbett. Believing in Rachel's innocence, Matthew will soon confront the true evil at work in Fount Royal....

Evil Unveiled

After hearing damning testimony, magistrate Woodward sentences the accused witch to death by burning. Desperate to exonerate the woman he has come to love, Matthew begins his own investigation among the townspeople. Piecing together the truth, he has no choice but to vanquish a force more malevolent than witchcraft in order to save his beloved Rachel - and free Fount Royal from the menace claiming innocent lives.

©2002 Robert McCammon (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Critic Reviews

“Edoardo Ballerini performs this story of accusation and fear flawlessly. He effortlessly switches his pitch, accents, and timbre to suit the unfortunate Rachel Howarth, the endless curious Corbett, and the various determined characters, good and evil.” (AudioFile)
"a compelling story that should find a wide readership. Highly recommended for popular fiction collections." (Library Journal)
"An excellent story, full of tension and suspense.” (Stephen King)

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Historical Ripping Yarns

Mathew Corbett Series

Author : Robert McCammon is from Birmingham Alabama.

These are what I call historical "ripping yarns" - the series , starts with Speaks the Nightbird.

The books are historical fiction mystery, danger everywhere, great detailed research describes London & New York in the period 1699 - 1703, the first book is set in the Carolinas, full of violence mayhem, humour, dastardly characters, just enough romance, and great plots .... all the good stuff, and you get the most outstanding narration by Edoardo Ballerini

Matthew goes from humble clerk to "problem solver".

I liked this series so much I bought the first 2 in print form to share with non-audiophile friends, all who have read the first go on to read them all. The last one is expected later this year. I have listened to most of these twice. Of my audio library of over 500 since 2011 this is my most recommended books.

I joined Audible in 2011, discovered this book in one of the early sales, I think I paid $7.99. I never stop recommending, watching youtube interviews with the author. Most are very long, which is great.

Speaks the Nightbird (what a title !) is actually 2 books

1) The Judgment of the Witch

2) Evil Unveiled

I read the first 3, then each year had to wait for the next, whereas now you can have 7, two remain for those of you already into Matthew and the woman he loves Berry Grigsby, The King of Shadows is out this year, the penultimate in the series.

I highly recommend you join the Matthew Corbett & Eduardo Ballerini world.

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A most enjoyable listening experience

Beautifully read. Kept my interest all the way through. The.characters came alive. Felt as if I was a part of their lives

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Absolutely amazing!

The narration is superb. Very easy to listen to. I was enthralled by the story. So pleased this is only book one.

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