FICTION

The Book of Life

by Deborah Harkness
Viking. (All Souls, Bk. 3). Jul. 2014. 560p. ISBN 9780670025596. $28.95; ebk. ISBN 9780698163478. F
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The eagerly awaited third title in Harkness's trilogy (A Discovery of Witches; Shadow of Night) picks up right after historian/witch Diana Bishop and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont return from the past, and the adventure never lets up until the final page. The need to discover the truth continues to drive Diana in her relentless search for the magical manuscript known as Ashmole 782. Harkness delves more deeply into the political machinations of her world in this outing, weaving in a meaningful message about how ignorance, fear, and misinformation can drive a culture, with ramifications for generations to come.
VERDICT 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 paranormal series. Readers new to the trilogy should read the novels in order, as an understanding of past events and the players involved is essential for full enjoyment of this final book. [See Prepub Alert, 1/10/14.]
Reviewed by Crystal Renfro, Georgia Inst. of Technology Lib. & Information Ctr., Atlanta , Jun 15, 2014
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