A review by petra_reads
Shadow's Embrace by A. I. Nasser, Scare Street
4.0
[b:Shadow's Embrace|30057653|Shadow's Embrace (Slaughter #2)|A.I. Nasser|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1461963080s/30057653.jpg|50469088] is the second book in the Slaughter series and picks up six months after [b:Children To The Slaughter|30031278|Children To The Slaughter (Slaughter #1)|A.I. Nasser|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1461677608s/30031278.jpg|50435507]. They should really be read in order though there are some flashbacks that explain parts of the past.
Alan Carter is still plagued by nightmares from the events six months ago, and while there is a new chairperson of the Council, children are still disappearing. However, when more people find out about what is going on in the little town of Melington and an inquisitive reporter becomes involved, total mayhem ensues, and Alan seems to be the key as "It began with a Carter, and it must end with a Carter". [a:A.I. Nasser|9795753|A.I. Nasser|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] introduces new characters and further develops the characters from book 1. The pace remains fast and the atmosphere is wonderfully creepy and suspenseful. I enjoyed this one more than the previous book as the writing has become more refined.
Jake Urry is the perfect narrator for this series, as he boosts the eeriness factor with his spine-chilling delivery. I look forward to [b:Copper's Keeper|30179242|Copper's Keeper (Slaughter #3)|A.I. Nasser|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1463112043s/30179242.jpg|50622179].
I received a complimentary copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
Alan Carter is still plagued by nightmares from the events six months ago, and while there is a new chairperson of the Council, children are still disappearing. However, when more people find out about what is going on in the little town of Melington and an inquisitive reporter becomes involved, total mayhem ensues, and Alan seems to be the key as "It began with a Carter, and it must end with a Carter". [a:A.I. Nasser|9795753|A.I. Nasser|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] introduces new characters and further develops the characters from book 1. The pace remains fast and the atmosphere is wonderfully creepy and suspenseful. I enjoyed this one more than the previous book as the writing has become more refined.
Jake Urry is the perfect narrator for this series, as he boosts the eeriness factor with his spine-chilling delivery. I look forward to [b:Copper's Keeper|30179242|Copper's Keeper (Slaughter #3)|A.I. Nasser|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1463112043s/30179242.jpg|50622179].
I received a complimentary copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.