Narrated by James Cassidy and Melissa Barr, Anathema by Keri Lake has a runtime of 20 hrs 14 mins on Audible.
Publisher’s Summary
From the author of Nocticadia comes a spellbinding gothic dark fantasy about a shunned woman who is forced beyond the mortal realm’s forbidden boundary into a terrifying world of cursed souls and grotesque creatures.
Only the banished know what lies beyond the woods…
There are whispers about what lurks in Witch Knell—the forest where sinners go to die. The villagers call it The Eating Woods because what’s taken is never given back. Only those who’ve lost their senses would dare to go near it.
Or the banished.
Maevyth Bronwick knows better than to breach the misty labyrinth of trees, but a tragic turn of events compels her beyond the archway of bones to a boundary no mortal has crossed before. One that cloaks a dark and fantastical world that’s as dangerous as it is alluring.
It’s there that he dwells, the cursed lord of Eidolon. The one tasked to keep her hidden from the magehood that seeks to crucify her in the name of an arcane prophecy. Zevander Rydainn, known to his prey as The Scorpion, is the coldest, most calculated assassin in all of Aethyria, and he’d sooner toss his feisty ward to a pack of vicious fyredrakes than keep her safe.
If only he could.
Maevyth’s blood is the key to breaking his despised curse and vanquishing the slumbering evil in Witch Knell. Unfortunately for Lord Rydainn, fate has other plans for the irresistible little enchantress. And his growing obsession with her threatens to destroy everything.
Including himself.
Anathema is a full-length gothic dark fantasy and the first book in The Eating Woods series. Perfect for listeners who enjoy a plot-heavy and atmospheric story with a unique magic system, a slow-burn romance, and a touch of horror.
Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author’s website.
Narrated in duet style.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: James Cassidy and Melissa Barr
- Length: 20 hrs 14 mins
- Publisher: Podium Audio
- Release year: 2025
- Audible category: Literature & Fiction / Horror / Gothic
Listener Ratings
Anathema holds an average listener rating of 4.6/5 from 6380 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.8/5
- Story: 4.6/5
- 5-star ratings: 74% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “Witchy perfection “
Oh my Gods Did I love this audiobook. The story is phenomenal (it’s giving the Witcher show vibes) the dual narration and changes in pitch and tone for different characters was freakin perfection. WELL. DONE. to all involved. I can’t wait for the second book!!— Jenny Babaev, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Love this book so much! “
The male narrator was fire! The voice for the FMC drove me nuts with the inflection at every sentence. The pitch would get high and squeaky. And at times made serious scenes sound silly with the continuous inflection, made the FMC seem dumb witted at times. The narrator’s other female voices were on super on point.— Anastasiya Chumov, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “I loved this world creepy & enthralling!”
I loved the constant moving parts . Go in blind . Go in to be pleasantly surprised— Audible customer, Audible listener
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