Tomb of the Queen

Name: Tomb of the Queen
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Joss Walker
ISBN: 9781666153040

Author: Joss Walker

Series: Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian #1

Narrator: Erin Moon

Unabridged: 14 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/31/2021

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal, Urban

Synopsis

A librarian. A spell book. And a terrorist organization set on enslaving the world.

Librarian Jayne Thorne enjoys her quiet life of tea and books. That is, until she finds a spell book in the Vanderbilt archives that accidentally gives her access to a magical dimension.

Now she's hunted by a magic-wielding terrorist group called the Kingdom, and the only way for her to survive is to team up with a secret branch of the CIA. Her first mission: Go undercover at Trinity College Library in Dublin to discover the identity of a Kingdom member and determine if the Book of Leinster is actually a magical necromantic grimoire.

With the help of a handsome Irish kickboxer, Jayne uncovers the truth of her unexpected spell book: The Irish manuscript is one of five grimoires that can raise five dead, master magicians, and secure their totems of power. With these totems comes the power to control the world.

But the spell book isn't the only thing with secrets in Jayne's new life. Danger lurks in every corner and Jayne must rise to meet her fated role . . . or perish alongside the rest of the world.

Contains mature themes.

About Joss Walker

Joss Walker is the fantasy pen name for New York Times bestselling thriller author J. T. Ellison, where she explores her love of the fantasy genre and extraordinary women discovering their power in the world. With Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian, Joss has created a brilliant new lighthearted urban fantasy series perfect for lovers of books, libraries, romance, and of course, magic.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sadie on June 24, 2021

I think My Goodreads comments, written as I read this book, will give a good idea of how I felt about it. Sadie Forsythe is 80% done Have I been reading this book for 18 decades? I kind of feel like I've been reading this book for 18 decades. — 20 hours, 29 min ago Sadie Forsythe is 70% done I'm booooooo......more

Goodreads review by Aizlynne on May 13, 2021

Wow. This story has it all. Fantastic world building that sucks you in. A likeable heroine that is kind while still kicking butt. A sexy love interest complete with Irish accent. A bit of mystery, a bit of history, and a good dose of humor. This story kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Never......more

Goodreads review by C.L. on June 01, 2022

What a wild ride that I enjoyed every minute of! Tomb of the Queen is filled with pop culture references, snarky banter, a compelling magic system, not to mention sexy men with accents, magical books and realms, library nerdiness, and a female main character I adored! I cannot wait to read book 2!......more

Goodreads review by Suz on February 25, 2023

I would have given this a solid four stars but the end is a complete hook, and we all know how I feel about those. Hey, I'm not one starring them anymore. Admittedly it's more of a "same time next week" look at the next book but it's still a hook and I still resent them. I didn't buy into the entire......more

Goodreads review by Lana on May 12, 2021

I really, really enjoyed reading this urban paranormal adventure fantasy thriller, the first in what I hope will turn out to be a number of other adventures on which we can join Jayne Thorne and enjoy the suspense. Jayne Thorne is a librarian who loves the peaceful life of being surrounded by her bo......more