The third book in the Withering Mysteries, The Withering Storm by Amy Boyles, tackles the infection Grim has been fighting. Will he find a cure or will he turn into the creature he has hunted? Is a television celebrity offering him salvation or is it all a ruse for ratings? What unfolds is a suspenseful, twisted tale that kept me on edge.
by Amy Boyles
Series: The Withering Mysteries #3
Narrator: Michael Kirby
Length: 5 hours and 30 minutes
Genres: Fantasy
Source: Publisher
Purchase*: Amazon | Audible *affiliate
Narration: 5 cups Speed: 1.5x
It’s all come down to this.
Monster hunter Grim has been promised a cure for the disease that he’s infected with--a disease that will cause him to change into one of the very creatures that he hunts.
That promise comes in the form of a television celebrity who has own agenda--record Grim’s healing process for his audience, an audience that gets to vote for Grim’s outcome every step of the way.
Will Grim be healed? Or will he succumb to the disease?
I have enjoyed this series immensely from the mysteries to the side characters and, of course, Grim, our protagonist who fights monsters and battles to save himself from turning into one. I am sad to see this is the last book, but Boyles kept me listening until the end with plenty of reveals and unexpected twists.
Did Grim become a monster? For answers, you’ll need to grab the series. While these are in KindleUnlimited, I recommend listening to the audiobooks narrated by Michael Kirby. He brought Grim and the secondary characters to life. I grew attached to this motley crew, and the mysteries were well done.
Grim is a rough around the edges monster hunter who images himself hunting with just his dog, but finds himself with a girlfriend and saving strays. We see growth throughout, but Grim is a character with integrity and I immediately rooted for him.
Horatio, a hunter and TV host/YouTube guy, offers Grim a cure. It’s painful and Grim has to agree to be filmed. Only things aren’t at all as they seem in this page-turning tale. I loved listening to it all unfold.
If you like mysteries, paranormal fantasy and characters you’ll connect with, I recommend grabbing your earbuds and listening to the Withering Mysteries. I plan to check out more works from this author.
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About Amy Boyles
Author of laugh-out-loud paranormal cozy mysteries. Series include: Sweet Tea Witches, Bless Your Witch, Lost Southern Magic Renovations, Seven Suitors For Seven Witches, Southern Ghost Wranglers and Withering Mysteries. She has a Pharm D in pharmacy, a BA in Creative Writing and a Master's in Life.
When she isn't writing or chasing around two small children (one of which is four going on thirteen), she can be found antique shopping for a great deal, getting her roots touched up (because that’s an every four-week job) and figuring out when she can get back to Disney World.
About Michael Kirby
Michael Kirby
Michael Kirby's voice has been described as: "Present, crisp, and genuine. A voice you can trust with your house keys." He is a California native, a lifelong skateboarder, waterman, and a classically trained actor who holds an MFA from The Old Globe Theatre. With a diverse career spanning more than a quarter century, Michael works in film, television, voice-over, and theater, and has been seen on Off-Broadway stages, as well as regional houses like The Mark Taper Forum, Syracuse Stage, The Old Globe, and many more. He is a member of the prestigious Antaeus Theatre company in Los Angeles. As a father of two toddlers, he approaches all things with a patient and nurturing spirit. Michael loves his craft and thrives on storytelling, both fiction and nonfiction.
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Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
Beautiful cover on this one! Glad to hear it was a good book and ending to the series, and that you’re still sad to see it’s over. Great review!
Jen Twimom
I don’t recall seeing the reviews of the earlier books, but this series sounds fantastic. Now if only I had more time in my life and could listen to all the books!
Katherine
I have this series on my TBR. I love the sound of it and the covers are gorgeous. Glad you enjoyed this one!
Anne - Books of My Heart
Glad to hear this series is working well for you.
Romance Reader
Sounds an interesting story line of this book.
Mary Kirkland
I like the sound of this one, I’m glad it was good for you.
Angela (Angel's Book Nook)
This sounds cool. Great review.
Nadene
You are sending me to add more books to my already overburdening TBR.😂