The Midnight Palace by Carlos Ruiz Zafón audiobook

The Midnight Palace

By Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Read by Jonathan Davis

Little, Brown Young Readers 9780316044738
7.15 Hours • 1
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In the heart of Calcutta lurks a dark mystery. On a dark night in the 1930s, an English lieutenant fights to save newborn twins Ben and Sheere from an unthinkable threat. Despite monsoon-force rains and terrible danger lurking around every corner of the streets of Calcutta, the young lieutenant manages to get them to safety, but not without losing his own life. Years later, on the eve of Ben and Sheere's sixteenth birthday, the mysterious threat reenters their lives. This time it may be impossible to escape. With the help of their brave friends, the twins will have to take a stand against the terror that watches them in the shadows of the night, and face the most frightening creature in the history of the City of Palaces.

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Summary

Summary

In the heart of Calcutta lurks a dark mystery.

On a dark night in the 1930s, an English lieutenant fights to save newborn twins Ben and Sheere from an unthinkable threat. Despite monsoon-force rains and terrible danger lurking around every corner of the streets of Calcutta, the young lieutenant manages to get them to safety, but not without losing his own life.

Years later, on the eve of Ben and Sheere's sixteenth birthday, the mysterious threat reenters their lives. This time it may be impossible to escape. With the help of their brave friends, the twins will have to take a stand against the terror that watches them in the shadows of the night, and face the most frightening creature in the history of the City of Palaces.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“It’s fast-moving and never hesitates, and it quickly sketches the eight young people who inhabit its pages as quirky and likeable individuals, from the taciturn artist, Michael, to the fiery and intelligent Isobel. It’s also a story about stories: tales from the past are woven into the narrative in an elegant way, with the whole book framed by the narrative of the last surviving member of the group.” —Guardian (London)
“Zafón’s young-adult fiction was published in Spain long before he became an international sensation, and it’s fascinating to see, in his second book, premonitory glimpses of The Shadow of the Wind…Zafón makes it look so easy but he’s in a class of his own” —Financial Times
“Zafón delivers an often creepy adventure…populated with some wonderful characters…Zafón adeptly establishes his characters (including some fun and believable teenage repartee) and makes good use of his setting. His Calcutta has many of the mystical elements that many writers associate with the city, but it also shows the political strain of a city subject to years of hostile colonization and ready to break free. Just as importantly, Zafón delivers moments of genuine horror, as well as expert plot twists that move the story along.” —Publishers Weekly
“Amazing characters, an intricate plot, and a quaint setting make this impossible to put down. Darkness, rain and mist, fire and explosions, labyrinthian neighborhoods, apparitions and pure evil all set the mood for this darkly compelling story set in pre-independent India. Zafón is a masterful storyteller and Graves does an excellent job of translating the story and its suspense in its first American translation. This powerful, complex tale packs a wallop for the reader.” —Children’s Literature
“The sense of dread and mystery that pervades the story and the themes of lost innocence and sacrifice keep readers turning the pages.” —School Library Journal
“The steamy atmosphere of Calcutta is palpable, and the confrontations between the twins and their malevolent nemesis truly terrifying. Perfect for readers who value mood over all else.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Zafón is known for his beautiful, almost lyrical, writing style. In this book, the reader is given the opportunity to experience the oppressive heat and intense rain of Calcutta.” —VOYA

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Author Bio: Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Author Bio: Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Carlos Ruiz Zafón (1964-2020) wrote several novels, including the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind. His work has been honored with numerous awards, including the Edebé Award, Spain’s most prestigious prize for young adult fiction.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Fiction
Runtime: 7.15
Audience: Children (8–12)
Language: English

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