The Book of Magic cover

The Book of Magic

Spiritwalker #Bloom

by Gardner Dozois, K.J. Parker, Megan Lindholm, John Crowley, Matthew Hughes, Ysabeau S. Wilce, Rachel Pollack, Eleanor Arnason, Tim Powers, Liz Williams, Garth Nix, Elizabeth Bear, Lavie Tidhar, Greg Van Eekhout, George R.R. Martin, Andy Duncan, Kate Elliott, Scott Lynch

Narrated by Elliot Hill, Karissa Vacker, Sile Bermingham, Maxwell Caulfield, Susan Denaker, Scott Brick, Bruce Mann, Holly Palance, Nicholas Guy Smith, Steve West, Various

3.66 ABR Score (1.0K ratings)
★ 3.7 Goodreads (839) ★ 4.07 Audible (191)
24h 38m Released 2018 Fantasy

About This Audiobook

Seventeen master storytellers gather their most potent spells in this celebrated anthology that explores the shadowy realm of wizards, sorcerers, and magical practitioners. Each tale delves into worlds where arcane power comes with profound consequences, examining the complex figures who wield forces beyond mortal comprehension. From intimate character studies to sweeping adventures, these stories traverse realms both familiar and utterly alien, where magic operates by rules both ancient and unpredictable. The collection presents practitioners of the mystical arts as deeply flawed individuals whose extraordinary abilities often mirror their human vulnerabilities, creating narratives that balance wonder with warning.

An ensemble cast of eleven skilled narrators brings distinctive voices to each story, with performers like Maxwell Caulfield, Scott Brick, and Karissa Vacker lending their talents to match the varied tones and styles. The diverse narrative approaches benefit from this multi-narrator format, allowing each tale to develop its own sonic identity while maintaining cohesion across the collection's impressive twenty-four-hour runtime. The audio production captures both intimate magical moments and grand supernatural confrontations with equal clarity, while the varied pacing keeps listeners engaged throughout this substantial journey into realms where magic reigns supreme.