The Midnight Palace Lib/E

Product Description Set in Calcutta in the 1930s, The Midnight Palace begins on a dark night when 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 street corner, 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. Review The sense of dread and mystery that pervades the story, and the themes of lost innocence and sacrifice keep readers turning the pages.-- "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" Wonderfully unlikely heroes. A fine, sad epilogue caps off this worthwhile read.-- "Booklist" Zafon adeptly establishes his characters...and makes good use of his setting...Just as importantly, Zafon delivers moments of genuine horror, as well as expert plot twists that move the story along.-- "Publishers Weekly" About the Author Carlos Ruiz Zafon is the author of several novels, including the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind. His work has been published in more than forty countries, translated into thirty different languages, and honored with numerous international awards, including the Edebe Award, Spain's most prestigious prize for young adult fiction. He divides his time between Barcelona and Los Angeles. Jonathan Davis has received widespread critical acclaim for his narration in a variety of genres. He has won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration in 2009, 2011, and 2012, as well as being a finalist for an Audie in 2007, 2013, and three times in 2014. He has also garnered accolades from Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and AudioFile magazine.