Haunted by Shadows

Magic Wars (Demons of New Chicago, Book 2)

By: Kel Carpenter

Narrated by: Savannah Gilmore, Adam Gold

I used to hunt witches. Now I live with one.

To further complicate things, my past as a supernatural bounty hunter doesn’t exactly make me popular in these new circles I’m running in.

Shocker, I know. Someone wants me dead.

He wants me to stay in Nathalie’s apartment and be safe while he handles the threat, all while holding Bree’s future over my head.

Not gonna happen. To say I’m f--ked is an understatement. But I’ve been in worse spots before. Lucifer may be gone, but the corruption of magic isn’t. I have enemies everywhere. And this time, they’re going to know what it means to burn.

Some things are worse than the devil. To save Bree, I’ll become one of them.

If you can’t get enough of books by Ella Summers, Annette Marie, Shannon Mayer, Deborah Wilde, K.F. Breene, Jeaniene Frost, Kelly St. Clare, and Linsey Hall, then dive right in to the dangerous depths of New Chicago. Beware of headstrong heroines with snark. These ladies don’t bark. They bite.

Start the series with Touched by Fire or preorder book two now!

©2020 Kel Carpenter (P)2025 Kel Carpenter

phenomenal book

what a phenomenal book. This story completely sucks you in . I was hooked after book 1 and once this one was released I couldn't wait to listen and I wasn't disappointed. I loved the narrators they really brought this book to life for me.

Keep it going!

This book was fast-paced and by the end I was almost dizzy. There were a few slower moments in the previous book, and this one felt the complete opposite. Poor Piper can't catch a break but she is starting to overcome her prejudices and starting to accept herself and her new world. I like her attitude a lot better in this one. I love seeing the friendship continue to develop between Piper and Natalie. Piper and Ronan also got some good screen-time together. Their chemistry jumps off the page and I am excited to see how the relationship progresses. I was disappointed that there was a whole lot that happened while Piper was unconscious and we didn't get to see more of Natalie and Lucifer interacting.
The audio performance was once again fantastic. I do enjoy the dual narrators and the male narrator is growing on me. Savannah does such a great job and I just love her voice.
Overall, a fantastic addition to the series and I am eagerly awaiting the next installment.

*** I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.***

Perfect narration for Piper.

Savannah and Adam are sooooo good narrating the book. Savannah continues to do a wonderful job portraying Piper. Piper’s cold demeanor and indifference to any situation that doesn’t threaten someone she is loyal to (mainly Bri and Nat) is so clear throughout the book. We hear bits of emotion only in situations in which Piper is interacting with or actively trying to protect Nat and Bri AND in those situations where she is trying to protect herself from Ronan. Every other situation the narration is perfectly cold with a take no prisoners attitude. Adam’s voice as Ronan is chill inducing... yum. They are the perfect duet to narrate this story.

Piper and Nat grow as characters on their own and within their friendship as well. Nat definitely reveals her grit in this book. The fun little twist with Bri was interesting and has left me anxiously waiting for book 3.

I seriously love this series so much!!!

Piper is such a complex character. She’s so strong, but also so broken in many ways. I can’t wait to keep reading and watching her grow. Goodness Ronan is so 🔥🔥🔥. I love Natalie & can’t wait to watch her grow too. Hopefully she will get her own books in the future. The narration of Savannah & Adam was off the charts again with book 2. Thanks Kel for putting your beautiful mind to work for your readers. You’re brilliant!

Holy hot chemistry!

I love this series! narrators are on point!
Chemistry is sizzling!
you definitely want to listen to this book!
🔥🔥