The Perfect Poison

Arcane Society, Book 6

By: Amanda Quick

Narrated by: Islay Jacobs

In this suspenseful Arcane Society novel, New York Times bestselling author Amanda Quick delves into the underworld of passion, greed, and powers that lie beyond this realm.

Victorian botanist Lucinda Bromley has a rare talent: the ability to detect almost any type of poison. She also tends many rare plants, including a species of fern that was stolen from her conservatory just last month—and which turns up in a poison that was used in a nobleman's murder.

To keep her name out of the investigation and to find the killer, Lucinda hires a fellow Arcane Society member. The founder of a psychical investigation agency, Caleb Jones is very good at protecting the Society's secrets—and frighteningly good at getting the truth.

As a nearly overwhelming desire blooms between Caleb and Lucinda, they are drawn into the dark heart of a deadly conspiracy—and into a legacy of madness that could plunge Caleb into the depths of his own tortured soul . . .

©2009 Jayne Ann Krentz (P)2023 Tantor

Strong Female Character

What I like most about JAK’s books (besides the UNIQUE storylines, LIVELY dialogue, CREATIVE plots, and ENGAGING characters) are the Heroines that rescue themselves!

Wonderful Read

Love, love, love Amanda Quick books. This one is a great read. Only her Dust bunny (Jayne Castle) series rate higher than this series of books. This is one of my favorites…

The Arcane Series continues

What a great story that weaves suspense with the idea of different psychic talents. As always it was a great addition to the series.

Great characters and intriguing story.

The origin story of a psychic detective agency in the secret Arcane Society. A story of passions. Not just the kind of passion found in romance, but also passion for the characters' lifework, and their families. The darker passions that tempt those who want more than their fair share, these make the story full of twist and turns.

Great story!

Could not stop listening. The development of her characters are expertly done. Narrator really told the story and made you feel as if you were really there.