Shadow of Night

Harkness successfully continues the characters' story and immerses the reader in Elizabethan England. The reader is introduced to many famous historical figures from both the political and artistic communities. Fans of timey wimey stuff (that is a Dr. Who reference, by the way) will get their fill in both this novel and the conclusion of the trilogy...what alters timelines, when do characters meet in the past and what happens to their present day selves as a result of those meetings? In addition, the romance continues, as do the fantasy aspects of witches, vampires, and alchemy. Add in suspense of the race to find the mysterious book, and what that book will reveal about all of the different creatures who inhabit this world, and you have a novel you will stay up to finish. And yes, you will want to get the 3rd one and finish the series.