Kingdom of the Wicked
Kingdom of the Wicked • Book 1
by Kerri Maniscalco
Narrated by Marisa Calin
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Marisa Calin narrates this Sicilian witch-meets-demon story like she's translating a forbidden diary she was never supposed to find.
- Great if you want: dark paranormal romance dripping with gothic Sicilian atmosphere
- Listening experience: slow-burn and lush — mood-heavy, not plot-driven
- Narration: Calin's warmth softens the darkness without defanging it
- Skip if: you came for the murder mystery — the romance takes over
About This Audiobook
On the sun-drenched island of Sicily, a young witch named Emilia lives a quiet double life, hiding her powers while working in her family's restaurant. When her twin sister turns up murdered in a ritualistic killing, Emilia plunges into a dangerous investigation that draws her toward forbidden magic and an unlikely alliance with Wrath, a prince of Hell. Set against a richly imagined world where Italian folklore collides with demonic politics, the story braids a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with a genuinely dark murder mystery that keeps its secrets close.
Marisa Calin brings a warm, textured performance to the narration, grounding the Sicilian atmosphere with subtle vocal choices that distinguish a large cast of human and supernatural characters. Her pacing suits the novel's deliberate escalation, letting tension build across the twelve-hour runtime without rushing the romance or the reveals. Listeners who enjoy gothic fantasy with real emotional stakes will find this a compelling way to experience the first installment of Maniscalco's series.
