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Vicious Circle

Felix Castor • Book 2

by Mike Carey

Narrated by Michael Kramer

4.06 ABR Score (9.5K ratings)
★ 3.98 Goodreads (9.3K) ★ 4.65 Audible (239)
16h 18m Released 2018 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Michael Kramer makes Felix Castor sound like a man who knows exactly how badly this is going to go and shows up anyway.

  • Great if you want: noir detective fiction with a supernatural twist and dry wit
  • Listening experience: brooding and propulsive — the plot tightens steadily toward a grim climax
  • Narration: Kramer's weary, sharp delivery is a perfect fit for Castor's cynical voice
  • Skip if: you haven't read book one — the mythology runs deep

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About This Audiobook

Felix Castor finds himself reluctantly drawn deeper into London's supernatural underworld when what appears to be a routine missing ghost case spirals into something far more sinister. The freelance exorcist desperately needs the money, but this investigation plunges him into a web of Satanists, demonic conspiracies, and deadly occult rituals that threaten everyone he cares about. With his possessed friend Rafi still tormented by an ancient demon and a succubus contract hanging over his head, Castor must navigate the treacherous boundaries between the living and the damned while uncovering a plot that could unleash Hell itself upon London.

Michael Kramer delivers a masterful performance that captures both the noir atmosphere and supernatural dread permeating Carey's urban fantasy. His voice work distinguishes each character with subtle shifts in tone and inflection, from Castor's weary cynicism to the otherworldly menace of demonic entities. Kramer's pacing allows the mounting tension to build naturally while maintaining clarity during complex supernatural exposition. The audio format enhances the story's immersive quality, with Kramer's narration making listeners feel like they're walking London's haunted streets alongside the reluctant exorcist as he confronts forces beyond human comprehension.