The Shadows That Listen

Hardback Published on: 18/08/2026
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The Shadows That Listen
Suspense, action, and a strong FMC - what more could you want?
WOW WOW WOW! I was lucky enough to receive a proof of this incredible book, and let me tell you, it really did not disappoint. Such an amazing debut novel ... READ MORE
Amelie at Richmond
The Shadows That Listen
I was promised a Shimmer Daddy and Louisa delivered!
I thoroughly enjoyed this new angels/demons dystopian fantasy, and it really felt like I was reliving my 2010s angel books era! The broken world we find ou... READ MORE
Joanna at St. Neots

Synopsis

'An eerily broken world, a whip smart, badass heroine, a brutally gorgeous angel, and a shocking twist at the end? Say less. I couldn't put it down' Lauren Kate, New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series

'Unapologetically slow-burn and insanely addictive' Lyra Selene, Sunday Times bestselling author
'A fierce, compulsive read' Brigitte Knightley, USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author
'This is a dystopian romance unlike any I've read before' Brooke Fast

The Shadows that Listen is an unputdownable dystopian romantasy with a delicious slow burn romance, from debut author Louisa Carmody. Perfect for fans of Crescent City and Shadowhunters.

It's been five years since the world was brought to its knees by an immortal war. Daemons crawled from the depths of hell and the sky bled gold as the angels arrived. Humanity thought it was saved, but the angels did not come to protect us.

Amara is a human warrior working for the Angel Intelligence Agency. She spends her days searching for those who don't make it home after curfew. But when her boyfriend Jeremy goes missing, she decides to venture into the shadows to bring him back. Even if it means death.

Nathaniel is an archangel tasked with leading the destruction of humanity, for which he cares little. He doesn't have time to protect little humans running around in the dark, especially those who stab him in the stomach.

But Nathaniel and Amara will soon realise they share a foe, one that lurks in the shadows and stalks them from the skies. She might long to kill him, but Amara knows that having an angel at her side is the only way to find the man she loves.

The shadows lengthen. They listen. Who will survive the night?

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Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9780356529905
  • Number of pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 240 x 156 x 22 mm
  • Languages: English

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The Shadows That Listen
Urban fantasy/dystopia with no guardian angels!
3.5 stars The Shadows that Listen is an urban fantasy/dystopia with 2010s vibes and a lot of action. A strong debut, I can see why it was picked up for ... READ MORE
Emma (ejm_reads)
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The Shadows That Listen
Interesting twist on dystopian Fantasy
The story was both fascinating and very different in it's dystopian view. It gives a totally different outlook on Angels and Archangels and the fight with ... READ MORE
Jayne M
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