Audiobook Review – Photographs & Phantoms (The Gaslight Chronicles, Book 2) by Cindy Spencer Pape, Narrated by Kate Reading (3/5 stars)

Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Steampunk
Length: 2 hours and 27 minutes (91 pages)
Publisher: Carina Press
Release Date: April 25, 2011
ASIN: B004XUDOYW
Stand Alone or Series: 2nd volume in the Gaslight Chronicles
Source: Audiobook from Audible.com
Rating: 3/5 stars

“As a member of the Order of the Round Table, Kendall Lake is overqualified to be investigating strange phenomena at a seaside photography studio. But since the photographer is related to the Order’s most powerful sorcerer, Kendall reluctantly boards a dirigible to Brighton.

Amy Deland is haunted by a shadow that appears in some of her recent portraits. In each case, the subject died within days of the sitting. Does she have her grandmother’s gift of foresight, or has she somehow caused the deaths?

As Kendall and Amy search for answers, their investigation draws them together in a most improper way—but it seems the evil presence in the studio is determined to keep them apart…”

This was okay but not nearly as good as the first book in this series. I enjoyed the creepy mystery surrounding the strange shadows showing up in Amy’s photography. However, the relationship between her and Kendall was very insta-love.

I did enjoy the cameo made by Caro and crew. This story is a fun diversion and I enjoyed it, even if it wasn’t anything all that special.

This is also a very short read (I listened to it on audiobook and it was only a couple hours long).

Overall this was an okay addition to the series but could probably be skipped since it stands alone. I plan on reading the next story in the series to see if that one continues like the first book or is like this shorter novel.