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Title: Revelation

Subtitle: A Matthew Shardlake Mystery

Author: C. J. Sansom

Narrator: Steven Crossley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 820 votes

Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

C.J. Sansom's Matthew Shardlake mysteries whisk listeners back in time to the tumultuous court of King Henry VIII. Shardlake has his hands full this time defending a young religious fanatic who has been thrown into Bedlam. On top of that, Shardlake's friend is murdered, and the quest to find the killer leads Shardlake right to the steps of the king's latest romantic conquest, Catherine Parr.

©2008 C.J. Sansom; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

Great entertainment!

I heard about these books after hearing an interview with the author on the BBC. I thought the books would be interesting, but didn't anticipate lying in bed until 2 am still plugged in to my iPod, because I couldn't wait to hear what happened next. The story abounds with wonderful characters, excellent twists of plot and a well-researched ambiance. I'm looking forward to listening to the entire Matthew Shardlake series.

Absolute fan of Shardlake

Would you listen to Revelation again? Why?

Yes, If I was confined to bed I would listen to the entire series again. Why? The stories areso intriguing that the first listen is devoted to just finding out what is going to happen and to solving the various mysteries the author introduces. The next time around I would listen the delicious historical details.

What other book might you compare Revelation to and why?

Similar to Connie Willis, the author packs in both grand historical era and the details and characters that bring them to life. Both authors are fastidious researchers and take a year or more do do their research.

What does Steven Crossley bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

The narrator introduces the various accents and pronunciations the undoubtedly set apart the various classes although of course we don't know what they actually sounded like.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but of course the book is far too long for that. Many a time I lingered late into the night, not wanting to

Any additional comments?

The Shardlake books make a marvelous series and the people that write about the books being boring just don't get it. It is well worth sticking through the extensive set up Sansom walks us through at the beginning of his novels, introducing or reintroducing his characters, setting up several plot lines, etc. Revelation is not the strongest in the series, a bit contrived with the all the Book of Rev. symbolism and gruesome murders. But I still loved listening to it.

What a ride!

Okay, it moves a bit slow at times but this book packs plenty of tension and mystery. I was able to figure some things out before Master Shardlake yet that did not dim my enjoyment one whit! The time covered was one of religious strife in England. I came away with a new appreciation of what an intelligent person in England must have gone through during those time. I also came away with a real sense of just how EVIL Henry VIII was.

This man brought terror to a land that had been fairly content.

Great series!

Any additional comments?

Really good story as well as giving you an excellent feel for life in the period. Some parts were a bit gruesome, but that was life during the period. Overall, an enjoyable series.

History and mystery

I am such a fan of this series. Sansom mixes history and mystery in these superb historical thrillers.