Journey to New Salem

The Witches of Vegas, Book 2

By: Mark Rosendorf

Narrated by: Jeffery Lynn Hutchins

The witches of Vegas are back, and their lives will never be the same again.

A year has passed since the witches of Vegas saved the city from the evil Wiccan vampire Valeria. Since then, the show has hit an all-time high. So has the romance between teen witch Isis Rivera and teenage magician Zack Galloway.

Things couldn't be any better for them until Isis develops seizures that cause her power to spiral out of control. Fires and earthquakes are just the beginning of the chaos caused by the misfired witchcraft.

Unable to find a cure, Isis' family journeys to New Salem, a fabled village of witches which may or may not even exist. Meanwhile, Zack ends up face-to-face with the only being who may have a cure: Valeria. But does he dare pay her price?

©2021 Mark Rosendorf (P)2021 Mark Rosendorf

YA Paranormal Urban Fantasy

Journey to New Salem by Mark Rosendorf is a young adult paranormal urban fantasy that I listened to on audio narrated by Jeffery Lynn Hutchins. This is the second book in The Witches of Vegas series.

I don't want to give any spoilers away. So, I will say that Mark did a great job pulling me in from the first chapter. I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I can't wait to dive into the next book in the series Witch's Gamble.

Jeffery did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of his work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you like teen and young adult books, paranormal, or urban fantasy.

Narration makes this audiobook a masterpiece

Summary –

Isis can’t control her witchcraft and the only cure lies with an old enemy but is Zack willing to pay the old hag’s price? It’s been some time since the witches of Vegas took down Valeria, an old powerful witch vampire. Their Vegas show is bigger and better than ever. Trouble starts brewing, though, when Isis develops seizures and can’t control her powers. What is going on? Suspicion grows as the witches seek a cure. Isis’ family learns of a fabled town of witches called New Salem. Maybe her cure can be found there. So, the witches of Vegas pack up and head to New Salem. Zack, Isis’ boyfriend, is hunting down a cure to save his beloved Isis but is he willing to make a deal with Valeria, the vampire who almost destroyed them all last year?


Narrator’s overall voice –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins’ voice has personality all its own but when it employs the various character voices, it takes on each character with aplomb. I thoroughly enjoyed his voice.


Does the narrator fit the characters?

Yes, Jeffery Lynn Hutchins fits the characters, especially the witches. I’m astonished how well he evokes women and a teen young woman. Very well done.


Narrator’s reading style –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins has a reading style that is informal but with enough twists and turns to keep the listener enraptured.


Narrator’s impact on reading experience –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins has an intrinsic ability to draw a listener/reader in without any effort. He takes what is one of the most original stories I’ve ever read and creates a masterpiece.


Narrator’s pacing –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins’ pacing is flawless, blending action, romance, mystery, suspense, and more with ease.


Audiobook flow –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins lets the audiobook unfold naturally with plenty of dialogue, action, suspense, and romance.


What makes this audiobook unique –

Jeffery Lynn Hutchins and Mark Rosendorf partner up again to bring readers/listeners one of the best YA urban fantasy audiobooks I’ve heard/read. The plot is full of suspense which adds to the enjoyment while listening. Jeffery Lynn Hutchins’ narration brings Journey to New Salem to life, like a play. Brilliant from start to finish.


Would I recommend this audiobook –

YES! Don’t delay. One-click this audiobook right now.


My Rating: 5+ stars

I was a little disappointed!💜

I loved book 1, but I didn’t like this book as much. The story had some unexpected events that I didn’t like (no spoilers) and the ending was disappointing for me. The characters were the same lovable, fun and magical characters I’ve come to love from book 1 with a couple of interesting twists.
The narration was good but at times I had a little trouble distinguishing between them.
This is book 2 with an HEA.

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