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  • The Dark Refrain

  • The Mystwick School of Musicraft, Book 3
  • By: Jessica Khoury
  • Narrated by: Suzy Jackson
  • Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (421 ratings)

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By: Jessica Khoury
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Publisher's summary

In the third book in the Mystwick School of Musicraft series, Amelia Jones and her friends fall centuries into the past, and their only hope may lie in the hands of the villain they fear most....

After defeating the terrifying Necromuse and his mysterious orchestra, all Amelia Jones hopes for is a return to normal. But to her surprise, her class is sent to Europe for a month of study abroad. This seems like the perfect escape from all her problems, but not long after they land in Salzburg, Austria, danger haunts their steps. A street musician claims there is something wrong with Amelia’s magic, odd visions of the past appear around the city, and Amelia finds a strange message preserved in a museum—a message she fears was left by the Necromuse.

He’s still out there, and he’s still after Amelia.

When a storm of time magic traps Amelia, Jai, and Darby in the year 1765, they join forces with the most powerful musicians of the 18th century in an attempt to restore the timeline before it rips apart entirely. But it’s not enough. With time literally breaking down around her, Amelia will have to call on music far more powerful and forbidden than anything she has attempted before...magic only the Necromuse can teach her.

With original music throughout, this orchestral fantasy is an adventure the whole family will enjoy.

©2024 Jessica Khoury (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.

About the Creator

Jessica Khoury is the author of over a dozen books for young readers, including The Mystwick School of Musicraft and the Skyborn series. In addition to writing, she is an artistic mapmaker and spends far too much time scribbling tiny mountains and trees for fictional worlds. Her spare hours are spent video gaming, painting, or cooking badly. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina, with her husband, daughters, and sassy husky Katara.
Photographed by Teresa Barrett Photography

About the Performer

Suzy Jackson is an actress and voice-over artist whose voice has been heard on numerous audiobooks, commercials, video games, and cartoons. Jackson won the AudioFile Earphones Award for Young Adult audiobooks in 2019. She is an Audie Award winner and SOVAS Voice Arts Award nominee. Her books have been recognized on the American Library Association’s Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults list. Jackson is the proud executive director of Opening Act, a nonprofit organization that brings free theater programs to NYC’s most underserved public high schools.

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so sad but I want more

MAKE MORE BOOOOOOOOOOOOKS!!!!!!!! also it was sad, that’s all I have to say but there’s a fifteen word minimum so this should do it! ;3

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Kids love it!

We do a lot of traveling; my kids always ask for these stories. It’s a little complex for my 6 year old but she still enjoys it as much as my older one

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a great listen

My 6 year old called it "stupendous". He loved Wolfgang and thought he was hilarious.

My 10 year old loved the music. She wanted to hear more rock music in the future.

A fun read for the whole family. I looked forward to it almost as much as the kids do.

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overall wonderful

This audioboon is a blend of subtle but essential music, wonderful narration, and a great storyline. Age-appropraite drama, suspense, and a mix of real-life struggles (parents, peer pressure, etc) without overwhelming the storyline.

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Great story

I Loved the whole audiobook. Great story telling. I Would recommend it to others. The music adds much to the story

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A delightful surprise!

I was so surprised to receive the email in which authoress Khoury announced a third, full-length book in the Mystwick series! I had a long road trip ahead of me, so I saved it for that occasion, and although I still have about 1.5 hours left to go, I am enthralled! I love this refreshing series!
I only gave it the performance 4 stars because I feel that the Darby voice is not the same as in previous books. It sounds to me a little too shrill and more like the Mia Jones voice. Minor detail though, because it is a fabulous story and Miss Jackson does a wonderful performance. Highly recommend!

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Tears

Wow this book is a hard listen especially if you’re dad is in heaven already, to the kids know you’re parents love ya even if they are not always the best.

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Amelia is a a lot alike me

Whenever it played really loud music, it woke me up! Other than that, I loved it!!!!

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Good for kids & this mom

This is a great story about family healing and the importance of fathers. I have enjoyed this series and look forward to the next story.

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LOVED IT

Absolutely fell in love with it, although I cannot listen to Mozart in the same way again without thinking of this book❤️❤️❤️

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