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    The Hollow
    The Hollow
    The Hollow
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    The Hollow

    Written by Nora Roberts

    Narrated by Marie Caliendo

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    About this audiobook

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts continues the thrilling trilogy of a town plagued by evil—and the three men and three women brought together by fate to fight it.

    For Fox, Caleb, Gage and the other residents of Hawkins Hollow, the number seven portends doom—ever since, as boys, they freed a demon trapped for centuries when their blood spilled upon The Pagan Stone…

    Now, as the dreaded seventh month looms before them, the men can feel the storm brewing. Already they are plagued by visions of death and destruction. But this year, they are better prepared, joined in their battle by three women who have come to The Hollow. Layla, Quinn, and Cybil are somehow connected to the demon, just as the men are connected to the force that trapped it.

    Since that day at The Pagan Stone, town lawyer Fox has been able to see into others’ minds, a talent he shares with Layla. He must earn her trust, because their link will help fight the darkness that threatens to engulf the town. But Layla is having trouble coming to terms with her newfound ability—and this intimate connection to Fox. She knows that once she opens her mind, she’ll have no defenses against the desire that threatens to consume them both…

    Don't miss the other books in the Sign of Seven Trilogy
    Blood Brothers
    The Pagan Stone

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateMay 6, 2008
    ISBN9781423337799
    The Hollow
    Author

    Nora Roberts

    Nora Roberts is a bestselling author of more than 209 romance novels. She was the first author to be inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. As of 2011, her novels had spent a combined 861 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List, including 176 weeks in the number-one spot. Over 280 million copies of her books are in print, including 12 million copies sold in 2005 alone.

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    • 5/5
      Loved this second story in the trilogy. More added excitement and thrill. I'm off to the 3rd and final. Will good win over evil?
    • 5/5
      Loved it I just wish you would stick to one narrator for the whole series
    • 5/5
      My first audiobook! loved the book and the voices .
    • 1/5
      Why, oh, why would Nora Roberts allow this series to be narrated by three different narrators?!!! The three main characters in this series are male so, if you had to have multiple narrators, why not make all of them male?!!! Marie Caliendo ruined this book! She did a horrible job with all of the characters. Was Phil Gigante not available?!!! He did a phenomenal job with all of the characters in book one. I can't distinguished who is who with Marie Caliendo. It's like listening to a completely different book by a different author. Layla had a New York accent in book one but, her accent is completely gone and now she sounds like an emotionless twit in book two. Phil Gigante was spot on with Gage's character. His deep sexy voice was a pivotal part of Gage's character which cannot be recreated by a female narrator. Quinn's character was witty, funny, and cute in book one but, I found her to be extremely annoying in this book. I just don't understand why authors don't make better choices when it comes to audio books. It's like they don't care whether or not their readers enjoy them . Oh, and FYI, I'm writing this review before I even finish the book because I don't know if I will finish it. That's just how bad Marie Caliendo's performance is. I will NEVER listen to another book narrated by her.
    • 3/5
      I liked this one, and it was interesting to read the story as it continues to unfold. The suspense was good, wondering how they were going to solve the problem and even finding myself trying to think up various ways pieces will finally come together at the end. I also like the building of suspense up to the third book - while there is resolution in the book, there is also continued anticipation of just what the Demon can conjure up next.However, for some reason (I can't really put my finger on it), I was not as enthused about this book as I was the first one. Perhaps it was the middle - maybe it was the two main characters - I am not sure. These two characters just didn't seem to have the deep conflict - I couldn't relate to Fox's strong feelings over Carly and how that played with his developing relationship with Lyla. The internal conflict with Lyla just didn't seem to be there either. She was a "flat" character in my opinion, and I really didn't care all that much what happened with her. I found myself more drawn to what was going to happen with Gage and Cybil - and I even found their kiss near the end more exciting than all the kisses and encounters with Lyla and Fox. All in all, I rate this a three - average, I liked it but not outstanding in any particular way.
    • 4/5
      Continues where the first installment left off.
      Great spooky/horror elements reminiscent of Stephen King's It (the gruesome visions in particular).
    • 3/5
      A great read by one of my favorite authors.
    • 3/5
      The second installment of the BLOOD BROTHERS trilogy. The story is a good one and I am enjoying the characters. Its pretty much typical Roberts when she tackles a supernatural theme, but I will definitely be reading the third book when it comes out.
    • 3/5
      I read this book because I liked the first in the series so much but I barely finished this one. The action was so slow and rather boring. I skimmed and skipped large sections of the second half. Layla works as secretary for attorney Fox while they fight the evil demon with their friends.
    • 3/5
      Meh. It's not the worst thing I've ever read. A few creepy parts. Slightly edgier romance, but only just, than the first book. Meh, but better than sitting at work staring at walls, waiting for something to break.
    • 4/5
      Just as enthralling and thrilling as the first. I am desperately awaiting "The Pagan Stone" in November!!
    • 5/5
      This is another good story with a fleshed out cast of characters and well researched story line
    • 3/5
      Nice sequel to Blood brothers. It's a relatively uncomplicated romance novel with a demonic twist. You sort of know what's going to happen, but it's still nice to read how everything's falling into place...
    • 4/5
      The Big Evil Bastard amps up his attacks on the six people determined to defeat him/it as Fox and Layla realize they're meant for each other. The dialogue sparkles with wit and heart. Easily the best part is watching Cybil and Gage realize that as Quinn and Cal and now Layla and Fox pair up, the Universe obviously expects them to follow suit. They're trying to resist that inevitablity, and it's adorable. Can't wait for the stunning conclusion.
    • 3/5
      Layla and Fox are up in this book. They fall in love and make plans to defeat the demon Twisse....fun, nothing heavy.
    • 4/5
      Fox and Layla- While the second book in the triology wasn't bogged down the way the first book was with establishing history and character, it still didn't really hit a home run. The Hollow kinda falls into the the book 2 trap in a triology it isn't the beginning or the end just blah in the middle. Luckily I really liked some of the characters, seeing Gage and Quinn's relationship develop and Gage and Cybil trying to maintain their indifference to one another. Can't wait to see how she finishes the series.
    • 3/5
      Nora Roberts has an uncanny ability to weave romance, mystery and the supernatural without losing any of the threads. Each develops rationally and pulls you into the story. She creates vivid settings so that you feel you could have seen the places she describes and which creates a backdrop of normalcy, firmly grounding the story.The characters are appealing, with men that have a strong sense of duty and loyalty (which makes a female heart flutter). The women are not simpering wimps and play an equal role in the story. Each of the six has vulnerabilities and frailties that make them easy to relate to. In The Hollow, Fox and Layla are the central characters however the others aren't pushed aside as can sometimes happen, so we begin to build relationships with them also. The story is quite chilling, a creeping evil with the ability to exaggerate the feelings we most often keep hidden - suspicion, despair, anger, and a group who have no real idea how to prevent it being unleashed on the town again but are desperate to defend themselves and their loved ones.There are no conclusions in this book so you wil be eager to read the next to see how it all ends
    • 5/5
      I'm really liking this trilogy. This book pairs up the second couple, Fox and Layla. Now, the plot isn't too deep...but the writing is good and fun. Fox is my favorite of the 'brothers,' I think, and his family is a hoot. With that eclectic vibe they remind me of the Weasley family. And there's a very fun, modern task for Fox to consider, outside of the demon hunting... but I won't spoil it for you.This trilogy is a light, fast read with enough paranormal to keep the intrigue up and to challenge the protagonists. On to book 3...'The Pagan Stone'!
    • 3/5
      I liked this one, and it was interesting to read the story as it continues to unfold. The suspense was good, wondering how they were going to solve the problem and even finding myself trying to think up various ways pieces will finally come together at the end. I also like the building of suspense up to the third book - while there is resolution in the book, there is also continued anticipation of just what the Demon can conjure up next.However, for some reason (I can't really put my finger on it), I was not as enthused about this book as I was the first one. Perhaps it was the middle - maybe it was the two main characters - I am not sure. These two characters just didn't seem to have the deep conflict - I couldn't relate to Fox's strong feelings over Carly and how that played with his developing relationship with Lyla. The internal conflict with Lyla just didn't seem to be there either. She was a "flat" character in my opinion, and I really didn't care all that much what happened with her. I found myself more drawn to what was going to happen with Gage and Cybil - and I even found their kiss near the end more exciting than all the kisses and encounters with Lyla and Fox. All in all, I rate this a three - average, I liked it but not outstanding in any particular way.
    • 3/5
      To start, I had trouble getting through this book the first time-it went from weird to boring and back in turns. Fox and Layla are part of a group of six who are on a mission to fight an evil demon that soon threatens to take over Fox's home town, Hawkins Hallow. The are both gifted with unique psychic talents that include the ability to read minds. They find themselves drawn to one another as they work together to fight the demon. Fox and Layla are actually very appealing characters, as are they all. Their romance is fun and fascinating, despite the distractions of the confused plot. This book is hard to get into. It begins to take a departure from logic and reason. The entire concept of the demon becomes less and less credible as the book progresses, and the explanations of it's existence are vague and flimsy. Equally weak are the 'ghosts' that constantly visit characters to deliver vague, fortune-cookie like advice. Overall the concept is good, and there are some amusing portions, but the trilogy falls short of Nora Roberts' usual standard.
    • 4/5
      Book 2 in the trilogy "Blood Brothers" I think this was the best one.. nice and steamy, plus the whole demon killing planning thing for extra flavor.
    • 3/5
      Like the first in the series, there's no mystery that another of the guys is going to pair up with one of the girls. Roberts has developed an intense paranormal setting to set the stage for the romances at the heart of this series. Looking forward to getting The Pagan Stone back from Jaime so I can finish reading the trilogy.
    • 4/5
      ** spoiler alert ** I had a much harder time getting into this book than the first. Though it shares that musical tone of the first book, the pacing is much slower and the relationship between Fox and Layla was much more the focus of the book than the happenings with Twisse and the upcoming seven.While I know the book is a romance and I enjoy the romantic interaction of the the two characters I find I like Roberts work much better when she focuses more on the outside plot, that of the the mysterious an...more I had a much harder time getting into this book than the first. Though it shares that musical tone of the first book, the pacing is much slower and the relationship between Fox and Layla was much more the focus of the book than the happenings with Twisse and the upcoming seven.While I know the book is a romance and I enjoy the romantic interaction of the the two characters I find I like Roberts work much better when she focuses more on the outside plot, that of the the mysterious and paranormal than on just the romance.The book does distinguish Fox and Layla more as individuals than the last book did. While in the first novel Cal and Fox seemed very similar in commentary and actions this book definitely distinguishes Fox as a separate character with different motivations and actions. He has a very different personality than Cal in this book which was not shown as well in the first books.Some of the problems I had with this story were one the relationship between Fox and Layla was very slow going, very sensual loves scenes but none of the fast paced excitement in their relationship that Quinn and Cal had. I liked how the previous couple had that perfect mix of slow sensual and hot and racy, but didn't find that in this particular relationship. While I guess it's realistic because every relationship doesn't form or flow in the same way as another I'm a big fan of the unexpected racy heat so when I don't get that in a romance I'm a little disappointed. Also a lot of their relationship seemed like a cat and mouse game with Fox chasing and Layla hiding or running. While he's an easy going sort of character he mostly ran the show in their relationship and it's coming to be.Layla herself was also a lot of the problem I had with the book because I had a lot of trouble relating to her as a character. I will give Roberts that throughout the book Layla shows a lot of character growth, becoming more courageous and risky, becoming more prepared for the upcoming threat it's hard for me to relate to a character that initially mousy. She's got all that New York Style and flair from the short hair cut to the trendy clothes which tells me from appearance this is going to be a confident, don't mess with me character but then you get to know her and it's more she's pushed into the situation and takes forever to even be sure she wants to be there. In one scene she becomes so frightened by images of snakes appearing in her shower that she passes out. So her appearance says one thing, but her actions say another which just doesn't really work for me as a reader. Her natural response seems to be flight instead of fight which make me feel as a reader that this character is not at all prepared to face the oncoming threat of the seven. Even with all of her growth in the book and she does make tremendous growth in the book I still have trouble believing that this character is really ready to fight an ageless demon. She tries to organizes and compartmentalize everything, and seems to think a battle with a demon can be won with colored coded note cards. This personality trait of hers as well I find a little annoying.My final issue with the book is the flash back to Carly, a fiance of Fox's who killed herself during the last seven while she was under possession of the demon. Now the idea of this is really wonderful in that is helps to show why Fox is the way he is, trying to put himself in front of the girl or the others protecting them before himself. It's an excellent idea in that way, but the dreams, the mention of this really personality shaping part of his history doesn't even occur until the middle of the book. It comes out of no where. And much of his behavior previous to this being mentioned doesn't really illustrate how this affected him. It shows after she mentioned it but as it's not really a new thing for him in the beginning of the book just new to the reader in the middle it should have been demonstrated through out the book and mentioned in the prologue when we flash back to a different seven, though not the same seven as when this occurred. The seven we should have seen through Fox was the third seven, the seven where he lost someone so dear to him. Another thing that bothers me about this is the Layla helps to discover that the reason Carly was so susceptible even though she was an outsider is that she was a decedent of the relationship between Hester Deale and Twisse. Okay if she's easy to manipulate because of that why aren't Quinn, Layla and Cybil since they are descendants as well?I still give the book four stars because one the overall series is a page turner and it does include some scenes, the ones where she deals with the overall rather than the individual that have you unable to put this books down. The ending where they reunite the three piece of the stone into one is definitely much more fulfilling than the ending of the first book where you're left thinking okay? What's next? She also continues to engage in the other characters in the series lives during this books as well. You start to see things heating up between Gage and Cybil through heated arguments and a passionate kiss in the middle of danger. You get the opportunity to join Quinn as she hunts for a wedding dress. There is also an exciting scene where each character is attacked individually simultaneously which leaves you wondering if any of them are ready to face the approaching threat. While not the best book in the series, it's still worth reading, if only to follow the battle between demon and guardian which continues throughout the trilogy.
    • 4/5
      The time of their shared birthday was nearing (July 7, 1977) and each of them hoped that this would be the one that would end the nightmares that Caleb Hawkins, Fox O'Dell and Gage Turner had been living every 7 years for 7 days since they had made a blood brother pack on their 10th birthday out at the Pagan Stone. Now with the help of Quinn Black (reporter & Cal's fiance), Layla Darnell, and Cybil Kinski (a paranormal researcher) they may finally find the direction that they needed to stop this evil that has been terrorized Hawkins Hollow for 20 years. After finding a diary of a distant ancestor of the boys (Cal, Fox and Gage), the girls (Quinn, Layla and Cybil) believe that the clues to defeating this evil could come from her but with only the one diary it wasn't enough. The search takes the group to find more diaries and then using the information, mixed with speculations, they return to the Pagan stone to in the hopes of gaining even more information or tools to help them defeat this evil and who has been a part of each of their lives for longer than they knew.Book 2 .... The characters are great, as with most of Nora Roberts series. The different aspects of each one of these six gives the reader the chance to connect with each of them together as a team, as couples and as individuals. The spook end is minor but the relationships make up for it. It is a supernatural experience that they are going through and that is sometimes hard to pull of without being on the edge of horror. This one is more mystery, suspense and romance. With the pairing of the six in a natural order. Quinn is still a whirlwind, Layla is a bit more timid than the rest and Cybil, she is leaving me wanting to know more (always a good sign for a series). I am eager to see Gage and Cybils' story, and the conclusion of this trilogy with "The Pagan Stone"
    • 3/5
      I have read a few of Nora Roberts' trilogies and they have kept my interest. However, when I picked up The Hollow I had no idea that it was even part of a trilogy. (Guess I should have known better.)I started this book three times and put it down while I read something else. I simply got tired of looking at the darn thing so forced myself to read it. The premise of something evil returning to a small town every seven years should mean the reader is held from page one to the very end. But this reader found trouble right on page one. There was nothing to draw me in nor anything to keep me around. Surprisingly for Ms. Roberts she spends a lot of time on useless filler with her six characters. Too much speculation on the pairing up of the couples and not enough action on the part of Evil. One can only hope that Evil is resting up for the big conclusion in book three. While the characters are interesting, they seemed shallow and incomplete. Perhaps Ms. Roberts should have spent more time on the climactic scene, which seemed rushed, rather than on the endless chatter of Fox and Layla and their push/pull attitude towards an intimate relationship. I thought this one was a great book for putting me to sleep. Recommended by Ms. Roberts: The Three Sisters Trilogy (if you like the paranormal).
    • 4/5
      Due to the fact that I hated the way the first book ended I was very skeptical of this book. But I was pleasently surprised...it looked as if Nora put more thought into the ending of the book and how "Big Evil Bastard" was to be destroyed. I am actually looking forward to reading the last and final book of the trilogy.
    • 4/5
      The Hollow continues the battle that begin in Blood Brothers and focuses on the romance between Fox and Layla.Fox is probably one of my favorite male protagonists Roberts has created. I feel like he is a more optimistic male than you see in most of the romance genre. His romance with Layla is interesting, and complicated by the fact that she's the only one of the group who hasn't accepted and lived with her gifts her entire life. Watching her stretch her wings and accept it as her normal is a touching process. One of the major altercations with the boy-demon was great to read; very creepy and well-done.However, I feel like the process of Layla's acceptance of herself is rushed. I'm not as fond of Layla's personality as I usually am with Roberts' characters. She almost feels out-of-place in the group, which is not something I have ever really said about a Roberts trilogy. She's also not a well-developed character; I got to the end of the book and didn't really feel like I knew her still. I also felt like it was weird that someone who ends up being a decently major antagonist is only introduced in this book; that introduction felt very contrived.As with the first, it's a decent book; a bad Roberts book is better than a lot of the drivel out there. But it's still not up to what I view as Roberts' standards.
    • 4/5
      Very good continous storyline, this time telling the story of the second pairing.
    • 4/5
      I am a big Nora Roberts' fan. I like her books more when she does not go supernatural but sticks with day-to-day reality. For a supernatural one this is not the best but still a good read if you don't take it too seriously. Since this is book 2 of the series, I will of course read book 3 and can't wait for it to come out.
    • 3/5
      This is the 2nd book of the Sign of Seven trilogy. I haven't liked it as wll as some of her others, but it's an okay read.