Dark Memories - The Phantom Diaries, #2 Author:Kailin Gow Fabulously fascinating, engrossing and addictive. The Phantom Diaries by Kailin Gow, is an incredibly modernized and paranormal twist on the highly recognized story, The Phantom of the Opera. A first in a new series, readers will be hooked and aching for more, as the final page is read. Geared toward young adult readers, this is a story that wil... more »l appeal to, not only its target audience, but to adults as well. The Phantom Diaries is the story of Annette Binoche, an eighteen-year-old girl who, through her mother's friend, gets a job as a seamstress at the New York Metropolitan Opera House. What Annette doesn't realize when she begins, is that her life is about to change in amazing ways. After hearing the tale of a Phantom who haunts the Opera House, she witnesses, first hand, the incredible and terrifying antics of the Phantom. It is not long after Annette begins her job that she meets Eric. A handsome and mesmerizing young man who hides behind a mask filled with secrets and torment. Eric takes it upon himself to vocally train Annette, knowing that she has an incredible vocal talent and the appearance to leave audiences captivated within the realms of emotion, from which she takes them with her songs. However, the feelings of student and vocal trainer, take a quick turn as a seductive pull grips them both. While Annette desires Eric, she also finds herself attracted to a fellow performer, as well as drawing the attention of the owner of the Opera House. What she doesn't realize is that there is a malicious presence waiting in the wings, ready to pounce and exact revenge in a most horrible way. Not only that, but the people that she meets in the present, entangle with those of the far past. Complete with romantic twists, turns and entanglements, The Phantom Diaries takes the reader on an adventure of the paranormal, the search for dreams and righting the wrongs of the past. Kailin Gow's writing style is phenomenal and will leave the reader at the edge of their seat. As I was nearing the end of the story, I was so entranced, that the pages flew and time ceased to exist. Once I read the final words, I was ready to scream, for want of more. Needless to say, I was relived to see that the second in the series is to be released at the end of this year. Highly recommend to those looking for an amazing read, complete with the paranormal, romance, suspense and edge-of-your-seat plotting. - April Pohnen of Cafe of Dreams« less