A Hymn in the Silence

I liked this more than its predecessor, [b:A Light Amongst Shadows 38884377 A Light Amongst Shadows (Dark is the Night, #1) Kelley York https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1525146796s/38884377.jpg 60426140]. James and William never convincingly sounded like schoolboys to me, and as full fledged ghost hunters now, they no longer have to. Special props for managing a difficult narration by William, whose laudanum addiction is described in a thought-provoking way; after all, what limited choices did sensitive people like William have before Xanax and other anti-anxiety meds were so commonly available and accepted? The two men are very sweet together, the challenges to their relationship are generally addressed without Big Misunderstandings, and a secondary character from [b:A Light Amongst Shadows 38884377 A Light Amongst Shadows (Dark is the Night, #1) Kelley York https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1525146796s/38884377.jpg 60426140] makes a welcome appearance. I have to admit that the paranormal part is my least favorite part of the series; I'm not sure the logic always holds together, and after the experiences in the first book I have a hard time believing that holy water and Bible scripture are enough ammunition against dangerous spirits. But I'm on board for future books (looks like the next one might focus on two other Whisperwood friends) and hope James finally comes up with the right name for their business.