"The Birthday of Eternity" is a beautifully crafted and intellectually engaging novel that leaves a lasting impression. A.D. Price has created a work of art that resonates on multiple levels, offering readers both an entertaining story and a contemplative exploration of the nature of existence.

The Birthday of Eternity was the second book in the Comfort & Company series by A. D. Price. I enjoyed reading these books back to back. It really gave me a true sense of who the characters were and what they brought to the table and to each other. As in the first book in this series, The Birthday of Eternity took place in Los Angeles in the later years of 1940. Similarly, like the first book, The Birthday of Eternity's chapters alternated between Kit and Henry and a third person who in this case was the missing person that Kit and Henry had been hired to find. She was the much younger wife of a prominent, respected and wealthy doctor. The Birthday of Eternity was fast paced, well plotted and drew me in immediately. I didn’t think that A. D. Price’s second book could come anywhere close to how good the first book in this series was but was I wrong. All the characters I came to love in the first book were back along with a few new ones. The Birthday of Eternity focused on the discovery of a suspicious cult that existed within Kit’s and Henry’s domain of Los Angeles and on seances that were conducted and seemed to attract those who had lost husbands, brothers, sons or daughters in the war. Loved ones craved one more chance to communicate with those that they had lost. Both the cult and the seances that Kit and Henry were tasked to explore relied on deception, deceit and illusions. The deeper Kit and Henry dug into Lillian’s (the doctor’s missing wife) disappearance, the more danger they were exposed to.

I enjoyed knowing that Kit and Luca, the psychiatrist who had previously treated Stanley, Kit’s brother, had given into their attraction they had towards each other and had become romantically involved. Kit deserved to have someone special in her life that doted on her and that she looked forward to seeing. I enjoyed learning about Kit’s obsession with hats. It was easy to visualize the hats she chose to wear. Both Kit’s and Henry’s thought processes were easy to follow as they worked to solve their new case. I was glad to learn that Stanley had made progress in his recovery and had taken an interest in science fiction once again. The Birthday of Eternity was suspenseful and captivating. I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook of The Birthday of Eternity that was narrated once again by Elizabeth Schmidt. Her atmospheric voice was perfect for these two audiobooks. I highly recommend this detective mystery highly.

Thank you to Findaway Voices for allowing me to listen to the audiobook of The Birthday of Eternity by A. D. Price through Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

Stands out for its ability to transport readers to 1940s Los Angeles, with detailed descriptions and an immersive atmosphere. The narrative keeps the reader intrigued with its twists and turns, delving into the world of cults and spiritual sessions with historical precision that adds authenticity. The characters are well-developed, enriching the story. Although the complex plot and slower pace may pose challenges for some readers, the book is recommended for fans of historical mysteries and noir fiction.

This is such a clever and original idea; creating characters and a series set in post war Hollywood. Kit and Henry are private investigators tasked with finding a missing ex wife. It’s the second book in the series and it works really well as a standalone. The storytelling is excellent. Price manages to capture both the post war sense of loss and grief along with a resurgence of energy and hope for the future as normality returns. This tale explores cults, spirits and seances and is rich in detail. It’s also incredibly plausible; it’s easy to understand how individuals looking for resolution are sucked in,

Kit is still keen on her fashion access; it sounds trivial, but her sense of style really adds to the period detail. Enjoyed this tale and I’ll watch for more. .

This is the follow up to AD Price's post-war historical noir, After the Blue, Blue Rain, a Comfort and Company series, set in Los Angeles, California which I listened to on audio, once again brilliantly and atmospherically narrated by Elizabeth Schmidt, who skilfully conjures up the turbulent times and the wide ranging cast of characters in this complex storytelling that I became immersed in. It's wonderful to meet the characters I have become familiar with, the determined, hat loving Kit who is adding to her talents by becoming acquainted with judo and dirty fighting, under the guidance of her ex-cop partner, Henry Richman. His troubled wife Bea plays a helpful role in the provision of the luxury items, such as diamonds and mink, for Kit to play her undercover role more authentically.

With the ending of the war, a cloud of grief and loss hangs over the city, contributing to a climate which leads to the growth of mediums, seances, and Hollywood cults, that almost inevitably is going to attract con artists and hustlers looking to benefit financially from the trend. After their challenging last case, Kit and Henry now have a new client, physician to tinseltown's stars, Hoyle Cooper. Looking to avoid alimony payments, he is wanting them to locate his ex-wife, Lilian, who has left him for her new love, a supposedly reincarnated spirit lover, Tashin. Kit and Henry are aided in this dangerous case by Kit's veteran brother, Stanley, and Luca, the psychiatrist with whom she is in a relationship, as they follow leads and delve into the life and background of the corrupt Reverend.

This is turning out to be a terrific post-war historical noir series, which I am loving listening to on audio. The plotting is intricate and the rich details vividly bring the era alive, you can feel the unendurable pain of loss experienced by so many and why people might gravitate towards cults, mediums and seances. Veterans like Stanley do not find the path to recovery easy, although it is a joy to see him rediscover his love of sci-fi. And the thread featuring 'Daivika' relating her own story is fascinating. I look forward with great anticipation to the next in this enthralling series and can highly recommend the audio. Many thanks to Findaway Voices for the ALC

Oh ho! A noir mystery with Kit Comfort so well played. I hope there will be many to come! Thank you so much NetGalley for the ARC/audiobook. I would prefer the audio to be more sultry, like a film noir, but had a cracking good read!