The End of the Trilogy, But Not the Magic

The Book of Life is the third and final installment in Deborah Harkness’s All Souls Trilogy, following A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night. It brings the sweeping saga of witch historian Diana Bishop and vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont to a dramatic and emotionally satisfying close

This last book of the trilogy took the author two years to write. Dhe did mention that the writing process was shaped by artistic challenges and the complexity of wrapping up a trilogy that spans centuries, continents, and supernatural lore. 

 Deborah Harkness’s academic expertise in the 15th to 17th centuries is the secret ingredient that gives the All-Souls Trilogy its distinctive richness. Her deep knowledge of Renaissance history, alchemy, and early scientific thought doesn’t just inform the setting—it shapes the soul of the story.

This last book ties together the trilogy’s many threads with a mix of suspense, romance, and intellectual intrigue. It’s a satisfying conclusion for readers who’ve followed Diana and Matthew’s journey across centuries and continents.

Since this book was published, it has been developed as a series and was streaming on AMC+.  It also was found on netflix but was retired from that platform in 2025. 

The days are getting longer and chillier.  If you are up for a trilogy series that is fairly long, read the books.  If you can find it on a streaming platform, by all means, binge watch.