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Muirwood. I miserabili (Muirwood 1) Audiolibro di Jeff Wheeler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeff Wheeler) — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 21:44:56 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titolo: Muirwood. I miserabili (Muirwood 1) Autore: Jeff Wheeler Narratore: Valentina Mari Formato: Unabridged Durata: 8 hrs and 48 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-12-18 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Riepilogo Editore: Nella magica terra di Muirwood, Lia è cresciuta conoscendo servitù e sottomissione. È una miserabile, una reietta cui non è dovuto alcun rispetto e alla quale è precluso ogni segreto custodito tra le antiche mura dell'Abbazia che la ospita. Ma Lia sa che, prima o poi, la sua occasione di riscatto arriverà e che i suoi giorni da serva nelle cucine dell'Aldermaston sono destinati a finire. Quando un armigero di nome Colvin viene trovato sanguinante davanti alla porta delle cucine, Lia sente che è proprio lui la persona con cui provare a cambiare la propria sorte. Sulle tracce del ragazzo ci sono i sicari del perfido sceriffo Almaguer, fedele servitore del re e acerrimo nemico di coloro che, come Colvin, si sono ribellati alla sua malvagia autorità. In una terra sconvolta dalla guerra, Lia intraprende un viaggio pericoloso ma allo stesso tempo rivelatore, alla scoperta di antichi segreti e arti magiche, che la porterà a scoprire in sé stessa doti che neanche immaginava di possedere e che invece potrebbero segnare le sorti della sua meravigliosa avventura. Un romanzo avvincente, straordinario, il primo capitolo di una storia magica e meravigliosa, con un'eroina destinata a entrare nei cuori di ogni lettore. Insieme a questo titolo riceverete un file PDF accessibile dalla vostra Libreria. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2016 Sergio Fanucci Communications Srl. Tradotto da Valentina Rossini (P)2018 Audible Studios

Die Verschwörer von Kalare (Codex Alera 3) Hörbuch von Jim Butcher

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jim Butcher) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 23:36:55 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Die Verschwörer von Kalare (Codex Alera 3) Autor:: Jim Butcher Erzähler: Nils Nelleßen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 21 hrs and 13 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-23-17 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Dieses große Fantasy-Epos ist eine faszinierende Mischung aus George R. R. Martin und Simon Scarrow. Tavi, der junge Spion in Diensten des Ersten Fürsten, schleicht sich in die Armee von Kalare ein, denn ein Bürgerkrieg scheint unausweichlich, und der Fürst von Kalare ist der mächtigste Gegenspieler des rechtmäßigen Herrschers von Alera. Durch Mut und viel Glück steigt Tavi schnell auf, bis er eine ganze Legion befehligt. Da landet eine gewaltige Streitmacht der wolfsähnlichen Canim an... >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2014 Random House Verlagsgruppe GmbH. Übersetzung von Andreas Helweg (P)2017 Audible Studios Mitglieder Bewertungen: Ridiculous ebook price Paperback books should cost no more than $8.99 unless they are technical with a limited market. Ebooks should cost much less (and still be able to pay the same royalty to the author and profit to the publisher). Ebooks aren't sold as used books and they cost nothing to print, warehouse or ship. Plus ebooks usually lack the nice illustrations in a hard copy.

The Killing Song Audiobook by Don Bassingthwaite

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Don Bassingthwaite) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:41:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Killing Song Subtitle: Eberron: The Dragon Below, Book 3 Author: Don Bassingthwaite Narrator: Adam Epstein Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Sealed away for ages, a forgotten horror reaches out for new power. Three heroes know the danger. In the City of Towers, a tormented mystic and a soldier-wizard try to thwart a monstrous scheme. In the Shadow Marches, a disgraced warrior summons an ancient sect to battle. As a dragon rises, can their struggle succeed? Or will they fall to madness and the music of the Killing Song? The thrilling conclusion to The Dragon Below trilogy! Don Bassingthwaite is the author of numerous fantasy and dark fantasy novels. His latest books are The Yellow Silk, Mistress of the Night (co-authored with Dave Gross), The Binding Stone, and The Grieving Tree. Don lives in Toronto, surrounded by gadgets, spice jars, and too many books. Members Reviews: just read narrator needs to read instead of trying to perform. story was okay struggled to finish

The Eyes of the Dragon Audiobook by Stephen King

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 08:06:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Eyes of the Dragon Author: Stephen King Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-12 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Everyone in the kingdom talked about the King-in-waiting, Roland's elder son, Peter. And one man thought and planned and brooded on something else: how to make sure that Roland's younger son, Thomas, should be crowned King instead. The King is dead, murdered by an unusual poison. While evidence is gathered, and the land of Delain mourns, Flagg, the King's magician, unscrupulous, greedy and powerful, plots. Soon the King's elder son, Peter, is imprisoned in the needle, the top of a high tower, for his father's murder. And Thomas inherits the throne. Only Peter knows the truth of his innocence, and the true evil that is Flagg. Only Peter can save Delain from the horror the magician has in store. He has a plan, but it is rife with danger. And if he fails, he won't get a second chance. A captivating tale of heroic adventure, of dragons and princes, of mysterious mice and men from the pen of the master storyteller. Members Reviews: A Kingdom some opera story the narrator voice is usually quite flat, spatial boring. Also lots of the voiced sound the same. A fairy tale for grown-ups. Brilliant.... The best audio book I have listened to. I actually read The Eyes of the Dragon years ago when it was first published and though my memory of the story had faded over time I nevertheless remembered it as being a compelling story. So, seeing it appear on Audible, I decided to give it another "read". Bronson Pinchot's narration is one of the best I've heard. He reads with a theatrical ability that adds depth to the characters and atmosphere to this dark tale of injustice and wizardry, all but turning it into a dramatisation. I shall be keeping my eye out for books specifically narrated by Bronson Pinchot from now on. King's story-telling is legendary, as anyone who has read The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, The Dark Tower, The Stand, to name but a few, will tell you. Though this is a break away from King's usual subject matter and more of a fantasy (think Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin) he manages to spin a yarn as believable as Shawshank. Not just for fans of Stephen King, but anyone who enjoys fantasy tales with a mix of tension and suspense. Utter brilliance all round. Get it. what a story ! one of my absolute favourite books enjoyed it from start to finish read the book 5,6,7 times and I am going to listen to this again and again in narrative is fantastic and makes you feel like you're part of the characters highly recommend I loved this narrator I really loved this book... the story kept me gripped until the end. To begin with I thought the narrator was really boring with a monotonous voice ... until I jumped out of my skin when he changed in to the voice of Flagg or one of the parrots. Amazing A great read to delight all This is my desert island book, to reread time and time again. Great plot, characters to love and hate, a cute dog and set before modern times. The narrator seems to understand the reader, the writer and the players alike.

Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 20 Hörbuch von George R. R. Martin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:30:49 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 20 Autor:: George R. R. Martin Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 56 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-25-12 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 5 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Im Norden gewährt Jon Snow dem Heer der Wildlinge unter Führung von Tormund Riesentod gegen starken Widerstand den Durchgang durch die Mauer. Der Prinz von Dorne befindet sich immer noch am Hofe Meereens, wo er einen abenteuerlichen Plan ausheckt, der ihn in große Gefahr bringen kann. Stannis Baratheons Heer - mit der Gefangenen Asha Greyjoy - steckt in jämmerlichem Zustand noch immer im Schneesturm fest. Werden sie je die Burg Winterfell erreichen? In Kingslanding sieht Königin Cersei dem Ende ihrer Gefangenschaft entgegen, nur ist daran eine höchst unangenehme Bedingung geknüpft. In Meereen erkauft Tyrion für sich, Hella und Jorah Mormont trickreich einen Platz in der Kompanie der Zweitgeborenen und damit die Freiheit. Der Drache Drogon hat Daenerys weit ins Dothrakische Meer getragen. Wie soll sie auf sich allein gestellt je wieder nach Meereen gelangen und wartet dort nicht der Tod auf sie? >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich.

Antigoddess Audiobook by Kendare Blake

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kendare Blake) — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:55:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Antigoddess Subtitle: The Goddess War, Book 1 Author: Kendare Blake Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 118 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Goddess War begins in Antigoddess, the first installment of the new series by acclaimed author of Anna Dressed in Blood, Kendare Blake. Old Gods never dieor so Athena thought. But then the feathers started sprouting beneath her skin, invading her lungs like a strange cancer, and Hermes showed up with a fever eating away his flesh. So much for living a quiet eternity in perpetual health. Desperately seeking the cause of their slow, miserable deaths, Athena and Hermes travel the world, gathering allies and discovering enemies both new and old. Their search leads them to Cassandra - an ordinary girl who was once an extraordinary prophetess, protected and loved by a god. These days, Cassandra doesnt involve herself in the business of gods - in fact, she doesnt even know they exist. But she could be the key in a war that is only just beginning. Because Hera, the queen of the gods, has aligned herself with other of the ancient Olympians, who are killing off rivals in an attempt to prolong their own lives. But these anti-gods have become corrupted in their desperation to survive, horrific caricatures of their former glory. Athena will need every advantage she can get, because immortals dont just flicker out. Every one of them dies in their own way. Some choke on feathers. Others become monsters. All of them rage against their last breath. The Goddess War is about to begin. Members Reviews: Young Adult meets Modern Day Greek Mythology If you enjoy young adult books like the divergent series or Twilight, then Antigoddess should be a pleaser. Unfortunately, I found the story full of too many moments of teen angst and what if moments that adults would not have displayed. For myself, the story moved so slowly I switched to 2x narration just to keep the narrative moving enough to hold my attention. The storyline was good enough I hung around until the end to see where the action was going, but I wont be returning for the rest of the series as again, this was just too much of a young adult novel. I would be diving into this entire series if the story focused more on the greek gods and heros and delivered action and intrigue along these lines without the teen angst. Love Kate reading I love Kate Reading and would listen to almost any of her narrations that said its an entertaining book greek gods are so interesting story was interesting but slow at times. the resurrection part was weird, you have to either go with it or not. I enjoyed the different approach to the gods. Antigoddess great opener for a series that twines the myths with modern day Kendare Blake does not disappoint with her new series"Antigoddess". With well written characters that take modern day life and seamlessly intertwined it with the legends of mythology that any one can appreciate. The narration was good and I'm looking forward to the next installment. warning: it's actually YA! I bought this book (presumably when it was on sale) on the strength of the interesting premise promised by the summary. Unfortunately, neither the summary nor the classification of the book on Audible thinks that you might want to know it's actually a YA novel.

Clash of Faiths Audiobook by David Dalglish

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Dalglish) — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 18:27:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clash of Faiths Subtitle: The Paladins, Book 2 Author: David Dalglish Narrator: Ben Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-16 Publisher: Dalglish Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: "I have suffered every day since, cast off, abandoned, tortured ... and I find it all for nothing. You worship a lie. Too long I accepted you, treated you as an equal. But you're not. You're nothing, and at last I see it ... friend." Stripped of his power, and branded a renegade by his Order, Darius seeks a way to prove his god is not the bloodthirsty deity his fellows have created. Meanwhile Jerico takes refuge with a band of rebels as Dark Paladins scour Dezrel seeking to claim his life, and the lives of all who would help him. As the silent war rages, their faith is tested, and one will succumb to the promises of a prophet who has lived for centuries. Members Reviews: not terrible I found the first book as a choose your own adventure style story on my the Google play store and I really enjoyed the story and wanted to see where it went. so when I found out audible had the second book in the series I was excited. until I bought it that is. the narrator is terrible and it really brings the story down and makes me wish I saved my credit and bought the ebook instead.

A Betrayal in Winter Audiobook by Daniel Abraham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Abraham) — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 02:27:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Betrayal in Winter Subtitle: Long Price Quartet Series, Book 2 Author: Daniel Abraham Narrator: Neil Shah Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: As a boy, Otah Machi was exiled from his family, Machi's ruling house. Decades later, he has witnessed and been part of world-changing events. Yet he has never returned to Machi. Now his father - the Khai, or ruler, of Machi - is dying, and his eldest brother, Biitrah, has been assassinated, Otah realizes that he must return to Machi for reasons not even he understands. Tradition dictates that the sons of a dying Khai fall upon each other until only one remains to succeed his father. But something even worse is occurring in Machi. The Galts, an expansive empire, have allied with someone in Machi to bring down the ruling house. Otah, the long-missing brother with an all-too-obvious motive for murder, is accused. Members Reviews: great series This is book two, and the series is developing nicely. My enjoyment of these books is in the character as opposed to the magical development. So often in fantasy, the story revolves around the continually growing powers of the protagonist, as he learns to develop them, blah, blah, blah. This is an actual story, with fleshed put characters, all with flaws and endearing qualities. A new world has been created, and each book gives us more of a buy in to that world. I am ready for book three, so enough chatter about book two. One of my new favorite fantasies by a very underrated author After having read A Shadow in Summer, I became fond of Daniel Abraham as an author, but it wasn't until I read A Betrayal in Winter that I became a true fan. This isn't to say that I didn't like the first book, but the second book of his Long Price Quartet is nothing short of amazing and for me it surpasses the first book in every way. What I really like about Daniel Abraham is that his books are far from traditional in the genre of fantasy. I'm becoming more and more appreciative of authors that stray from the conventional and Abraham does this very well. There's no true hero here, no brave warrior on a quest for us to cheer for. In fact, just like the first book, there is little here to actually call "fantasy." Other than the andat there is no magic to speak of and the only other qualifying feature that makes this a fantasy novel is the completely crafted world. As my reading tastes have evolved I've actually come to enjoy fantasy like this more than the sword and sorcery type which uses wizards and dragons and elves and all of the other mechanics that have been played out since Tolkien popularized them nearly a century ago. As with the first book I this quartet, Betrayal shows us that it doesn't take a lot of magic and sword fighting to propel a good story, though this book definitely has more action than the last. There are no battles, but weapons are used and people are killed. What more do you need? Those familiar with Shadow (as well you should be if you're reading Betrayal) will be familiar with two of the main characters here, Otah and Maati. 15 years has changed each character considerably and it is interesting to see their lives after they'd been apart from each other for so long. While they are indeed complex characters as are all of Abraham's, my favorite characters of this book are ones newly introduced, namely Cehmai and Idaan.

The Sea Devil's Eye Audiobook by Mel Odom

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mel Odom) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:14:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sea Devil's Eye Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: The Threat from the Sea, Book 3 Author: Mel Odom Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Iakhovas has caused more destruction than any force since the Time of Troubles, but his true objective has been a mystery...until now. When a young sailor's journey is complete, an aging bard's final song is sung, and a malenti priestess faces her most challenging test, the Threat from the Sea concludes in an explosive climax that will set all of Faern reeling. Members Reviews: Not until you see the red of the beasts eye... The conclusion to the series "The Threat from the Sea" was about as epic of a sea battle as you can get from the Forgotten Realms series. The sea beast, the mastermind and driving force behind all the invasions and attacks since the beginning, finally makes his presence known and attempts to dispose of the meddling fools that are interfering with its plans. Odom does a laudable job wrapping up this series based on the high seas of the Realms. The main characters, who each had "limitations" from book one, have finally grown into their own skin and know what they can bring to the fight. The enemy, realizing that their assault isn't progressing as expected make one last ditch effort to finally see their plan take hold. And in the end, as it is in most hero based fantasy novels, the main characters triumph. Some sacrifices are made along the way - but nothing of such epic proportions comes without cost. Overall, the series was a great read. While published over 10yrs ago, the story is still entertaining and sheds some amazing detail on a very virgin topic in the Realms - the coastal menace. If you enjoy reading about Forgotten Realms, you will certainly enjoy this excellent trilogy from Mel Odom. MAIN CHARACTER IS SOOO LAME Honestly, you're probably thinking to yourself that at some point the main character has to quit whining and be a man...nope. he whines and mopes and acts like a loser for the whole book. sorry. pretty weak Mr. Odom, pretty weak. Kind of runs out of ideas and becomes very predictable Kind of runs out of ideas and becomes very predictable, I think this series has enough story for two books as three was one too many. A decent ending to a great triology... All four (one short story book) of the books in this series have been written very well. Congratulations to Mel. With out giving away too much the antagonist was very exciting; I was usually reading just to get to the points about him. Our Hero on the other hand seemed rather undeveloped during the first two novels. The third novel did slightly better. All in all a great book. I will most definitely buy anymore concerning Jherek. Excellent ending to a good series This book is the culmination of a wonderful series. This may be the best trilogy since "The Dark Elf Trilogy." This book was definitely more action packed than the previous books but all those things that were pestering you finally are revealed, like who has been speaking to Jherek all these years and why, who Iakhovas is, and more. The Taleweaver's tale comes to an end in dramatic fasion, and I am glad that the ending is different than it was in the module because if it was the same then I would have known the ending and that would have spoiled the book. I found the pace of the book more along the lines of the first, which I liked (the second book was to slow and little was accomplished).

The Brega Path Audiobook by Dennis L. McKiernan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dennis L. McKiernan) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:22:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Brega Path Subtitle: Silver Call Duology, Book 2 Author: Dennis L. McKiernan Narrator: Jerry Sciarrio Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-09 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Kraggen-Cor, once the heart of the Dwarf kingdom, now the mountain fastness of all the creatures of evil that remain in Mithgar. Here the Dwarf King Durek has led his forces to fufill his destiny and reclaim his realm. But with the Dawn Gate held by ememy troops and the Dusk-Door of Kraggen-Cor barred by a nightmare guardian, Durek must split his forces. He sends the Warrow Perry, the human Kian, and several doughty Dwarf warriors to chance the Brega Path, the legendary twisting way through the heart of Kraggen-Cor. With the powers of evil in pursuit, can this small band win through to Dureks army before the enemy springs a diabolical trap which could prove the death of all the Dwarves in Mithgar? ©1987 Dennis L. McKiernan; (P)2009 Books In Motion Members Reviews: Great story - could use better narrator As often happens when multi - book or related works have different narrators, the enunciation and pronunciation of many words - especially proper nouns - are inconsistent. Sometimes the pace of the narrator was a bit rushed. Otherwise, very enjoyable.

The Princes of the Golden Cage Audiobook by Nathalie Mallet

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nathalie Mallet) — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:53:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Princes of the Golden Cage Subtitle: Prince Amir, Book 1 Author: Nathalie Mallet Narrator: David Marantz Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Prince Amir lives in a lavish and beautiful cage. He lives in a palace with hundreds of his brothers, all barred by law from ever leaving the palace until he, or one of his brothers, becomes the next Sultan. Living under constant threat of death at the hands of his scheming brothers, Amir has chosen a life of solitude and study. His scholarly and alchemical pursuits bring him under suspicion when his brothers begin to die from seemingly supernatural means. Amir finds himself thrown together with his brother Erik, the son of a barbarian princess. Together they must discover the dark secret that is stalking the halls of their golden cage. Members Reviews: In a not too distant world than our own, a variation on fable and history Last night, I really needed some escapist reading. A recent purchase of Natalie Mallet's novel, The Princes of the Golden Cage looked to be a good choice, harkening back to the heady days of the 1970's, and the rise of a new genre in fiction -- that of the sword-and-sorcery epic, where all the heroes were flashy swordsmen, the settings exotic, and magic being of the dire and deadly kind. In the kingdom of Telfar, the sultan's many sons are kept in opulent imprisonment in a very gilded cage. They are allowed anything, from military training, books, even women, everything that is, but freedom. Even leaving the Cage, as it is called, can bring death. So the princes form plots, and alliances among themselves, wondering who will be the next Sultan and who will be dead. The story is told from the point of view of Amir, a young princeling who has turned his hours to studying. Along with learning swordplay, Amir keeps a very healthy sense of paranoia about him, knowing that it's not unheard of for a prince to have an unfortunate accident or two. And Amir knows that he's a prime target. His rooms are located between two of his brothers, one who is mad and screams, and another who is mad and mumbles a lot. While Amir does his best to care for them both, he's not completely altrustic -- they make good watchdogs, creating quite a ruckus when someone unknown comes into their section of the Cage. Lately, there's been quite a few new people showing up at Amir's door. Despite all of his care to stay unknown and safe, he is approached by the Grand Vizier to do some investigating. Seems that every time there's a full moon, a prince has turned up dead, killed by some unknown assailant. Whispers of magic are starting, and Amir thinks that it's all bosh -- there's no such thing as magic, at least according to his self-taught, scientific mind. But he can't exactly say no to the Vizier either, and so we follow Amir as he starts to explore the Cage a bit more, and discover his many, many brothers as well... Especially Erik, a blond, blue-eyed brother in this desert kingdom, who not is only skilled and ambitious, but also downright friendly. Maybe just a bit too friendly, actually... To be honest, I was prepared to see something rather trite and dull, another tired retread of a fantasy theme. But I was surprised at just how complex and funny this novel was.

Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 19 Hörbuch von George R. R. Martin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:00:35 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 19 Autor:: George R. R. Martin Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 35 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-28-12 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 4 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Bitte beachten Sie, dass sich Rezensionen zu diesem Hörbuch auf eine alte Version beziehen können. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich.

Song of the Beast Audiobook by Carol Berg

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carol Berg) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 02:23:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Song of the Beast Author: Carol Berg Narrator: Claire Christie, Jeremy Arthur Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The winner of the Colorado Book Award is "a fantasy I didn't want to put down" (SF Revu). Brutal imprisonment has broken Aidan McAllister. His music is destroyed, and with it the visions he once gave a kingdom ravaged by dragon war. Now, he risks his hard-bought freedom to uncover the truth behind his incarceration - and to meet his enemy face-to-face.... Members Reviews: Dragons rock! After years of waiting, the book finally came available as an Audiobook. Since I already have the book on Kindle (and as a hard copy), Audible.com let me buy the audiobook for just $4.59, a bargain I was delighted to snatch. A steal! After being terribly disappointed in the recording of Kevin Hearne's Hunted (disappointed enough to ask for my money back), I was delighted this book was every bit as good as I hoped it would be. Maybe better. Narrated by Claire Christie and Jeremy Arthur, I was (again) surprised at how much more I get from an audiobook than from print. I think it's because I read very fast. When I listen, the pace is that of human speech, perhaps slightly slower than normal conversation. I absorb more of the story listening than reading. The dual narration works well. Aiden and Lara having their own voices and perspectives is appropriate. Usually I don't like multiple narrators, but I like them in this book. Song of the Beast is Carol Berg's is a standalone book. I wish it were a series. I have it on good authority that another story (short story -- not an entire book) will be coming out based in the same world, though not featuring the same characters. I would prefer a book or two, but I will happily settle for whatever I can get. If Carol Berg writes it, I will read it. I think she's brilliant and not nearly as appreciated as she deserves. I came to love her dragons. There is a faint whiff of Pern to these dragons, except no dragonrider of Pern would so mistreat a dragon. I'm a sucker for dragons. Any dragon. And these are fabulous dragons. I found the story's characters well-drawn and three-dimensional. Many relationships are between different species because, unlike her other books, not all characters are human. The relationships are logical extensions of the cultures from which they come. The slightly abrasive relationships between differing humanoids is fundamental. The main character -- Aidan McAllister has been imprisoned and tortured. His beautiful voice has been silenced, his hands brutally destroyed. His music, which offered solace and hope to war-torn Elyria, is gone. The god in whom he never lost faith and nurtured him and his music since he was a child seems to have abandoned him. Yet no one has yet told him what his crime was. He has no idea what earned him such punishment. He has emerged from prison a broken man, battered beyond endurance, wanting nothing more than peace and safety ... and the end of pain. Having lost himself, he must find his way back to himself, remember who he was because that's the key to what happened to him, what is happening to the world and the dragons. There is, of course, a beautiful woman. Through it all, Aiden remains a gentle soul in a cruel world, a man to whom violence is abhorrent no matter what was done to him. He's neither vengeful nor mean. Music is his magic. I wish there were a sequel to this book. I wanted to know what happened next, how this society evolves.

Reavers of the Blood Sea Audiobook by Richard A. Knaak

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard A. Knaak) — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 15:21:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reavers of the Blood Sea Subtitle: Dragonlance: The Chaos War, Book 4 Author: Richard A. Knaak Narrator: Clinton Wade Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Chaos's evil shadow sweeps over KrynnDuring the hottest summer in memory, minotaurs fight against the Knights of Takhisis, into whose hands their god Sargonnas has delivered them. In the midst of the conflict, the armies of Chaos plunge into the heart of Ansalon. Now the minotaur warrior Aryx must unite his people and their enemy, the knights, against the monstrous servants of Chaos. If he succeeds, the two sides may forge a bond that will change Krynn for all time. If he fails, then they will all perish. Richard Knaac, author of the New York Times best-selling The Legend of Huma, tells this thrilling tale of the minotaurs of Krynn in the time of the Chaos War. Members Reviews: Well written, fast paced, page turner. Have ... Well written,fast paced,page turner. Have been a Richard Knaak fan for years. He never disappoints. The Gods Walk Amongst The Mortals... This book was definately a "Must Read"! I have read probably 20 DL novels, and this was in the top 10. This story centers on "Ayrx", direct descendant from the legandary "Kaz", during the chaos war. This book was a page turner, with some amazing battles, in fact, lots, and lots, of battles. The minotaurs as usual fought with themselves over the virtues of Honor, and Bravery, and as usual, there is another group trying to control them as slave solders..this time that group being the Knights of Tahkisis. The Minotaurs are fighting to save their homeland from (1) The Knights of Tahkisis , and (2) The Chaos Creatures, and at the center of all of the fighting, and conquering, and politcs, is Aryx, the reluctant Hero thrust into a situation he doesn't want any part of, but The Gods "Sargonnas", and "Kiri-Jolith", simply won't have it without him. The Pros: (1)Sargonnas Appears in Mortal Flesh for quite some time, accompanied by the treacherous "Sword of Tears" (2)Kaz Makes Several Appearences (3)Kiri-Jolith Makes one appearance in mortal flesh, and one in a dream. (4)There are some awesome battles (5)Some very Memorable Characters The Cons: (1)Sargonnas seems a bit like a tired wimp, who leaves more questions than he answers (2)Kiri-Jolith leaves more questions than he answers (3)Kaz leaves more questions than he answers (4)Doesn't it seem that gods, and the spirits of legends couldn't give a straight answer if they wanted to? (5)Several Characters who you grow attached to throughout the story die. (6)Throughought the book the Knights of Tahkisis keep speaking about a "Great Vision", and it is never really explained. (7)The Minotaurs and knights keep battling the chaos creaturs, and never really win. Of minotaurs and gods I initially expected that I wouldn't like this book as it was based on the minotaur society (and I'm used to DragonLance focusing more on the human/elf/dwarf groups), but it was unexpectedly good. I've read a Richard Knaak DL book before and didn't like it, but I guess he has grown as an author. A worthwhile read by any DranonLance fan. Five Stars Loved this book and the series! Dragonlance-the first book of the Minotaur's saga Blood, death, revenge, and honor. There Minotaur's figure in many of the Dragonlance stories and this is their saga. They are warrior born and bread. There is no other life.

Das Horn von Valere (Das Rad der Zeit 04) Hörbuch von Robert Jordan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Jordan) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:24:11 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Das Horn von Valere (Das Rad der Zeit 04) Autor:: Robert Jordan Erzähler: Helmut Krauss Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 15 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-22-10 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der Sprecher: In einer großen Sprecherwahl, an der sich rund 6000 Hörer beteiligten, wurde im Januar 2010 Helmut Krauss als Sprecher für "Das Rad der Zeit" gewählt. Der Schauspieler, geboren 1941 in Augsburg, ist bekannt durch zahlreiche Theater- und Fernsehauftritte. Er lieh seine sonore Stimme verschiedenen Hollywood-Schauspielern, darunter Marlon Brando, Samuel L. Jackson und Jean Reno. Der Autor: Robert Jordan, geboren 1948 in South Carolina, begeisterte sich schon in seiner Jugend für phantastische Literatur von Jules Verne und H.G. Wells. Als ihm der Lesestoff ausging, begann er selbst zu schreiben. 1990 erschien der Auftakt zu seinem Zyklus "Das Rad der Zeit", einem einzigartigen epischen Werk, das Millionen Fans in der ganzen Welt gefunden hat. Am 16. September 2007 erlag der amerikanische Autor im Alter von 58 Jahren einer seltenen Blutkrankheit. Die Serie: Die deutsche Hörbuch-Fassung dieser Fantasy-Saga basiert inhaltlich auf den Romanen, die bei Piper als "Das Rad der Zeit - das Original" erschienen sind. Die Serie erscheint in 33 Folgen, die im monatlichen Rhythmus auf Audible.de veröffentlicht werden. Zu diesem Hörbuch erhalten Sie eine Zusammenfassung der Folgen 1-12, die Charakterbeschreibungen de wichtigsten Personen und eine Weltkarte als pdf-Datei. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. Kritik Bewertungen: Dieses üppig gestaltete Werk ruft bei Liebhabern klassicher Fantasy Begeisterung hervor --Library Journal

The Dark Age Audiobook by Traci Harding

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Traci Harding) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:21:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Age Subtitle: The Ancient Future Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Traci Harding Narrator: Edwina Wren Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-10 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 172 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Late one evening, en route to visit a relative, an accident leaves Tory - the attractive, twenty-something daughter of a prominent history professor stranded near a ring of stones in Britain. Tory resolves to spend the night at the stone circle and seek help in the morning.... But across the vortex of time and space, she is taken back to the Dark Age. There she meets Prince Maelgwn of Gwynedd and his band of warriors. Initially her 'strange' appearance frightens them and they believe she is the notorious witch fabled to frequent the site. But she overcomes their fear and soon the tales of her adventures, brave deeds, and beauty spread across the land. Members Reviews: One of the best beginnings to a superb trillogy! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, because it opens into one of the best trillogies I have ever read. This audio version is excellent. Who was your favorite character and why? Tori is going to be every ones fave. She represents so much that is true in us and what we should be aspiring to. What does Edwina Wren bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Edwina brough pronunciation of the welsh names that I had only done phonetically from reading the books. Her lilting voice and subtle use of accents and tonal changes for the characters was nicely done. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Many! Any additional comments? When do we get the rest of the trillogies as audio books? Very good performance . Interesting story. Probably meant for a younger audience..,.maybe teens. Non offensive, really quite fun and easy to follow. A Fantastic example of Audible excellence Traci Harding has written a brilliant story, no weak characters, the story line is amongst the best that I have read. And then there is Edwina Wren, one of the best narrators, I have even had the pleasure of listening to. The perfect partnership between Author and Narrator, a great example of how a audible book can exceed the printed medium. Tiring The premise of time travel back to the Dark Ages sounded like an interesting read, but after the 1st 6 hours it turned into a ridiculous story about how to manipulate men into marriage while staying "chaste". Too much goddess this and goddess that. The author contradicts herself constantly by trying to profess how strong her women are, with her main character teaching them all Marshal Arts to "protect" themselves, and then in the next sentence talking about how to get a MAN to marry them for "life" by with holding their "favors". Give me a break. Maybe a good book to help women who have identity or self respect issues and/or feel threatened by men. Maybe this book should be in the Romance category. Disappointing I am disappointed. A friend said they loved this author and highly recommended this book. I am half way through the audiobook and I feel like I still don't have a good feel for the story line. Either there are portions missing or the author failed to build a good foundation for the rest of the story. I don't know if I can stick it out to the end. I think the narration could be better as well. The narrator is ok but her presentation of this story is not very appealing.

The Dragon in Lyonesse Audiobook by Gordon R. Dickson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gordon R. Dickson) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 07:13:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dragon in Lyonesse Author: Gordon R. Dickson Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In this latest of Gordon R. Dickson's immensely popular adventures of Jim Eckert, the 20th-century mathematician who has come to live in a medieval age where magic works and Jim himself can become a dragon at will, Gordon R. Dickson draws on the richness of the greatest medieval legend of all, the tale of Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. In the legends, after their final battle, Arthur and his knights went to Lyonesse, the land under the sea. Now Lyonesse is threatened by a resurgence of the Dark Powers, those mindlessly malevolent forces that struggle to stop the course of History. And Jim Eckert and his friends are called upon to stop them. Arthur and his court live on in Lyonesse because, even though centuries have elapsed, there are still those who believe in them. But Arthur and his knights are proud, too proud to easily accept help from Jim Eckert and his allies. But they will have help, from Jim in his dragon form, from knight-in-armor Sir Brian Neville-Smyth, from the brilliant archer Dafydd ap Hywel, and from one small hobgoblin. The result is a wild ride, an Arthurian fantasy adventure as only Gordon R. Dickson could tell it. Members Reviews: Good book, so-so Kindle conversion The Dragon in Lyonesse (The Dragon Knight Series Book 8) The book isn't one of the best of Dickson's Dragon Knight series, but it's still a fun read. I'd have given this a 4 star review, but the conversion to Kindle format was done sloppily. It starts off well, but by chapter 4, there are multiple missing paragraph breaks, so one character's dialogue is mashed in with the next. It's still worth getting--it's readable--but seems like an amateur attempt at a Kindle book, rather than a professional product. Hopefully the publisher will have someone proofread the book, fix all the formatting errors and upload a professional quality version. --- An example of the formatting problems: (from the Kindle edition) "I didn't ask you for help," said Jim. You might have, as soon as you found me." There was enough past evidence to warrant this assumption.... (the correct formatting) "I didn't ask you for help," said Jim. "You might have, as soon as you found me." There was enough past evidence to warrant this assumption.... By missing that paragraph break and the opening quote on the second line, it's difficult to tell who's saying what to who. A visit to a place of the olde magick was wonderful. I have read, and written, other variations on the original legend of King Arthur and his Knights of The Round Table. The Dragon in Lyonesse is to me one of the best depictions of the characters of the olde magick, interwoven with the selected characters of this series. The story is vivid with details and one that invites you to plunge right in to take part in the action. I loved the careful treatment of the encounters with whom we are familiar. The reaction of the protagonist when he is stands in awe of those who surround him in this story delivers the reverence with which I hold the legends of King Arthur. I loved this novel. Good read I really like Arthurian Legend, so the idea of incorporating that into the Dragon Knight world appealed to me. I enjoyed the story.

La vengeance des elfes noirs Audiobook by Élodie Tirel

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Élodie Tirel) — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:05:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: La vengeance des elfes noirs Author: Élodie Tirel Narrator: Emilie Leclerc Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-18 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Luna va enfin rentrer chez elle, mais le chemin qui mène à la cité de ses ancêtres est encore long et parsemé d'embûches. Une fois à Laltharils, elle fait la connaissance du frère cadet de Darkhan, Halfar. Ce dernier est aussitôt séduit par le caractère rebelle de Luna. Une nuit, les deux adolescents sont témoins du sacrifice d'un elfe noir et comprennent que ce rituel visait à empoisonner la rivière...et toute la forêt de Ravenstein. Accompagnée de Kendhal, un elfe doré, Luna se met en quête des ingrédients nécessaires à la fabrication d'un antidote. Dans l'ombre de la cité souterraine de Rhasgarrok, Matrone Zesstra est dévorée par la rage et la haine. Pour mener à bien ses sombres desseins, la matriarche fait appel à la déesse Araignée. Cette fois, nul n'échappera à sa vengeance.... Please note: This audiobook is in Québécois French.

Brothers Majere Audiobook by Kevin Stein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kevin Stein) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:14:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brothers Majere Subtitle: Dragonlance: Preludes, Book 3 Author: Kevin Stein Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: First launched over a decade ago, the Preludes series has continued to prove popular with Dragonlance fans. This re-release of Brothers Majere includes a short introduction by New York Times best-selling author Margaret Weis. Before the War of the Lance.... Darkness and unrest are growing. People disappear in the night, and there are rumors of foul forces at work. To this land caught in the grips of a nameless terror come Raistlin and Caramon Majere, two brothers - one a wizard, one a warrior - who are trying to eke out a living on the backroads of Ansalon. Desperate for money, they agree to take on a job in the backwater village of Mereklar. But they soon discover they may be in over their heads. A beautiful noblewoman, a savage beast, the Queen of Darkness, and a spellbound kender will decide the fates of the brothers Majere. Members Reviews: Good memories of my childhood I remember reading this book on a family vacation many many years ago (with the original cover of the Twins sitting beside a fire). The story has held up very nicely, but that could be that I am 'seeing' it through rose-colored glasses. My only complaint was the narrator. There were a great deal of mispronunciations throughout the whole of the book. I wish that some research would've been done prior to taking the job to read through everything. Do you love CATS? I enjoyed this tale of the two brothers. Very light and fun. I'm curious as a Kender as to what happened with Earwig Lockpicker?

Blood and Snow, Books 1-4 Audiobook by RaShelle Workman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (RaShelle Workman) — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:38:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood and Snow, Books 1-4 Subtitle: Blood and Snow Author: RaShelle Workman Narrator: Rosanna Weigant Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-14 Publisher: Polished Pen Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: "Lips red as rubies, hair dark as night. Drink your true love's blood, become the Vampire, Snow White." Every thousand years, the vampire queen selects a new body, always the fairest in the land, and this time she's chosen snow white. Blood and Snow: Snow White lives in Salem, Massachusetts, with her dad, stepmother, and her cat, Gatsby. Her entire life she's been teased for her fairy tale name, and the fact that her seven best friends happen to be guys whose names begin with the same letters as the seven dwarves. Everything changes on a trip into Boston, where an unseen stranger bites her, and she's transformed into something not quite human. Revenant in Training: Snow has been transformed into a revenant - not quite human and not quite vampire. She must discover how to live with the changes, hopefully without killing anyone. The Vampire Christopher: As a revenant, Snow White craves blood. Especially the blood of her Hunter. But will drinking from him save or enslave her? Blood Soaked Promises: Snow White must come to terms with her bloodlust. It's one thing to drink the blood of her Hunter, something else entirely to drink the blood of a human. Members Reviews: Snow is REAL! What made the experience of listening to Blood and Snow, Books 1-4 the most enjoyable? The narrator was abaolutely amazing, I personally loved how she changed her voice for each character, and she seemed to get into the book and really enjoyed it. Who was your favorite character and why? Snow... Duh?! She's the main character of course ;) Which scene was your favorite? My favorite scene was when she was first bitten and she described the scents, sounds, and feelings... it was all very descriptive Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I did, I laughed here and there, especially at Snow's inner dialog One fantastic storyline. If you could sum up Blood and Snow, Books 1-4 in three words, what would they be? Awesome, Stupendus, Entertaining. What was one of the most memorable moments of Blood and Snow, Books 1-4? When Professor Pops held Snow and comforted her and it reminded her of her Dad and how long it had been since he held her like that. Which scene was your favorite? When Snow was in the girls bathroom and Dorian went in to check on her. He offered her some of his blood and Cindy walked in and almost caught them. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? At the end of book 4 when Snow thinks she killed Gabe. I wanted to run screaming with her. Any additional comments? This is a wonderful series of books. It starts off a little slow but it picks up and gets awesome. Put on your headphones close your eyes and listen.

Bound by Prophecy Audiobook by Stormy Smith

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stormy Smith) — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 03:47:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bound by Prophecy Subtitle: Bound Series, Book 3 Author: Stormy Smith Narrator: Kristin James Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-15 Publisher: Perfect Storm Publishing, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Amelia Bradbury is finally free from Queen Julia and Cresthaven, but she isn't safe. The Keeper power runs rampant inside her, and only an ultimate act of selflessness will be able to contain the darkness threatening Amelia's sanity and the future of the immortal race. Aidan Montgomery refuses to give up on Amelia. Once she's rescued from the Keeper's hold, he intends to prove his love is more than a side effect of the prophecy, even if doing so leads him away from his pack on a journey that will irrevocably change them both. When the past and present collide, and the shocking origin of the immortals is revealed, Amelia and Aidan are forced back to Cresthaven to end a war that never should have started. Members Reviews: You need this book! An enormous weight lifts off my shoulders when I finish a series, but this time I want it to stay with me a little longer. We learn so much and Amelia and the gang come so far, it almost doesn't seem fair for it to end. But this ending is more than I could have asked for. When you get chills from listening, you know it's good. Grade a fantasy fiction if there ever was any! You are bound by your decisions and choices... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Absolutely. The story is great and the audio work is wonderful! Who was your favorite character and why? I have enjoyed all the characters. Each has their own strong personality that is brought to life through audio here. I can't pick just one. Amelia, Aidan, Bethany, Micah, and Cole. Those are just the main characters. Even the secondary ones are fun. What about Kristin Jamess performance did you like? Kristin is always a treat for me to listen to. Her favorite voice for me, Bethany and her sweet southern accent. And oh, the strong personality for Bethany that pops with the accent. lol. And Micah's accent. I love it! This is a great cast that Kristin makes fun to listen to and easy to differentiate the characters as they speak. The different characters personalities and attitudes ever present in their voices. Male and females are all different in accent, tone, and feels as we listen. Oh! When two sing a song, we get both voices! The harmony of the two together. I love when we get these little extras that makes the story feel more alive with the characters. Any additional comments? Not only do we journey through the prophecy of what's to come of Amelia and Aidan, but we also get to the root of Amelia's Keeper power mystery. Amelia has grown! I was worried going in that the book would fall flat for getting us through Amelia's Keeper powers. Yet we get something a little different other than her finding a way to work with what she has. I enjoyed this. She's come into her own with help from someone we didn't expect. She finally faces the magic and love that she's been scared of for so long. We even end with a fight that's not as deadly as it could have been. It moves quick and keeps us listening yet with Amelia and Aidan in the place they are now, it doesn't need to be bloody. It's more than that. I really liked this ending! A wonderful YA read of letting yourself love and accept who you are. Even when in battles, it doesn't always have to end ugly. There are options and choices in life that you get to pick from even if it doesn't seem that way.

Unholy Audiobook by Richard Lee Byers

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Lee Byers) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:55:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unholy Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: The Haunted Lands, Book 3 Author: Richard Lee Byers Narrator: Kevin Kraft Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Join heroes fighting the undead hordes! A powerful undead sorcerer reigns in Thay over a frightened people and hordes of undead. The mageocracy in exile, masters of no more than their beaten army, watch from distant shores as the new King of Thay prepares a great magical ritual - a ritual they cannot allow him to bring to completion. The conclusion of The Haunted Lands series, the events in Unholy will have tremendous impact on the Forgotten Realms world. Members Reviews: Great series, and then the worst ending ever I don't like to do reviews, but after listening to all 3 books, I am left with no other choice. The series is really quite good, and gave me characters I really came to know and like. The griffon rider aoth kept my attention, as did barreras,, tamith and the various underlings and contemporaries that colored in the world. Zoss tam, the ultimate bad guy is voice acted very well, and each plot twist kept me intrigued throughout all of the books. Without revealing spoilers, there are a couple of things that almost ruined the experience, however; first, this world is literally overrun and dominated by undead, that is, every citizen interacts with and sees zombies, wraiths, skeletons,etc., on a constant basis; second, the ending is an abomination worse than the undead characters themselves. In the case of the former it is hard to imagine how any living creature would want to continue living--even in a fantasy world--in such a setting. In the case of my latter complaint, it really seems that the author was supposed to write more books, but just never did? Please someone tell me there is a continuation of this series that I am missing? To invest 30 hours in listening to something only to have such a horrid ending is so disappointing I almost screamed.

Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 10 Hörbuch von George R. R. Martin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:35:13 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 10 Autor:: George R. R. Martin Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 20 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-22-09 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 5 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Während der Vorbereitungen der Hochzeit von König Joffrey, wird Sansa Stark ebenfalls verheiratet - allerdings gegen ihren Willen. Währenddessen hat ihr Bruder Robb durch seine Hochzeit einiges aufs Spiel gesetzt. Er gewinnt zwar seine Schlachten, verliert aber Verbündete. Diese braucht er jedoch dringender denn je, um sein Reich im Norden zurückzugewinnen. Catelyns Plan, ihre Töchter freizutauschen geht nicht auf - Jaime Lannister wird gefangen genommen. Unbemerkt von den sich bekriegenden Reichen wird die Mauer von wilden Horden bedroht, und die Nachtwache kämpft ums Überleben. Zu diesem Titel erhalten Sie eine PDF-Datei, die nach dem Kauf automatisch Ihrer Bibliothek hinzugefügt wird. Copyright (c) und (p) der deutschsprachigen Audiofassung 2009 by Audible GmbH Kritik Bewertungen: George R. R. Martin beweist, dass Fantasy gleichzeitig hohen Ansprüchen genügen und höchst unterhaltsam sein kann! -- Terri Windling Mitglieder Bewertungen: Even better the second time I'd previously read the book in English, and because I read German a little slower than English, I enjoyed it even more the second time. For me reading the book more slowly gave me a chance to really appreciate the descriptive writing. Five Stars awesome book! can't wait for the next one Song of Ice and Fire Review Very intricate story, excellent characters. The world created by George Martin, Westeros and the free cities, comes very much alive. sad sad sad i started reading George R R Martins books after i saw the first series of: Game of thrones. First i liked it alot but as the plot continues i had the feeling to be stalled by by dozens of pages which did not really contribute to the Story but just fill pages. at the end i quit reading his books because its just pseudo erotic wanna be Lord of the Rings gibberish and a total waste of time

The Outcasts Audiobook by John Flanagan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Flanagan) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:15:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Outcasts Subtitle: The Brotherband Chronicles, Book 1 Author: John Flanagan Narrator: John Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In Skandia, there is only one way to become a warrior. Boys are chosen for teams called brotherbands and must endure three months of gruelling training in seamanship, weapons and battle tactics. It's brotherband against brotherband, fighting it out in a series of challenges. There can be only one winner. When Hal Mikkelson finds himself the unwilling leader of a brotherband made up of outcasts, he must step up to the challenge. The Heron brotherband might not have the strength and numbers of the other two teams, but with inventiveness, ingenuity and courage on their side, they might just surprise everyone. Critic Reviews: "Having sold millions of his Ranger's Apprentice books all over the world, John Flanagan now has a new series on offer and it is just as swashbuckling and adventurous as his last. Brotherband is set in Skandia - a cold, Viking-inspired country that many of his Rangers' fans know well, but this time with new characters who are just as intriguing." (Deborah Abela, ABC Radio Canberra Drive Show with Louise Maher) "Ranger fans will lap up this series. There are similarities between Will and Halt relationship and Hals connection with his mentor Thorn. No one does adventure like Flanagan, the non-stop action and tension of Brotherband will leave readers wanting more." ( Buzz Word Books) Members Reviews: Could've used a younger narraror I've read this book physically and decided to listen to it now, the narrator could've been Hal's age and then set a deeper tone for the older characters rather than the other way around but overall not a bad listen, definently recommend especially if you like the rangers series. An excellent adventure Hal and his Heron Brotherband are trainee Skandian warriors, together they learn to work as a team to win the right to be the honour guard for the Andomal, a precious treasure that is venerated by the Skandians. It is an excellent adventure story for young readers. John Keating gives a pretty good performance of the book. John Flanagan is the author of the highly popular series Ranger's Apprentice. The Brotherband Chronicles is the follow on series focusing mostly on Skandians and not Araluen as in Ranger' s Apprentice. first book in brotherband saga is amazing john flanagan maintains a funny and exciting journey in the mediaval world full of rangers and misting creatures. How to train a dragon minus the dragon What made the experience of listening to The Outcasts the most enjoyable? This story is a feel good adventure for the underdog. You really come to like the characters and although ultimately predictable, it's a great tale. What did you like best about this story? As a mum, I liked the lessons the boys learn along the way and the way they solve each problem that arises. I also liked the frequent humor that peppers the story. What about John Keatings performance did you like? While some of the accents are a bit questionable, John maintains the characters consistently.

Hammer of God Audiobook by Karen Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Miller) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:25:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hammer of God Subtitle: The Godspeaker Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Karen Miller Narrator: Josephine Bailey Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In Ethrea, Rhian sits upon a precarious throne. Defiant dukes who won't accept her rule threaten the stability of her kingdom. Dexterity has been banished from her court in disgrace. The blue-haired slave Zandakar, the man she thought was her friend, has been revealed as the son of a woman sworn to destroy her world. And Rhian's husband, King Alasdair, is unsure of her love. The trading nations refuse to believe Mijak is a threat and promise reprisals if she dares protect her realm. Only Emperor Han of mysterious Tzhung-tzhungchai knows that the danger from Mijak is real. But is he an ally or an enemy in disguise? As she struggles to learn the truth, and keep her embattled crown, the murderous warhost of Mijak advances. Members Reviews: Cha! Three amazing books, one long story. Did I think it was a good story? I think that I did. Dexterity Jones is one of my favorite characters, and I loved the end of his story. Enjoy.

Sword-Breaker Audiobook by Jennifer Roberson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Roberson) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 20:58:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sword-Breaker Subtitle: Tiger and Del, Book 4 Author: Jennifer Roberson Narrator: Stephen Bel Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-02-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Accused of murdering a man the Southern tribes believe to be their messiah, but who is actually the slayer of Del's family, Tiger and Del flee across the deadly Punja desert, hunted by religious zealots and sword-dancer assassins. But evading death by assassins' blades is only one of the challenges they face. For Tiger's sword, Samiel, has been possessed by the spirit of the deadly sorcerer, Chosa Deia wizard out of legend with the power to unmake the entire world, a master of evil who seeks to mold Tiger into his ultimate weapon of destruction. Tiger and Del have only one hope leftto find and gain the help of Chosa Dei's equally powerful counterpart and sworn enemy, Shaka Obre. But Shaka Obre has not been seen in the world for hundreds of years, and it may be beyond even the combined magical abilities of Tiger and Del to find this wizard who is their only chance for salvation... Members Reviews: I bought the whole series on Dell and Tiger in ... I bought the whole series on Dell and Tiger in paperback. Then when my eyes needed some help I bought the whole series plus the newest one on digital for my Amazon e reader so I could enlarge text size. As long as Roberson will write on Dell and Tiger I will buy. I think the very paragraphs of the first book in the series will capture your imagination. Enjoyable and Interesting read! The Tiger and Dell series by Jennifer Roberson is the kind of series that is good on a rainy day with a good cup of tea and a warm blanket. I only wish they were available for my Kindle instead of paper back. But hey, sometimes the feel of real paper is kind of nostalgic. The to characters are joined at the hips but must survive almost killing each other in one of the books. Their love for each other grows as the series continues into a most interesting relationship with many ups and and downs. Love these books Love these books! I have hard covers but i read so much on my phone now. I thought i would buy them again and show live. I really hope more are coming! Worth the effort Good series. Well written. Jennifer Roberson has created a vivid world with equally vivid characters, whom I enjoyed cheering on. Sword-breaker Best of the 1 through 4 books. Although one is a close 2nd. This is one of my two favorite series, though this like my 4th or5th read, it doesn't disappoint. Too bad it took a decade for the other 5- 8 to come out.

Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 12 Hörbuch von George R. R. Martin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:01:28 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 12 Autor:: George R. R. Martin Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 13 hrs and 40 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-27-09 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Im Krieg der Könige werden die Karten neu gemischt, nachdem gleich zwei derer, die den Königsthron beanspruchen, umgebracht wurden. Der Zwerg Tyrion wird des Mordes an seinem Neffen angeklagt, und hofft, seinen Hals durch einen Kampf aus der Schlinge ziehen zu können. Sansa Stark gelingt die Flucht, jedoch verläuft alles anders, als sie geplant hatte. Ihr Halbbruder Jon verteidigt die Mauer gemeinsam mit seinen schwarzen Brüdern gegen die Angriffe der Wildlinge, doch die Übermacht scheint zu groß, und es besteht kaum noch Hoffnung, dass die sieben Königslande vor einer Invasion bewahrt werden können... Zu diesem Titel erhalten Sie eine PDF-Datei, die nach dem Kauf automatisch Ihrer Bibliothek hinzugefügt wird. Copyright (c) und (p) der deutschsprachigen Audiofassung 2009 by Audible GmbH Kritik Bewertungen: George R. R. Martin beweist, dass Fantasy gleichzeitig hohen Ansprüchen genügen und höchst unterhaltsam sein kann! --Terri Windling

Shirewode Audiobook by J Tullos Hennig

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J Tullos Hennig) — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 07:14:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shirewode Subtitle: The Wode, Book 2 Author: J Tullos Hennig Narrator: Ross Pendleton Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-14 Publisher: DSP Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Book Two of the Wode The King of the Shire Wode. That is what they will call you. Years ago, a pagan commoner named Rob of Loxley befriended Gamelyn Boundys, a nobleman's son, against seemingly insurmountable odds-and with horrific consequences. His home razed by order of the Church, Rob was left for dead, believing his sister, Marion, and his lover, Gamelyn, had perished. But Gamelyn yet lives. Guilt-ridden by his unwitting betrayal of Loxley, one of the last bastions of the Old Religion, Gamelyn rides off to seek absolution in the Holy Land. Rob vanishes into the greenwode and emerges as leader of a tight-knit band of outcasts who revolt against the powers that be. When the two lovers meet again, it will be in a brutal, blindfolded game of foxes and hounds that pits Templar assassin against Heathen outlaw. Yet the past cannot be denied, and when Rob discovers Marion is also still alive, the game turns. History will chronicle Robyn Hood and Guy of Gisbourne as the deadliest of enemies, but the reality is more complicated-and infinitely more tragic. Members Reviews: epic I love this series so freaking much. It is smartly written, I would almost think this was the original tale written so long ago. I really hope the rest comes out on audio. These stories and this narrator are life Brilliant Sequel Where does Shirewode rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Near the top Who was your favorite character and why? I liked the two male protagonists about the same Which character as performed by Ross Pendleton was your favourite? Robin Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The romance scene Any additional comments? Greenwode was one of the most powerful books I've ever read, so Shirewode had a hard act to follow. It managed it. The author has a tendency to over use certain phrases, but Shirewode is a powerful story of two men facing up to who they were and who they have become. Recommended for fans of the Robin Hood legend.

Magician's End Audiobook by Raymond E. Feist

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Raymond E. Feist) — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:02:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Magician's End Author: Raymond E. Feist Narrator: Peter Joyce Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-13 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Discover the fate of the original black Magician, Pug, and his crew of agents who safeguard the world of Trigia, as prophecy becomes truth in the last book of the last-ever Midkemian trilogy, the final volume in the epic Riftwar Cycle. The dragons are calling. Civil war is tearing apart the Kingdom of the Isles, for the throne lies empty and rivals are converging. Having spirited his beloved Princess Stephané safely out of Roldem, Hal - now Duke of Crydee - must turn his attention to the defence of the ancient realm so that a king can be anointed by the Congress of Lords, rather than by right of might. But the greatest threat may well lie out of the hands of men. Somewhere in the Grey Towers Mountains something not of this world is emerging. It will require that alliances be made between mortal enemies if disaster is to be averted. Elves and men must stand together, ancient heroes must rise again, dragons must fly and Pug, Magnus and the other magic-users of Midkemia must be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice if the whole world is to be saved. Critic Reviews: "Epic scopevivid imaginationa significant contribution to the growth of the field of fantasy." (Washington Post) "Well-writtenintelligentintriguing." (Publishers Weekly) "Feists fans will look forward to the sagas final episode." (Publishers Weekly) "If you gain any enjoyment whatsoever from reading fantasy then this is a novel that you simply cannot afford not to read." (Fantasy Book Review) "Feist has a command of language and a natural talent for keeping the reader turning pages." (Chicago Sun-Times) "Feist constantly amazes with his ability to create great casts of characters." (SF Site) "With his storytelling mastery and ear for colourful language and nuance, the author of numerous books set in the dual worlds of Midkemia and Kelewan here launches a series that takes his fantasy universe into a whole new phase." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: A really good story and performance. Out of 10: Creativity: 10 - amazing. Presenter: 9 - very good. Life Application: 7 - some great concepts & life lessons. Violence: 7 - graphic combat. Morals: 7 - very good on the good bits but pretends that casual sex, etc, don't have negative consequences. A little gender confusion suggested. Writing Style: 7 - moves along well. loved it sad to see it all end loved it sad to see it all end, following this epic saga since high school What an end! Thank you for the journey, Mr. Feist. You changed my world of reading and for that I'm forever thankful. Thank you. Bad This was a poor ending to a great 'series' Feist keeps writing the same book over and over juts changing the characters names. His explantion of 'stuff' and extra dimensions et. al.

Voice of the Gods Audiobook by Trudi Canavan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Trudi Canavan) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:50:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Voice of the Gods Subtitle: Age of the Five, Book 3 Author: Trudi Canavan Narrator: Sarah Douglas Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 129 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Despite her hope for peace as the protector of the Siyee, Auraya is unable to avoid being caught up in the building conflict. As the gods' demands increase, Auraya finds that she must choose between those she loves and those she's sworn to serve. Meanwhile, Mirar enjoys acceptance and respect as he reclaims his place among his people, and Emerahl is at last able to join the Thinkers in their search for the Scroll of the Gods. The Pentadrians, determined to take their revenge on the conquering Circlians, plot and scheme to bring down their enemies by means other than direct conflict. The key to everything, though, may lie with the Wilds, who embark upon a quest for secrets buried long ago. Secrets that could change the world. Members Reviews: A satisfactory ending to a good trilogy Where does Voice of the Gods rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Not as impressive as JRR Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire but better than The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel and Trudi Canavan's Black Magician's trilogy and other books set in that fantasy world. Worse than Sherlock Holmes, better that James Bond, equal with the Vorkosigan saga. What other book might you compare Voice of the Gods to and why? Trudi Canavan's black Magician trilogy's "The High Lord" as it also concludes as series, includes a "forbidden" love affair and leave the "fantasy universe" in which it plays out completely changed, but I think this book is a bit better. Which character as performed by Sarah Douglas was your favorite? The veeze Mischief. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Not really, but it was easy enough to follow and at places it drew me in. Any additional comments? I thought the way the game pieces in this game of chess turned on those moving them was an excellent idea. Age of the 5 book 3 Where does Voice of the Gods rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Quite high What other book might you compare Voice of the Gods to, and why? Dragonlance, there is enough complexity to the storylines What about Sarah Douglass performance did you like? Easy to listen to Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, but I couldn't, it's too long for that Any additional comments? Fab series, loved it excellent finale Loved it an exciting finale to an excellent trilogy. Trudi Canavan at her best. Brilliant great story. i wish there was a prequel and sequel. The coming together of the immortals to unite in this book was my favorite part. great story and narration I love Canavan's work. She has a great imagination which has been narrated perfectly in this trilogy.

The Survivors Audiobook by Dan Willis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dan Willis) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:15:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Survivors Subtitle: Dragonlance: Tracy Hickman Presents: The Anvil of Time, Book 2 Author: Dan Willis Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: There are many stories in Krynn - and history is watching. The Journeyman is charged to use the ancient Anvil of Time to travel back along the river of time and find the lost stories that fell between the pages of the history books. He finds Bradok Axeblade. A chance meeting in a pub turns into a dire warning of impending apocalypse, and Bradok and a determined band of dwarves must brave the dark of the underworld, facing strange new dangers and horrors long hidden from the light. Hunger, fatigue, betrayal, and death await them, all in their quest to find safety in an alien environment - the surface world. Tracy Hickman Presents: The Anvil of Time is the series title for the stand-alone biographies of several of the most important characters in the Dragonlance world. Members Reviews: Solid addition to the DragonLance Universe The Survivors by Dan Willis is the second novel in a series of stand alone novel in the Tracy Hickman Presents; The Anvil of Time. The first book is titledSellsword, The: Tracy Hickman Presents The Anvil of Time, Vol. One, the third novel (set for release in March, 2009) is titledRenegade Wizards: Tracy Hickman Presents the Anvil of Time (Hickman Presents Anvil of Time), and the fourth novel in this series (scheduled for a June, 2009 release) isThe Forest King: Tracy Hickman Presents the Anvil of Time, Volume Four (Hickman Presents Anvil of Time). I had never heard of Mr. Willis before this novel, however, he has written three Young Adult novels also set in the DragonLance Universe, they are;Dragon Knight (Dragonlance: The New Adventures, Vol. 7),The Dragon Well (Dragonlance: The New Adventures, Vol. 3), andWizard's Return: Trinistyr Trilogy, Volume Three (Dragonlance: the New Adventure). The Anvil of Time series focus on parts of Krynn's history that have yet to be written about, by sending someone back in time with the Anvil and having them observe the events. It's an interesting concept, and one that eposes new authors to DragonLance fans. Here are my thoughts on this novel. The plot of this book focuses on a small dwarven city called Ironroot when the Cataclysm strikes. As like the rest of Krynn during this time period, there is a great deal of angst between those who believe in the gods and those who do not. A series of events forces a group of dwarfs to trust each other, and work together as a team, in order to make there way out of the chaos that has occurred deep underground. In order to survive they must put their faith in Reorx, and each other. It is a rather self contained, and linear plot, after all a group of survivors seeking to get out of chaos in an underground world - there is really only so much you can do with that plot. For the most part, Mr. Willis, does a fine job of moving the plot along and keeping things interesting. As one would expect, the need for a safe place to sleep as well as finding food dominates sections of the book. Above all else though, this novel is a story of survival and determination. In that vein this novel does a good job at that. My only wish is that the plot would have been a little deeper and more involved. However, as I said before, I understand that with the plot line there is really only so much one can do with it. The characters in this book are a small select group once the chaos starts.

Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 14 Hörbuch von George R. R. Martin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:24:22 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 14 Autor:: George R. R. Martin Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 8 hrs and 15 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-30-09 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 6 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der Krieg hat in den sieben Königslanden einiges durcheinandergebracht und die Karten müssen wieder neu gemischt werden. Während in King's Landing eine übereilte königliche Hochzeit stattfindet, scheint das halbe Königreich auf der Suche zu sein: Die einen suchen einen neuen König, die anderen einen Mörder, und wieder andere einfach nur ein neues Leben. Zu diesem Titel erhalten Sie eine PDF-Datei, die nach dem Kauf automatisch Ihrer Bibliothek hinzugefügt wird. Copyright (c) und (p) der deutschsprachigen Audiofassung 2009 by Audible GmbH Kritik Bewertungen: George R. R. Martin beweist, dass Fantasy gleichzeitig hohen Ansprüchen genügen und höchst unterhaltsam sein kann! -- Terri Windling

Dragon Fate Audiobook by J. D. Hallowell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. D. Hallowell) — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 09:19:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragon Fate Subtitle: War of the Blades, 1 Author: J. D. Hallowell Narrator: Brian J. Gill Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-15 Publisher: Westhall Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 276 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Dragon Fate, the first novel in J.D. Hallowell's popular War of the Blades series, is a heroic fantasy adventure in the classic tradition of the genre. Delno Okonan is a young former soldier eager to put the swords and strife of war behind him, when a chance encounter leaves him inextricably entwined in a tangled web of dragons, magic, and intrigue, as he struggles to find his place among dragons and men, and stave off a plot by renegade dragon riders that threatens all he now holds dear. Members Reviews: Great Dragon Read From Cover to Cover. As far as Dragon story's go this one is worth the read. The story was great, slow in some parts for my taste, (though) I do prefer thrillers myself. I really enjoyed the narrator he did an excellent job switching from character to character. There was some occasionally language (if that bothers you) but was approatedly used. As far as the author goes I enjoyed his style especially his use of the phrase (my love). All in all the book was definately worth the read. Great book - A little easy though Hallowell writes a great book here. It's got everything you could possibly want in it: dragons, riders, combat, and even a little magic thrown in for luck. The story can actually be broken up into several different themes. The first theme is that of a common solider with exceptional leadership skills. And how those skills alienate him from both his common brethren and the nobles who look down on him. A part of both but separated from all. This can be related to many a story or military tale. Another theme is the one of companionship and loyalty. We get this theme through Delno's relationship with the men he led (Which we get to meet though out the land and tale) as well as his relationship with his partnered Dragon. And then we have the political theme where Delno is again forced into a leadership role to stop other Riders from taking over the kingdom. This is really my only fault with this book. Delno, with a newly hatched dragon and new to the saddle, is pretty much given the rule of the Riders. Even though there are several elder riders with century's of experience over him, all but the main villain seem ready to hand over the reigns to him. It just came off as too easy. But other than that flaw, the story is fantastic and multi-layered. I'd highly recommend this book and look forward to others. Gill does a great job as well. definitely in my multi listen list. a solid work of entertainment. I have seen better, but not by much! I buy about 4 books a week so I would know.... yes it is a little predictible, and the characters are a little flat, but it is still quite enjoyable. Not compelling Fine narration. I bought this book for the .... Dragons! I wanted to like it, but it's almost painfully boring. Besides bonding with a dragon hatchling, nothing much happens for the longest time. And the bonding scenes were sickly sweet, unlike the bonding of Temeraire with his rider in His Majesty's Dragon. No tension for most of the book. No "big bad" till 2/3 into the novel, when a plot finally emerges. Any problem or challenge is quickly resolved by the ever-ready hero, who calls everyone "my friend" and "looks into their eyes" as a sign of his sincerity.

Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 11 Hörbuch von George R. R. Martin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:34:39 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 11 Autor:: George R. R. Martin Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 13 hrs and 40 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-26-09 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 5 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Zu diesem Titel erhalten Sie eine PDF-Datei, die nach dem Kauf automatisch Ihrer Bibliothek hinzugefügt wird. Kritik Bewertungen: George R. R. Martin beweist, dass Fantasy gleichzeitig hohen Ansprüchen genügen und höchst unterhaltsam sein kann! --Terri Windling Mitglieder Bewertungen: Brilliant Bisher ist der 6.Teil vom Lied von Eis & Feuer das beste, schnellste und spannendste Buch der Reihe. Der Autor geht ziemlich schonungslos mit den Charakteren um und man kann nie Sicher sein, dass es den jetzigen Helden nicht schon bald an den Kragen geht. Es macht den besonderen Reiz der Bücher aus, dass es absolut nicht vorausschaubar ist, wie die Geschichte ihren Lauf nimmt. Martin versteht es auch sehr gut Spannung aufzubauen und Schlachten zu beschreiben, die einen nicht mehr los lassen, man vergisst tatsächlich seine Umwelt und fiebert zum Beispiel bei der Schlacht an der Mauer mit. Ein Vergleich mit andern Zyklen? Fällt mir keiner ein, bisher finde ich die Vielfalt, die Spannung, die Erzählkunst von George R.R. Martin einmalig. great book Awesome book! You never expect what is going to happen.it is 100% worth the mony and the time spend reading

Wit'ch War Audiobook by James Clemens

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Clemens) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 11:14:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wit'ch War Subtitle: The Banned and the Banished, Book 3 Author: James Clemens Narrator: Jennifer Van Dyck, Kevin Pariseau Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In her hands, the young wit'ch Elena holds the awesome energies of blood magick - and more. For the fate of all Alasea hinges on her recovery of the Blood Diary, a potent talisman forged 500 years ago, then locked away behind wards too strong for any mage to break. But only with the secrets recorded in its pages can Elena defeat the evil magicks of the Dark Lord. The challenge? The Diary lies hidden in A'loa Glen, the fabled city that belongs to Shorkan, chief lieutenant of the Dark Lord, and his fearsome army. Now, with the aid of the ocean-dwelling Sy-wen and her great dragon, Elena prepares a desperate invasion of A'loa Glen. At her side stands the one-armed warrior Er'ril, her faithful protector and the only man who knows how to unlock the wards surrounding the Blood Diary - a man who also happens to be the brother of the dreaded Shorkan. Meanwhile, Elena's brother, whose magick brings him prophetic dreams, has glimpsed a future in which Elena falls by the deadly sword ofEr'ril. But his visions do not always come true. How can he act against his sister's trusted guardian on the basis of a future betrayal that may never happen? For Elena's sake, and for the sake of all Alasea, how can he afford not to? Members Reviews: Gripping Story This 3rd installment is amazing couldn't get enough. I definitely endorse this series. I also tip my hat to the performance of the narrator.

Hand of Fire Audiobook by Ed Greenwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed Greenwood) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:53:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hand of Fire Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: Shandril's Saga, Book 3 Author: Ed Greenwood Narrator: James Patrick Cronin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited conclusion to the Shandril's Saga trilogy. The latest novel from Forgotten Realms creator and best-selling author Ed Greenwood is the third title in this newly created trilogy. This all-new novel concludes the storyline from two long-standing titles that were recently rereleased. Be careful what you wish for. Spellfire is the most powerful magic in the land. Its a dangerous weapon in anyones hands. In the wrong hands, it can destroy the world. Shandril Shessair wanted a taste of adventure. She got spellfire, and now she's fleeing for her life across Faern, searching for somewhere to hide. More evil wizards, warriors, and priests than she can count are trying to get it from her, and they'll kill or enslave her without hesitation. Her last, desperate hope is to take refuge in the sheltered city of Silverymoon. If she makes it that far. Members Reviews: tragedy dragged out a long plotline then ends the story in needless tragedy because the characters and Spellfire can't exist for too long in his world without consuming the plot of all the stories. was let down little to no plot. poor narration. expected much more from ed greenwood. he should have just let the story end with crown of fire. One long fight This book is one long fight scene beginning to end. Couple that with the horrible performance by the reader makes this a really hard, almost painful listen. Voices are inconsistent and aweful. Magic, and especially Spellfore, are far too powerful and abundant. Cults that were out of the pursuit are suddenly back in without explanation. As poor as the book was, the performance was worse.

Forever Fae Audiobook by L P Dover

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (L P Dover) — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 19:45:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forever Fae Subtitle: Forever Fae, Volume 1 Author: L P Dover Narrator: Holly Fielding Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-14 Publisher: Leslie Paige Dover Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: He leans down, lips parted, and then our lips connect ... We didn't know that this one kiss has forever changed the Land of the Fae. According to the Prophecy proclaimed many years ago, Princess Calista of the Summer Court is destined to change the Land of the Fae from the evil determined to destroy it. Her powers are phenomenal, and she secretly trains for battle with her handsome warrior friend, Merrick, who unbeknownst to her protects her heart as well, in hopes of keeping it for himself. At least, until the seductive Prince Ryder attends the Guardian Ceremony and instantly sends a fire burning through her veins and a connection so deep they both discover a love above anything imaginable. No one knows how Calista is destined to change the kingdoms, but there is one that does. He not only craves Calista's power, but her body as well, and his goal is to steal her power, make her his Dark Queen, and take over the Land of the Fae. Will the evil succeed in claiming Calista's soul? Or will the two men that fight for her heart save her from despair, and help her fulfill her destiny to become what she was meant to be. Members Reviews: I like the title just fine Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes but I would say to read it twice to understand the second book when it comes. What other book might you compare Forever Fae to and why? Fae ANd the Dark Fae trilogy Which scene was your favorite? I had none. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Real Fae Don't need to hide. Any additional comments? Just that there was a few scenes that made me scream with how it was written. The characters should have came to a different conclusion and the way the acted to me was unintelligent and at best, childish. Even though it was a good story, I had to give a bad mark against story. Excellent book great story! I wish the rest were in audio book I can only read audio because I work so much what an awesome twist on the Far it was so enjoyable! Loved my first Audible book!!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? YES!! Good story, fantasy with a new modern twist. Takes the well known fantasy themes of elves/fay/otherworld/ Winter and Summer courts etc. with a present day language and story. Who was your favorite character and why? Ryder........doesn't every girl love the handsome prince? Good character with potential for more stories both past life (childhood, teen, adult) and future. Which scene was your favorite? Can't decide, loved the whole book Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Actually cried when Merak died. Laughed about Calista's thoughts and comments! Let's hear it for strong females with minds of their own! Any additional comments? Can't wait for another book in this series!! There are so many possibilities for stories about Calista and Ryder as well as developing other characters. Enjoyed the book very much on my drive to GA from MA. No emotions from narrator There is little I find more annoying than to purchase a book with a descent story only to have the narration/performance ruin it for me. Just because a person can make their voice have a different timbre for each character doesn't make them a narrator. This performance by the narrator was completely FLAT.

Hammer and Axe Audiobook by Dan Parkinson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dan Parkinson) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:47:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hammer and Axe Subtitle: Dragonlance: Dwarven Nations, Book 2 Author: Dan Parkinson Narrator: Allen O'Reilly Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The humans of Ergoth continue to encroach upon Thorbardin, but the worst threat to the dwarven fortress comes from a mysterious fog-beast and a covetous wizard. A Cobar, a kender, and a giant raptor add to the confusion as the dwarves are faced with wizards who command not only the forces of magic but thousands of mercenaries as well. And, unknown to the dwarves who valiantly fight the invaders, the beast has already claimed Thorbardin as its own. Members Reviews: Great second installment in a great trilogy This is the second installment in the dwarven nations trilogy. It is by far the best of the three. It tells the tale of the bonded thanes in the first 90 years after their coming together to create a new land. During this era, the dwarves must fight magic users, and this book offers a great tale of conflict, tragedy, and victory. All in all, a very good tale of a nation overcoming a threat and coming together as a closer people. You will also see these people grow as leaders of their tribes. It is well-written and well-thought, and very enjoyable. Get it and enjoy tales of a growing dwarven world. First time listening to the series. I have read ... First time listening to the series. I have read almost every DragonLance book. Only issue I have with this Narration is that, the narrator's pronunciation of more than a few words was a little irritating.. i.e. Dwarf was pronounced Dorf, and Dwarven was pronounced Dorven. The "W" is not silent. Four Stars Great book about dwarves and the founding of Thorbardin. Another Great Dwarven Tale Dan Parkinson does a great job in this second book of the Dwarven Nations Trilogy. I think the Dwarves are one of the most interesting and entertaining races on Krynn, and Dan Parkinson does an excellent job bringing out the best in this novel. If you're at all interested in learning more about how the Dwarven nation was formed and evolved, read all three of these books! Hammer and Axe - Book Review I received the book it was in excellent condition and arrived very promptly. I am extremely pleased with both the promptness of the service and the care of the packaging. Excellent work guys!

Marked by Destiny Audiobook by W.J. May

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (W.J. May) — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 01:01:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marked by Destiny Subtitle: The Hidden Secrets Saga, Volume 3 Author: W.J. May Narrator: Elizabeth Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-14 Publisher: WJ May Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The highly anticipated sequel to Seventh Mark... Marked by Destiny Sometimes the past isn't what you expect it to be. Rouge has survived the last months of school and is starting a new chapter after graduation. She wants answers to the questions about her past and is still hiding secrets from those she loves. Her hope is to find what she needs in Niagara Falls so she can move forward in her relationship with Michael and have a chance to convince his family that she is worthy of him. The ancient Grollic - wolf - book reveals another of its secrets, again only to Rouge. She has been scared to study the book and continues to find excuses not to. Rouge desperately wants to find the truth about the past. Nothing could have prepared her for what she's about to learn. The Hidden Secrets Saga is a deliciously unique take on werewolves and the walking dead! Members Reviews: Book was just okay Book review..... The book was over half way through before the story really started to continue on. And even then it wasn't all that great. The book was just okay Narrator review....... I liked this narrator better then the one used in the first two books of the series. However she did read a bit to fast. But I like her voice. L. A decent story ruined by the narrator I'm sorry but this narrator is the absolute worst I've ever heard! Not only did she mispronounce very simple common words, but she sounded like s computer half the time and valley girl/sex operator the other half! I feel bad saying all this but i have suffered through bad narrators before but this one goes beyond by tolerance threshold. Why did they change the performer from the first few? Looks like I'll be reading this one the old fashioned way... EPIC FAIL PUBLISHER Marked! I love this series!! Author W.J. May has outdone herself again. She continues to write stories that keep you glued to your seat. I can't wait to start the next book now! The narrator Elizabeth Meadows kept me immersed throughout this story. I thought she did a great job with her telling of this story. I was able to identify each character in this story. Overall, a perfect 5 star rating!! Marked by Destiny Good read ( listen) However the narrater is to soft spoken for such a story. Narrator kills the listening immersion Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Elizabeth Meadows? Chloe Golden (the narrartor who did part 1 and part 2). I perfer when book series keep the same narrator through out. Any additional comments? The biggest turn off from the audio book was the narrator's habit of pausing in the middle of a sentence as if there were a period there, very Shatner-esque. It made the delivery very choppy and difficult to follow. Also, the lack of vocal difference between characters (no change in her vocal patterns at all) sometimes made the dialouge hard to follow.

The Sacred Band Audiobook by Janet Morris, Chris Morris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Janet Morris) — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 11:18:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sacred Band Author: Janet Morris, Chris Morris Narrator: Christopher Crosby Morris Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-14 Publisher: Perseid Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Sacred Band of Thebes lives on, a world away, in this mythic novel of love in war in ancient times. In 338 BCE, during the Battle of Chaeronea that results in the massacre of the Sacred Band of Thebes, the legendary Tempus and his stepson cavalry rescue 23 pairs of Theban Sacred Banders, paired lovers and friends, to fight on other days. These 46 Thebans, whose bones will never lie in the mass grave that holds their 254 brothers, join with the immortalized Tempus and his Sacred Band of Stepsons, consummate ancient cavalry fighters, to make new lives in a faraway land and fight the battle of their dreams where gods walk the Earth, ghosts take the field, and the angry Fates demand their due. Members Reviews: Epic Fantasy Tale This book is a rich tapestry of myth, war, love, and honor woven with great care by two outstanding authors. This epic book is reminiscent of classic literature, and I'd recommend it highly to lovers of history and legend. A Great Story Any additional comments? The Sacred Band by Janet Morris and Chris Morris is an epic story of love in war that begins at the historical Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC and ends with a battle for the hearts and souls of Tempus' Sacred Band. The story is narrated by one of the two co-authors, which makes it ery special. Who knows the hearts of characters better than their writers? Chris Morris' cultured voice is always low, gritty, and controlled, because the soldiers of the Sacred Bands feel they are failing if the lose control of their tempers or their voices. In an accent that might be British or American, this skilled narrator takes you inside the minds of the ensemble cast of lovers and warriors, where the real action is. He makes you feel the suspense, the struggle, and the passion of each character. And the story is full of suspense and action as young recruits in their teens and pairs of male lovers prepare for the battles of tehir lives. Wonderfully written, in a style reminiscent of Homeric myth, these characters love and hate, grieve and triumph with such clarity that you feel you are there beside them. You can smell the grass, the sweating horses, the blood as the twenty-three pairs of male lovers from the 300-strong Sacred Band of Thebes are saved by Tempus' forces using magical means. You can taste the Thebans' bitter remorse at having lived while their brothers were massacred, their confusion when Tempus, a demigod, takes them to a town full of thieves and murders to train for an undisclosed mission. Although The Sacred Band is the triumphant capstone to the Sacred Band of Stepsons series, which itself began iwith stories for million-selling Thieves' World, this Heroic Fantasy novel can be read and enjoyed without having read any of the earlier books. I know, because that's how I came to this book, with no knowledge of its extensive pedigree. This story is so gripping, so completely unlike any other, than when I was done I wanted to get the earlier books to reconnect with the Stepsons' world. In a time when sex between men was common, and sex between humans and gods was accepted, this book is never salacious, but gives us a view of ancient Greek sexuality, and sexuality earlier still, all the way back to Akkadian times.

Death Magic Audiobook by B. V. Larson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (B. V. Larson) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:00:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Death Magic Subtitle: Haven Series, Book 6 Author: B. V. Larson Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 116 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Black Jewel awakens in Death Magic, Book 6 of the series. Known as the Primal Jewels, the Black, the Quicksilver, and the Sunstone have long been lost. This is the story of their return to the lands of Cymru. Many old evils stir. Four score marriages between the Fae and the River Folk result in interesting offspring that have not been seen for centuries. King Arawn of the Dead schemes to raise an army to invade the River Haven. The Kindred face a mysterious plague, Myrrdin is nowhere to be found and Oberon is up to something. Brand struggles to deal with the tricks of the Fae, the retreat of the Kindred, and the rise of the Dead in Death Magic, the sixth book in this epic series of fantasy novels by best-selling author B. V. Larson. Members Reviews: A Dark deathly turn in a fantastic story Great book. Another gripping tale of heros, villains, and even darker things! A must read series!

The Sacred Band Audiobook by David Anthony Durham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Anthony Durham) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:13:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sacred Band Subtitle: Book Three of the Acacia Trilogy Author: David Anthony Durham Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 366 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: With the first two books in the Acacia Trilogy, Acacia and The Other Lands, David Anthony Durham has created a vast and engrossing canvas of a world in turmoil, where the surviving children of a royal dynasty are on a quest to realize their fates - and perhaps right ancient wrongs once and for all. As The Sacred Band begins, one of them, Queen Corinn, bestrides the world as a result of her mastery of spells found in the ancient Book of Elenet. Her younger brother, Dariel, has been sent on a perilous mission to the Other Lands, while her sister, Mena, travels to the far north to confront an invasion of the feared race of the Auldek. Their separate trajectories will converge in a series of world-shaping, earth-shattering battles, all rendered with vividly imagined detail and in heroic scale. David Anthony Durham concludes his tale of kingdoms in collision in an exciting fashion. His fictional world is at once realistic and fantastic, informed with an eloquent and distinctively Shakespearean sensibility. Critic Reviews: A truly epic fantasy... with a rich world and nuanced characters. Superbly written." (Fantasy magazine) Members Reviews: Good Series Would you listen to The Sacred Band again? Why? Yes, To hear the things I may have missed that could have led me to the conclusion. What other book might you compare The Sacred Band to and why? I would choose the original Draganlance series for the story. It was just enjoyable to listen to. Have you listened to any of Dick Hills other performances before? How does this one compare? No Great Series The series ended as great as it started. I was locked in from the start of Book 1 to the end of Book 3. While Book 3 of Game of Thrones may be the best fantasy book on a stand alone basis, this is the best fantasy trilogy I have yet to come across. Highly recomended for anyone who loves the darkness of fantasy series. A++++++++++++ Would you consider the audio edition of The Sacred Band to be better than the print version? Yes, I would dick hill is an amazing reader, has such a a powerful versatile voice. What did you like best about this story? The Great Characters, amazing writing by David Anthony Durham, Cliff hanger after Cliff hanger. Story is original. Political, intrigue, Sorcery, betrayal, and Romance! It is right up there withe A Song of Ice and Fire, Book of Malazan,a nd the kingKiller Chronnicles; better than the latter two and on equal part with George RR Martins book. In fact this book is a George RR Recommendation on his must reads! I'm glad He was write, I am now buy everything David Anthony Durham Writes. What about Dick Hills performance did you like? dick hill is an amazing reader, has such a a powerful versatile voice. He is the golden voice of Audio, along with Roy Dotrice, very powerful, and a voice for every character. A must Listen!!! Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Dariel is amazingly funny, Alliber is the heart and soul of the book. this book is the new standard in audio-books, reading and a standard if writing. Any additional comments? Please read, I would love to start a wiki about this book along with other fans Outstanding What made the experience of listening to The Sacred Band the most enjoyable? The narrator - Dick Hill Who was your favorite character and why? Mina.

Dark Lord Audiobook by Ed Greenwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed Greenwood) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:29:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Lord Subtitle: The Falconfar Saga, Book 1 Author: Ed Greenwood Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Dark Lord is the first epic installment in The Falconfar Saga, from best-selling author Ed Greenwood. Members Reviews: B grade TV series trying to be a book I am disappointed. Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb wrote the Forgotten Realms Campaign Set for TSR and he has written many novels since . .. some good, some . . . well lets just say we all have bad days . . . This is I am afraid a mishmash of indifferent to please kill his main character NOW so we no longer have to suffer. . . It is written like some early Batman TV series you can at times almost hear the words "tune in next next week will the Dark Lord get some brains/spine/life/meaning/find someone who cares even if does any or all of the above . . ." It lurches from one gratuitous killing field to another with the odd schoolboy allusions to sexual innuendo or worse. . . The anti hero is so lame you always wish he will die . . . Thomas Covenant and Co can breath a sigh of relief . . . So far I have made 4 attempts to finish book one . . . I keep hoping it will get better . . . The narrator tries to breath life into it but is hampered by inane & trite material . . . I pity him . . . he does a good job but he is let down by what he is forced to read . . . The second book has a new narrator but it's not the narrator that's the issue here its the writing . . . I love fantasy. I love games like WOW. I love scifi. I have done so all my life . . Now as my eyesight betrays me I listen to audio books . . . I had hoped that a man who helped fuel fantasy games & novels would have done a better job . . . I was mistaken . . . I have unfortunately purchased book one and two .. If I ever make it through one I will review Book Two . . . One can only hope it gets better . . . I am sorry if I offend any one with this review but this is my opinion of this novel . . . feel free to write your own if you disagree . . . I might go listen to Tolkien or Eddings etc . . . I need to rebuild my faith in fantasy writers . . Part One (expanded reasoning) I have to agree with the review from "Joel from Canada" - there doesn't seem to be a real completion to this particular book. Instead, once you finish, it feels as if you should be hearing the prompt "You have completed this part, but not the complete audiobook. Please visit your library for the next part of this audiobook." Beyond that, however, I was pleased enough with the novel. I typically shy away from fantasy novels that broach upon any interaction between a "real world of today" and a fantasy realm, but Greenwood did a passable job of keeping this as a sub-item in the overall content. The interactions between the "hero and the [battle]maiden fair" get a bit overdrawn and overacted - it feels like watching a bad high school play - but these moments pass and you are then submerged back into the real content of the story. Overall, I enjoyed it and will be purchasing the second part in the series to find out where the tale goes from here. I'd recommend the book to others as long as they were aware that they'll need the next book (Arch Wizard) to be readily available when they finish this one. part one Not a bad effort. But the problem is that this is not a complete book. The story does not have a climax nor resolution.

The Changeling Audiobook by Kristine Kathryn Rusch

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kristine Kathryn Rusch) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:10:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Changeling Subtitle: The Fey, Book 2 Author: Kristine Kathryn Rusch Narrator: David DeSantos Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 162 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In the years following the invasion of the Fey, Blue Isle has maintained an uneasy peace. But the marriage between the Islander prince, Nicholas, and the Fey king's granddaughter, Jewel, has not brought their peoples together in true unity, as they had hoped. And worse, the firstborn son that Nicholas and Jewel had hoped would bring the Fey and the Islanders alike to accept their union has proven to be an empty husk of a child, seen by both races as an ill omen. But Jewel's Vision has not shown her the truth: that Sebastian is not her child but a changeling, and that her true son was spirited away by her own father to the enchanted fortress of gray mist called the Shadowlands. There, Rugar hopes to use the boy's magic to consolidate his power among the Fey and finish the conquest he began. His theft of his grandson is only the first betrayal that will weaken the fragile alliance between races; soon an assassination will touch off an explosive chain of events that will threaten the survival of both peoples. Members Reviews: A delightful surprise! This series has been a great source of entertainment and I highly recommend it to fans of Sharon Shinn and Lois McMaster Bujold's The Sharing Knife series. I have listened from book one straight through to the end and it was very good. I really like the narrator as well.

Elysia Audiobook by Brian Lumley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Brian Lumley) — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 13:27:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elysia Subtitle: The Coming of Cthulhu Author: Brian Lumley Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-17 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Titus Crow novels are full of acts of nobility and heroism. Titus Crow and his faithful companion fight the forces of darkness - the infamous and deadly Elder Gods of H.P. Lovecraft - wherever they arise. The powerful Cthulhu and his dark minions are bent on ruling the earth - or destroying it, yet time after time, Titus Crow drives the monsters back into the dark from whence they came. Elysia is the sixth book in the Titus Crow series. Members Reviews: An explosive end to Lumley's epic The Great Old Ones finally rising from their aeons-long slumber. The stars are right and all of the cosmos is feeling something evil in the wind. Though the Elder Gods defeated them a billion years ago, they have forgotten the secrets for doing so and are helpless with their current rising. Titus Crow is then given the impossible choice to mislead his friend Henri in hopes of using him as bait to lead the monstrous Cthulhu Cycle into a trap. This results in almost everyone finding themselves trapped on a cross-temporal journey through multiple realities as well as times. Elysia ends the series with a bang rather than a whimper, having a catastrophic ending which nicely brings to close Lumley's saga of science-heroes and occultists versus godlike aliens. Unfortunately, the book is not without flaws as an entire section of it is taken up by recounting a story from his Fafhrd and Gray Mouser stand-ins versus the actual heroes. Still, we have a story which consists of visiting a sentient gas cloud, skimming a black hole, visiting a gigantic robot in the Dreamlands, dueling with a wanton airship pirate queen, and finally visiting an ancient Pre-Hyborian Age realm of wizard kings. Lumley has an imagination he allows to run wild and it works well here with this being, along with Spawn of the Winds and The Burrowers Beneath, one of my three favorite Titus Crow stories. Lovecraft aficionados aren't going to find some last minute, "The Great Old Ones show up and kill everyone" but they're allowed more dignity here than they had in some of the volumes. Whole worlds are destroyed when the wrath of Cthulhu is unleashed and the final confrontation with him is epic in a Jack Kirby-meets-Doctor Who sort of way. The book's ending actually moved me just a wee bit and gives the right sense of sacrifice as well as power for the defeat of the Great Old Ones. While Lovecraft purists will rail at the fact the Great Old Ones can be defeated at all, it isn't the case of Hawkgirl smacking Cthulhu around with her mace either. I felt this was a satisfactory wrap-up to all of the series mysteries and left me feeling like I'd spent my time well traveling with such an eccentric cast of oddballs.

Wit'ch Star Audiobook by James Clemens

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Clemens) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 23:57:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wit'ch Star Subtitle: The Banned and the Banished, Book 5 Author: James Clemens Narrator: Kevin Pariseau, Jennifer Van Dyck Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The three deadly Weirgates are destroyed but the threat of the Dark Lord remains. And so Elena and her companions have gone their separate ways to prepare for what is yet to come. Elena herself has journeyed to the beautiful city of A'loa Glen, there to recover her strength and spirit. Enter Harlequin Quail. Some might call him a fool, but the little man in the jester's suit claims to be a spy. And he comes fresh from the foul fortress of Blackhall itself, where the Dark Lord dwells. There he uncovered things that spell certain doom - for a final Weirgate remains, the most potent one of all. And with it, in just one moon's time, the Dark Lord will avenge his earlier defeat, destroying the heart of the land and ushering in a reign of evil without end. Only Elena, with the awesome magicks of the Blood Diary, has the power to stop him. Blackhall is all but impregnable. And according to Quail, the Weirgate is well hidden, in a place known only to the Dark Lord himself. Thus begins a desperate quest like no other. Hunted by the Dark Lord's minions and threatened by clandestine betrayals, Elena and her brave companions reunite in the effort to locate the last Weirgate and destroy it. Along the way, many questions will be answered and illusions will be smashed. Brother will turn against brother, and the strongest bonds of magic and love will be tested to the breaking point - and beyond. Members Reviews: Final Book in Series Disappointing I found the final book in the series some what disappointing and anti-climatic. Out of all books it was my least favorite. Some of the characters in this book were introduced later in the series and I didn't care about them the way I did the "main" characters; some of the scenes were drawn out too long and I was starting to speed read through it rather than savor it like the other books. I must say though, the ending did have a twist that surprised me which redeemed the book, somewhat. I will miss some of these characters like lost friends now that I have finished the series. Tolchuck & Fardale were my favorites...loyal, true and lovable. Great books! Very under-appreciated Great books! Very under-appreciated. As a heads-up for James Rollins fans, they're the same guy. His non-fantasy writing is a bit more polished, but this story was pretty darned good, and he wasn't trying to retell Lord of the Rings or Wheel of Time. Also true to Rollins/Clemens fashion, there will be bad guys that you hate so much you want to pull off your own arm and beat them to death with it, were it the only potential weapon available. What a way to finish it! What a way to finish it! This whole series has been entertaining and capturing, but this end is something amazing. Even the story outside the story ends up becoming a cool look at a world that doesn't exist. I did not see some the story lines ending like they did, but I loved them all the same. Beware, don't be too attached to all the main characters. Five book series is great The series is a keep you glued all the way! You read one you'll be hooked for the other four books! Utterly brilliant. This is officially one of my new favorite series. I loved it, and I wish Clemens would write more. Maybe a prequel, set in Chyric Alasea? Either way, buy this series! You will not be diappointed.

City Under the Sand Audiobook by Jeff Mariotte

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeff Mariotte) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:56:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: City Under the Sand Subtitle: Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Sun, Book 1 Author: Jeff Mariotte Narrator: Nicholas Tecosky Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Aric, a half-elf with a rare natural ability with the psionic discipline known as "the Way", must find his place in a world ruled by the tyranny of evil sorcerer kings, and dominated by the savage wilds of the Athasian desert, a world presided over by the unrelenting crimson eye of Dark Sun. When Aric is brought into a quest to search for a priceless trove of weapons, he would rather keep his head down and live a simple life. But nothing is simple in the city of Nibenay with its reclusive ruler known as the Shadow King. And in a world where metal is the rarest of commodities, Arics "way" with metal is an even rarer talent. Enlisted by the Shadow King himself to seek out this cache of metal weaponry, Aric heads into the desert with a treacherous band of adventurers. Allegiances are tested and secrets are uncovered. But sometimes the secrets hidden by the sands of time should remain undiscovered. When Aric and his band uncover an evil perhaps greater than the Shadow King himself, it is a race against time to see who will harness its power. Members Reviews: Fun, but could be so much better I'm moderately familiar with the Dark Sun setting. I've read the other Dark Sun novels, ages ago and I recently started running a D&D 4.0 campaign in the Dark Sun world, so I picked up this book to help re-familiarize myself with the setting. Overall, it did accomplish that, in a limited way. The book takes place in Nibenay and a neighboring expanse of desert that includes a formerly buried city, a small town and a bandit outpost. The book does a more interesting job of describing Nibenese politics and the court of the ruling Sorcerer King, his templars and the expected jockeying for position that occurs between the Templar Wives. There is a fair amount of combat, which was interesting and fairly well detailed. The ensemble cast is introduced and eventually brought together over the first few chapters. Not a lot of backstory on most of the characters, but you get a feel for them fairly quickly. The storyline was somewhat predictable after the first third of the book. Some of the other Amazon reviews complained about the 2-dimensional characterizations, and yes there were some... but it's easy to ignore because there is a lot going on in the book... multiple interwoven plotlines. Where the book falls short is in a couple places... First, it appears to have been edited by a 4th grader who knows how to use spellcheck but lacks the attention to detail to notice the frequent occurence of wrong words that sometimes don't make sense or often change the context of the entire sentence. Second, there is a lot of buildup to the end of the story... the big fight, the confrontation between good and evil, etc... which is handled in just a few pages and then the story basically just ends. Kind of a letdown, honestly. It wasn't a cliffhanger, it just wraps up neatly and ends. It felt pretty rushed. Overall, aside from the very end, I enjoyed it. I really liked the insight into that region of Athas and it gave me some good ideas for fleshing out my own campaign.

Bitterwood Audiobook by James Maxey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Maxey) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:18:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bitterwood Subtitle: Dragon Age, Book 1 Author: James Maxey Narrator: Dave Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-13 Publisher: James A Maxey Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Bitterwood has spent the past twenty years hunting down dragons, one at a time. But he is getting old and the hate that he has carried in his heart since a group of dragon-soldiers killed his family is beginning to fade. When he kills the royal prince dragon, the king decides the only retribution is genocide of the human race. Bitterwood is forced to enter the Free City, the grand trap designed to eradicate mankind, with thousands of others. Can he lead from within, or can a select few dragons unite to stop the king's madness from becoming reality. Full of rich characters and drama, this is an amazingly astute vision of our own culture by way of a feudal kingdom where dragons rule, and humans are used as workers or pets. Members Reviews: Finally in Audio! On the surface, Bitterwood is a typical fantasy revenge thriller. Bitterwood, the main character, is on a mission to kill all the dragons in the world. The dragons rule the earth, and keep humans as slaves or pets. Plus, they killed his family, so what kind of fantasy character would he be if he didnt vow to wipe them off the face of the earth. So, for years he carried out his revenge, until, the rumors say, he died with a band of rebels in the Southern Rebellion. Then, years later, during a competition to determine the next heir to the throne, the Kings son is slaughtered, his dead body found riddled with Bitterwoods signature dragon feathered arrows. That of course, pisses the King off. So, he decides the best way to deal with Bitterwood, and those who harbor him, is to wipe humanity off the map. While many dragons find his genocidal policy abhorrent, few are willing to stand up to the King. Maxey piles layers and layers on top what seems like a typical fantasy story. He builds one of the most intriguing Post Apocalyptic worlds I have seen in a while, yet, doesnt dump it all on your head in one big scoop, but doses it out expertly, changing the story both subtly and drastically. By the time you reach the satisfying ending, you arent reading the book that you thought you were. One thing that I found intriguing in this book is the dragons portrayal. Not being a huge dragon fan, I had no biases or expectations on how dragons should act, yet, if I had to guess, it wouldnt have been like this. What struck me early was the Anthropomorphism. These dragons displayed some shockingly human traits and emotions that I wasnt sure how to react. Was this just bad writing? I highly doubted it, being the book was so well written. The dragon characters, no matter how human like, were well developed personas. If fact, their complexity, and political savvy rivaled many of the human characters that show up in the Big Fat Fantasies like Martins A Song of Ice and Fire. Yet, as the world became more and more revealed, the dragons become more and more understandable, and by the end, these dragons were exactly what they should be in this tale. Dont make the mistake of comparing these dragons to what dragons should be. Their character is what is important, not being able to fit them into comfortable stereotypes. Fans of Stephen Kings The Dark Tower, and David Gemmells Jerusalem man series should cheer this offering by James Maxey. He fills a much needed void in the world of Action Sci/Fi Fantasy. So, did I love Dave Thompsons narration with the heartfelt joy of angels and comfy pillows? Well.No. But, I liked it I swear, I did.

Enemies and Allies Audiobook by James R. Vernon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James R. Vernon) — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 01:18:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Enemies and Allies Subtitle: Bound to the Abyss, Book 3 Author: James R. Vernon Narrator: William Turbett Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-17 Publisher: James R. Vernon Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Ean Sangrave never thought he would have any of those things, but what a difference a year makes. Now, he's practically king of the abandoned mine on the edge of Rottwealth, surrounded by loyal creatures from the Abyss who live to carry out his every whim. Then there are his closest friends, Zin and Azalea, his only friends, always ready and willing to bring him back to reality. They want what is best for Ean but don't trust in his ability to plan for the future. Their constant bickering over what they think is best has another thorn in Ean's side. After a failed attempt to ease the tensions between the citizens of Rottwealth and Ean's new command of the mine, a visitor arrives with an interesting message from an unexpected source. The knowledge Ean seeks about the origins of his powers lies in the Deadlands, a place that has already taken Ean's life once before. Should he risk all that he has worked for, to journey through mysterious lands where only fools dare to tread, in search of answers he might not want to know? Members Reviews: the Author and the narrator seem to be improving. I will probably buy the next one. I still think the series was written for middle to high school readers. Good Good continuation of the plot but the narrator just sounds odd and sometimes the story just starts to lose interest but still a good listen and continuation of the store from the previous books great book this is a great book. if you liked the first two books you'll like this one. i highly recommend this book.

Imaro 2: The Quest for Cush Audiobook by Charles Saunders

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles Saunders) — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:46:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Imaro 2: The Quest for Cush Author: Charles Saunders Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: It begins with the reunion of Imaro and his kidnapped lover Tanisha, who has been taken to the ruined City of Madness. With the help of their new found friend Pomphis, a Pygmay from the eastern forests of Nyumbani, they learn of the sorcerous forces that may have been behind the dark wizard that destroyed Imaro's youth. The trio goes to Mavindi, the port capital of the Eastern Coastal kingdom of Azania, in search of the legendary Kingdom of Cush, where Imaro hopes to find answers to the questions that have plagued his life. Who is he? Who was his father, and why was he seemingly cursed, and hounded from birth by forces beyond his control. Members Reviews: my new fav author. great read/listen. will be looking for his other works...both fiction and non fiction. very relatable. as a fan of r a salvatore; stumbling into charles saunders has been a great breath of fresh air. its great to see be introduced to black skined character who is not slave or overtly evil. Imaro! can't wait for third book on audio release. for a book that was written almost 30 year ago it was very entertaining

Blades of the Tiger Audiobook by Chris Pierson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Pierson) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:01:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blades of the Tiger Subtitle: Dragonlance: Taladas Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Chris Pierson Narrator: Elisa Carlson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The first book in a series set in an uncharted land within the Dragonlance world. Blades of the Tiger explores beyond the realms of Ansalon, the traditional setting for Dragonlance novels, and into the land of Taladas. No title has ever been set in this unexplored region on the other side of the world, allowing for an infinite variety of new characters and experiences within the context of Dragonlance. The War of Souls is over. Takhisis is dead. On Ansalon, heroes and gods have banded together to save the world from destruction. A new peace, of sorts, has taken hold. But half a world away, on the continent of Taladas, the troubles are just beginning. Sorcery, long thought lost, has returned to the world. Disasters wrack the land, nations clash, dark forces stir in the aftermath of the Godless Night. On the grasslands of the Tamire, an ambitious lord unites the barbarian tribes, streaming south for plunder and bloody conquest. Among the fortresses and cities of the Minotaur League, a victorious general returns to his family after years away. In the shadows, an elven thief tracks a mysterious enemy that seeks a stature of eldritch magic. One will live, one will die, and one will wish for death. For ancient powers are waking in Taladas. Members Reviews: Just what Krynn needed After several years of sub-par story lines set in Ansalon, Wizards of the Coast seems to have realized they need to explore more of the world of Krynn. Along come Taladas, a new continent not yet explored - or even knew about in the world of Krynn. It took me a little while to get used to some of the nuances of the continent such as the different names for the gods and the 'altered' races. Once you come to grips with the changes the novel moves on at a brisk pace. I was surprised the book was over 400 pages, typical Dragonlance books average 300-350. Good to see they are allowing a little more in terms of word count. I hesitate to give this book a perfect 5, as that would mean it was perfect and there was nothing to improve on. I think Pierson, is one of the up and coming Dragonlance authors. Yet, I think some of his dialog in this book seemed forced - at times it felt like the same character was talking when in fact it was a completely different character. I think this series has great promise and one that I will follow for sure. Exactly what Dragonlance should be I found this book to be amazing in every regard. The storyline was smooth and in no way predictable. I read this and what rushed to mind was, "Finally, a Dragonlance storyline where wars are not won by an idiot Kender's magical rainbow dust. The story is brutal, it essentially follows three main characters. One of them a thief, another a general, and the last a bodyguard for a tribal chief. Their stories are completely different and at many times, at cross purposes, but the history and intrigue of the while epic keeps you going. I sat down to read this, and finished it in nearly one sitting. It is really just that good. I honestly wanted to hear about each character and how they dealt with every situation. None of the usual, "Great, lets finish up with this loser so I can read what happens to the guy I like." Pierson has truly come a long way since I read him last, and I can't wait for the last part of this trilogy to be released. The cliffhangers are everything that they should be.

Die Kinder Húrins Hörbuch von J.R.R. Tolkien

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J.R.R. Tolkien) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:27:44 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Die Kinder Húrins Autor:: J.R.R. Tolkien Erzähler: Gert Heidenreich Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 8 hrs and 4 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-26-10 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 3 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: In den Ältesten Tagen Mittelerdes, lange vor dem Herrn der Ringe, wird Húrin von dunklen Mächten gefangen genommen. Seine Kinder, allen voran sein tapferer Sohn Túrin, nehmen den Kampf gegen das Böse auf, um den Vater zu befreien. Ein Ereignis für alle Fans: Gert Heidenreich, die Stimme Tolkiens, liest "Die Kinder Húrins" Wort für Wort. Er erzählt von Orks und Drachen, von Krieg und dunklen Machenschaften, aber auch von Freundschaft und Treue, Mut und Tapferkeit. Erst mit der Stimme Gert Heidenreichs wird die Welt J.R.R. Tolkiens lebendig. ©2010 Der Hörverlag (P)2010 Der Hörverlag

Windwalker Audiobook by Elaine Cunningham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elaine Cunningham) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:50:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Windwalker Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: Starlight & Shadows, Book 3 Author: Elaine Cunningham Narrator: Dara Rosenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The long-awaited conclusion to the Starlight & Shadows trilogy is now in audio. The release of Windwalker brought to a close a series first begun by New York Times best-selling author Elaine Cunningham ten years ago. Following the recently released recovers of Daughter of the Drow and Tangled Webs, the first two titles in the series, this audiobook is not to be missed. Members Reviews: the best of a bad the story picks up here the third book is a lot better than the first two but it is still lacking story good, narration horrible It's as if the narrator couldn't be bothered to actually read the book ahead of time.. she was overly perky in all the wrong times and tried to be gruff in equally wrong times. I can't believe she can make a living being a narrator. she is not a sight reader, her pronunciation of some of the words made me cringe. she took a book that I have enjoyed reading myself and ruined it. It was as if she was reading to A bunch of first graders. William Shattner What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The performance of the person reading this audio book was horrid. The worst audio book I have listened to yet. Many pregnant pauses... The person reading this obviously has no interest in the subject matter as she has no idea how to pronounce most of the names and stumbles through most of the book. I had to move the speed to 1.5 to stand her talking. The story is awesome, I have read it, but if I could I would get my credit back. What did you like best about this story? The story rocks Would you be willing to try another one of Dara Rosenbergs performances? Not in the least bit What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? The performance annoys me. Going out with a whimper Inferior in almost ever way to Tangle Webs; Windwalker is a crushingly disappointing conclusion (if you can even call it that) to the Starlight & Shadows series. The story goes all over the place and just seems interesting is wrapping up loose ends as quickly as possible rather than telling a real story. Side characters unceremoniously drop like flies, we spend long chapters of the book with under developed villains bumbling after Liriel to little climax. Side characters dominate the story and the Drow Princess is subdued and dull and hardly does anything except get pulled along by others most of this book. Unlike previous installment the D&D setting becomes a millstone dragging the story down with pre-existing characters we hardly know rather than helping to fill the story with robust flavor and depth. After waiting so long to finally got to the much talked of lands of Rashaman, the new location is painfully dull and interesting as are its people. The story's climax is a whimper, totally unsatisfying and despite the narratives interest in killing off characters to tie up loose end in the end it feel like none of the important issues and questions have been dealt with. I think they may have been trying to set up a new status quo for another series of book but they never materialized so we're left with this for a finale. The audio quality is one again a negative but if you've put up with it through the first two books in the series you should know what to expect.

Chaos at the Castle Audiobook by Craig Halloran

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Craig Halloran) — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:12:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chaos at the Castle Subtitle: The Darkslayer, Book 6 Author: Craig Halloran Narrator: Lee Alan Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Craig Halloran Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Is this the end? With Venir imprisoned at the Outpost, who will step forward to protect Bish from the rising tide of underlings? Who will save Venir? What about the City of Bone? Have underling Lords Catten, Verbard and Master Kierway taken it over? Kam the mage and Lefty Lightfoot struggle to find a way out of The Nest, but will they need the help of a far more dangerous ally? Detective Melegal survives from one day to the next, only to find himself in one impossible jam after another. Will the keys he acquired spell his freedom or his doom? What about the giants? Is the disfigured Barton an ally or enemy of Fogle Boon? With the entire world being overrun by underlings, will Trinos act? What hand, if any, will Scorch have in all of this? Will another Darkslayer rise amid the chaos? Members Reviews: Darkslayer series I waited to rate the series instead of one book at a time. I would have given books 1-5 a five-star rating each, but the ending was a disappointment. I started reading the series BECAUSE it was (I thought) complete. I am now looking at waiting for an ending for Kam, Lefty, Scorch & Darlene, and Trinos. By the time it comes out, I will have forgotten the details, and will likely not bother, since it sounds like it will be another never-ending series with a wait between each book. I find this very frustrating, and am finishing those I have started and avoiding anymore, and the authors that write them. There can be books written with endings, and the characters can still be in future books! ... as a gift for christmas/birthday because I have always loved to read and because I started traveling more and ... I received a kindle as a gift for christmas/birthday because I have always loved to read and because I started traveling more and more. I love the amazon kindle that I have. I had an app on my old smart phone because I always wanted to read. While traveling, having my kindle helps kill time during waiting periods, especially during lay overs. I have had some lay overs lasting over 10 hours. Having a plethora of Amazon kindle books to choice from is fun when I get ready for a trip. I selected this book in the middle of a binge purchase and I am glad I did! I enjoy sinking my teeth into a quick read of all types of genres and being able to just stick my head into a different world allows me to escape from the world and any current stress. I love both fiction and non-fiction, allow the world of fiction reads allow you explore a new place without having to go far. I can read through a 300 page book in two days, I love connecting with a story and a character. There is a great joy from completing a good book. I can read while listening to music or even watching tv. I really do not like when someone interrupts me when I read, I can get so engrossed that I do not want to pull out and entertain conversation. The worse is when people want to talk about the book you are trying to read. If you wanted to have a conversation, you would not be reading.

The Beast of Talesend Audiobook by Kyle Robert Shultz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kyle Robert Shultz) — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:09:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Beast of Talesend Subtitle: Beaumont and Beasley, Book 1 Author: Kyle Robert Shultz Narrator: Richard Ready Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-17 Publisher: Kyle Robert Shultz Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Private eye Nick Beasley lives in a world where fairy tales ended a long time ago - where zeppelins now soar the skies instead of dragons, and where the first automobiles have taken the place of flying carpets. He's made a name for himself across the Afterlands by debunking fake magicians and exposing fraudulent monsters. This is the modern age, after all. Magic and monsters are long gone. At least, that's what Nick believes. Until he gets magically transformed into a monster, that is. The only person who may be able to help Nick is Lady Cordelia Beaumont, one of the last enchantresses in the Afterlands. But in order for her to cure him, they'll have to retrieve a powerful artifact from a ruthless crime lord - who is also Cordelia's father. The fate of the Afterlands lies in the hands of a runaway enchantress and a monstrous ex-detective. What could possibly go wrong? Perfect for fans of Doctor Who, Once Upon a Time, Indiana Jones, or The Dresden Files, the Beaumont and Beasley series features high adventure in a world where fairy tales are history. Members Reviews: Thrilling & funny Beauty and the Beast retelling! Would you consider the audio edition of The Beast of Talesend to be better than the print version? In a way, simply for the amazing dramatic performance. There is definitely a level of fun derived from that, which makes it a fantastic experience! I did however love reading the book itself (I'm a written-word kind of person) so it's hard to decide. In a way, I love them both equally; in another way, this is the perfect way to experience the story, so give this audio version a try if you can, because it's just SO fun! What other book might you compare The Beast of Talesend to and why? I don't know if I CAN compare it to any other book... It's kind of its own thing. Hilariously-written fairytale spoof in an alternate 1920s (with fairytales as history), and equally thrilling, surprising, and funny. Which character as performed by Richard Ready was your favorite? Cordelia was amazingly well portrayed, and I loved feeling like I knew her better. Nick was excellently done as well. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When Crispin and Nick look out for each other, despite their squabbles. ^_^ And a certain spoiler-infused event at the end when Nick makes a terrible choice. Any additional comments? I have flailed elsewhere (in my Amazon review) about how much I love this book, and this time Im here to talk about the absolutely delightful audiobook version. I remember thinking, when I heard about the audio version, that The Beast of Talesend would make a positively fantastic audiobook. Add to that a British narrator and the levels of fantastic go through the roof. Fast-forward to my ecstatic reaction when the author offered me a chance to listen to the audiobook and review it. I gladly accepted, started listening to it right away, and . . . Oh, was I ever NOT disappointed! The light, fun, humorous, fairytale quality of this book, makes it the perfect audiobook, and the Britishness reminded me of my favorite audiobooks from when I was younger. The Beast of Talesend audiobook is perfection. :D I dont listen to audiobooks often these days (though I used to).

Minor Demons Audiobook by Randall Morris

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Randall Morris) — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:05:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Minor Demons Subtitle: Angels and Demons, Book 1 Author: Randall Morris Narrator: Jim Pelletier Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Randall Morris Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The devil made a big mistake. Years ago he branded Shadow's father, Abaddon, a traitor, guilty of conspiring with the angels, and currently tortures him in the lowest circle of hell. The demon Shadow vows to rescue his father but has always wondered if the rumors were true. After all, his father did give him Michael the Archangel's short blade before he was dragged off by the devil's army. Leech has always been picked on and bullied by the other demons. His father is a lowly minor demon in General Cain's armies and has little hope of advancing. Despite his small size, Leech knows he was meant for great things and refuses to let larger demons get in the way of his ambition and hunger for power. Denied a life of ease and luxury, Lilith trained herself to fight with a single goal in mind: killing her mother. Lilith was raised by the minor demon Panic, despite the general consensus that she was actually the daughter of the major demon of lust, Vixen. Vixen refuses to acknowledge her, and Lilith plans on making her pay for it. Follow Shadow, Leech, and Lilith on their journey to become minor demons. Members Reviews: So-So So this story was alright, but nothing really special. Plot and character development was a bit poor and lacking, and the performance wasn't quite there either. didn't like I was intruiged by the premise but instead of the demons actually being demons they just talk/act like edgy teenagers who think wearing trench coats is cool. The protagonist is an annoying Mary Sue and the narrative didn't invest me. the narrator did quite a good job though. young adults may enjoy this but there is probably better books on offer

Time of the Dark Audiobook by Barbara Hambly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Hambly) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:59:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Time of the Dark Author: Barbara Hambly Narrator: Teri Clark Linden Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A murderous force threatens a far-off magical world, and an ordinary Californian is drawn into the battle to save mankind. As a student of medieval history, Gil Patterson is a woman familiar with dark stories. She knows well the Crusades, the Black Death, and the other horrors of the Middle Ages, but it is another kind of atrocity that has begun to haunt her dreams. She sees forces of evil assaulting a beleaguered kingdom, whose kind people are on the brink of annihilation, and awakes each morning in a cold sweat. Gil dismisses the dreams until a wizard appears in her apartment. He has crossed into her dimension, passing through the fraying fabric of the universe, to ask her help. For mankind to survive he must protect an infant prince, whom he plans to hide in Gil's world. The student of history is about to get much closer to evil than she ever imagined. Members Reviews: Terrible Narration I have tried three times to listen to this book, and have not been able to make it beyond about an hour or so. I was very excited by the premise of the story, and was looking forward to more books by Barbara Hambly. But the narration is so abysmal that I cannot finish the book. Teri Clark Linden is the absolute worst narrator I have listened to in all my time as an audiobook listener. She over-enunciates every single word and gives everything the same emphasis. She can only read about 4 words before having to take a breath, and there are odd pauses in all the wrong places. She prounounces the indefinite pronoun "a" as a long vowel (as in the first letter of the alphabet) and it's like biting on tinfoil. Other words are mispronounced, and it makes for an abysmal listening experience. The only slightly better narration is when she is using a mock-English accent (voice of the wizard), but that only rises the performance out of the mire for a short time. I am prepared to give Barbara Hambly another chance, but I will never listen to anything by this narrator again. I am going to return or delete the book. Worst audiobook I've ever heard. I first read Time of the Dark when I was in high school and I enjoyed the story greatly, the premise was interesting, the plot was well conceived, and the characters were enjoyable. As a fan of audiobooks, I have waited for this series to come to audio for a while. Sadly, when the series finally became available, the performance was so miserable that I can't bring myself to purchase the second and third books. This audiobook can best be described as cruel and unusual punishment for the ears. Linden reads with zero emotion, horrible character voices, and a punctuation and pronunciation that would suggest trying to teach a recalcitrant child with a lisp how to read. There is so little emotional inflection that terror and joy could be the same thing. When Linden reads as a character, she seems to choose the worst possible voice. Ingold, possibly the most important character in the book, is meant to be a strong older man with a great deal of command and power while maintaining a normally soft spoken, kind demeanor. The voice given to him in the audiobook would be perfect for a dying old man with laryngitis who is trying to speak his last wishes. Rudy, another main character who is portrayed as a biker, artist, and semi-drifter from California is given a voice that seems more like what you would expect for a Virginian farmer with a bad case of southern accent.

The Old Ways Audiobook by David Dalglish

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Dalglish) — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 21:06:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Ways Subtitle: The Paladins, Book 3 Author: David Dalglish Narrator: J. S. Arquin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-17 Publisher: Dalglish Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: "Imagine knowing something, knowing it so well that it's burned deep into your gut. You'd question your own name before you questioned this. And then...one day...the whole world changes, and you know nothing." Having fled the defeat at the Green Gulch, Darius and Jerico, believing themselves the last two paladins of their kind, must separate once more in order to survive. While Jerico rushes to the aid of Lord Arthur and the siege at his Castle of Caves, Darius travels east, determined to remove the bounty on his head. But on his way, he encounters a young priest following an older way of faith, whose desire for their return will risk destruction upon all the North. Sacrifice must be made in blood. Members Reviews: Awesome story, not a fan of the narrator. I'm really tired if changing narrators for Dalglish's stories. I love his work but it is so distracting to hear several different pronunciations of names of people, gods, and cities. In a perfect world we would have all of his stories narrated by the same person who did his shadow dance series. I also don't think the narrator changed his character voices enough. The two main characters sounded exactly the same. That being said, I can't wait for the next book because I honestly love every book David Dalglish has written! I recommend ALL of his books!

With Mercy Toward None Audiobook by Glen Cook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Glen Cook) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:32:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: With Mercy Toward None Subtitle: Dread Empire, Book 5 Author: Glen Cook Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The holy wars had begun, his family was slaughtered by bandits. He was abandoned to die in the desert - but he survived, with the help of his god, and became El Murid, the Disciple. Against him rides Haroun ben Yousif, High Prince of sorcery. Their war will soak the desert with magic, and with blood. ©1985 Glen Cook (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

The Novice Audiobook by Trudi Canavan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Trudi Canavan) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:08:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Novice Subtitle: The Black Magician Trilogy, Book Two Author: Trudi Canavan Narrator: Samantha Bond Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Sonea knows the other novices in the Magicians' Guild all come from powerful families, but she also knows she can turn to Rothen and Dannyl for help when she needs it. That is, until someone starts spreading malicious rumours about her - and Akkarin, the High Lord, steps in. Prompted by the Guild Ambassador, Lord Dannyl leaves for the Elyne court. His first order from Administrator Lorlen is to resume, in secret, High Lord Akkarin's long-abandoned research into ancient magical knowledge. Not knowing the true reason for his journey, Dannyl is soon facing unexpected dangers. Meanwhile, Sonea has almost forgotten the High Lord's dark secret, but keeping the truth hidden may be a grave mistake. Critic Reviews: "Engaging...with some distinctive touches and delightful characters that lift it well above average." (Locus) Members Reviews: Disappointing.... I give only 3 stars for this book, part 2 of a trilogy which I'll probably not bother to download the final part of. What disappointed me? This book had a different narrator from the first book so several of the names were pronounced differently. I found this very irritating and was constantly checking in my head the old and the new pronounciation to ensure I was following the correct character. Probably an odd quirk of mine! I did get used to this fairly quickly but it did detract from my enjoyment. I also felt that this abridged version lost some of the 'padding' and detail that made the first book come alive. Although I enjoyed the story I would probably be inclined to buy the writen book rather than bother with the audio version if I decide to get the final part of the story as part 3 is also an abridged version. Better, and yet worse I love the narration of this book. Samantha Bond is a huge improvement on the man who read the first in the trilogy and really brings the character of Somea to life. Sadly this is an abridged version of the story and lacks all the detail that made the original novels worth reading. 10 out of 10 for the narrator, 0 out of 10 for whichever publisher decided that a shorter version of the book would be a good idea. I have no intention of risking further disappiointment with the abridged version of book 3 3 stars overall. First book was better. A very imaginative story but not as good as the first installment. I will however look forward to reading the next book in Sonya's adventures. A pretty simple story There is a decent story in there, but at times the book/reading is painfully over simplified. It's often very obvious where the conversation or situation is heading, and it becomes a chore listening to it unfold. short version gggrrrrr As always i'm a big fan of Trudi Canavan but this SHORT version of the second book is very unsatifactory if you enjoyed the full written one. Very disapointed with this audiobook, it cast a bad light of the 2nd book that is truely great. Best read this one...

Red Tide Audiobook by Marc Turner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marc Turner) — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 06:43:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Tide Subtitle: The Chronicles of the Exile, Book 3 Author: Marc Turner Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Red Tide, the third volume in Marc Turner's The Chronicles of the Exile, following When the Heavens Fall and Dragon Hunters. The Augerans are coming. And their ships are sailing in on a red tide. The Rubyholt Isles are a shattered nation of pirate-infested islands and treacherous waterways shielding the seaboards of Erin Elal and the Sabian League, a region even dragons fear to trespass upon. The Augerans beseech the Warlord of the Isles, seeking passage for their invasion fleet through Rubyholt territory. But they are sailing into troubled waters. Their enemies have sent agents to sabotage the negotiations and to destroy the Augeran fleet by any means necessary. The emperor of Erin Elal seeks to forge an alliance with the Storm Lords, hoping to repulse the Augerans with a united front. But the battle lines for the struggle are not as clearly drawn as it first appears, for the Emira of the Storm Isles mistrusts the Erin Elalese as much as she does their common enemy. And the Augerans might just be planning a little sabotage of their own. But nothing in the realm of mortals escapes the notice of their meddling gods; every step they take is shadowed and every choice they make ensnared in a web so subtle and vast, its true shape may be fathomed only when it is far, far too late. A new epic adventure in the fantastic world of When the Heavens Fall and Dragon Hunters! Critic Reviews: "Another stunning, self-contained yarn that firmly establishes Turner in the fantasy front ranks." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Great gritty narration brilliant characters Great gritty narration Oliver has become one of my favourite narrator's with Steven Pacey. Brilliant characters I think Marc Turner has replaced Stephen Erickson who seems to have lost his focus on what made him so good with his first half dozen books.

The Dark Levy Audiobook by Alaric Longward

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alaric Longward) — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 06:21:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Levy Subtitle: Ten Tears Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Alaric Longward Narrator: Kristin James Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 08-26-16 Publisher: Alaric Longward Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In this epic dark fantasy adventure story, Shannon and Dana visit their wise old grandmother in Wales, and finally learn why their lives have been strangely tormented and cursed. There is a family secret, old as time itself, and that secret might kill them if they try to ignore their destiny. They also learn that there is a dangerous way to embrace that secret, because on that day, a harrowing creature of an alien world calls out for the few and the special, talented humans of the tenth world. Our world. Dana performs an irreversible murderous deed that opens the gate to the Jewel of the Nine, the world of Aldheim, and they meet the strange creature calling for them. In this world they find their true calling, their special talents, the truth of the gods and also a world of mystery, danger, and adversity. Shannon and Dana struggle with their previous relationship as one grows cruel and power-driven, while the other learns to value friendship. Much is demanded of Shannon, who struggles with her loyalties. Despite the many dangers and their apparently hopeless situation in the brutal, mage-filled world of monsters and dragons, there is hope, for Shannon has special, coveted powers of healing, reserved for the chosen of the gods. If she perseveres, she can change the past and bring back the gods. But the price will be great. Members Reviews: Looking forward to book 2 The dark levy is a great fantasy with giants, dragons, gods and gorgons but at its base is an age old story line of how the weak become the strong through a gift/ability and those thought to be untouchable are less so. There are many satisfying twists and turns but I have to admit I hated the ending of this story. It literally feels like the Author just picked a point half heatedly in a large book and said this will be book one and this will be book 2. Otherwise this was a great book. Please note I was given this book free in return for an unbiased review and that is what I have given. Amazing Dark Fantasy This is a truly original Dark Fantasy, mixing mythologywith an original tale that brings you engaging characters, both good and not so good, great worldbuilding and a fast paced plot that keeps you on your toes. Kristin James, who I had never heard prwviously, does an outstanding job bringing the story to life. I voluntarily received a review copy of this Audiobook from the Author, publisher or narrator through AudiobookBoom. A Very Dark Fantasy Shannon has special powers that everyone wants to use for their own agenda. She and Dana are very weak to start out but they get stronger through knowledge, fighting and strategy. The book ends abruptly so I guess that means there will be a book 2. it would be nice if it at least ended at a point that seemed to be an ending. But what do I know. I read books, I love fantasy books. Oh well. I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review via audiobook boom. Book 2 perhaps will be the conclusion. This one was very long to leave me hanging. I don't care for books like that. I like series books but each one should end as a whole book even if it will continue the story in the next book. But as I said I just read books and have been since I was four years old. Several librarians know me personally and I have more than 4500 books on my kindle app and more than 300 in my audible account. This has been my passion since I retired and I don't see it slowing down.

Wielder's Awakening Audiobook by T. B. Christensen

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (T. B. Christensen) — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 09:07:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wielder's Awakening Subtitle: Wielder Trilogy: Book One Author: T. B. Christensen Narrator: Malk Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-14 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A powerful wielder of magic is preparing to conquer a world whose people only remember magic in legends of the past. A king grappling with personal tragedy prepares his army to save his kingdom. A restless princess seeks love and adventure. In the middle of it all is Traven, a poor, ambitious peasant who dreams of being more than a simple woodcutter and unknowingly holds the key to saving the world. Members Reviews: Rocky Road What did you love best about Wielder's Awakening? What I loved best, was that it took me to another place. I love how i actually gave a crap about the characters. kept me engaged. All around enjoyed it. Who was your favorite character and why? Blaze. He is just cool. Which character as performed by Malk Williams was your favorite? All where great Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Tried, but failed Any additional comments? This was a excellent first story. Can not wait for the next. Check this one out, I think you will dig it. Must read for fantasy buffs Great book. Cannot wait to read the second one. Even though it is not on audiobook format yet i am gonna have to read the next 2 to complete the series.

Hope and Red Audiobook by Jon Skovron

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon Skovron) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:45:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope and Red Author: Jon Skovron Narrator: Jon Skovron Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In a fracturing empire spread across savage seas, two young people from different cultures find common purpose. A nameless girl is the lone survivor when her village is massacred by biomancers, mystical servants of the emperor. Named after her lost village, Bleak Hope is secretly trained by a master Vinchen warrior as an instrument of vengeance. A boy becomes an orphan on the squalid streets of New Laven and is adopted by one of the most notorious women of the criminal underworld, given the name Red, and trained as a thief and con artist. When a ganglord named Deadface Drem strikes a bargain with the biomancers to consolidate and rule all the slums of New Laven, the worlds of Hope and Red come crashing together, and their unlikely alliance takes them further than either could have dreamed possible. Members Reviews: Great book and performance This book is a very fine example of fantasy story in tradition od Scott Lynch and Brent Weeks. Little bit of thievery, little bit of killing a lot of baddies, all wraped in wide-eyed outlook on life youths have. What is fantastic, though, is author's reading of it. I enjoyed every minute of narration. Great job! DNF This book read like a middle grade, but could not be with its content. I did not care for the story or the narrator. This one is not for me. I enjoyed it Took a chance and was quite pleased. A well done setting with a host of folks that weave an interesting tale. A bit coming of age but in a way that does not seem forced. Kept me up late, to finish a chapter.

Wild Card Audiobook by Lisa Shearin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Lisa Shearin) — Tue, 05 May 2015 09:59:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wild Card Author: Lisa Shearin Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: My name is Raine Benares. I'm a seeker, a finder of things lost and people missing. I've never had to do both in one day, or had this many lives at stake - including mine. The search for a missing ring leads me to the abduction of eight magically gifted children. Their souls were stolen while they slept, and unless I find those souls by sunrise, their bodies will die. Both cases have one thing in common - they're linked to a goblin secret society high-stakes poker game, whose members are practitioners of the blackest of black magic. As a seeker, I can track those captured children's souls, but to spring them will take magic I haven't got. That's where Tamnais Nathrach comes in. He's the seductive embodiment of sin itself. He's also a goblin dark mage with an even darker past, the owner of the city's most notorious casino - and the only person with magic enough to reach the kids in time. Why are the most dangerous predators the most beautiful? The stakes are high; the odds of success are low. And I'm betting with my life - a life I'll have to trust to a darkly tempting goblin mage I just met. Members Reviews: Happy I found this new (to me) series! Not long ago I found Lisa Shearin through her SPI Files series books, The Grendel Affair and The Dragon Conspiracy. I enjoyed those books greatly, so nosed around to see if I thought I would like any of her other books as well. It made sense if you like one series, you will in all likelihood enjoy the authors other work as well. Looking at Lisas page on Goodreads, I noted that the first novella of the Raine Benares series, Wild Card (Raine Benares .05) was available, and was the perfect way to begin, especially as the audio is only $5.95. Besides, I like Eileen Stevens, the narrator, so I downloaded it from Audible to give the series a try. I wasnt disappointed. I like Raine. She is strong, though not overpoweringly so. While she is a magical elf, her magic isnt of the Blow them all up type. Rather, she is a Seeker she finds missing items, missing people, that sort of thing. Now, she has been asked to find the stolen jewels belonging to Lady Kaharit (listening on Audible means you cant always know how things are spelled!) a high standing Goblin lady. Of course, who she is to steal them from is scary in its own right and it leads to even scarier things very quickly. Magic Lost, Trouble Found (Raine Benares 1) is playing on my tablet now! Oh, and the third in the SPI Series, The Brimstone Deception, is due out January 26, 2016 (Soooo Long!! :-() but I already have it on my must have list. Great Introduction To The Series After reading and liking her SPI Files series, I thought Id give Lisa Shearins Raine Benares series a try. I started with the audio of "Wild Card", a prequel story to the series. "Wild Card" is a quick adventure story about Raine, her criminal cousin Phaelan, and a seductively handsome goblin mage, Tamnais Nathrach, saving the souls of children being used as chips in a high-stakes poker game. This story gives me a little background about Raine and her family as well as the world she inhabits. The narrator, Eileen Stevens, does a pretty good job with the voices. I havent listened to Stevens before, but her voice is good. I might look into speeding up the narrative just a bit, though. I both read and listened to this story.

Dark Heart Audiobook by Tina Daniell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tina Daniell) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:30:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dark Heart Subtitle: Dragonlance: Meetings Sextet, Book 3 Author: Tina Daniell Narrator: Elisa Carlson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Obsession At long last, the story of the beautiful dark-hearted Kitiara Uth Matar. This compelling novel tells the story of the birth of her twin brothers, the warrior Caramon and the frail mage Raistlin, and Kit's admirable role in their upbringing. But her youthful mercenary deeds and increasing fascination with evil throw her into the company of a roguish stranger and band of adventurers whose fates are intermingled with her own. Haunted by the memory of her Solamnic father, she hunts him ceaselessly. Tina Daniell's first novel brings to life this remarkable warrior-woman, whose credo of "the sword is truth" becomes her triumph and downfall. Members Reviews: Nicely done It's nice to know what made Kitiara the way she is. Young Raistlin and Caramon had me laughing. Florid and weak, both in writing and reading I had forgotten how limp the story is in this book since reading it as a youth. Unlike the other Meetings books, the characters so many of us grew to love do not become further illuminated in this work. Instead, we see wan child versions of them, believable perhaps, but sadly not at all interesting. It's not terrible, but worth hearing/reading only for the sake of completion of the series. The reader is okay, but a few too many times comes across as if she were delivering story time to a group of small children. The text isn't very mature, so that almost fits, but occasionally I found myself picturing felt puppets. Overall this was not what I was looking for, which I might have expected had I remembered the story better from its original release.

The Magic Goes Away Audiobook by Larry Niven

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Larry Niven) — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:07:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Magic Goes Away Author: Larry Niven Narrator: John Morgan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Once there was magic in the world. But hordes of selfish, short-sighted magicians have used up the mana that moved the world, and the magic goes away. Even the most powerful spells are fast becoming futile, and so Orolandes, sad Achaean with half a sword, goes on a quest in search of the lost power. But all the gods and Fair Atlantis are dead. The creatures of spirit, the unicorns and centaurs, are dying. Soon all the sparkling things will be gone from the world and only clay will remain -- and those damned stupid barbarians with their damned stupid swords will win after all.... Members Reviews: THE COLD BECAME WET COLD I am more Science Fiction then Fantasy, but this little novel grabbed my attention. It is certainly not a great book, yet I found it to be different. I guess I am a sucker for talking skulls, such as in Butcher's Dresden books and Kadry's Sandman Slim books. Niven wrote his book before those two. I enjoyed the attempt to capture the Moon and the whole book was an escape. I may continue the series, just to see if it improves. The last book in the series just recently came out. Fast paced, character focused Niven uses his strength of character development to explore this world of magic. It's short, fast paced but if you're anything like me you'll be thinking about the themes within this book a lot longer than it took to listen to.

The Blood Knight Audiobook by Greg Keyes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Greg Keyes) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:42:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blood Knight Subtitle: The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Book 3 Author: Greg Keyes Narrator: Patrick Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Brimming with passion and adventure, Greg Keyes epic saga of a royal family's fall from power through treachery and dark magic, set amid the return of ancient evils whose malevolence threatens to annihilate humanity, bids fair to become a classic of its kind. Now, in the eagerly awaited third installment, Keyes draws the threads of his tapestry ever tighter, illuminating old mysteries and introducing new ones as events build toward a shattering climax. The legendary Briar King has awakened, spreading madness and destruction. Half-remembered, poorly understood prophecies seem to point to the young princess, Anne Dare, rightful heir to the throne of Crotheny, as the world's only hope. Yet Anne is hunted by the minions of the usurper Robert, whose return from the grave has opened a doorway through which sinister sorceries have poured into the world. Though Anne herself is the conduit of fearsome powers beyond her understanding and control, it is time for girl to become woman, princess to become queen. Anne must stop running and instead march at the head of an army to take back her kingdom...or die trying. But a mysterious assassin stalks her, so skilled in the deadly fencing style of dessrata that even Anne's friend and protector Cazio, a master of the form, cannot stand against him, nor can her sworn defender, the young knight Neil MeqVren. As for Anne's other companions - Aspar White, the royal holter who bears an enchanted arrow capable of felling the Briar King, and Stephen Darige, the monk who blew the horn that woke the Briar King from his slumber - they cannot help her, as their separate paths carry them ever deeper into a deadly maze of myth and magic from which return may be impossible. Meanwhile, Queen Muriele is a prisoner of the false king. With no allies but a crippled musician, who is himself a prisoner, and a serving woman who is both more and less than she seems, Muriele will find herself a pawn in Roberts schemes for conquest and a weapon to be used against her own daughter. Critic Reviews: "[A] sophisticated and intelligent high fantasy epic." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Did NOT keep my attention... Would you try another book from Greg Keyes and/or Patrick Michael? Probably not... What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) Sorry - didn't finish it. I got halfway thru it, but I kept finding myself thinking of other things while I was attempting to listen. Since it couldn't ever keep my attention, I stopped listening. How could the performance have been better? Didn't like the narrator. I even heard him say, "damn" under his breath when he mispronounced a character's name. While that held some comic relief for me, it also irritated me. Plus I didn't like his voice too much. Kind of a wussy voice... if that makes sense. Could you see The Blood Knight being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Nope. Any additional comments? Just that I wouldn't recommend this book. I got too bored... wishing things would escalate some more. I didn't even want to finish the book - and haven't been bothered that I never did.

The Shattered Land Audiobook by Keith Baker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Keith Baker) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:06:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shattered Land Subtitle: Eberron: Dreaming Dark, Book 2 Author: Keith Baker Narrator: Alex Hyde-White Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Xendrik. The dark continent. A land of once-proud empires that now lie in ruin. A land shrouded in mystery where monsters and dark powers stalk the jungles, where only the bravest and most foolhardy will venture. Now a band of war-weary soldiers must brave the depths of Xendrik in search of an artifact that is the last hope to save one of their own. Members Reviews: Better than the previous one, still a bit flawed What did you love best about The Shattered Land? The inventive about the fantasy world and the alien landscapes and situations. What did you like best about this story? It finally ditched the badly written mystery tropes from the previous book for better written ones. Did the narration match the pace of the story? It's still as stilted as the previous one, but at least each voice is recognisable even without the speaker being called in the script. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? As i listen to stuff while driving (and i do a lot of driving) i would not be able to listen to the whole book. Yes i'm still one of those people that like better to actually read a book when available. Any additional comments? Far better than the previous one in this series and with interesting situations and characters, it has two main flaws: 1) characters whining that they do not want mystery. Yes, that's a thing readers probably said of the previous book. No. It should not come out of the mouths of the actual characters in the story every five minutes. 2) The plot twist at the end. It really, really, REALLY sucks. It's the kind of plot twist pulled out of thin air that does not work on multiple read-th- ... uhm ... listen-through searching for clues. Combat heavy fantasy A bit repetitive at times. Protagonists are always ready to fight but succumb to capture when convenient. Story is interesting and will bring me back for the third installment. Falls Short of the First Book The first book in this series was captivating with its setting and plot in a word that felt fresh and new. The second book unfortunately loses that sense of grandeur in lieu of telling a simple quest story. Disappointingly the whole book is a quest to heal one of the main characters of a mental illness he received in the first book. A lot of this book is an endless series of the characters getting captured at various stages of their journey, then getting saved by some new character that pops up with some new agenda. The characters rarely think things through or prepare, rushing headlong into situations and trusting the wrong people. The main character wakes up over and over again in darkness, trapped in either some mental or physical prison, and trying to escape. It makes the novel very difficult to follow. The other subplot of the book revolves around the question of whether the war forged are people or machines, similar to the plots of countless sci fi books about androids ever since Asimov. This book doesn't really add anything new. Overall a frustrating book, as it falls far short of the standard set by the first volume.

Black Metal Audiobook by Sean-Michael Argo

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sean-Michael Argo) — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 05:31:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Metal Subtitle: The Orc Wars Author: Sean-Michael Argo Narrator: Phillip J. Mather Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-16 Publisher: Sean-Michael Argo Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The race of Orcs are the last remnants of an ancient and brutal world that has been left behind by the civilizations of man, Dwarf, and Elf. The marauding Orcs find themselves under attack by an alliance bent on purging the world of its savage past in order to make room for a new age of peace and growth. Under the guidance of their shamanic leader a barbaric tribe of Orcs fight back, joined by trolls and goblins as they struggle to survive a journey of self-discovery and holocaust. Beset upon all sides by countless enemies, the horde forges the ancient weapons of a dark god to launch the final campaign on a world no longer their own. Members Reviews: Like forgotten realms from the view of an Orc The story was great. Dungeons and dragons style story from the view of the orcs. Loved it. I had heard another novel by Mather that was a children's/young adult. His voice was MUCH better suited to this story. His voice had the perfect gruff gravel tone to it that one would imagine for an orcs voice. The tale was well written and Well read. These two made a great pair. I look forward to more from both. Swords sorcery goblins trolls and humans and orcish intrigue. Great stuff! I received this audiobook from the author narrator or publisher for free via audiobookboom in exchange for an unbiased review Epic Fantasy from an Orc perspective! Wow, what a great fantasy story from a very different perspective than one I was expecting. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in fantasy or even wants a primer on orc culture and social interaction. I feel I have been given an education in a culture that has never been shown to me until now. I will never watch The Lord of the Rings series the same way after reading this story. I never liked orcs in previous fantasy stories I read as they were always brainless and cruel, however the author may change your mind about these creatures after hearing his tale. Sean-Michael Argo writes a high-fantasy story covering more than a century of time. This world has the standard fantasy tropes one would expect in a fantasy story like humans, dwarves, elves, goblins, trolls, and of course orcs. What makes this story unique is that it is written from the point of view of a marauding orc tribe as the hoard battles across the territory in search of a specific goal; its a surprise so go and read the book. The book also contains some magic, wizards, however it is mostly focused on the brutality of the hoarding mentality of orcs. I also liked how the author gave these often perceived vicious creatures emotions and feelings. We see that these creatures even have long-term goals and aspirations. As I said earlier, I will never look at an orc the same way after reading this story. The author does a good job of pacing the story and the action by including some past cut scenes or backstory to help relieve the tension experienced during the journey. The story takes about 225 pages to tell, however when you are done it feels like a journey of over 1000 pages. The story is very concise with little fluff, which in many ways this is difficult to accomplish. Did I want more? Yes. Did I feel the author short changed me to get me to buy another book? Not at all. I was well satisfied with what I read in this book. Although the book does contain some graphic violence, like that of other well-known fantasy stories, it is not over the top or highly descriptive.

Wolfblade Audiobook by Jennifer Fallon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Fallon) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:24:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wolfblade Subtitle: Hythryn Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Jennifer Fallon Narrator: Maggie Mash Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Marla Wolfblade of Hythria is determined to restore her family's great name, but conspirators surround her: The Sorcerers' Collective, the Patriots - even members of her own family. She must make sure her son Damin lives to be old enough to restore the Wolfblade name to its former glory. Elezaar the Dwarf is a small man with big secrets - but that doesn't matter to Marla Wolfblade. Her brother is the High Prince of Hythria, and, in this fiercely patriarchal society, her fate will be decided on his whim. She needs someone politically astute to guide her through the maze of court politics - and Elezaar the Dwarf knows more than he lets on. As Elezaar teaches Marla the Rules of Gaining and Wielding Power, Marla starts on the road to becoming a tactician and a wily diplomat - but will that be enough to keep her son alive? Critic Reviews: "...showcases the Australian writer's skill at dramatizing the convoluted schemes and backstabbing of king making and power politics... Fallon sets the stage for another lively fantasy saga full of intriguing characters, smart dialogue and twisty plotting." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: An epic political drama Originally posted at Fantasy Literature. Wolfblade is the first book in Jennifer Fallons WOLFBLADE trilogy which is a prequel to her DEMON CHILD trilogy which I read several years ago. These are fat epic fantasies with lots of characters that are focused mostly on political drama but also contain plenty of magic and romance. This story takes place in Hythria, one of the kingdoms in Fallons world. Lernen, the current High Prince (a Wolfblade) cares nothing for his country and is not respected by his people because he spends his time in the pursuit of unusually decadent pleasures. All of the nobility agree that Lernen should not be running the country, but they disagree about how they should take care of the problem. Some are content to wait him out, some want to kill him, and some want to take his place. Since Lernen doesnt seem to be interested in begetting a son, his heir will likely be any future son of his sister Marla Wolfblade, a beautiful teenage girl who Lernen can basically sell off to the highest bidding potential husband. At the beginning of the story Marla is immensely silly. She is more interested in the romantic idea of marrying a handsome warlord than in how her status as mother to the next High Prince gives her (and her husband) political power in Hythria. When Lernen decides to marry her off to the king of the neighboring barbaric country of Fardohnya, Marla is devastated, especially since she thinks shes in love with the younger son of a Hythrin warlord. Fortunately for Marla, there are several people in Hythria who dont want her marrying the Fardohnyan king either, including many of the nobility and the head of the Sorcerers Collective. She has another strong ally in a clever dwarf named Elezaar who she has recently purchased from the slave market. Elezaar has his own reasons for keeping Marla happy. Together they will attempt to save Marla from this disaster, but the plan they come up with will have terrible consequences for almost everyone involved. Marla must navigate a political landscape filled with secrets, treachery, sorcery, adultery, kidnappings, and assassinations.

Raw Deal Audiobook by Mark Henwick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Henwick) — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 07:12:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raw Deal Subtitle: Bite Back Prequel Author: Mark Henwick Narrator: Julia Motyka Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-17 Publisher: Mark Henwick Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Prequel to the best-selling Bite Back series. "I'd lost my entire team, and nearly lost my life. In a way, I had lost my life, and was left with this - a tightrope walk between hunting down creatures people didn't believe existed, and being locked up as one." After a career-ending incident on a covert military operation, Amber Farrell is surprised to find herself back in her hometown of Denver, working as a rookie policewoman. But what happened in the army casts a shadow across her life from which she will never be free. The prequel to the Bite Back series introduces Amber Farrell, a kick ass lady with a secret problem - she's been bitten by a vampire. She's working hard to start a new life, hold down a job, and meet all the expectations put on her. When people start to die suspiciously in Denver, Amber has to decide between duty and instinct, between what she should do and what she must do. Members Reviews: Hard Boiled meets Urban Fantasy What made the experience of listening to Raw Deal the most enjoyable? Julia Motyka is a great narrator. Great story, great narrator, perfect match. What other book might you compare Raw Deal to and why? Maybe Jennifer Estep's Elemental Assassin series. It's not a good comparison but they share something. Not sure what but it's the first thing I thought of. Which character as performed by Julia Motyka was your favorite? Amber Farrell is great. Any additional comments? This entire series is great. It starts quite simply and develops in complexity as it progresses. Excellent beginning to a great series. This is an incredible series, with unique characters, and this is just the beginning. Excellent!!!! Imaginative, Fun and Sexy! Well thought-out and well written. Not like any other paranormal series I've read so far!

Final Gate Audiobook by Richard Baker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Baker) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:11:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Final Gate Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: The Last Mythal, Book 3 Author: Richard Baker Narrator: Kevin Kraft Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In the hands of an elf high-mage, the fabled mythals are Faern's most potent sources of magical power. But in the hands of a demon princess from a forgotten epoch, they're the most powerful weapons imaginable. Members Reviews: Neat addition for FR I am sorta a fan boy for fey'ri so I'm rather bias towards enjoying books like these. I really liked some of the political intrigue and the going back and forth from one groups' point of view to another. Some of the fighting was really cool, not drizzt detailed but the pale sibil was an awesome chapter. I was a little sad at the end. Seems like things came to a close rather quickly. The villains maybe could have been a little better. Maybe I'm just a purist but to me they came across a little bit like drow than corrupted elves. Others might not think this but it is just my opinion. But I really liked it, it is a great book. I hope there are more novels released that have fey'ri as a theme :) Masterful tome The pace was appropriate with just enough imagery to let my mind fill in the rest. A masterful tome and a very entertaining trilogy. I would place this in my top 3 forgotten realms series list. Very Good Story = B+ This is a very good book, and the conclusion of one of the best of the forgotten realms series. The first two books are even better than this one, the series as a whole gets a solid "A". This Book seemed a bit rushed and lacked some of the color a vividness of the first two books. The writing style is very readable, the author paints for the most part a rich and vivid story, the dialogue works well, and the plot is fast paced! The only thing I did not care for in this series was the over powering use of super numbers of super villains, the elves have to not only fight the horde of magical half elf / half demons, but thousands of devils and real demons as well. Just too much, it took away from the believability for me, just too many "Oh come on's" for me. OVERALL SCORE: (B+) READABILITY: (A-), PLOT: (A-), CHARATERS: (A-), DIALOGUE: (A-), SETTING: (A), ACTION/COMBAT: (B-), MONSTERS/ANTAGONISTS: (B-), ROMANCE: (B-), SEX: (n/a), AGE LEVEL: (PG13) Fantastic Conclusion to this Trilogy Final Gate by Richard Baker is the third and final book in the Last Mythal trilogy. The other two books are The Forsaken House and Farthest Reach. This book is the culmination of several plots coming together in a climatic conclusion, one that will have a profound impact on the realms, in particular the area of the Dales. If you have not read the first two books in this trilogy and are thinking about reading this one, I highly recommend reading the first two; otherwise you will be quickly lost in the story and miss the overall picture of some of the events that occur. The plot of this book was very well written and Mr. Baker did a fantastic job of tying up loose ends as well as giving depth to the story. There are several plots going on at the same time in this book which almost forces the reader to keep reading to find out what is going to happen next. Mr. Baker also does a fantastic job of combining multiple elements, magic (and a great deal of magic there is), politics, intrigue, large scale battles, and personality.

The Sorcerer in the North Audiobook by John Flanagan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Flanagan) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:08:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sorcerer in the North Subtitle: Ranger's Apprentice, Book 6 Author: John Flanagan Narrator: William Zappa Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Five years have passed since the Skandians and the Araluans made their treaty, and Will has finally become a Ranger, with his own fief to look after. He soon learns that even sleepy little islands have problems to keep him on his toes. Then he and his old friend Alyss are thrown into a terrifying new adventure, investigating the truth behind rumours of sorcery in a remote northern fief. As he stands in Grimsdell Forest, with the horrific, ghostly Night Warrior looming over him, Will must ask himself one question: is there a rational explanation... or does sorcery really exist? Critic Reviews: "Flanagan expertly juggles the overall plot line...with a logically constructed campaign that culminates in a hard, suspenseful battle." (Kirkus) "Fans of the series will eagerly devour this one and wait impatiently for the next...A sure bet for fantasy fans." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Part one of two This story ends on a cliff, with the plot wrapping up in Siege of Macindaw. An entertaining, adventurous, and heartwarming two-book tale of treachery versus loyalty, science versus superstition. One obvious moral here is that popular chaps aren't always trustworthy. I like this narrator (Zappa) better than Keating, because he reads with a natural cadence and rhythm. I find that Keating pauses in places that are best for him to draw a breath, but not necessarily best for me to follow the drift (even though I like his voice and he reads fluently). I don't like the musical intrusions at each chapter break. Obnoxious! If not for that, a 5-star narration. Zappa gets 5, but the recording studio gets 3. Do you pick book #1 or book #2 for The Sorcerer in the North? You gotta love the never ending action, the deviousness of the enemy, the humor in the banter and teasing between fighting comrades, the refreshing way the plot uncurls (something hard to do today with the number of proven authors and the deluge of new authors) and the skill of new to us, narrator Zappa. No, I didn't go for door #1 with the advice of two readers reviews on the 2 identical books but different readers. Thanks! It was the winning choice: Frank Zappa. He did an exceptional job and made the transition seamlessly in narrators. Having said this, I will be making a difficult choice in the next book which is a "two-er" again because I really like both narrators. Can we have a hint? Does our choice influence which one stays? Do we have to be between 15 and 22 to vote since as of book 4, this series has become YA and author Flanagan "one of the most influential youth authors" created. This listener is 70 and likes the series very much! Does this mean I'm going thru my second childhood? Spend a credit whatever your age and find out how good The Sorcerer in the North is! Delightful audio! Excellant all around! For the audio makers, please note that listeners can be greatly disturbed by the louder musical breaks. This can cause a child to cry out in pain if using earbuds. Please send notes to refrain from musical additions. Great story, great narrator Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, the story is great and I love the narrator. What did you like best about this story? The narrator.

Knights of the Sword Audiobook by Roland Green

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roland Green) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:27:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Knights of the Sword Subtitle: Dragonlance: Warriors, Book 3 Author: Roland Green Narrator: Zach Villa Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The greatest order of chivalry in the history of Krynn. After a knight has achieved the Order of the Crown, he must then begin his training in the virtues of courage and heroism in order to achieve the Order of the Sword. This is the second tale of Sir Pirvan the Wayward, whose reluctant and inauspicious beginnings bore few clues to his potential as a Knight of the Sword or as a Knight of the Crown, nor as a mentor for another similarly dubious prospect for Krynn's greatest order of chivalry. Roland J. Green is the author of the Starcruiser Shenandoah and Wandor series and numerous Conan novels, and is coauthor (with Jerr Pournelle) of the Jannisaries series. The Warriors series details the exploits of the heroes and villains of the War of the Lance. Members Reviews: Boring Underdeveloped characters that you don't really care about and a plot that really doesn't go anywhere. Look forward to reading this Glad I was able to fine this book. I have read volume 1 and have been looking for the last 2 in the serious. Looking forward to reading this. Love the Pervin books This started out as a little slow and definitely pulled up the intensity. ITs the first in a line of Pervin books. Three Stars Good book, entertaining. A litle lacking on substance. Better related to Dragonlance world than its prequel The author finally incorporated the unique features of Krynn in the sequel to the Knights of the Crown. In this book, the reader is introduced to an adventure set in the pre-Cataclysm Ansalon. There is the growing complacency among the humans, especially in the court of the PriestKing of Istar. There are the White, Red and Black Robes and the Towers of the wizards. Last but not least, there are the not-so-stuffy Knights who embarked on a mission to evacuate a too-successful band of bandits to prevent a potential war in Karthay. Waydol, an exiled minotaur, went among the humans to learn of their strengths and weaknesses. In the course of his mission, he created a highly organised group of bandits that roamed the countryside of Karthay. Ever alert to the potential of expanding its power, the Istarian court despatched an army to Karthay to eradicate the bandits, threatening to take direct control of the distant region. Anxious to prevent a war between the Istarians and the Karthayians, Sir Pirvan the Wayward, along with his wife and old friends, embarked on a race against time to evacuate the bandits if the outlaws are willing, or to eliminate them before the Istarian army entrenches itself in Karthay. To meet Waydol, Pirvan had to travel over hostile countryside riddled with various outlaws, some in tacit support of Waydol, others finding the bounty on the minotaur too tempting.

Thieves' House: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:49:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thieves' House: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A classic tale featuring two of the most-memorable characters in sword and sorcery, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. Over a span of 50 years, the late Fritz Leiber wrote dozens of adventures, set in the fictional city of Lankhmar, featuring the seven-foot-tall barbarian and the diminuitive thief. The stories were recognized with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. Members Reviews: First-rate story and performance! This is one of Leiber's better short stories and the performance was wonderful -- I highly recommend it.

Dragons in the Stars Audiobook by Jeffrey A. Carver

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jeffrey A. Carver) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:02:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragons in the Stars Subtitle: Star Rigger, Book 2 Author: Jeffrey A. Carver Narrator: Mirron Willis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Dragons in space? A preposterous legend. But when star pilot Jael defies an abusive ship's master and rigs "the mountain route" through the hyperdimensional Flux, the dragons indeed appearand challenge her to duel. If she escapes, will she ever dare this route again? Fate has its ways, and when next the currents of space bring her near, she finds Highwing the dragon under sentence of death for the kindness he showed her. Only Jael can interveneand so she must, for the sake of the one who risked his life to save hers. A genre-bending novel of the Star Rigger Universe, from the Nebula-nominated author of Eternitys End and The Chaos Chronicles. Critic Reviews: "Carver writes powerfully and clearly and has produced a book that is likely to find an audience among hard SF readers." (Booklist) "An interesting and entertaining blend of genres." (Science Fiction Chronicle) "Carver's prose effectively lends a spare yet evocative resonance to the draconian realm. Like a good stage performer, this story should leave its audience wanting more." (John Bunnell, Amazing Stories) Members Reviews: great book loved it I will be getting the rest of the series when I can Christine

A Plague of Swords Audiobook by Miles Cameron

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Miles Cameron) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:40:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Plague of Swords Subtitle: Traitor Son Cycle 4 Author: Miles Cameron Narrator: Neil Dickson Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-16 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: One enemy has fallen. A greater one remains. It's war.... The Red Knight withstood the full might of his enemy and won the day. In a victory which will be remembered through the ages, he brought disparate factions together and turned them into allies against a more powerful foe than they had ever seen. Now he will need his allies more than ever. Because behind one adversary hid another - one with allies of their own - whose goal was never to destroy Alba but to distract the Kingdom while achieving his true aim. And whatever it is, it's probably not in the Red Knight's interest. With one army defeated, now the Red Knight must fight again...and for every one of his allies there is a corresponding enemy. Spread out in different lands and on sea, it will all come down to one last gamble. And to whether or not the Red Knight has guessed their foe's true intentions. With each throw of the dice, everything could be lost. Members Reviews: badass This book was badass, as are the rest in the series . The magic system is great and the battle detail is staggering compared to others in this genre. Good continuation of the Red knight story. in the main a good continuation of the Red knights tale. there are some boring sections but all together it's a good story with pace and the usual mix of fantasy and history. it doea end in a bit if an odd place. an epic cliffhanger another great story that is as epic as ever. too bad I have to wait for the next book to find out what happens next. accents all over the place. great story tho' Excellent, surprising and compelling. Aeneas and Irene strand particularly good .Loved the Griffen ...Savage and attractive Not as good as previous books in series Some bits are still very good but it didn't have the same life as the other books

Mountain of Daggers Audiobook by Seth Skorkowsky

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Seth Skorkowsky) — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 22:35:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mountain of Daggers Subtitle: Tales of the Black Raven, Book 1 Author: Seth Skorkowsky Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: One part James Bond, two parts Gray Mouser, Ahren the Black Raven fights demons, duels beautiful assassins, and steals the rarest of treasures, all while dodging an endless army of bounty hunters on his trail. Mountain of Daggers is the first collection of fantasy tales by Dämoren author, Seth Skorkowsky. Some call him hero. Others, a menace. But everyone agrees that Ahren is the best thief in the world. Whether he's breaking into an impregnable fortress, fighting pirates, or striking the final blow in political war, Ahren is the man for the job. After being framed for murder, his reward posters have named him The Black Raven. In order to survive, Ahren finds himself drafted into the Tyenee, a secret criminal organization whose influence stretches across the world. Their missions are the most daring and most dangerous, and the penalty for failure... is death. When no one else can do it, they send The Black Raven. Mountain of Daggers is the first book in this collection of tales by Seth Skorkowsky, the author of Dämoren, book one of the best-selling Valducan urban fantasy series. Members Reviews: I really hope to see a followup soon! I was a fan of the author's Valducan urban fantasy books, so I thought I would give this a shot. i'm really glad I did. The stories revolve around a thief named Ahren, who ends up joining The Tyenee, the secret thieves guild, after he is betrayed on a job. He is branded the Black Raven because of the betrayal, and is convinced by a Tyenee leader that it is a good nickname. In fact, he leaves black raven feathers at the scenes of his crimes as a calling card. He has a series of adventures, with successes and failures, all the while fighting against an enemy that has the power of a demon to assist them. The characters are compelling, especially Ahren, and he has more than his share of failures to go along with the triumphs, including losing someone very close to him. The villains are well thought out, with the actions scenes being exciting an believable. The villains are not over the top Bond villains, but realistically written. I am really excited to see where he takes the character in future books. Any fan of Alex Bledsoe's Eddie LaCrosse books or Brent Week's Night Angel books should really enjoy this book. Not what I expected Would you try another book from Seth Skorkowsky and/or R. C. Bray? This is a collection of short stories with the same characters in the same world. I would have preferred a single story. Surprisingly Addictive Collection of Short Stories What did you love best about Mountain of Daggers? Every story was excellent and captivating. I was always satisfied by the conclusion of one story straight into the middle of the next. Who was your favorite character and why? Ahren was by far my favorite; his character development was fantastic and I really fell in love with him. What does R. C. Bray bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? As always, perfect reader. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes! I found myself sitting in my car after work trying to finish a chapter before heading inside. great set of short stories The production is well written and excellently performed. i highly recommend it. buy this book. Highly Entertaining Very much enjoyed this book. It was an excellent mix of tales of thievery, intrigue, and suspense.

Tessia (Magikerens lrling 1) Audiobook by Trudi Canavan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Trudi Canavan) — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:45:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tessia (Magikerens lrling 1) Author: Trudi Canavan Narrator: Anja Owe Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-21-16 Publisher: AV Forlaget Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: "'Han befamlede Tessia og begyndte at lsne hendes tj. Hun fik gsehud af afsky over hele kroppen. Det dunkede i hendes hoved som var det ved at sprnges. Vk! Vk! Forsvind!', tnkte Tessia, og flte en voksende kraft inden i sig. Kort efter ld et rungende brag og et flammende lysskr fyldte rummet"... Flg Tessia fra det jeblik hvor hun opdager at hun har magiske krfter. ©2011 Tellerup / Trudi Canavan (P)2011 Tellerup A/S

The Battle of Hackham Heath Audiobook by John Flanagan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Flanagan) — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:59:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Hackham Heath Subtitle: Ranger's Apprentice: The Early Years, Book 2 Author: John Flanagan Narrator: Piers Wehner Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-16 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: What really happened at Hackham Heath that made Halt a hero to the entire Kingdom? This is the prequel Ranger's Apprentice fans have been waiting for. When the former Baron Morgarath escaped to avoid punishment for treason, an uneasy peace fell on Araluen. But the Rangers know Morgarath will be planning his next move, and there are rumours he has recruited an army of savage, inhuman creatures. Newly crowned King Duncan must prepare for war. Halt prepares for a seemingly impossible task - climbing the deadly cliffs of the Mountains of Rain and Night and venturing deep into enemy territory to spy on Morgarath. Meanwhile, Crowley must ensure the Queen's safety as she undertakes her own perilous journey for the sake of her unborn child. Morgarath's Wargals seem unstoppable against Duncan's depleted army. The winner of this war could be decided by one wrong move. At the Battle of Hackham Heath, the fate of a Kingdom will be decided. The origin story of how Halt came to be Araluen's most famous Ranger - and how war will decide the future of the next generation - will thrill Ranger's Apprentice fans and new listeners alike. Critic Reviews: "Flanagan's familiar mix of action, humor, and cliff-hanger endings will have fans and newbies hooked." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Great books The ranger appreciate is the best knight in shinny armor fantasy book series. Many hours of great entertainment suggestion Dont have an horse nosie when the ranger horses are talking to there Rangers it is a bit Brilliant Loved it! I'm a real fan of the Rangers Apprentice and Brotherband series all first class stories, clever humour and inspirational for all! Verry Good book this book has is very good at showing Strategy in battle. it is also a very interesting book to those who have read the rangers apprentice series with will and halt. The very best audio book I have heard. John Flanagan's stories are unforgettable - and the presentation of this particular story is well read, dramatised to make it very difficult to leave. In fact, I am about to begin again, because I still can't 'put the book down ". Thank you for a totally enjoyable experience.

Pathfinder Tales: Pirate's Prophecy Audiobook by Chris A. Jackson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris A. Jackson) — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:45:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pathfinder Tales: Pirate's Prophecy Author: Chris A. Jackson Narrator: Steve West Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Paizo Publishing is the award-winning publisher of fantasy role-playing games, accessories, and board games. Pathfinder Tales: Pirate's Prophecy is the continuation of their popular series. Captain Torius Vin and the crew of the Stargazer have given up the pirate life, instead becoming abolitionist privateers bent on capturing slave ships and setting their prisoners free. But when rumors surface of a new secret weapon in devil-ruled Cheliax, are the Stargazers willing to go up against a navy backed by hell itself? Members Reviews: Steve west It took me almost to the end to get used to the new voice, I don't like the change. Loved the narrator! The narrator made this book so exciting!! I liked the guy who narrated the first two books also, but this guy was even better! I found myself, laughing and crying! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Another fantastic story! The series is fun and action packed, you just want to listen to more great characters and experience swashbuckling at it's best! The best of the three this one by far was the best out of all three from the pirate Saga. there's a new performer he does a great job making the characters come alive

Plague of Spells Audiobook by Bruce R. Cordell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bruce R. Cordell) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:28:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plague of Spells Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: Abolethic Sovereignty, Book 1 Author: Bruce R. Cordell Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Lovecraftian Horror in Faern! Blue fire sears the face of Faern, leaving the twisted and mutilated dead in its wake. But a rare few escape death - and suffer some mystical mutation. Raidon Kane is one of those who survives, the wake of blue fire burning the sigil of the amulet he wears into his chest and binding him with all the power and responsibility it entails. With everyone he knows and cares about dead, Raidon must find within himself the strength to lead the fight against the rise of an elder evil the likes of which would be the end of mortal kind. Award-winning game designer Bruce R. Cordell depicts the rise of a monstrous nation of elder evil as only he can in this brand-new trilogy Abolethic Sovereignty. Dedicated to showcasing one of the most fascinating new aspects of the changed face of Faern, this trilogy is packed with the exciting battles, wizardry, and monsters that are the hallmark of Forgotten Realms novels as well as introducing a new never-before-seen element of Lovecraftian horror to Faern. Members Reviews: For the diehard and Spell Plague fans! This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? If you are a fan of Bruce R. Cordell or really like learning about how the Spell Plague altered parts of the realms. What could Bruce R. Cordell have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? I'm about 50 FR books deep. So, when you don't a book you wonder... "is it me or the book?" Bruce spins an interesting story but it gets off to a rocky start with the first 10 chapters flipping back and forth with three different characters (Chapter 1 is for character A, Chapter 2 covers character B etc). This made it really hard to follow what was happening and why. Obviously, the three characters and stories eventually twine together but it's too late. What does John Pruden bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? John Pruden is great. I found this book based off of searching for more FR stuff done by Pruden. His Erevis Cale stuff is amazing. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The last quarter of the book was the best. More action oriented and the stories finally come together (still confusing but at least all the characters are happening in the same chapters). Any additional comments? I can't recommend this book (I was hoping to finish the series but now we'll see). I'm not even sure if Raidon Kane is a good main character because this was just an introduction and it's a hard sell to keep going in the series. Not mandatory but does help to have some history/knowledge of the spell plague etc.

Krait's Redemption Audiobook by T. L. Shreffler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (T. L. Shreffler) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:41:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Krait's Redemption Subtitle: Cat's Eye Chronicles, Book 5 Author: T. L. Shreffler Narrator: C.S.E. Cooney Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: With winter solstice fast approaching, Sora and her companions are running out of time. She must stop The Shade from awakening the Dark God, yet a powerful force has overtaken her Cat's-Eye necklace, rendering the stone almost useless. To use the stone, Sora must learn to trust her instincts and embrace her own inner strength. She joins forces with unexpected allies to protect the City of Crowns. As the city dissolves into chaos, she finds herself barreling toward an epic battle that will decide the fate of the kingdom. At risk to his own life, Crash returns to the Hive seeking aid against Cerastes. However, the events that led him into exile have not been forgotten. Will the Hive offer him redemption, or will they demand he pay the ultimate price for his transgressions? Join Sora and Crash in their epic battle to save the City of Crowns! Members Reviews: Incomplete I've been staring at the "Krait's Redeemption coming soon!" snippet at the end of Ferran's Map for years now. Actual YEARS. I've gone through every book in the series at least four times. Now that I've read the latest installment, I feel let down. The action and pacing felt forced. I've been watching these characters dither over their choices for years, and now that book five is here, they're all suddenly decisive? They quickly figure out what to do about Sora's temperamental cat's eye, why Crash was drawn to the Shade, how to deal with Seaborne and Ferran and Krait.... Every single arc, from minor characters like Silas to major players like Caprion, is abruptly tied up with a bow. I get that she has a whole 'nother book to finish, but for the first time, I'm not waiting on pins and needles. All the mystery that books one through four built upon evaporates by the end of this one. I'm fine with her decision to resolve all of that. I just wish she'd taken the time to develop this book like she did the rest. If you check out the specs on this book, you'll see that it is the shortest in the series. This reads like a rushed interlude between book four and the conclusion of the series, something that perhaps would have worked better as an addendum to book four. It sounds like a couple years elapse between the end of this book and the next; seriously hoping the characters will re-find themselves in the interim and I can reconnect with why I originally bought in to this series. Loved it! I was impatiently waiting for this book and I tried my best to draw it out and not just block out the world and devour it. I really loved it and I think it was the perfect next step in the series. I think I expected more going on with Krait, given the title, but she did have her moment of truth. I think the whole story flowed really well. I genuinely loved this book and I'm dying for book 6 to be released. I can't wait for Crash and Sora to get their happy ending. Fantastic series I adore the main characters of this series so much, and I love Sora and Crash's relationship; they are so freaking adorable. I can't. Shreffler's writing is, as always, amazing. And I am absolutely enthralled with this world. That being said, there are a couple reasons why this book didn't get a 5-star rating. Firstly, I found Lorraine very irritating in this book as compared to the previous books in the series.

The Day Human King Audiobook by B. Kristin McMichael

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (B. Kristin McMichael) — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:48:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Day Human King Author: B. Kristin McMichael Narrator: Angel Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-16 Publisher: Lexia Press, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Book two of The Day Human Trilogy Book five in The Night Human World After he inherited the power of the late sidhe king, Devin thought the battle to protect Nessa and proceed with her coronation was over. Everyone feared him, and he had the power to do anything in the sidhe world. He was wrong. As problem after problem arises, Nessa and Devin discover that the path to the throne isn't as simple as they thought. Formalities must be adhered to, preparations must be made, and between all of that, Devin and Nessa must decide what to do with an obviously pregnant Fiona, who won't name the father of her child. To make matters worse, the elite sidhe are still assassinating each other. No one in the palace is safe. Who is behind the latest deaths, and can the coronation actually occur with all of the drama going on? Devin and Nessa's road to power might be cut short if they can't find the answers. ©2014 Lexia Press, LLC (P)2016 Lexia Press, LLC Members Reviews: love the series love everything so far. love how you write I feel like I am watching the story happen around me

Frostborn: The Eightfold Knife Audiobook by Jonathan Moeller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jonathan Moeller) — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 21:25:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frostborn: The Eightfold Knife Subtitle: Frostborn Series, Book 2 Author: Jonathan Moeller Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Ridmark Arban is the Gray Knight, banished and outcast from the High King's realm. Yet Ridmark alone sees the danger. The dread Frostborn shall return, and unless Ridmark can warn the realm, the Frostborn will entomb the world in ice forever. Calliande wields mighty magic. Yet her memory is gone, her past forgotten. But her foes remember, and they are coming for her. Gavin is the son of the praefectus of the village of Aranaeus, and men and women and children are disappearing from their homes as shadowy, bestial shapes prowl through the forest. Yet no one will heed Gavin's warnings of other creatures stirring in the darkness. Creatures that feast upon the souls of their victims.... Members Reviews: Weekend worthy! Old school, fun, adventure fantasy. Gather up your troops, battle the evil, and so on! A good afternoon's entertainment, weekend worthy! Good character development, fighting action and plot development. Paced a little too slowly for me. A good, highly detailed, story line. I a little long winded and very repetitive in places. Pacing suffered as a result. The same story would have been highly entertaining if it could have been a couple hundred pages shorter. Hooked I've already purchased all the books in the series after I read the first. I like the characters and the story. Always enjoy a quest story with different types of characters. The different challenges they encounter and the book is injected with a little bit of humor to lighten the intensity. Knights and mystical beings Really like this series of books! Action packed. Five Stars The 2nd book was as good as the 1st

The Oath and the Measure Audiobook by Michael Williams

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Williams) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:46:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oath and the Measure Subtitle: Dragonlance: Meetings Sextet, Book 4 Author: Michael Williams Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Secrets of the past... Although Raistlin and Caramon urge him not to go, Sturm Brightblade attends an annual Solamnic ceremony that is interrupted by...a stranger, taunting challenge. Clues from the past. Death. Once he accepts a mysterious gauntlet, young Sturm must make a dangerous journey with some curious friends, rescue a fair if querulous maid, defeat a traitor knight, and learn the secret fate of his long-lost father. He must also learn the meaning of honor. The fourth installment in the popular Meetings Sextet tells the story of Sturm Brightblade, the noble Solamnic Knight, in the years before Sturm joined up with the other companions of the best-selling Dragonlance series. Members Reviews: Was an OK story Never really connected with the character in the Dragonlance Wars trilogy and still felt that way with this. Interesting story but not as captivating as others I've gone through. Too wierd I've read 100+ Dragonlance books, and the vast majority of them are great, but this one seems a bit off story-wise. As a stand alone book it might have been okay, but ad it is book 4 in "meeting of the sextet" it seems out of place compared to the other books. Just my opinion!

A Study in Sorcery Audiobook by Michael Kurland

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Kurland) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:60:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Study in Sorcery Author: Michael Kurland Narrator: John Mawson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: It is the year 1989 in the Angevin Empire - an alternative universe much like our own, save for two vital differences: the House of Plantagenet (the descendants of King Richard I the Lion-Heart and his nephew, Prince Arthur) still rules in England and France and the New World; and, the science of magic has displaced the magic of science. But magic can't solve everything. In a temple atop an ancient Azteque pyramid in New England, where bloody sacrifices were carried out and the beating hearts excised from living victims to appease a horrific god, lies a freshly-killed body of a young warrior prince, his heart ripped out of his chest. And yet the Azteques gave up blood sacrifice hundreds of years ago, and the temple has been deserted for over two hundred years! Lord Darcy and his trusted forensic magician Master Sean O Lochlainn must discover who killed the prince and how - and why - or risk a war between the Angevin settlers and the Azteque Empire. Members Reviews: Lord Darcy in The New World this wasn't the most absolutely fabulous entry in the Lord D'Arcy series, but it was a lot of fun and it is always a joy to hear from our old friends again. Michael Kurland has done a fine job in reinvigorating Glee series, and I hope to hear more of him in the future.

The Shattered Vigil Audiobook by Patrick W. Carr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick W. Carr) — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:41:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shattered Vigil Subtitle: Darkwater Saga Series, Book 2 Author: Patrick W. Carr Narrator: Danny Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Victory over the dark forces during the feast of Bas-solas should have guaranteed safety for the continent. Instead, Willet and the rest of the Vigil discover they've been outsmarted by those seeking to unleash the evil that inhabits the Darkwater. Jorgen, the member of the Vigil assigned to Frayel, has gone missing, and new attacks have struck at the six kingdoms' ability to defend themselves. Just when the Vigil thought they had quenched the menace from their enemy in Collum, a new threat emerges: assassins hunting the Vigil, men and women who cannot be seen until it's too late. The orders of the church and the rulers of the kingdoms, fearing the loss of the Vigil's members altogether, have decided to take them into protective custody to safeguard their gift. On Pellin's orders, the Vigil scatters, leaving Willet to be taken prisoner by the church in Bunard. In the midst of this, Willet learns of the murder of an obscure nobleman's daughter by one of the unseen assassins. Now he must escape his imprisonment and brave the wrath of the church to find the killer in order to turn back this latest threat to the northern continent. Members Reviews: awesome series, love all Patrick Carr's books! great narration , great book to get lost in can't wait for the next one Fantastic read great story! enthralling! can't wait for the next one. Carr has real talent! great read Well written, great character development, excellent at building suspense, detailed without becoming tedious, very satisfying

Ceremony Audiobook by Glen Cook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Glen Cook) — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 05:06:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ceremony Subtitle: Darkwar, Book 3 Author: Glen Cook Narrator: Eva Kaminsky Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The world grows colder with each passing year, the longer winters and ever-deepening snows awaking ancient fears within the Dengan Packstead, fears of invasion by armed and desperate nomads, attack by the witchlike and mysterious Silth, able to kill with their minds alone, and of the Grauken, that desperate time when intellect gives way to buried cannibalistic instinct, when meth feeds upon meth. For Marika, a young pup of the Packstead, loyal to pack and family, times are dark indeed, for against these foes, the Packstead cannot prevail. But awakening within Marika is a power unmatched in all the world, a legendary power that may not just save her world, but allow her to grasp the stars themselves. From Glen Cook, author of the Black Company and Dread Empire novels. The final audiobook in the Darkwar series. Members Reviews: love this series If you could sum up Ceremony in three words, what would they be? strong, strange, and unexpected What about Eva Kaminskys performance did you like? She is a truly talented performer. Any additional comments? "As Strength Goes" Yes, this series is obviously an early work. Yes, the characters barely rise above one-dimension. Yes, there seems to be a lot of action which takes place off the stage. Ignore these drawbacks. Cook's strength lies in his ability to carry his readers along for the entire ride. From the beginning to the end, Marika rushes from one event to the next like a gathering tsunami. At its greatest moments this series is a great telling of winning every battle but loosing the war.

Jarka Ruus Audiobook by Terry Brooks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Brooks) — Fri, 22 Aug 2003 17:18:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jarka Ruus Subtitle: High Druid of Shannara, Book 1 Author: Terry Brooks Narrator: Charles Keating Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-03 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Among the highest ranks of the Council she leads lurk those who cannot forget her reign of terror as the Isle Witch, who covet her seat of power, and who will stop at nothing to see her deposed - or destroyed. Even Grianne's few allies - chief among them her trusted servant Tagwen - know of the lots against her. But they could never anticipate the sudden, ominous disappearance of the Ard Rhys, in the dead of the night without a trace. Now, barely a step ahead of the dark forces bent on stopping him, Tagwen joins Grianne's brave young nephew Penderrin Olmsford, and the wise, powerful elf Ahren Elessedil on a desperate and dangerous mission of search and rescue - to deliver the High Druid of Shannara from an unspeakable fate. Members Reviews: When is that next book coming out? I enjoyed this book, but felt completely betrayed as it ended in the middle of major conflict! The central conflict of this particular book doesn't get resolved. It's an interesting choice. I am certainly encouraged to buy the next one.... I look forward to the next in the series as the "cliff hangs" in my mind's eye. The only critique I really have is that the reader of this book fell into some downward vocal patterns that made me feel as if I were listening to a relative of Eeyore. Terry Brooks' characters seemed to be stripped of the facets that I tend to experience when reading them on the page. Mr Brooks is a far more exciting writer than that. Captivating can't wait for the next two books! This is an awesome story and terry brooks is an amazing writer. The only disappointing thing is, is that it will be another year for the next book and anonther year after that for the last book. I highly recomend this book and any book Terry Brooks has written Wonderful Cliffhanger! Very creative, as usual. Full of surprises and enjoyable characters. Can't wait for the next book! Did not love the narrator, but he wasn't awful. If you like Terry Brooks, you'll love Jarka Ruus.

Master of the Cauldron Audiobook by David Drake

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Drake) — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:08:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Master of the Cauldron Subtitle: Lord of the Isles, Book 6 Author: David Drake Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Garric - or Reise - was born the son of an innkeeper in Barca's Hamlet on the Isle of Haft, but through valor and determination became first a prince and then the Regent and successor to the feeble Valence III, King of the Isles. But the Kingdom is weak, its rule barely extending past the island of Ornifal. The Isles need a strong king to bring unity, because danger is coming. Magic is stronger now than at any time since the fall of the Old Kingdom in a cataclysm of uncontrolled magic. Evil is growing in the spaces beyond the world, waiting to complete the destruction begun a millennium before. Only if the Isles are united into a strong New Kingdom can humanity survive. Garric has sworn to become a true Lord of the Isles. Standing with him are his sister, Sharina; his friend and Sharina's lover, the shepherd Cashel; and Cashel's sister, the weaver-witch Ilsa. They have been to Hell and back together in their quest...to save humanity. Members Reviews: Five Stars nice series One of my favorites in the series.. ..wait, they're all my favorite. Five Stars love this series worth the time to read boring Boring! Throughout the whole book, spend an excessive amount of time developing character backgrounds you already know about from previous books in series. Lots of filler! Can't recommend. And enough already with references to Barka's Hamlet. Good God! I want my time back! What a waste of time! Each book after the first is basically the same, everyone get separated, has their adventures, solves their particular problem and then they all come back together. A few new characters have been added but very little has happened to move the story along. I am certainly glad these books were purchased used, in paperback. At least all I have lost is some time. All six books will be going to Goodwill...they should most likely go in the trash. If it were only possible to give -stars...

Tapestry of Dark Souls Audiobook by Elaine Bergstrom

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elaine Bergstrom) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:11:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tapestry of Dark Souls Subtitle: Ravenloft: The Covenant, Book 4 Author: Elaine Bergstrom Narrator: Christine Williams, Nick Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Jonathan must destroy the Gathering Cloth, a web in which the darkest evils of Ravenloft are trapped, before the evil breaks him and dooms him to eternal darkness. Members Reviews: Not a bad story Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I absolutely love the Ravenloft world, so it's probably no surprise that the stories tend to let me down from time to time. At times, this story almost had the oppressively hopeless atmosphere right, at other times it seemed too much like your standard fantasy adventure fare. There were a few plot points I felt didn't really go anywhere, unless they were meant to be red herrings, and I feel they missed out on a lot of possibilities. Overall I enjoyed it well enough, though if I had to recommend other novels from the Ravenloft series I'd pick "Vampire of the Mists," "I, Strahd" volumes 1 and 2, and "Knight of the Black Rose" over this one. If youve listened to books by Elaine Bergstrom before, how does this one compare? I have not listened to any of the others. What about Christine Williams and Nick Sullivan s performance did you like? I like that the narrative was split between a male reader for the male protagonist's section and a female reader for the female protagonist. This definitely helped with the immersion factor of the story. If this book were a movie would you go see it? I would. I feel like it had a lot of potential for some of the more grisly effects we see in movies nowadays. Again, though, there were a lot of missed opportunities.

Silverlight Audiobook by Morgan Llywelyn, Michael Scott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Morgan Llywelyn) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:26:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silverlight Subtitle: The Arcana, Book 2 Author: Morgan Llywelyn, Michael Scott Narrator: Kyle Munley Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-30-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Destined to save his world from Chaos and restore the peace of centuries past, Silverhand seeks the Arcana, the ultimate emblems of cosmic power which contain the ability to create or destroy entire worlds. Members Reviews: Four Stars good Silverlight: The Arcan, Book II Product arrived in just a few days, book is in excellent condition and the story, a sequel to a title already in our library, has enthralled our teenaged son. We would not hesitate to use this seller again. No exclaimation While it's sad that there is no follow up book, there's probably a reason. The reason is probably that this is the worst thing I have ever seen with Morgan Llywelyn's name on it (Sorry, never read Michael Scott before). She is one of my favourite authors and EVERYTHING else by her that I have read has been magnificent. This repetive plot of boy designated by prophesy must save the world has become tiresome. The Wheel of Time has stretched into oblivion, with the Sword of Truth following afterwards, and it was done 30 years ago with Star Wars. The writer also repeats passages over and over, almost as if to drag the reader out of their sleep and remind tham what they reading. While these passages are appreciated at the start of a sequel, I only want to hear ONCE per book that Gwynne lost her family and is so sad etc etc. Anyway, I highly suggest Llywelyn's other works (Bard, Druids, Finn MacCool, The Red Branch, The Horse Goddess) but The Arcana Series isn't even worth half-price book cost. There is good fantasy, and then there is this I have no idea who Michael Scott is, but he should never work with Morgan Llewelyn again. She (Llewelyn) is one of the finest authors of fantasy and historical fiction I have ever read. Having studied in Ireland for half a year, I was able to garner a real appreciation for her books. This however, is the fantasy equivalent of the worst sort of romance novel. It is trite and unoriginal. The characters are ridiculous and I feel no sympathy for them. When an author has to tell you how they feel, you know they are not doing a good job. I constantly felt like I was reading a psycho-analysis (and a poorly written one at that) instead of a book. SHOW, don't tell! One of the first rules in every creative writing class. Show me how they are feeling through their actions and their words. Don't tell me. Ugh. If you want real fantasy, try George Martin, read Neil Gaiman, try Robert Jordan, (well at least the first few books). Read any of Morgan Llewelyn's other books such as Lion of Ireland, Bard, or Finn MacCool. But don't read this. It is a sophomoric fantasy that could have been written by anyone in middleschool. Michael Scott, whoever you are, stay away from Llewelyn, do not pollute her writing anymore. Thank god there are no more sequels to this garbage. Wow! Really great.... but where's the sequel? I was really impressed by this book. It's excellent fantasy and deserves to be read. I've only read two books by Llywelyn (the Arcana, books 1&2), but the next time I go to the library, I'm going to check out a lot more of them. Only one question: Where's the sequel? I hate it when a book leaves you hanging and there's no sequel.

Halls of Shadow Audiobook by Daniel Arenson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Arenson) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:45:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Halls of Shadow Subtitle: Kingdoms of Sand, Book 5 Author: Daniel Arenson Narrator: Kevin Kenerly Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The world reels from the assassination of the Mad Empress. The Aelarian Empire is cracking. From the ashes of a burnt world, warlords, barbarians, and rebels emerge to claim the remains. Outside the walls of Aelar, different factions converge. Tribal warriors prepare to shatter the gates. Valentina, a senator's daughter, seeks to enter the city and rebuild the Republic. Prince Seneca, the last scion of a mighty house, battles his rivals to the throne and strives to hold the Empire together. Meanwhile, within the walls, dark magic and conspiracies brew. In the distant desert, the kingdom of Zohar crumbles. The Empire musters to grind Zohar's cities into dust. Epher, King of Zohar, and his sister Maya, a powerful lumer, fight desperately to defeat the Empire's legions. Yet their greatest enemy might be the mysterious, shadowy figure that roams their ancient land. In smoldering battlefields, crows feast and humans squabble for the last shreds of power. Yet can the splendor of past glory ever shine again, or will the final victors rule from halls of shadow? Members Reviews: The fires of rebellion burn bright around the Encircled Sea. The Aelarian Empire is under siege. Seneca Octavius, with his father and sister slain, leads the armies of Nur from the south. Tirus Valerius, claiming the title of Emperor, defends Aelar from the Gaels, led by Atalia and her Gaelian husband Berengar. Epheriah, now King Epheriah, defends the last Zoharian stronghold at Beth Eloh against the Aelarian legionaries commanded by Claudia Valerius. Maya fulfills prophesy as, clad in white, she enters Beth Eloh through the hidden Gate of Tears. Hers is a huge and remarkable mission to save the city, her brother King Epheriah, and the Zoharian people from extinction. Koren, youngest of the Sela men, and Valentina, daughter of Septimus Cassius, a great senator of the Aelarian Republic, hang caged like animals in Tilium, capital city of the remote northern island nation, Elania. Ofeer gives premature birth to a son, the result of her incestuous mating with her half brother, Seneca Octavius. Naming him Ariel, Lion of God, she fights for his survival in the besieged city of Aelar. As the surviving members of the Sela family battle against the Aelarian Empire, the action is furious and the interwoven fates of the Zoharian rebels with the peoples of the Encircled Sea bring this tale to a fever pitch as we impatiently await the conclusion in the next and final chapter of this epic story. divided, together the Sela, Octavius and Velarius families are spread throughout the kingdoms. the latter two are bent on subjugating the lands to their respective families; the former simply wishes to keep their homeland. they are allied in unexpected configurations. some are thriving, some barely surviving. sacrifices will be made. This is a truly awesome series. Never can wait for the next book ... This is a truly awesome series. Never can wait for the next book to come out. It's interesting, perplexing at time with wonderful depictions of people's characteristics and scenery. I highly recommend this series. Spectacularly exciting!! The epic story rages on across the kingdoms. Epher, Koren, Atalia, Ofeer, and Maya, separated by war each fight their own battles to try and survive.

The Armies of Daylight Audiobook by Barbara Hambly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Hambly) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:41:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Armies of Daylight Author: Barbara Hambly Narrator: Clark Linden Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-09-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Outside the great stone Keep of Renweth, the night was the province of the Dark Ones - monstrous creatures that had swarmed out of their eldritch underground caverns to destroy humanity. Inside, where the pitiful remnant of the once-great Realm of Darwath huddled, Chancellor Alwir and Bishop Govannin continued their bitter struggle for dominance. Against all advice, Alwir went ahead with plans to use Ingold, Rudy, and the other wizards in a hopeless, desperate invasion of the Nests of the Dark. The Bishop, obsessed with fanatical fury, sought to root out all magic by murdering the wizards. Both conspired together to seek the aid of Alketch, ancient enemy of the Realm. In that hotbed of ambition, hatred, and fear, no one except Ingold would heed Gil's discovery of the truth that lay behind the rising of the Dark! Members Reviews: better This reading is better than the last book, but more practice is required. Still some doubt as to how she finishes her sentences. One of my Favorites from the 80's What did you love best about The Armies of Daylight? The twists in the plot and the depth of the characters. Though short and fairly simple compared to more modern trilogies or series books Ms Hambly did a marvelous job of revealing her characters and keeping parts of the story new and interesting. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Armies of Daylight? To avoid a spoiler - the interruption of Rudy and Alde's after dance kiss during the Mid-Winter festival. How did the narrator detract from the book? Her narration was stilted, as if she must strain to c o r r e c t l y pronounce e a c h syllable of every word. Then there were her "voices" - if she strained to pronounce "it" and "a" and "the" and "and" - her voices were maddening! Eeaacchh oonnee wwwhoo haaad aann ac'ceeent - had his/her words slowed and dragged out so that every sentence took twice or more as long as necessary to pronounce. While speaking in this way can be and is used to indicate a condescending voice, doing so for every word every sentence was horrible to listen to! ! ! If the only way you can do a brittish or Scottish or welsh accent is in slow motion then toss the accents and just read! a little genuine inflection during an argument or a joke would have been nice - Barbara Hambly did very well in her descriptions of voices, "dry and scratchy" "velvety and smooth" "screetch" etc. Ms Clark may as well have used monotone as the painstakenly pronounced sentences she tried to use. Especially since every woman and man had basically the same voice (although she did do a fairly consistent job with Rudy's voice and Gil's without the artificial slowness). Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, to do so would have required abridgement and I prefer full text books and audiobooks. Any additional comments? Will you be adding the next two books that were added onto the series? While not precisely part of the trilogy, The Icefalcon's Quest and The Mother of Winter are written in the land of Darwath and I would like to hear those as well. Especially if you can find a decent narrator. Wow I didn't see that coming. If you could sum up The Armies of Daylight in three words, what would they be? Oh My!!! Wow. Who was your favorite character and why? The wizard.

The Falcon Throne Audiobook by Karen Miller

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Karen Miller) — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 01:11:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Falcon Throne Author: Karen Miller Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 35 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: When kingdoms clash, every crown will be tarnished by the bloody price of ambition. A royal widow plots to win her daughter's freedom from the ambitious lords who would control them both. An orphaned prince sets his eyes on regaining his father's stolen throne. And two brothers, divided by ambition, will learn that the greater the power, the more dangerous the game. A masterful tale of the thirst for power and the cost of betrayal. Epic fantasy at its bloodiest, action-packed best. Critic Reviews: "Well-constructed fantasy.... This is a dark fantasy that should appeal to fans of Game of Thrones." (RT Book Reviews on The Falcon Throne) Members Reviews: Enjoyable, dark epic tale Would you consider the audio edition of The Falcon Throne to be better than the print version? N/A What other book might you compare The Falcon Throne to and why? Other epic fantasy works by Miller (but not her lighter, funny "alter-ego" K. E. Mills), Joe Abercrombie, Richard K. Morgan, K.J. Parker, Scott Lynch, and yes, George R. R. Martin. And in a good way! What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? The narrator was okay with morally "good" characters, but I agree with someone's line that he made all the villains sound like evil cartoon characters. I wish I had read it instead. But if he scales that nasally-villain voice back for the next book, he'd be fine. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The anti-Jane Austen story-- do not marry. Under any circumstance. Any additional comments? Too many reviewers are claiming this to be a "Game of Thrones" rip-off, but I guess have never read any of Miller's earlier series like Kingmaker, Kingbreaker or "Empress." All her epic fantasy is dark and grim, and her world-building is wonderful. Yes, "The Falcon Throne" has the same pseudo-medieval feel as "GoT" and other epic fantasy, but the story (which kept me listening almost non-stop despite the narrator) varies enough between different characters that I enjoyed it a lot. If you're a fan of this genre like me, I can recommend "The Falcon Throne" highly. Karen goes straight for your feelings I am a huge fan of Karen Miller, so when I saw this book I immediately used a credit. The narrator grows on you after a chapter or two, and my only complaint with him would be that some of the characters sound so much alike that it was almost comical when they were conversing with one another. Like all of her books, be prepared to have all of your emotions trampled on. her tendency to put her heroes through absolute hell almost drives you crazy, but hungry for more. I cannot wait for book 2 so I can devour it as well An Awesome Audio Adventure I had started reading the hardcover edition from my library and realized it should lend itself well to the audio format, after which I purchased the audio version from Audible and thoroughly enjoyed it. The reader, whom I believe I had heard on a number of other, unrelated books, gave a tremendous performance, giving each character a special, unique voice. It took many car rides to finally finish the book, and I look forward to more once the next work in the series emerges. Some reviewers complain that it's not _Game of Thrones_, but, having read those books in print, that is OK by me.

The Hammer and the Cross Audiobook by Harry Harrison

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harry Harrison) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:09:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hammer and the Cross Author: Harry Harrison Narrator: Julian Elfer Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: 865 A.D. Warring kings rule over the British Isles, but the Church rules over the kings, threatening all who oppose them with damnation. Only the dreaded Vikings of Scandinavia do not fear the priests. Shef, the bastard son of a Norse raider and a captive English lady, is torn by divided loyalties and driven by strange visions that seem to come from Odin himself. A smith and warrior, he alone dares to imagine new weapons and tactics with which to carve out a kingdom - and launch an all-out war between... The Hammer and the Cross. Members Reviews: Couldn't finish it My son and I began listening to this in the car on a trip. He finished it on his own before I got around to it. He told me not to bother, so I didn't. From the amount I read, I found that it's told with little emotion. The character is superficial and has no emotional depth. People die, he risks his life to rescue a girl, but he does it out of rote. The author doesn't show us his feelings, so we have no sympathy for his plight or goals. The story is told at a distant third person, so it's hard to feel any tension.

The Lady of the Sorrows Audiobook by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cecilia Dart-Thornton) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:33:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lady of the Sorrows Subtitle: The Bitterbynde, Book 2 Author: Cecilia Dart-Thornton Narrator: Kris Faulkner Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Though her memory remains clouded by sorcery, Imrhien (heroine of The Ill-Made Mute) must take vital news to the King-Emperor of Caermelor, hoping also to find the fearless ranger who has won her heart. Check out other titles in series. © Cecilia Dart-Thornton; (P)2006 Books in Motion Members Reviews: Good, Bad and Irritating It's such a shame, the story line was interesting until it became confusing...the main character keeps changing her name, I realize the identity issue but honestly enough is enough. The Pied Piper? The most used logic puzzle with the doors? I'm sorry but bad enough to blatantly incorporate another story line and try to make it actually work, but it is made all the worse by the excess of flowery descriptive phrasing that actually begins to detract even more from the story. I am curious what happens, but not so sure if I'm curious enough to get the next book (which they've divided in half for double credits). I tried...I really did. The non-stop detailed descriptions of every item and location surrounding the characters were just too much and by chapter two I found myself fas t forwarding through the rest of the book still hoping it would get to the point. Nope. Book 3 where art thou A good story, with a half decent narrator. But if you live in Australia you'll have to read book three because it's not available on audible. But in a whole an okay story. Some good twists and turns with some questions left from book 1 answered. Embarrassing There are elements of a good story in this second book of the Bitterbynde trilogy, but I have to agree with other reviewers of Dart-Thornton's books. She seems to be in love with words to an excessive degree. I love good description, and a varied vocabulary, but it is almost as though she has something to prove by giving lengthy and overblown description of absolutely everything. It becomes exhausting and causes the plot itself to drag. Her rich embellishments would be far more effective if they were used much more sparingly. It really does become embarrassing. To make matters worse, the narrator clearly reads as though she is reading poetry most of the time, which I suppose she must surmise it is from the flowery style. Faulkner lifts her voice at the end of almost every sentence, as one might read poetry from line to line. In addition, she mispronounces many of the words, which detracts from the flow. I am sure she got awfully tired of looking up words and just guessed at many of them. Unfortunately, her reading has caused me to be certain that I don't listen to any more books read by her. Oddly, though, she does an admirable job of slogging through the verbiage and often can distract me from the pure agony of hearing the lists of 50 food items. I just let my mind rest and go without paying attention (until she mispronounces something). I WILL finish the series, though, because I want to know how it is resolved. It is sad that it has become such a chore. A trusted editor and coach could have helped this book so much. Sweet! After the first book, Ill-Made Mute, this is quite a relief for the main character and the readers! This book is sort of the sweetness and calm recovery after one horrible calamity and before the next. Though, there is plenty of nastiness and surprises for our character and her associates.

Estanebrage [Estanebrage] Audio Libro por Rodrigo Palacios

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rodrigo Palacios) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:16:03 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Título: Estanebrage [Estanebrage] Subtitular: El Último Bastión [The Last Bastion] Autor: Rodrigo Palacios Narrador: Juan Magraner Formato: Unabridged Duración: 29 hrs and 47 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-21-17 Editor: Audible Studios Categorías: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Resumen del editor: Injusticia, magia, guerra y amor.... En un reino imaginario de una época remota, Lombar Natoque es el malvado rey que ha logrado imponer el terror en todo el país. Su ambición no tiene límites. Nada escapa a su control. La magia está prohibida y la gente vive atemorizada. Un joven zapatero, de nombre Niclai Estanebrage, será el líder de la rebelión. En su lucha contará con la inestimable ayuda de Oiob, un aprendiz de mago capaz de devolver la ilusión a la gente; de Genco y Aberrón, nobles defenestrados por Lombar Natoque; de Alana, una mujer muy guerrera; y de algunos otros que claman contra la injusticia reinante. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

The Tyranny of Ghosts Audiobook by Don Bassingthwaite

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Don Bassingthwaite) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:19:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tyranny of Ghosts Subtitle: Eberron: Legacy of Dhakaan, Book 3 Author: Don Bassingthwaite Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The battle for the kingdom of goblins reaches its peak! Geth and his allies have fled the city of Rhukaan Draal, after failing to dethrone Lhesh Tariic, and reach out to the Kech Volaar for help. There they seek information on how to destroy the enigmatic Rod of Kings by searching for the secret doom of a third goblin artifact, the Shield of Nobles. Meanwhile, imprisoned, Ashi dDeneith seeks a chink in Tariics armor. The exciting conclusion to the Legacy of Dhakaan! Members Reviews: A Sad Ending to a Great Series I am truly sad that I finished this series. I wanted much more but am happy to have a complete series and not just some run on work. This particular book the series is the best IMHO. I felt true wrath with the Dragonmarked Houses, and with the goblin king. It is rare that I burst out vocally when reading, but in this one I actually burst out and had to describe a scene to one of my daughters. The helplessness described got my blood boiling and I was out of breath from one of the parallel stories running. I could not put the novel down. I was pulling for Ashi and disgusted by what happened to Senen. When you have true feelings for the characters in the story, the author has done his job. Thumbs up! I am off to read George RR Martin's series now, and plan to work on the Dragon Below trilogy after that. I am a bit afraid to read earlier works by Don Bassingthwaite, as they may not hold up the standard I have after these books. Tyranny of Ghosts is a great closure to the series and well worth the read. Great book Must buy. This is one of the greatest series of books I've read in a long time. Another Classic ... Awesome literature ... Tyranny of Ghosts A great book, many times I was doubting with the characters whom they could trust. It had me aching more and more with each page how they would solve all these seemingly impossible problems of theirs. A great ending I loved it!

Sword-Bound Audiobook by Jennifer Roberson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Roberson) — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:56:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sword-Bound Subtitle: Tiger and Del, Book 7 Author: Jennifer Roberson Narrator: Stephen Bel Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: For the first time in years, life seems settled for Tiger and Del. They run a school for sword-dancers in the South. They're raising a two-year-old daughter. They collect income from their interest in a thriving cantina. Occasionally Tiger must dance against sword-dancers bent on killing him for forsaking the oaths and vows of the circle, but for the most part it's an idyllic life. Until Tiger's twenty-five-year-old son accuses him of being "domesticated." Thus challenged by his own flesh-and-blood to reclaim his legendary status, Tiger, accompanied by Del and his son, embarks on a journey northwards that will test his sword skill and resolve, and lead him and Del into danger from an old enemy. Though Tiger had forsaken his magic years before, he now faces the choice to reclaim it, and to wield it, in order to save those he loves. Members Reviews: Lovely Tale Truly enjoyed this series...love, magic, mayhem. Wicked Tanziers and strong friendships forged. Who could ask for more? No Overall Plot Would you consider the audio edition of Sword-Bound to be better than the print version? Only had Audible version. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Nice to see Del and Tiger again, but there's no overall plot line, nemesis or end goal for most of the story. Seems more like a series of short stories tied loosely together. Which scene was your favorite? The sequence with Umir the Ruthless. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I'm using these as stay-awake-while-commuting books, so this doesn't really apply to me. There were a couple of parts that I sat in my turned off car to finish though. Any additional comments? Author has kids going to college soon, maybe?

Thornhold Audiobook by Elaine Cunningham

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Elaine Cunningham) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:39:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thornhold Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: Songs & Swords, Book 4 Author: Elaine Cunningham Narrator: Eric Michael Summerer Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: All is not well in the City of Splendors. A new Zhentarim threat lurks in the shadows of Waterdeep. Roguish Harper Bronwyn is sent by Archmage Khelben Arunsun on a mission to meet her long-lost father and reclaim her bloodline's dangerous heritage. She uncovers a family secret that threatens to destroy not only Bronwyn, but the Harpers themselves! Members Reviews: Entertaining Book Would you listen to Thornhold again? Why? I would not listen to Thornhold again. While it was enjoyable the story was a little too convoluted. There are Paladins and evil sorcerers... girls being reunited with their fathers... the whole gambit. Oddly, I felt the daughter/father thing with Bronwin and her father closely resembled that of a certain half-elf female from the previous series entries. It was like the same situation with different characters. Eric Michael Summerer was terrific as always. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The conflict between the Harpers and Paladins was interesting. I didn't feel like the Harpers did anything wrong like many other reviewers (they did what they always do). The least interesting aspect was the family affairs that took place. I know it is FR but it seemed far fetched and played out. Which character as performed by Eric Michael Summerer was your favorite? Dwarf (sorry I forgot his name). Any additional comments? I'm finishing up the series... this book had promise with a different set of characters, but the author played the uninteresting family card for a few too many chapters. Learning about the Harpers and Paladins was nice though.

The Dragons of Babel Audiobook by Michael Swanwick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Swanwick) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:09:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dragons of Babel Author: Michael Swanwick Narrator: Dan Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Winner of five Hugo Awards, Michael Swanwick is an icon within the fantasy community. In The Dragons of Babel he effortlessly blends magical elements and post-industrial atmosphere to craft a unique and unforgettable tale. When a mechanical war dragon crash lands in his village and declares itself king, Will le Fey is forced to become its lieutenant. Although he eventually breaks his enslavement, Will is banished by the townspeople, who no longer trust him. While he travels, he befriends a superhuman con artist and an immortal girl with no memory. And when the trio winds up in the extraordinary Faerie metropolis of Babel, Will becomes a champion to the tunnel dwellers below the city. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly praises this heady literary stew and describes it as modern fantasy at its finest. Narrator Dan Butlers reading captures the full scope of Swanwicks astonishing epic. Critic Reviews: Swanwick continues to turn traditional ideas of Faerie life upside down while remaining true to ancient Celtic Faerie lore. This masterfully written expansion of an iconoclastic vision belongs in all libraries of all sizes. ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: Terrible Narrative is monotonous and no personality. I was so confused by the end of the first chapter, 'the winged ones' (the kids? the dragons?) The coolest part of this book and we are blindfolded by a stone grandmother whom died in and explosion that did the town no harm?? Are the dragons evil? If so why js the protagonist so in aw of them? Fantastic!! Due to my chronic laziness I rarely write reviews, even though I do value customer reviews when browsing. This audio book is exceptional. The plot, content narration and style had me hooked within five minutes. One of those rare finds where I am in no rush to find out what happens in the end, as I am enjoying the evolution of the circumstances our main character Will finds himself in so much. Also, Swanwick very cleverly has the listener constantly modifying his/hers mental picture of the world but in small ways, so we don't feel anything is being directly explained. A risk-free purchase - guaranteed. Well worth 12 hours of your life This book took a little getting into but is worth the effort. A curious mix of fairy tale, little bit of sci-fi and some modern tech. An old story told with a good fresh twist, and the narration was very good too.

Mother of Creation Audiobook by Amanda J. McGee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Amanda J. McGee) — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 05:41:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mother of Creation Subtitle: The Creation Saga, Volume 1 Author: Amanda J. McGee Narrator: Michelle Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-16 Publisher: Amanda J. McGee Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Not all that is right comes from the gods. Sometimes, they demand much that is wrong. Liana and her twin are an anomaly at the heart of a kingdom bound by unyielding tradition. The crown princess is the first female marked as Herkun's heir, and her existence has unfortunate consequences. When her uncle leads a coup with the intent to kill her, Liana and her twin brother are spirited away to a place where not even the stars are the same. Lost and alone, with only her father's pact with a foreign goddess to guide her, Liana must decide whom she can trust. Time is running short, and the will of the gods is all. Mother of Creation is an epic fantasy that tells the story of the coming of age of a royal heir, a brother's quest to save his sister, the machinations of the son of a god, a blind oracle's dreams, and the struggles of an ordinary soldier. Members Reviews: unique and wonderfull This fantasy book had a medieval and tribal feel to me, reminding me a little of Robert Jordans the wheel of time series. The characters are so alive you cant help but feel with them and for them. This wonderful book is one of those story's that you start and then cant put down. I listened to it all now please tell me book 2 is coming out soon? I was giving this book for free in exchange for an unbiased review, and honestly I would have written one anyway had I bought it. This is one of those books where you just want to tell your friends to read it or to just tell them the story. Thank you so much Amanda, please keep adding to this saga. Not my cup of tea.... I really tried to like this book. I really did. The basic story line was ok for me: sons/daughters of one god fighting to keep their place against the son of another god. But....For me, the story was a bit too twisted for me to be able to enjoy. I felt that many of the things that happened in this book were put there purely for a shock factor, but they diminished the story overall in my opinion. I also didn't care for the huge gaps in gender equality. I understand this is a fantasy that is placed in another world; however, it felt overdone. Honestly this isn't a book/series that I really wish to continue. The story breaks on a cliffhanger, but I have no desire to continue on with the story. This review copy audiobook was provided by the author/narrator/publisher free of charge. A great start but I hate cliffhangers Yes a cliffy can't stand them. The story is reminiscent of Terry Goodkind's sword of truth and Jordan's wheel series. Wonderful beginning. Spoiler alert and a warning normally I hate spoilers and won't include any but a major part of the plot has the rape of a 16 year old girl by her half brother, it's not graphic but it's there. So its a little squicky. The narration is a little lackluster though, I almost quit but the story kept me listening. There is so much going on from several point of views that it would have been better to have a different narrator for each main povs. This audiobook was given to me for free at my request from the publisher or author and I provided this voluntary review. I Was Surprised I got this book via audiobook boom. To say I was surprised that I liked it is surprising in itself. I loved it from the beginning even though I had to sift through some of the different points of view.

Fortune's Blight Audiobook by Evie Manieri

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Evie Manieri) — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 07:34:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fortune's Blight Author: Evie Manieri Narrator: Bianca Amato Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Victory for the Shadari rebels has come at a terrible price. Hardship, superstition, and petty feuds poison King Daryan's young reign, and entire families are vanishing without a trace. Help is nowhere to be found, for their Nomas allies have troubles of their own, and the Mongrel, plagued by the sins of her violent past, has disappeared. While Daryan struggles to maintain the peace, Eofar and Rho are racing to their northern homeland to plead - or fight - for the Shadar's independence. But Norland has changed, and they soon find themselves embroiled in the court politics of an empire about to implode. Meanwhile the Mongrel's path carries her deep into Norland's frozen wastes to redeem a promise - one that forces her into the heart of the growing conflict. As the foundations of the two far-flung countries begin to crack, an enigmatic figure watches from a tower room in Ravindal Castle. She is old and a prisoner, but her reach is long, and her patience is about to be rewarded.... Members Reviews: Excellent Sequel to Blood's Pride This is an excellent sequel to Blood's Pride, and continues the story in a meaningful, well-paced, and thrilling way. I'd love to wax poetic on the plot of the book, but your time is better served by just reading it. I cannot wait for the concluding volume of this trilogy. An enjoyable sequel The second book in the Shattered Kingdom Series is a well-written, fast and enjoyable read. In this installment we travel from Shadar to Norland with the main characters. E. Manieri handles portrays her human and non-human characters skillfully and brings a new dimension to Vampire and Viking myths (which, by the way have been a little too over-used). Highly recommended....

The Song of Homana Audiobook by Jennifer Roberson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Roberson) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:12:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Song of Homana Subtitle: Chronicles of the Cheysuli, Book 2 Author: Jennifer Roberson Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: For five long years the land of Homana had been strangling in the grasp of a usurper kingits people ravaged by strife, poverty and despair; its magical race, the Cheysuli, forced to flee or face extermination at the hands of their evil counterparts, the sorcerous Ilhini. The time had come for Prince Carillon, Homana's rightful ruler, to return from exile with his Cheysuli liege man, free his land from the evil domination of the tyrant Bellam and his villainous magicians, restore the Cheysuli to their rightful position of grace, and claim his birthright. To do this, he would not only have to raise an army, but overcome the fear and prejudice of an ignorant population and answer the call of a prophecy he never chose to serve! Members Reviews: plummy narration and unlikeable hero I had to put this book down in the middle because I just couldn't listen to any more of it. With a different narrator, I probably would have at least finished, but Mr. Pinchot was not to my taste. The pacing was too slow and the voice too plummy. As to the story, I read some of these books many years ago when they were first published and I was much younger. I recall liking them. Now that I'm fiftysomething, though, I just couldn't relate to the characters, particularly the hero. I pretty much lost all respect for and interest in Carillon at the point when he decided on sight that he would "have" this woman, come what may. What's a little murder and forced marriage if you're feeling lusty, after all? Ugh. Not only despicable, but a very shallow characterization.

Frozen Prospects Audiobook by Dean Murray

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dean Murray) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:22:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frozen Prospects Subtitle: The Guadel Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Dean Murray Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-12 Publisher: Dean Murray Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The invitation to join the secretive Guadel should have been the fulfillment of dreams that Va'del didn't even realize he had. But when his sponsors are killed in an ambush a short time later, he finds his probationary status revoked and becomes a pawn between various factions inside the Guadel ruling body. Jain's never known any life but that of a Guadel in training. She'd thought herself reconciled to the idea of a loveless marriage for the good of her people, but meeting Va'del changes everything. Their growing attraction flies against hundreds of years of precedent, but as wide-spread attacks threaten their world, the Guadel have no choice but to use even Jain and Va'del in their fight for survival. Members Reviews: A good riveting read for all ages Young adult fantasy it may be, but it has series-worthy appeal for all of us. The otherness of the civilization is hardly insurmountable, and the beings are as people. The rest of the perceptions and struggles are all too familiar. How the outcast feels and reacts to the blows life gives him are all too real. The swordwork is fairly classic, and the high mountain snow issues are familiar. Another review mentioned that there seemed to be more episodes of unconsciousness than one is accustomed to. Not if one has been an ER nurse or the mother of boys. I did not yet view the visual copy, but the audio book had me riveted, followed by gnashing of teeth that the remainder of the series is not yet recorded. And I certainly hope that the author will tag Chekejian for the rest of the series as his performance truly enhances the characterizations as well as the narratives. I bought the Whispersync set cheap, probably through Book Gorilla or Book Bub.

Blood and Snow, Book 2: Prey and Magic, Masquerade's Moon, Seal of Gabriel, Telltale Kisses

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (RaShelle Workman) — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:45:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood and Snow, Book 2: Prey and Magic, Masquerade's Moon, Seal of Gabriel, Telltale Kisses Subtitle: Blood and Snow Set Author: RaShelle Workman Narrator: Emma Lysy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-15 Publisher: Polished Pen Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Blood and Snow, Book 2 is a young adult reimagined fairy tale, a modern-day Snow White retelling with a vampire twist. Every thousand years the Vampire Queen selects a new body, always the fairest in the land, and this time she's chosen Snow White's. "Prey and Magic" (2.1): When blood is all you crave, is there even a choice? "Masquerade's Moon" (2.2): Professor Pops throws Snow White a masquerade ball for her 16th birthday. A war is brewing, and her party may be the battleground. "Seal of Gabriel" (2.3): There are seven magical properties in the Seal of Gabriel. Snow learns how the seal was created. "Telltale Kisses" (2.4): Finding out who you are can be difficult, especially if you're a teenage girl who's become a vampire. Snow White discovers why she was sent back to Silindra's time. She also receives several kisses, possibly even one from her true love. Members Reviews: Vampire Snow White is fighting for her life. Everyone is after her. Can she fight the evil queen? Yep, this is a series. I had to find out who was going to kill Snow White. Her stepmom, the evil queen, her hunter, or the boy next door. What a different take on this classic. Snow White becomes a vampire and she is crushing the guys. Can her neighbor who loves her like a daughter save her? Can she save herself. Blood & Snow Complete boxed set 1-12 This kept me up for days on end just could not put it down. It was so well written all I wanted was more. I could not stop. reading untill I was through with the last book and wanting more. I can't wait for more of Rashelle Workman's. Newest Works to be released so I can fall back in her special way of getting you hooked on her books it is like you are there and you are part of the book or it's sequel A very best must read I will miss her until she has some new books to read as I am out of titles to read for now. I have read all of Rashelles works as of today and all I want is more. FairyTale retellings <3 This second installment of Blood and Snow was again written beautifully. I really enjoyed Kenmei and Pops history lessons about the Queen and revenants, among a few other things they talked about. I t was nice getting more of a backstory on whats to be/come of this series. Also Pops museum of all things supernatural was so cool, cant wait till they get into the books about each creature to see how Mrs. Workman plans on creating her own version of them. Q: Is the theme that all "Snow White's be destined to be seeked and choosen to become the Queens new body? It was sad to hear also that most hunters end up falling in love with those they've choosen (bitten)...Makes for loving them suck since they really wont be themselves once/if the Queen chooses them. Cliff Hanger ! Thanks goodness I have the others or I would've been in a bit of a funk after the ending in this one. Loved this set Fae Books Banner Image This series was brilliant. I'm really glad I bought the box set of all 12 books. I knew nothing about the books at all when I bought them.

Volcrian's Hunt Audiobook by T. L. Shreffler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (T. L. Shreffler) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:52:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Volcrian's Hunt Subtitle: Cat's Eye Chronicles Series, Book 3 Author: T. L. Shreffler Narrator: C.S.E. Cooney Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A plague is spreading across the land. Crops are rotting. People are dying in the streets. Sora, with the help of her magical Cat's Eye necklace, is the only one who can stop it. She must travel overseas to the Lost Isles, a place of legend and mystery. Only there can she destroy the bloodmage, Volcrian, putting an end to the curse. She is accompanied by Crash, a lethal assassin who once threatened - and saved - her life. But Sora is beginning to question her dark companion. He seems to be carrying a secret, a hidden past that could endanger them all. Meanwhile, they are hunted by an underground society known as the Shade. For centuries, the Shade has waited for the perfect opportunity to step into the light. Now they are perilously close to resurrecting a Dark God and unleashing a wave of unimaginable destruction. They only need to collect the three sacred weapons, and Sora has already found two. Members Reviews: Another great book in the series....a must read!!! The book starts off with another flashback of Viper's background. I definitely liked reading about it as it showed yet another insight into Crash's past and how he came to be. We also find out about his mentor/grandmaster Cerastes. Volcrain is still hunting Crash, Sora and the gang. With every step he is not only getting stronger but, closer to finding them. He is blood thirsty and has unleashed the dark power by meddling with the blood magic. Unbeknownst to him, he is slowly turning into something much more darker than should be. Him summoning up the wraiths changed the rule of the game. He was on a path of vengeance which turned into something else completely the moment he delved into the dark magic. Now that they have the added help of the Dracians, Sora and Crash are on their way to the Lost Isles with the hope that the harpies might help them defeat the blood mage. This is the place that Sora dreamt of due to the help of the Cat's Eye. They are still figuring each other out. She is scared of what is inevitable in defeating Volcrain. It is justifiable. She's no hero and yet, she got pulled into this mess without a choice. She is dealing with that as well as wondering how they will achieve the impossible goal of killing Volcrain. The book pretty much started with a bang, with their ship crashing on an unknown island and thus leading to some other adventures and discoveries. Of course, people got separated and it was interesting to see Crash struggling to accept that Sora might not have survived. We have to remember he's of the Hive. He is not used to "feeling" anything towards anyone. They are not meant to have feelings or become close to anyone. Yet, he is awkward and doesn't know how to express and denies feeling anything. I loved the scene when Crash and Sora finally meet and it is emotional in a way for both. The growing attraction and friendship between Sora and Crash is amazing. Again, I must stress the romance is not overshadowing the plot and it is handled well considering how things started in Sora's Quest. We get to find out few more details about Crash and his life at the Hive and what he is trying to hide from Sora. I loved their interactions. How does Sora react or feel about it all? Read to find out. Volcrain is definitely very close to finding them.

Rule of Thieves Audiobook by C. Greenwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (C. Greenwood) — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 16:12:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rule of Thieves Subtitle: Legends of Dimmingwood, Volume 6 Author: C. Greenwood Narrator: Ashley Arnold Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-16 Publisher: C. Greenwood Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Returning home, Ilan finds nothing is as she left it. After a year of peace, Skeltai raiders are once again threatening the province, even as the Dimmingwood thieves find themselves betrayed by the praetor. From within the castle in Selbius, Ilan must guard against an unknown enemy plotting her assassination, while uncovering a mage's secret that could help her protect the province. When old friends turn against her, will a new alliance prove powerful enough to defend against the dark magic of the enemy? Or will the coming battle be Ilan's last? Members Reviews: Ending is Better The ending was much better than the in betweens. Wish there were less volumes so the story line could have a continuous flow. If you purchase because you like audible books, you will end up paying more than the entire series is worth. Wonderful story I really enjoyed this series, and look forward to listening to anything that this author writes! Well narrated and written, reminds me of playing Skyrim, Elder Scrolls! Enjoyed thoroughly although they are very short. I have been trying to read more fantasy books something that is unusual for me. I really enjoyed these but thought they were short and the series could have been compressed into one novel. Also a lot of repeat information i suppose it is so people who do not start at book one can catch up on what they missed. Fast reads

Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 18 Hörbuch von George R. R. Martin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:48:26 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Game of Thrones - Das Lied von Eis und Feuer 18 Autor:: George R. R. Martin Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 13 hrs and 56 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-25-12 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 3 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich.

Orb Sceptre Throne Audiobook by Ian C Esslemont

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian C Esslemont) — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 21:04:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orb Sceptre Throne Subtitle: Malazan Empire, Book 4 Author: Ian C Esslemont Narrator: John Banks Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-16 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The tumult of great powers colliding has passed, and the city of Darujhistan and its citizens can at last get on with what matters: trading, bickering, politicking and enjoying all the good things in life. However, not all are ready to leave the past behind. A treasure hunter digging amongst the burial grounds that surround the city is about to uncover a hidden crypt. He will open the last of a series of sealed vaults - the one that no other dared touch - and in so doing set free something so terrifying that the knowledge of its interment may have been systematically wiped from all history. Fortune hunters are also at work far to the south. When a fragment of Moon's Spawn, once the home of Anomander Rake, Son of Darkness, crashed into the Rivan Sea, it created a chain of small islands. Legends and rumours already surround them. The most potent of these is that here is hidden the Throne of Night, claimed by some to be the seat of Mother Dark herself. Either way, all who seek this ancient artefact - renegade mages, hardened mercenaries, even a Malazan army deserter - believe it will bestow unlimited power upon the eventual possessor. The stakes are high, greed is rife, betrayal inevitable, and murder and chaos lie in wait.... Members Reviews: Surprised I am the single biggest Malazan fan ever. I love Erikson much. And the thing that blew my mind is while listening to this book, at many points I actually forgot this ISN'T an Erikson book. It seems like ICE has improved and his writing is becoming more refined. I enjoyed this story and Darujhistan isn't my favorite place... Another home run I again am astounded at the synergy between the two authors of the Malazan world. the characters are almost seamlessly incorporated into every story. I can't wait for the next book. another great malazan story love every minute another great malazan story I hope they keep coming. 5 star book. great narrator too

Rowan Wood Legends Audiobook by Olivia Wildenstein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Olivia Wildenstein) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:54:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rowan Wood Legends Subtitle: The Lost Clan, Book 2 Author: Olivia Wildenstein Narrator: Andrea Kincaid Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Olivia Abittan Wildenstein Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Some legends are better left untold. I wasnt the sort of girl who believed in fairy tales, let alone tales about faeries. But that changed the day faeries came to my small town and hunters rose from their graves. On that fateful day, I received a book, a peculiar collection of myths and legends. Turns out it was so much more than stories. And just as I was on the verge of unlocking its secrets, it was stolen from me by someone I called a friend. Now, I dont know whom I can turn to, whom I can trust. All I know is that there are two sides, and I am straddling the great divide because I am both faerie and hunter. And although I swore I would never choose, I am slowly falling for one of those sides.... Fans of Karen Marie Moning's Fever series will adore Wildenstein's Lost Clan series. Members Reviews: An Ace for me!!! I am so impressed with this book. The twists and turns were written very well. I don't have one complaint especially in Kitty Cat's love life, because the character I've always liked quite possibly has won her heart. The one con I would say is that she needs to toughen up. I don't know if she can take some self defense classes or some kind of training in Detroit or another major city, but she needs to do something to protect herself. She pretty much was a walking target the whole book and with just a little training she could have avoided herself being hurt on more than one occasion. Other than, great follow up to the series. I can't wait to see what comes next!!!! Great story. Strong female lead. Intense action. And a love story. Let me start by saying... I didn't read book 1, but I jumped right into the story and never missed a beat (although now I want to go back and read book 1). This book has so much going for it. Action. Engaging female lead. Conflict. Love story. And it all weaves together in a can't-put-it-down pace. Catori is a great female lead. She's messed up, but she doesn't whine about it; instead, she decides to push forward and figure things out... not easy when you're part faerie and part hunter. She's caught between two worlds, and things are getting dicey, so she'll have to make some tough decisions. And I love the cover! Awesome read Another Great Book in The Lost Clan series. I absolutely loved this book, it is well written, great plot and characters. I like the conflict between the fairies and the hunters. Catori doesn't know who to trust and needs to follow her instincts. I was not expecting the romance at all. An overall great read. I received an ARC copy for a honest, voluntary review. Draws you in The second book in this series and I'm pulled right back into it. Once I finished it i was disappointed that I had already read through it so fast. Such a good book that takes you through the supernatural world, of faeries,and hunters. This book series captures your attention and draws you right into the story right from the beginning excellent read!! Great Read!!! Loved this story and so glad it does not end here. I am ready for Catori to get some controllable skills or strengths. The fae in this book are much nicer than in the Fever series. I have some hunch we have not met the mean ones yet. Hope this 3 book series will have a better resolution.

Working God's Mischief Audiobook by Glen Cook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Glen Cook) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 01:36:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Working God's Mischief Subtitle: The Instrumentalities of the Night, Book 4 Author: Glen Cook Narrator: Erik Synnestvedt Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Arnhand, Castauriga, and Navaya lost their kings. The Grail Empire lost its empress. The Church lost its Patriarch, though he lives on as a fugitive. The Night lost Kharoulke the Windwalker, an emperor amongst the most primal and terrible gods. The Night goes on, in dread. The world goes on, in dread. The ice builds and slides southward. New kings come. A new empress will rule. Another rump polishes the Patriarchal Throne. But there is something new under the sun. The oldest and fiercest of the Instrumentalities has been destroyed--by a mortal. There is no new Windwalker, nor will there ever be. The world, battered by savage change, limps toward its destiny. And the ice is coming. Working God's Mischief is the savage, astounding new novel of The Instrumentalities of Night, by Glen Cook, a modern master of military fantasy. Members Reviews: Sabotaged by "performance" Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The narration makes listening to this story take effort and patience. I have some pretty severe deficits in my reading speed when compared to most people my age. Many of the Audible narrators significantly outpace my comfortable reading speed. Listening to audible is often a more efficient and more pleasant way to work my way through my favorite series. After about an hour of this book, I was checking prices to see if buying a hard copy was feasible. What was one of the most memorable moments of Working God's Mischief? The first three minutes of the book were the most memorable for me. I had time to think "That's right, Erik Synnestvedt(I guarantee I did not pronounce this name correctly even in my head) narrates this series. I wonder if he's on a ventilator. That would explain the odd phrasing of every sentence and the one to three second pauses between every few words." Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Erik Synnestvedt? The original amazon kindle text to speak software would have been a slight improvement over this audio experience. Was Working God's Mischief worth the listening time? Ten hours of text spread over twenty hours of listening time. What a bargain! Any additional comments? I am somewhat ashamed of this review. I don't often leave feedback, and leaving negative feedback makes me very uncomfortable. If you like the series, my recommendation is you obtain a text version of this book.

Highland Dragon Rebel Audiobook by Isabel Cooper

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Isabel Cooper) — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:01:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Highland Dragon Rebel Subtitle: Dawn of the Highland Dragon Series, Book 2 Author: Isabel Cooper Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Madoc of Avandos is on a journey to cement alliances. Targeted by an assassin, he needs a companion who can fight. When dragon shifter Moiread MacAlasdair returns from war, he knows she's the best woman for the job. Duty and political strength compel Moiread to agree, but when they cross into the otherworld and Madoc's life is threatened, Moiread jumps into protection mode-and will do whatever it takes to keep the man of her dreams alive. Members Reviews: Love these books! Moiread and Madoc set on a adventure to protect their beloved land and people! Lots of adventure and action. Great story and a happy ever after too! Five Stars Wonderful plot, characters and story-line. the story has a sense of âpossibleâ even as itâs wholly fantastical. Different in pacing than the first in the series, this is Moireadâs story â a dragon shifter with some 300 years behind her, sheâs a member of the MacAlasdair clan, although they are often off on their own adventures, and rarely together. In the 14th century, Scotland and Wales are under near-constant siege from the English, but a small break in hostilities between the Scots and the English has just started with the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton after the end of the first war for Scotlandâs independence. No one expects the peace to last, and to that end a Welshman, Madoc of Avandos has come to the MacAlasdairâs to gain their assistance in his quest to visit sites of power and use his skills as a sorcerer to keep the hands of the English from falling too harshly on his people. An alliance of long-standing between the families, and while Madoc believes that his beloved Wales will never be out from under English subjugation, his quest is to do what he can, using all means possible, to mitigate the impact. He requires a bodyguard, and Moiread, being both fierce and at loose ends takes the challenge. Moiread is wonderful here: their story takes place almost entirely on the road as she is supporting, protecting and enjoying her time with Madoc. Heâs not overtly rebellious, and doesnât have any true date by which his quest must end, but haste in all things â and the two are moving quickly throughout Scotland, Wales and even England as he seeks out sites of power, obtains assent and assistance from various families of power, avoids assassins and slowly comes to find Moiread as wonderful and capable, not to mention intriguing, as he had first thought. For her part, she realizes that Madoc is and must focus on his quest, and everything that she wants from a man â including a lifetime together, has to be put aside until his purpose is fulfilled. Heâs long lived as a sorcerer, but she also knows that she could outlive him by centuries, and we are always wondering if either of those two facts play on her mind even as they find themselves drawn closer together. When you add in their attraction, the fear of assassins, the fact that the MacAlasdairâs are not the only, nor the most powerful dragon clan out there and there are powers that even rival Madocâs own, there are more than a few moments where it looks as if they have no chance to succeed. Cooper brings the places and tension to the fore in this one, with the romance being secondary for may good and valid reasons, even as their connection and interactions show just how well suited they are.

Mutagenesis Audiobook by Orrin Grey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Orrin Grey) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:53:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mutagenesis Subtitle: The Warlock Sagas, Vol. Two Author: Orrin Grey Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The dire legend of Thagrosh Hellborne began in cold and darkness... Thagrosh has known nothing but bondage and grueling labor for all his adult life. Prisoners of Khadoran slavers, he and the other ogrun of his village have spent their lives toiling in the lightless depths of a mine. Yet Thagrosh and his brother Vargal have a plan to escape their misery and flee to the nearby nation of Rhul. When their bid for freedom is discovered, Thagrosh is forced to escape alone into the wilderness. Pursued by the brutal Khadoran overseer and his band of relentless trackers, Thagrosh flees ever deeper into the cold mountains. But he is not only running for his life - he feels an irresistible draw to a towering peak, where an ancient, unknowable power awaits the perfect vessel to make manifest its will upon Caen once again. Members Reviews: Brutality and Darkness Skillfully Interwoven Fans of Lovecraft, Robert E. Howard, and fantasy RPG games will love this. Orrin Grey uses 4 characters to tell a daring tale of escape, loyalty, and integrity. Each character's thoughts and feelings are vividly conveyed chapter-to-chapter. I enjoyed its psychological deepth and primal energy. Good stuff! blight makes right really origin story for the table top game! if you are a legion fan check this out! Hot and Cold As I reflect on this book, the fact that I didn't really like this book is a credit to the author that his development of the characters was so real. I grew to like the main character but was really horrified with his fate at the end of the book. DIdn't really ring my bell. However, I will look for the next book to see what happens next. Gripping I loved it. We get a uniqye insight to thatgrosh before and while the madness everblight overtakes him. And makes him more than ogrun

The Fallen Blade Audiobook by Jon Courtenay Grimwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon Courtenay Grimwood) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:42:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fallen Blade Subtitle: Act One of the Assassini Author: Jon Courtenay Grimwood Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Customs officers board a galley in a harbor and overpower its guards. In the hold they find oil and silver, and a naked boy chained to the bulkhead. The officers break the boy's chains to rescue him, but he escapes. Duke Alonzo commands the seas, taxes his colonies, and, like every duke before him, fears assassins better than his own. In a side chapel, Alonzo's 13-year old cousin prays for deliverance from her forced marriage. When Moorish pirates break in to steal a chalice, they kidnap her and demand ransom from the Duke. As day dawns, Marco, the Duke's chief assassin, prepares to kill the man who let in the pirates. Having cut the traitor's throat, he turns back, and finds a stranger crouched over the man, drinking blood from the wound. The speed with which the boy dodges a dagger and scales a pillar stuns Marco, and the assassin knows he has to find the boy he's finally found what he thought he would never find. Someone fit to be his apprentice. Members Reviews: Well written but....... It's a good listen but you get a bit lost. Jumps alot mid story. Once you catch up your good to go. Too hard to follow Would you try another book from Jon Courtenay Grimwood and/or Dan John Miller? No What was most disappointing about Jon Courtenay Grimwoods story? They didn't build any character for me to be interested in. The story jumped around soo much it was hard to follow and after slogging through hour after hour hoping it would get better I cut my loses and quit. Magical Venice Our own history is so full of mystery and intrigue that a good author has really no need to create his own fictional world in order to create a truly great novel. Travel back in time to Venezia the city of a thousand bridges and channels and there really is no need to create the lost elven city of Lothlorien. Add a dash of magic, a dash mystery and include some good old human cruelty and you have the recipe for what could be a great novel right? Well yes. But even if Venezia surely is the perfect setting for assassins, nobility and political drama and I can hardly imagine a more ???magical??? city this novel still comes off as bland. The characters are, if not mostly one dimensional, all unlikable. This novel sadly falls into that broad category of historical fiction where the author has been so focused on creating a story in a true historical setting that the story part has somehow gotten in second line to what I assume is correct Renaissance architecture and sculptures. A shame really. well paced fun Great novel, part of a good series. Nice to have vampires and werewolves that aren't twilight style, without being nosferatu style either. This story is an alternate history, fantasy work. Great description and scene setting. Great narrator too Could be a good series On the whole I love the work of Jon Courtenay Grimwood although some are much better than others. This one is by and large good but with some elements of confused logic. The "hero" is capable of grade A violence but puts up with regular capture and torture. There is also much confusion as to the why's and wherefores of his love interest(s). However the story is otherwise very good, not so the narration. Dan Miller cannot and should not ever do female voices as he comes over as comic camp with a squeaky petulant tone.

Riverwind the Plainsman Audiobook by Paul B. Thompson, Tonya C. Cook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul B. Thompson) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:28:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riverwind the Plainsman Subtitle: Dragonlance: Preludes, Book 4 Author: Paul B. Thompson, Tonya C. Cook Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Fourth in the classic Preludes series. First launched over a decade ago, the Preludes series has continued to prove popular with Dragonlance fans. Riverwind the Plainsman is authored by popular writing team Thompson & Cook. Members Reviews: another great story the story was interesting with unexpected twists. the narrator was consistent. this book nicely fills in the previously unexplained gaps in Riverwind's story.

The Price of Faith Audiobook by Rob J. Hayes

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rob J. Hayes) — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 06:49:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Price of Faith Subtitle: The Ties That Bind, Book 3 Author: Rob J. Hayes Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Separated and miserable, Thanquil Darkheart and Jezzet Vel'urn both have their reasons for wanting to leave the Dragon Empire. Jezzet flees from the wrathful fury of an empress scorned while accompanied by the ever insidious Drake Morrass, and Thanquil sets out to find and judge his one heretical loose end. The Price of Faith concludes the acclaimed The Ties That Bind trilogy by Rob J. Hayes. Look for books 1 and 2, The Heresy Within and The Color of Vengeance, published by Ragnarok Publications. Members Reviews: Very dark & enjoyable fantasy What did you love best about The Price of Faith? The author kept it on pace with the previous two books, threw in some twists, and brought the different story threads together to brilliant conclusion. Who was your favorite character and why? I picked someone else to answer this same question for a previous book; this time it's Jacob. The main characters certainly had paid a Price of Faith," but the very powerful Templar Jacob also had his price, albeit different. Great book title, and really makes one question why we sacrifice for something we believe in, especially when it may not be "right" Which scene was your favorite? Jacob's fight scene near the end of the book. The viewpoints of the battle from the other characters were hellish, terrible, and fantastic to envision, making me immediately worry how any of the good guys would survive...then we switch to Jacob, dancing in the ballroom, calm happy, and serene... Confused? Read the books! It's a brilliant twist by the author, giving us a powerful, mad, unstoppable force created by a council of "Inquisitors"...I can't say more, but I loved it. Any additional comments? Rob Hayes' three book series was awesome! I can't give it enough praise. I've spent most of 2017 looking for something off the beaten path of normal fantasy - I'm a bit tired of the coming of age and cookie cutter / copy-cat Lord of the Rings type books. I searched for 2 things: a dark world with evil beings, magic, and characters who weren't purely good as the protagonists, and second, since this is audible, I wanted a top-notch narrator. I found a few books would fit one or another, but this series fit both for me, and the author, with stellar narration by Gerard Doyle, created a world and characters that I will miss hearing about on my drives to and from work. If an author makes me miss his characters when it's over, that's 5 stars. Thank you Rob Hayes, excellent work! If you could sum up The Price of Faith in three words, what would they be? I love Darkheart! What did you like best about this story? Good drama and heroes. Excellent story, and finally a feelgood grimdark fantasy, if there is such a thing. I am tired of partially despising the characters in some of the contemporary grimdark works out there. Rob Hayes gets it right in these books. Which character as performed by Gerard Doyle was your favorite? Darkheart is a character I will follow whenever Rob Hayes wishes cast him. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. Who has the time? But I was often thinking about the the characters. There is still much backstory left untold. Any additional comments? Imagine a Jorg Ancrath with integrity and loyalties, and Bloody Nine with self control and some sense of honor -- you will find them in these books.

A Day of Dragon Blood Audiobook by Daniel Arenson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Arenson) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:04:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Day of Dragon Blood Subtitle: Dragonlore, Book 2 Author: Daniel Arenson Narrator: Tim Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: Digital Media Revolutions Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Dragonlore, the fantasy trilogy beginning with A Dawn of Dragonfire, continues with a new epic tale. BOOK TWO: A DAY OF DRAGON BLOOD Requiem, an ancient land whose people can become dragons, lies smoldering. After burning Requiem's halls and forests, the cruel Queen Solina retreats into her desert kingdom; there she plans her second assault. Among the dunes, Solina wakes an ancient, buried evil: a horde to slaughter every last dragon. The wyverns rise from the desert, beasts of iron scales, leathern wings, and claws like swords. Myriads swarm. From their maws spews acid to eat through flesh, stone, and steel. Flying upon the Wyvern King, her sword and banner raised, Solina leads her host into Requiem. Requiem's dragons are still healing; their wounds are fresh, their hearts haunted. How can they defeat the wyverns, creatures as cruel as the desert that bred them? Members Reviews: Evil from the Desert WOW!! what a great book. Daniel Arenson has got to be one of my favorite authors, his style of story telling is unlike any other. A Day of Dragon Blood picks up a year later after the end of A Dawn of Dragon Fire, this story is dark and kind of twisted, General Mahrdar is seriously a demented character mabey more so than Solina. Elethor is becoming a true King and Mori has grown into a woman. I recommend this book and this series to all fantasy adventure fans, to all fans of Daniel Arenson and to anyone looking for a good book. Enjoy. The middle of a trilogy means everything is bleak As is typical with most trilogies, the middle book is where everything goes to pieces and almost all hope is lost. I would like to believe this series would be more creative, but at then end it is as expected. Although the characters are beginning to grow on me, at this point in my reading life this series is a bit too predictable. The good guys are pretty wonderful, the bad guys are awful, and there has been the deus ex machina in the first book to save the good guys tails. The second book had me wondering how Solina gets all the brutes to follow her, I mean really you just came up with another ridiculously large army in about 18 months. I think Arenson is a good writer in some ways and I probably really would have loved this at 13. I guess the real problem for me is that I have read a great deal of fantasy and I didn't realize this series was more in the young adult range. I think the idea if the Vir Requis is interesting and I do care how it ends, I just have a feeling I already know what basically will happen. Repetitive. This book has got to be the most repetitive story I have ever read. The book is good, don't get me wrong! The writing is amazing. I love the names. But damn, the dragons are the worst fighters ever. They have no strength whatsoever. All other creatures annihilate the dragons! The dragons can't kill any creature which is really annoying. It sucks to read a book where the dragons can't do anything besides breath fire (even then, they get tired and have to charge their fire). I would rate thing book at one star if the writing wasn't so good. The storyline is insanely repetitive too. They fight, get destroyed, come back and rebuild.

Dragon Precinct Audiobook by Keith R. A. DeCandido

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Keith R. A. DeCandido) — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:13:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragon Precinct Subtitle: Cliff's End, Book 1 Author: Keith R. A. DeCandido Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Humans and elves, dwarves and gnomes, wizards and warriors all live and do business in the thriving, overcrowded port city of Cliff's End, to say nothing of the tourists and travelers who arrive by land and sea, passing through the metropolis on matters of business or pleasure - or on quests. The hard-working, under-appreciated officers of the Cliff's End Castle Guard work day and night to maintain law and order as best they can. Gan Brightblade is one of the world's greatest heroes and a personal friend of the Lord and Lady of Cliff's End. So when he's brutally murdered in grubby lodgings in Dragon Precinct, on the eve of a great quest, the Captain of the Guard puts his two best investigators on the case. Critic Reviews: "All in all, this is a fascinating excursion in genre-bending; worth a try even for readers who usually take either their procedurals or their fantasies unadulterated." (Booklist) "Dungeons and Dragnet... As a take-off of the standard crime drama, Dragon Precinct succeeds nicely. Dressed in sword-and-sorcery trappings, the cliches of the genre are given a fresh twist. I would like to see more stories in this same setting." (The Journal of the Lincoln Heights Literary Society) Members Reviews: If you like police procedurals And I mean word for word police procedurals, in a world of wizards, gnomes, and elves. With all the same scenarios: overbearing wealthy, demanding captains, sniping coworkers, prostitutes, petty thieves and grifters. The crime has to be magic but everyone swears there is no magic. The victims are withholding important information. There are red herrings and prejudice and motivations straight out of Mickey Spillane. So if you enjoy the same old same old set in a magical world, you probably will enjoy this. My opinion is colored by my personal annoyance with people in a completely different environment using the same old worn-out dialogue and tropes. A perfect blending of cop drama and D&D This is a fun little blending of Law & Order style cop drama with a fantasy universe. It's heavy enough to take seriously, and yet light enough to be thoroughly entertaining. Using the cop drama style really helps to build the city and people of Cliff's End in your imagination, and fools you into accepting magic and fantasy races as a given in that world. As an observation (as opposed to a criticism), this book doesn't go too deeply into the past of the main characters (Torin ban Wyvald, and ex-soldier and Danthres Tresyllione a female half-elf), at least not at first. You do get enough for proper development, so no worries there, but you also don't get bogged down in exposition. In that way, the story moves along at a proper pace. I will say that after listening to this book, I feel more acquainted with Danthres than with Torin, but that may be because she is the wittiest of the two. She is easily my favorite character in the book. As I understand it, we get a bit more of Torin's nuances in the next book, Unicorn Precinct. I must compliment the audio book narrators performance. He does an admirable job differentiating the characters. Though one or two character voices do seem to blend together in places, it doesn't happen enough to distract or confuse you. He also seems to capture the tone and spirit of the story perfectly.

Forest Mage Audiobook by Robin Hobb

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robin Hobb) — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:47:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forest Mage Subtitle: The Soldier Son Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Robin Hobb Narrator: Jonathan Barlow Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The second book in the brand-new trilogy from the author of the Tawny Man trilogy, following on from the best-selling Shamans Crossing. The King's Cavalla Academy has been ravaged by the Speck plague. The disease has decimated the ranks of both cadets and instructors, and even the survivors remain sickly. Many have been forced to relinquish their military ambitions and return to their families to face lives of dependency and disappointment. As the Academy infirmary empties, Cadet Nevare Burvelle also prepares to journey home, to attend his brother Rosse's wedding. Far from being a broken man, Nevare is hale and hearty after his convalescence. He has defeated his nemesis, Tree Woman, and freed himself of the Speck magic that infected him and attempted to turn him against his own people. A bright future awaits him as a commissioned officer betrothed to a beautiful young noblewoman. Yet his nights are still haunted by dreams of the voluptuous Tree Woman; dreams in which his Speck self-betrays everything he holds dear in his waking life. Has the plague infected him in ways far more mysterious than the merely physical? Despite his fears, Nevare will journey back to Widevale in high spirits, in full expectation of a jubilant homecoming and a tender reunion with his beautiful fiancée, Carsina. But his life is about to take a shocking turn, as the magic in his blood roars to life and forces him to recognize that his most dangerous enemy, an enemy that seeks to destroy all he loves, might dwell within him. Members Reviews: plot extruded to ludicrous length! I love the characters and the plot but l talk about dragging out the misery and self doubt!!! I feel the tale would benefit from a little more pace - too repetitive!! ! left me wondering what was going to happen next ! left me wondering what was going to happen next! lots of twists and turns keeping me interested I'll try to be nice I'll start with saying that I liked the first book alot, the only thing I disliked was how stupid the Navi, But he's just a teen and so I thought to myself -okey he's not suppose to be all knowing, and that he doesn't understand what the magic wants of him. All in all a decent listen, but my god the quote "I don't understand" was getting really tired, he's even more stupid and stubborn in this one, and I mean overly so, this read(listen) was dreadful. I do like your books Margaret, but this one was way too much back and forth, and when I thought you were finished, it only continued, "I don't understand" For a moment I thought -ah she's probably building it up for something grand. Boy was I mistaken. It was like you were only trying to make the book longer, if the objective was to make the reader understand how confused Navi was then you over did that by a mile, it was just boring, and The joy I felt when I finished it was that for it was over and I didn't have to listen to it anymore Jonathan Barlow did a real job though, surly I'd like ti listen to him again. I will not be buying the next book. Forest Mage I have loved all of robins books in the set and I have fore of her over set and they are very good to Superb listening Absolutely engrossing story which draws you in and has you on edge right the way through.

Heartfire Audiobook by Orson Scott Card

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Orson Scott Card) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:42:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heartfire Subtitle: The Tales of Alvin Maker, Book 5 Author: Orson Scott Card Narrator: Nana Visitor Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Peggy Guester is a Torch, able to see the fire burning in each person's heart. Her power is so great that she can follow the paths of each person's future and know their most intimate secrets. From the moment of Alvin's birth, when the Unmaker first strove to kill him, he has been protected by her. Now they are married, and Peggy is part of Alvin's heart as well as his life. But their destinies have torn them apart: Alvin has gone North to New England, where knacks are considered witchcraft and their use is punished with death; on a quest for world peace, Peggy has gone south to the British Crown Colonies and the court of King Arthur Stuart. There she waits in exile, her life at risk in the hands of Alvin's younger brother Calvin, who has no intentions of showing her any brotherly love. This is the fifth installment of the Tales of Alvin Maker. Members Reviews: Wait for the Rerecord! While Mr. Card's novel are always well-written, thought-provoking, and downright enjoyable, this audio version of Heartfire is of such poor quality that I turned it off 30 minutes into it. The sound quality is horrible; the narrator boring. My advice: Save your money and wait for the rerecord. Excellent seriers. Terrible audio quality I have enjoyed Alvin's series so far. I have listened to Seventh Son, Red Prophet, Prentice Alvin, and Alvin Journeyman. However, I am very disppointed with the audio quality of the Heartfire recording. I hope it gets re-recorded. Poor Abridgement I love Orson Scott Card's works and I have very much enjoyed the Alvin Maker series. However, I ran into a road block when I could not locate Heartfire in the unabridged format on Audible. The narration is good (I love Nana Visitor), but the story has been butchered. It does not flow well from the previous books (gives you the feeling of just being dropped right in) and leaves out a great deal of the story line (which I discovered upon listening to the subsequent books when I kept going "huh...when did THAT happen?").

Oakleaf Bearers Audiobook by John Flanagan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John Flanagan) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:58:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oakleaf Bearers Subtitle: Ranger's Apprentice, Book 4 Author: John Flanagan Narrator: William Zappa Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Can sworn enemies fight side by side to save their lives and their kingdoms? Just as spring approaches and Will and Evanlyn can finally escape Skandia, Evanlyn is carried off by mysterious horsemen. Will sets out after them, but one boy against six fierce Temujai warriors is impossible odds - even for a Ranger apprentice. Halt and Horace arrive just in time.But the happiness of their reunion is cut short when Halt realizes these Temujai are only scouts for a massive invasion force. The four Araluans must work together with the Skandians to defeat the invaders - if the Oberjarl will accept their help. Members Reviews: 5 stars Love this series! The kids and I are listening to them in the car on the school run. Just straight adventure with well developed, likable characters. Enjoyable Just as good as the first book. Definitely aimed at the "young adult" market but enjoyed it nonetheless. Keiths review 'Hooked on this series and enjoying each new adventure and the characters within asthe plot unfolds. It was good, but....... What made the experience of listening to Oakleaf Bearers the most enjoyable? I have enjoyed this series immensely and took this book almost as a reflex action. I enjoyed the story, but found it a bit too drawn out. As usual the action got me in, to listen to each bow shot and clang of armor was fun and entertaining. William Zappa did his usual best when reading this tale. I shall look forward to the next book, despite my slight disappointment in this one. it is still a good read. What did you like best about this story? I like the continuing story of Will and Holt, of their adventures in other lands as well as their own. Although just a bit labored the story does jog along fairly well, and with Horace as a sidekick as well as princess Cassandra, plus the Skandians kept it going. What about William Zappas performance did you like? William Zappa is a really good choice to narrate this tale, he can change the accents and not forget who is speaking, all in all it is a good job done. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Bold and exciting in the old fashion way. Any additional comments? The story could have either been a little shorter, or something added to fill in the spaces of music between chapters. I find that in this book, the music after the chapter is announced a bit off putting, I was never sure if I was beginning or ending a chapter, but otherwise no other comments. brilliant, thanks audible just brilliant, the skandian battle very visual in my minds eye takes you back to ancient and simpler times.

Sands of Aggar Audiobook by Chris Anne Wolfe

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Anne Wolfe) — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 01:14:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sands of Aggar Subtitle: Amazons of Aggar, Book 3 Author: Chris Anne Wolfe Narrator: Jack R. R. Evans Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-16-15 Publisher: Angels of Anarchy Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Three women of Aggar. Three women so different, they may as well be from worlds as vast and varied as their ancestors. The face of Aggar has changed - war, conflict, healing, secrets - but these three will come to find that their similarities are as deep a bond as was ever formed. The vast desert calls and the whispers of changelings beckon. Cultures have risen and fallen across the land but some things remain constant even as everything is about to change. Jacquin the dancer. Adrian the warmage. Rox the hired sword. They are all more than they appear to be. They all carry secrets and stories. They will begin strangers and become something startling and new. Members Reviews: good but not the best Great story. A very interesting twist in the Aggar series but not as good as shadows and fire of Aggar Chris Ann Wolfe never disappoints. A wonderful talent lost to early. Great Book!! This is a great series, made even better through audible! The plot is fascinating and keeps you engaged the whole way thru. I can not wait until the last book is released!! Modern magic realism concurrent with modern tek Interesting permits from Audible, magically realised stories for a time of modernity, nothing for them to do but grow with the program.Ancient history suffers as it is sadly believed to be more advanced technologically than all other areas, knowledge base is quite vast, however, machines DUI not feel our comprehend, once they do, sadly they ate bit humané. Be patient I so enjoyed the first two novels I was afraid that this tale of Aggar wouldn't be as good. I love the millennial approach to telling the story of Aggar even when it means saying goodbye to those I have come to adore. The vocal performance is perfect too.

A Night of Dragon Wings Audiobook by Daniel Arenson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniel Arenson) — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 22:39:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Night of Dragon Wings Subtitle: Dragonlore, Book 3 Author: Daniel Arenson Narrator: Tim Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-16 Publisher: Daniel Arenson Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Dragonlore, the best-selling fantasy series beginning with A Dawn of Dragonfire, concludes with a tale of blood, steel, and flame. BOOK THREE: A NIGHT OF DRAGON WINGS Requiem burns. Her marble columns lie shattered. Queen Solina's army sweeps across the land, searching to kill every last dragon. Among the ruins, Requiem's dragons plan a desperate attack. To survive, they must strike Solina at the heart of her desert empire. Yet as Requiem rallies, Solina raises her cruelest champions yet. The nephilim, the spawn of demons and their mortal brides, have languished underground for epochs. Giants of rotted flesh, razor fangs, and clawed wings, they crave to crush the world that imprisoned them. When Queen Solina frees this unholy legion, the nephilim marshal under her banners... and swarm into Requiem. Requiem's light dims. Her hope is but a flicker in an endless night. As ancient evil engulfs the world, Requiem's dragons roar, blow their fire, and fly to their last stand. Members Reviews: A Desert Burns Wow!!! This was an excellent ending to an excellent series. This book had me captivated from start to finish, and unfortunately it had to end. Solina is truly insane, but at times I did feel sorry for her, Elethor truly becomes a King worth serving and Lyana is a woman every man would be lucky to have at his side. I love the how Daniel Arenson always has a sick twisted evil monsters in his stories and this series was no exception, the Nephilim are some of the most disgusting horrible abominations that you could ever imagine, and I cant wait to see what he comes up with next. To all that have read and loved the other two books in this series, then what are you waiting for? Buy this book. If you have not read any of these books than you are missing out on a great series. Enjoy. Pretty good finish Okay, so I will repent from my book one review which said that the series was a little immature to me due to it's predictability. I still feel like I knew how it would end to a point, but I did become somewhat attached to the characters and the world in which they live. The ending was a bit typical of the genre and in some cases a little too neat and tidy;however, it was satisfactory in the main. It would be interesting to hear more of the rest of this world. Unsure if I will delve any further in this realm, but it is not a bad world to visit. Good, but not great. I read the previous installment a song of dragons from the land of Requim and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This series however felt a bit contrived. I continued reading with a sense of morbid fascination because I hate not knowing the end of a series. After book 2 however I was ready to call it quits. I will be hard pressed to buy the next installment. My feeling is that the writer will become more creative with his abominations and revert to blood, gore and more unnecessarily violent and heart wrenching deaths of favored characters. Thanks Daniel for Gloria, Keiri and Agnus Day. My journey into the heart of Requim ends with this series. Great book Great book! Heartbreaking and beautiful... This is a beautiful story. It is filled with tragedy, love, war, pain, and passion. All the elements come together to give you a heartbreaking and wonderful experience. You will have a hard time putting these books down.

The Gargoyle King Audiobook by Richard A. Knaak

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard A. Knaak) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:17:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gargoyle King Subtitle: Dragonlance: Ogre Titans, Book 3 Author: Richard A. Knaak Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A climactic battle of magic and steel from the New York Times best-selling author of The Legend of Huma! The Titans have gained the Fire Rose and seized the ogre realms from the Grand Khan Golgren. With the powerful artifact created by the god Sirrion, they have literally recreated the capital, Garantha, and they intend to remold the people next. Although the Titans believe Golgren is dead, the half-breed survives. With few he can trust and facing magic, treachery, and distrustful gods, Golgren must find the answer in his own past if he has any hope of overcoming the Titans and the powers of the Fire Rose. In doing so, however, he risks becoming a pawn of the gargoyle king. Members Reviews: When architechure comes to life. The world of Dragonlance has been around for decades & finding new and interesting ways to explore it keeps the authors working hard. I found this book absorbing in it's take on an old foe. The Gargoyle was always a second or third class creature for most books & worlds. Richard Knaak has found a way keep the Dragonlance world fresh with a whole subculture of history about the Ogre & Gargoyle lifestyle. Cool & engrossing. Interesting read Escaping into a good book will never go out of style. This was delivered in a timely manner, as described, in good condition and worth passing along after I was done. Doesn't flow like a W&H book does Took some effort to read this series. Doesn't flow like a W&H book does. The Gargoyle King This was a very exciting finish to the ogre titans trilogy. you never knew what was coming next or how all the loose ends would come together. Richard Knaak writes exciting books to read. Great Series Okay so the first book I ever read in the Dragonlance universe was "The Legend of Huma" which introduced and essentially got me addicted to Dragonlance novels. This third installment in the Ogre Titans series does not disappointment. Richard Knaak writing style is easy and enjoyable to follow. Golgren is easily one of my top favorite characters in the Dragonlance world. I highly recommend this series.

The Jewel of Turmish Audiobook by Mel Odom

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mel Odom) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:00:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jewel of Turmish Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: The Cities, Book 3 Author: Mel Odom Narrator: Nicole Greevy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Alaghn - The Jewel of Turmish Preserving the balance of nature is a way of life for Haarn Brightoak, no matter what the cost, but even his dedication to the customs of the druid is put to the test when a long-dead evil returns to the world of the living. As this vile creature gathers its undead army, Haarn must decide if he will compromise his way of life to defend the city that has never welcomed him. The third title in the swashbuckling The Cities series, this novel explores the Vilhon Reach, an area of the Forgotten Realms world that previously had little information written about it. The Jewel of Turmish is the first Forgotten Realms novel from popular author Mel Odom since his trilogy of titles in The Threat from the Sea series. Members Reviews: A solid book, the experience lessened by narrator Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? i would recommend the book if you are interested in the D&D books or the forgotten realms campaign setting,i enjoyed the story when i was younger but my tastes have matured as i have, regardless its still a solid story and well paced, dont get me wrong Mel Odom is no Tolkien or Robert Holdstock but if you are someone who enjoys blow by blow accounts of fights, and simple characters with simple dialogue this may be the book for you but the drawling monotone and soulless perfomance of the narrator leaves much to be desired Who was your favorite character and why? Haarn Brightoak, the main protagonist is a good example of a true neutral character, most of the time, and im a sucker for druids so Haarn it is How could the performance have been better? a little bit of enthusiasm from the narrator would work wonders, as such she sounds like she doesnt want to be there reading for you, if you compare this narrator to say, Rob Inglis who narrated the unabridged fellowship, towers and return of the king, its apples and oranges, and in this case rotten apples, i am questioning now whether to buy the other forgotten realms books i like simply because they are narrated by soulless monotone Nicole Greevy a name that i will never forgive or forget, for lessening a book i so enjoyed in my childhood Was The Jewel of Turmish worth the listening time? the story is definately worth your time if you can stand the horrible narration Any additional comments? narrator is pretty crap, potentially ruining your whole experience

The Druid Queen Audiobook by Douglas Niles

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Niles) — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:04:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Druid Queen Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: Druidhome Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Douglas Niles Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Restored to his throne, King Tristan Kendrick must confront the fearful costs of his rescue from the Coral Kingdom. One of his daughters suffers tragically from the curse of an evil god, while the other must face a decision that will chart the destiny of the kingdom. At the same time, near the heart of Gwynneth, a new evil stirs. Members Reviews: Another enjoyable Forgotten Realms series I enjoyed both the Moonshae Trilogy and the Druidhome Trilogy (the latter is set 20ish years later). My only complaint is the the ending of the Druidhome Trilogy felt a bit rushed. I don't expect Forgotten Realms books to knock me off my feet. I like that all of the books, by many authors, all exist in the same "world" so that they don't have to spend endless pages developing and presenting the milieu. I have a pile of Forgotten Realms source material and maps which helps while reading these books. I read a lot of books Most of the Forgotten Realms or D&D books I read are the same in that they are fine and good for passing the time. I find it's necessary to know all the background info in order to understand the next book that comes out. It was good, but nothing really exciting. Adventure and romance. Although I enjoyed the Moonshae Trilogy, I have to say that the Druidhome Trilogy is much better. I read all three books in two days, and I was wishing they were longer. Unlike other Forgotten Realms authors (most notably Ed Greenwood), Douglas Niles definitely has a well-developed plot, with a clear conflict that leads to a logical conclusion. Although the story itself is quite good, that wasn't really what kept me reading into the small hours of the night. Actually, it was the romance part of it--something which gets neglected in many other TSR novels. I found myself dying to know who Alicia would choose. All of the characters are extremely likeable (except maybe Deirdre), and I was happy to see that Newt, the fairy dragon returns in this trilogy. I highly suggest this trilogy to anyone who is a fan of the Forgotten Realms setting, and especially to those of us who wish the authors would pay more attention to developing love between their characters. Audio Book is Missing a Chapter This rating applies to the audible version. The reason for the one-star review is that the audio book is missing the second-to-last chapter of the book. It goes right from chapter 14 - Rockbound Ways to chapter 16 - Clash of the Avatars. Chapter 15 is missing entirely, so you will miss part of the story. Waiting for the reprint I have read the first trilogy ( The Moonshae Trilogy) and have gotten the first two in this trilogy but can't seem to find the last in the series. I am a serious collector and the books of the forgotten realms are my target. I have 42 in 1 time read condition and hope to complete the collection. I realize that it's going to be hard since TSR was bought out but any one that can direct me to a "source".....gimmee, gimmee, gimmee

Nights of Villjamur Audiobook by Mark Charan Newton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Charan Newton) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:57:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nights of Villjamur Author: Mark Charan Newton Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: An ice age strikes a chain of islands, and thousands come to seek sanctuary at the gates of Villjamur: a city of ancient spires and bridges, a place where banshees wail the deceased, cultists use forgotten technology for their own gain, and where, further out, the dead have been seen walking across the tundra. When the Emperor commits suicide, his elder daughter, Rika, is brought home to lead the Jamur Empire, but the sinister Chancellor plans to get rid of her and claim the throne for himself. Meanwhile, a senior investigator in the city inquisition must solve the high-profile and savage murder of a city politician while battling evils within his own life, and a handsome and serial womanizer manipulates his way into the imperial residence with a hidden agenda. When reports are received that tens of thousands of citizens are dying in a bizarre genocide on the northern islands of the Empire, members of the elite Night Guard are sent to investigate. It seems that, in this land under a red sun, the long winter is bringing more than just snow. Critic Reviews: "Newton handles his multilayered world and diverse cast of characters with the assurance of an experienced author and balances his fantasy tropes with elements of horror and political commentary in vividly descriptive, compelling prose." (Publishers Weekly) "Unusual characters, including those from nonhuman races and a compelling gay protagonist, give this genre-bender plenty of appeal for a variety of readers." (Booklist) Members Reviews: a good start for a trilogy! Fantasy for adults realy good narrator and godd plots and mystery. awesome chars . why isnt there any more books on audible in this series??

Legacy of the Sword Audiobook by Jennifer Roberson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jennifer Roberson) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 05:32:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legacy of the Sword Subtitle: Chronicles of the Cheysuli, Book 3 Author: Jennifer Roberson Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: For decades, the magical race of shapeshifters called the Cheysuli have been feared and hated exiles in their own land, a land they rightfully should rule. Victims of a vengeful monarch's war of annihilation and a usurper king's tyrannical reign, the Cheysuli clans have nearly vanished from the world. Now in the aftermath of the revolution which overthrew the hated tyrant, Prince Donal is being trained as the first Cheysuli in generations to assume the throne. But will he be able to overcome the prejudice of a populace afraid of his special magic and succeed in uniting the realm in its life and death battle against enemy armies and evil magicians? Members Reviews: Kind of Boring I had trouble following it and fell asleep many times. It definitely did not show her best work. Still I just bought another in the series so you do not want to miss the middle of the series.

The Outcast Blade Audiobook by Jon Courtenay Grimwood

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jon Courtenay Grimwood) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:41:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Outcast Blade Subtitle: Act Two of the Assassini Author: Jon Courtenay Grimwood Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: As the Byzantine and German emperors plot war, Venices future rests in the hands of three unwilling individuals: The newly knighted Sir Tycho. He defeated the Mamluk navy but he cannot make the woman he loves love him back. Tortured by secrets, afraid of the daylight, he sees no reason to save a city he hates. The grieving Lady Giulietta. Virgin. Mother. Widow. All she wants is to retire from the poisonous world of the Venetian court to mourn her husband in peace. But her duty is to Venice: Both emperors want her hand in marriage and an alliance with Europes richest city. She must choose, knowing that whichever suitor she rejects will become Venices bitterest enemy. Lastly, a naked, mud-strewn girl who crawls from a paupers grave on an island in the Venetian lagoon and begins by killing the men who buried her. Between them, they will set the course of history. Members Reviews: Run and Buy! I don't usually enjoy fantasy, but this is very well done. Witty and realistic. I think it's true to the realworld era it's drawn from. BTW, I've enjoyed all of Mr. Grimwoods books. Vampires? I liked the Venice setting and the characters were well thought out.Have finished the series now and would read more about the main character if they be forthcoming. Grimwood rocks! I had not heard of this author before reading this series. I was enthralled by the concept and the characterization. I will definitely be reading more by this author. Read it slowly Great book. Only 4 starts because it reads too quickly. I really hope JCG continues to use these characters. I read it in two days. Five Stars A good read

Liquid Fire Audiobook by Anthony Francis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anthony Francis) — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 17:14:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Liquid Fire Subtitle: The Skindancer Series, Book 3 Author: Anthony Francis Narrator: Traci Odom Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-15 Publisher: BelleBooks, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Magical tattoo artist Dakota Frost is back - fighting a fire that may burn down the world. For millennia, ancient factions of wizards have closely guarded the secrets of liquid fire - distilled from the blood of dragons and the magical key to unbelievably powerful spells. Now, Dakota's flirtation with a fireweaver while visiting San Francisco engulfs her in a magical feud. Forced to defend herself with her masterwork, a powerful dragon tattoo, Dakota becomes the target of superstitious magicians who believe she's summoned the spirit of a dragon...the first step in an incredibly dangerous spell that could create more liquid fire. Soon, Dakota finds herself caught in a magical battle between ageless wizards desperate to seize the rapidly dwindling supply of liquid fire and fireweaver terrorists who'll stop at nothing to keep every last drop of it for themselves...even if that means killing Dakota. The race is on to find the truth about liquid fire, the secret behind Dakota's magic tattoos, and the message hidden in the fireweaver's secret codes - before the world goes up in flames. Filled with spectacular magic, pyrotechnic action, and kinky romance, Liquid Fire is the action-packed third installment in the Dakota Frost, Skindancer series. Members Reviews: Still Cant Stop listening.. I. really liking this series.. I am sad that the.fourth book is still not here What was that? Why was that book so long? Why do we have to learn so much about ever single freaking move of all these different martial arts? Seriously, she would go off about 2 step ,3 step ,basket weave blah blah blah. No idea what was happening. Every action scene I got lost. And I'm not dumb or unable to follow. It was just so badly written and self indulgent. Every step, like it was some kind of learning manual. The narrator. I don't remember having any problems with her in the first two books, but this was pretty bad. She did the main characters well, but everyone else sounded like idiots. Literally. Like they were dumb. It was weird. Her accents were crap, all of them. Irish, Scottish, and a couple others were just grating. Then the climactic parts. Ummm, what the hell? She sounded like an over dramatic friend retelling a story while trying to be quiet. Dakota would be screaming and the narrator would do a weird over exaggerated whisper scream. I have an hour left of the book but had to turn it off. I don't even care what happens. I can't follow it. I don't know what happened. I enjoyed the first two books, and this had some good parts. Overall, I don't think it's worth the time it takes to get through it or the frustration.

SpellBreaker Audiobook by Connie Suttle

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Connie Suttle) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 04:35:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: SpellBreaker Subtitle: First Ordinance, Book 4 Author: Connie Suttle Narrator: Shiromi Arserio Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: SubtleDemon Publishing LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: History is written by the victors. Truth is written by the Larentii - Nefrigar, Chief Archivist Wylend Arden, Fifth-level warlock and King of Karathia for more than 20,000 years, had quite a story to tell. "It began like this," he said, his smile slightly crooked as he lifted his cup of wine to me. "I had an older brother, born to one of my father's legitimate mates. His name was Wellend and he was heir to the Karathian throne. On his 16th birthday, my father gifted him with the Heir's Ring, as was proper." After thousands of years, Wylend's niece and nephew are making a bid for the Karathian throne. All they need, it seems, is a book and a ring to prove their inheritance. It matters not to Deris and Daris Arden whom they murder or which worlds they destroy in their quest to wrestle the throne from seemingly legitimate heirs. If they conquer the Karathian King and take the throne, their greed will demand that the Alliances be next. Unless their spell can be broken. Members Reviews: Awesome read I loved this book just as I loved all the books in this series. They are very well written storylines and keep your attention throughout. Connie did very well confusing love the story line but to many names are sexully unclear and the narrator makes no voice differentiation between sexes or even characters.

Dragon Magic Audiobook by B. V. Larson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (B. V. Larson) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:27:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragon Magic Subtitle: Haven Series, Book 4 Author: B. V. Larson Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In Dragon Magic, the fourth book of the Haven Series, the Kindred call upon Brand for help. Things are not right in their kingdom beneath Snowdon. Modi has led a treasure-hunting expedition deep into the Everdark, a place where spine-terrors, blind croaking things, and great wurms reside. But it's been weeks; Modi is overdue, and the Gudrin fears the worst. Brand journeys into the magnesium bowels - and beyond - and discovers things buried there that he wishes he had never disturbed. Members Reviews: Great series Just getting back into this series and hope that the narrator is in the others as well. Short and sweet Good fantasy series, going into a lot of depth yet not so much as to draw out the book. i would have liked it to be a bit longer but i still enjoyed it. for those who like magic, dragons, mythical races and heros. this is a series you would enjoy

The Fall of Highwatch Audiobook by Mark Sehestedt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Sehestedt) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:25:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fall of Highwatch Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: Chosen of Nendawen, Book 1 Author: Mark Sehestedt Narrator: Dara Rosenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: An exciting new trilogy set in the far north of Faerun! Hweilan is the last of the line of Highwatch and - as she discovers - one of the last of the Vil Adanrath, a bloodline of lycanthropes left on Faern. Guric, her uncle and the slayer of Hwelian's family, has released a terrible evil in order to resurrect his beloved wife and gain control of the northern countries. When Hweilan escapes Guric's schemes, she is taken in by Lendri, a Vil Adanrath who has stayed in Faern to help guide Hweilan to her fate. Members Reviews: Well paced story in a new Forgotten Realms setting Sehestedt takes us to a little used region of the Forgotten Realms and does a great job of fleshing it out with a story that describes some of its history and peoples. Hweilan maintains my interest as a young woman forced to grow up as her world is suddenly shattered and she is chased relentlessly through forest and tundra. The supporting characters are also well drawn. Her companions are complex to the point where you aren't sure if their loyalties are to Hweilan or to someone else. Sehestedt also introduces new undead and fey creatures. So this thrilling story has a lot going for it. My only disappointment was the poor sound studio quality that stole from Dara Rosenberg's narration. By itself her narration was good. She doesn't differentiate characters with accents and tones so much, but enough so that you can tell who is who in any given scene. What she does do is project some emotion into the characters, even if it sounds a little cliched at times. But I much prefer that to the dull, robotic performances I have had to endure from some other narrators. Sadly whenever I listened to the narration with ear buds I could hear sirens in the background! Frequently! At first I though it was background noise from my own neighborhood, but it was definitely coming from the audio. At other times I could hear the feint sounds of some musical track playing on the audio as if it was recorded over used magnetic tape. How is someone supposed to escape into a book with all that going on. Lastly I have to say I love how Sehestedt ended the book. It was a gripping climax and a powerful ending that makes me want to dig into the next book of the trilogy immediately. But this time I will read it instead of listening to it. I live in a place where I hear enough sirens and other people's music all day as it is. I don't need it on my audiobooks.

The Gates of Night Audiobook by Keith Baker

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Keith Baker) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:22:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gates of Night Subtitle: Eberron: Dreaming Dark, Book 3 Author: Keith Baker Narrator: Brett Barry Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A band of war-weary soldiers have uncovered a plot that may tear the very fabric of reality forever. To save their own lives and to prevent a long-banished race of monsters from unleashing an army of horrors upon the waking world, they must reach the very heart of Dal Quor. To stop the cataclysm in time, they must fight their way to. ©2006 Wizards of the Coast LLC (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Great book and series but... Narrator was changed from the first two books, which makes it difficult to stay connected - especially when words are pronounced differently than previously. Otherwise a great finish to the series. really wish they hadn't changed the narrator Keith Baker third book of this installment of the dreaming dark was okay wasn't as strong as his first two novels. the real criticism comes in that they change the narrator in the narrator's pronunciations as well as characterizations of voices is a lot worse in my opinion. if you liked the first two novels of the dreaming dark Trilogy I would recommend slogging through this one to know the end of the story. after about an hour or 3 into the novel I was able to adjust at this pace of the novel pick pick up. mr. Colville did a great job talking about the different planes. Not All It Could Have Been While I feel like this one has a more cohesive story than the second book in the series, it still ultimately falls quite a bit short of its potential. The first book in the series was quite good, especially up until the end, because it did a great job of introducing you to the world. This one stayed back in the land of more dime-a-dozen series tie-in novels. I really like the world of Eberron, because of its blend of fantasy and sci-fi. But I think in order to truly capitalize on that you would have to have a, epic fantasy series set in the world to establish a "main" plot-line. These kind of books that are turned out by the franchise are really just popcorn fantasies, and I'm sure they satisfy a big part of the market. But what I really want to find is a series like this that is truly written with the art of the story in mind. It doesn't have to be epic and the stakes don't have to be huge. That was what worked in the first book - we were just concerned with the fates of the four main character. By the end of this book, our heroes are trying to save the entire world just like every other cliche genre fantasy series out there. And it doesn't even sell it to the readers. As other reviewers have stated, the ending just falls apart because it doesn't really have much backbone to it. If it had been kept toned down, with a focus on characters and world-building, I would have been a lot more satisfied by this series. Meh What started as an excellent introduction to the realm of Eberron, quickly runs away and becomes so over the top that the story lost me. Combine that with a change in Narrator led me to abandon this book. Not that Brett Barry did a poor job once he got his bearings.

Das Schwert der Wahrheit 3 Hörbuch von Terry Goodkind

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Terry Goodkind) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:29:52 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> Titel: Das Schwert der Wahrheit 3 Autor:: Terry Goodkind Erzähler: Tobias Kluckert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 59 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-12-07 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. Der Sprecher: Der Schauspieler Tobias Kluckert, geboren 1972, liest die Geschichte von Richard Cypher und dem Schwert der Wahrheit. Als Synchronsprecher lieh er u.a. Joaquin Phoenix als 'Johnny Cash' in dem Film "Walk the Line" seine Stimme. Der Autor: Terry Goodkind wurde 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska, in den USA geboren. Als 1994 sein Erstlingsroman auf der US-Bestsellerliste ganz nach oben kletterte, war Terry Goodkind bald international berühmt. Der Autor lebt in Neuengland. Kritik Bewertungen: Ich kann mich nicht erinnern, jemals eine so großartige Fantasy gelesen zu haben. Terry Goodkind ist der wahre Erbe von J. R. R. Tolkien. --Marion Zimmer Bradley Eine phänomenale Saga von unendlichem Einfallsreichtum! --Kirkus Reviews Wer einmal mit Terry Goodkinds "Schwert der Wahrheit" begonnen hat, kann nicht wieder davon lassen! Pure Magie! --Romantic Times

The Battle of Evernight Audiobook by Cecilia Dart-Thornton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cecilia Dart-Thornton) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:50:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Evernight Subtitle: The Bitterbynde, Book 3, Part I Author: Cecilia Dart-Thornton Narrator: Kris Faulkner Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-07 Publisher: Books in Motion Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Once upon a time, the great Faeran high king, Angavar, became trapped in mortal Erith, along with his twin brother and nemesis, Morragan, "the Raven Prince". It was when the gate to the Faeran Realm was closed on them. Now, many centuries later, the fugitive who calls herself Tahquil has at last discovered the truth. She is being hunted down by the Raven Prince, because she alone can reopen the gate to the Fair Realm, so Morragan plans to use her for his escape from exile. However, Tahquil's mind is still clouded by a potent spell called the Bitterbynde, and she is also dying from a mystical wasting disease. The cure, and the final answers to the mystery of her past, can only be found in Evernight - at the fortress of the Raven Prince himself. Check out other titles in series. © Cecilia Dart-Thornton; (P) Books in Motion Members Reviews: To Be Continued This is a wonderful trilogy, imaginative, well-narrated and delightful. But be warned, although it does not say so anywhere, this recording, unlike the recordings of Book 1 and Book 2, is incomplete. This is only the first half of the book. It seems the second half isn't out yet. I wouldn't have bought something half done, and have to wait until who knows when to finish it, had I known it was not complete. Seriously?! Learning the secret to our main characters demise is a bit of a shock, and somewhat disappointing, and funny and familiar all at the same time. I love the way this series is based on true "fairy tales" and myths of English/Irish/Scottish origins. I think that's why I love these books. The ending was, yeah, like, what happened, exactly? But, I believe Dart-Thornton clears up some of the mystery in her afterword in Part II. Disapointing The first book was great, the second was OK, the third just felt like nothing happened! The story constantly gets lost amid ridiculously long descriptions and i found myself not knowing what was happening half the time because of this. The characters have many names and this makes keeping track of them hard. I thought this was the last book but it turns out its the last book (part 1), kind of like what they did with the harry potter books in cinema. So i was a little worried when 5 minutes to the end nothing was being resolved. Nothing is resolved in this book. Here is a brief synopsis: - She goes into a forest - She finds some kind of rope maze and slides down ropes - She finds a village where every man thinks she is hot -She meets a man who has trouble walking over small trickles of water - She leaves and travels far looking for the door - Then just before she gets to the door her friends get kidnapped - She travels away from the door looking for her friends - She makes funny shoes to walk over a hedge maze - She finds a lava kindgom - She turns into a swan She always gets close to finding something plot worthy when she gets distracted right at the last minute and decides to travel 500 miles (as the crow flies) in the other direction. MENTAL. The main character (Imhrien, Rohain, Ashalynn, Taquil) is just annoying me now. It was better when she was a mute.

Empty Threat Audiobook by Danny Bell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Danny Bell) — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 00:08:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Empty Threat Subtitle: The Black Pages, Book 1 Author: Danny Bell Narrator: Whitton A. Frank Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-19-17 Publisher: Danny Bell Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Elana Black has the power to make herself fictional. But when she decides to start saving all the people in books and TV shows who die just for the sake of advancing the plot, she quickly learns that she's not the only one with her powers. All Elana wants to do is save people. But these others don't want the stories to change, and they'll do everything they can to stop her. If you had the power to change fate...to create a happy ending where there wasn't one before...would you do it if it meant risking your own? Members Reviews: Can't wait for the next one! This is a great start to a new series; and, a refreshingly new take on the genre. It's full of magic, action and adventure. Once you start, you won't be able to put it down! The narrator did an excellent job. There are numerous characters and each had a distinct voice. I received a free review copy and voluntarily left this review. Like to get lost in stories? This book's a nod to you I thought Whitton Frank's energetic, youthful, and engaging narration was a good match for author Danny Bell's quirky yet grounded (and delightfully flawed) protagonist. The world building of Empty Threat is a nod to book lovers. Are you an introvert who prefers books over people? Ok maybe you don't have to be that extreme... but do you get lost in a story, or ever imagine living with fictional people? Empty Threat takes an old sci-fi idea and gives it a new twist. The concept of jumping into books to save characters who normally die will make you really consider your own morality. What is right here? Preserving literary works, or using your powers to help others? A Compelling Read for Everyone Spoiler Warning: I tend to play fast and loose with book spoilers, but I try to keep things as vague as possible. Have you ever wondered what happened to the miscellaneous characters in fiction? The buddy who dies just to prove how tough the bad guy is- the barber who gets robbed during a superhero's origin story. The various no-names who get devoured in the latest episodes of "The Walking Dead" while Rick Grimes gets to look sad about people dying under his watch? Probably not. I certainly didn't, until I read this book, that is. "Empty Threat" is a story that analyzes fiction through the lens of someone who is able to travel into fiction- Alanna Black. "Empty Threat" does a great job of looking at your typical fantasy novel- and offering a new perspective on things. Things that you would expect to happen, don't (no romance, whaaaaaat? Alanna is defined by her actions and not who she's in love with!?!?) and things that you wouldn't expect to happen, happen in extraordinary ways. "Empty Threat" is certainly not a perfect book, but the novelty of it is so refereshing that it's good to see this sort of take on fantasy literature. I'm most definitely going to be looking forward to the sequel- and giving copies of this as presents to some of my friends and family. Fun Story! Creative and enjoyable story can't wait to see more from the author! It's great to have a female protagonist and a relatable origin story. Strong Females for the Win Danny does a wonderful job of giving life to a relatable, strong, female main character, which is a breath of fresh air in a genre where men tend to lead.

The Summon Stone Audiobook by Ian Irvine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ian Irvine) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 21:60:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summon Stone Subtitle: The Gates of Good and Evil, Book 1 Author: Ian Irvine Narrator: Grant Cartwright Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The start of a brand-new epic fantasy series from fan favourite Ian Irvine, set in the world of his million-copy-selling View from the Mirror series. The Merdrun, cruel warriors blooded by thousands of years of slaughter, are gathering in the void between the worlds. Their long-hidden summon stone is waking, corrupting good people as well as bad and turning arcane places into magically polluted wastelands. If it is not destroyed, it will create a portal and call the Merdrun through. In a nightmare a nine-year-old girl sees the Merdrun leader - and he sees her. If her parents, Karan and Llian, are to save their daughter and their world, they must find a way to stop the greatest warrior in the void. Critic Reviews: "For sheer excitement, there's just no-one else like Irvine." (SFX) Members Reviews: Ian Irvine is one of my favourite authors, and this new book did not disappoint Ian Irvine is one of my favourite authors, and this new book did not disappoint! Amazing characters and world building, with a complex and fascinating plot. :) Highly recommend. Loved reading this book as much as the others Loved reading this book as much as the others. I was continued on the fantasy journey and didn't want to put the dook down. A great read as always from Ian A great read as always from Ian, with every character facing their own quandary while the world as they know it is under threat from an invading people. So the tension and the interweaving story lines make for a gripping story. The writing is poor. Very confusing to read. The writing is poor.

The Dragon's Son Audiobook by Margaret Weis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margaret Weis) — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 04:24:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dragon's Son Subtitle: The Second Book of the Dragonvarld Trilogy Author: Margaret Weis Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki, Gabrielle de Cuir Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-04 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 358 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In The Dragon's Son, there is new hope in the form of a special offspring who might be able to bridge the anarchy that is disrupting the delicate and unseen order that the Parliament has tried to protect. The twin offspring of a high priestess and a dragon hold the key to man's future, but their identity must be held secret, even from each other, until they have matured. One is raised in a human court, the other in hiding. But the link that exists between the twins will not be broken by mere distance, and the duality of their origin will unlock the new hope for a return to peace and safety as long as they live to maturity. It is up to Draconas, the special emissary of the Parliament, to make it happen for the sake of both Dragonkind and mankind alike, despite the evil forces that are still gaining strength around them. Critic Reviews: "Spellbinding magic." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Just bad The first in this series Mistress of Dragons was entertaining and a good read though the characters were rather flat. I cut the first book a lot of slack because I figured I?d learn more about their true intentions in the next book. Alas, this book does not deliver the goods. Worse, the plot wanders aimlessly, as if the author was trying to meet some predetermined word count. I love fantasy and jump at the chance to download something new from Audible. My advice? Go for George R. R. Martin?s Song of Ice and Fire series. Good Book I liked the second intstallment in this series, it was well written and did not go the way that I had expected it to go. I can't wait for the next book to come out I just hope it does not take to long to be released. Good story, bad narrator After listening to the first two books, the new narrator's style for this last volume was distractingly harsh and dissonant. I had a very hard time becoming engaged in the story or caring about the hero's success. Make sure you start with book one. I usually like a story with dragons and I liked this series. It was a bit different but still entertaining. Make sure you start with book one. good book I loved the books ( all three ) Not for the novice but not too hard to comprehend.the only down-fall with this book is that there ar two diferent readers one male one female and I found that very anoying. other than that the story was very good.

The Walls of Air Audiobook by Barbara Hambly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Barbara Hambly) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:24:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Walls of Air Subtitle: The Darwath Trilogy, Book 2 Author: Barbara Hambly Narrator: Teri Clark Linden Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The city of illusions... Three thousand years before, the monstrous Dark had sprung from loathsome underground lairs to destroy most of humanity. Now they were again ravening and ruining in their blood-hunger. Only a few thousand people had managed to find refuge in the ancient fortress Keep of Renweth. There, even the magic of the wizard Ingold Inglorion could offer them little hope against the Dark. To defeat the savage horror, they must gain help from the Hidden City of Quo, to which all other wizards had been summoned. But Ingold could not pierce the walls of illusion that separated Quo from the world. With his student, Rudy Solis, the old wizard set out to cross 2,000 miles of dangerous desert to the City of Wizards. What he might find there he could not know - and dared not guess! Members Reviews: The walls of air Brooks is one of the best authors. This series has Great characters and Great plot. reader needs much more practice While Teri does an excellent job with the voices of different characters, she is terrible when it comes to normal reading. Many statements she sounded like she finished them as a question. There were often times when you couldn't actually tell that she finished a sentence and started another, though she wasn't as bad in this book as she was in the first of the series. Chasing the tail of the Beast. Would you consider the audio edition of The Walls of Air to be better than the print version? I only wish that Sam Elliott could have voiced the wizard. Teri did a fantastic job and at times I wish I could have added sound effects or slowed her reading a bit. I savored this book listening to chapters over and over. Thank you so much. Who was your favorite character and why? Gil. She was the main character. Complicated and a driving force for the plot. And as she tapped into her alternate resources, I grew with her. What about Teri Clark Lindens performance did you like? Teri was fantastic. I was amazed at how she could keep the voices straight and the range in her vocals. I would love to see her help produce the movie. Her knowledge of the characters and expression was awesome. The Dark came alive, I could imagine them like many blockbuster movie characters. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Will they survive the night? Any additional comments? Please. Oh please make this into a movie!!! Soon. :) Before Sam Elliott is retired. Good stuff The narration works a lot better at 2x speed -- I'm not sure why it's so slow. Story is as good as ever.

Neversfall Audiobook by Ed Gentry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ed Gentry) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:38:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Neversfall Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: The Citadels, Book 1 Author: Ed Gentry Narrator: Nicole Greevy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Monsters and mystery in a remote stronghold - explore the Citadels of the Forgotten Realms(R)! Neversfall was supposed to be Estagund's stronghold in the wilds of monster-ridden Veldorn, an unassailable citadel to protect the southern lands. Then the regiment holding Neversfall disappeared, leaving no hint of what took them. The replacement forces find themselves attacked from both within and without the fortress's walls. Besieged by monsters and men, a mercenary captain and an elite warrior must work together to discover out who their enemy really is. Members Reviews: Terrible writing and confusing storytelling I eventually gave up on reading this book due to my dislike for the writing and storytelling style. This book spends a lot of time on what characters are thinking or on awkward, almost childish dialogue. Very little time is spent describing the setting or what is going on. The characters thoughts and actions frequently did not make sense. The characters seemed a bit childish and were difficult to relate to. Another problem was that the details in the story frequently did not match the general description, especially with regard to one of the main groups of soldiers which are portrayed as elite, disciplined and organized and then shown to be none of those things while still being considered to be. The story did have good pacing, action, and the beginnings of an interesting plot. These things were able to keep me reading for a while, but eventually it was not worth continuing. Very strong Neversfall is the first installment in The Citadels series, and if we can judge by the start, we have a verz fine four books coming our way. I read a short story by Gentry inRealms of the Dragons II: A Forgotten Realms Anthology, and it was one of the best short stories i have ever read. Turns out it wasnt a coincidence. Simply put, Neversfall is a story about soldiers and chain of command. Plot is what really carries this book. When you look at it, its not overly complicated, nothing to blow you off your feet, but it has been executed to perfection. There are certainly many realms novels that dealt with sodliers and war, but not a single one depicted the life and troubles of a standard foot soldier better then this one. Characters are similar to plot. On the first glance, they are ordinary, maybe even too ordinary, but they are given so much introspection and thought that actually towards the end of the book you understand that they are better fleshed-out then most of today's fantasy book characters. Villains are also refreshing, in a sense that none of them are standard, boring i-want-to-rule-the-world-because-im-evil villains. Due to spoiler reasons i wont talk about "main" villain, but Formians are beautifully depicted, and really seem "alien" as you would expect them to be. Book is pumped up with lore about Maquar and Duprari and "the Adama", the philosophy-turned-religion they all follow. Gentry certainly weaves it through the whole book, and that is something not many authors can do. I havent got much more to say, except that i hope Gentry is given more space by the Wizards in the future. A great fantasy read i recommend to everyone who is into the genre. Not the usual Realm material There are no epic characters, no swarms of monsters, and no magic battles.

Stormcaller Audiobook by Everet Martins

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Everet Martins) — Wed, 06 May 2015 01:14:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stormcaller Subtitle: The Age of Dawn, Book 1 Author: Everet Martins Narrator: Charlie Kevin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-15 Publisher: RIDICULOUS MARKETING LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: New author Everet Martins introduces listeners to the fantastical world of Zoria, a land of volcanos and carnivorous plants. Ten thousand years have passed since Asebor was sealed during the first age of dawn. The power binding this malevolent god has finally waned, allowing him to once again beat the drums of war. Men worship the phoenix and dragon gods. Some are fortunate enough to touch their essences, transforming ordinary women into fearsome warriors and men into miraculous healers. The beginnings of the next scourge brushes the town of Breden, where Walter, son of elixir bean farmers, itches for adventure only to discover the harsh brutality of combat. Members Reviews: Very promising with potential Overall the story is good considering it is the first of the series. I believe there is a lot of potential for this to become a great series. The narrator was great. My only complaint is that it was awkward to listen to some of the female voiceovers and difficult to take some of the characters seriously with the voice used for them. Overall, however, the narrator did a great narration The story and characters are ngaging and unique and the book keeps your attention from beginning to end. Two things about the story that I did not like was that plot twists and learning about certain characters and their secrets seemed a little rushed. An example of this is when a character reveals a secret during combat and the only response from the revelation was a few words acknowledging it. I felt the rushed reaction and revelation took away from the character and who they are. Secondly, the story and characters display some cliche lines and characteristics. While having cliche themes or lines is nit inherently bad and I do not view cliche as always bad, some cliche lines seem to take away from the characters vibrant and unique personalities and senses of humor that are portrayed very vibrantly and well in other scenes. In the end, this book was a pleasure to read despite a few little things I personally think took away from making the story more or less perfect. I would highly recommend this book to any fans of fantasy and coming of age stories. Not Complete i am not a fan of books that do not have a complete story arc. Apparently the crisis of this book is getting the armor off. That was not a good enough climax to make wading through all the blood and gore worth the trip. This was not good. What disappointed you about Stormcaller? The dialogue was awkward. Listening was painful. I can't blame the narrator, he obviously did his best the material. But I can't call his performance good. The story was cliche, but I can handle that. We all know the hero's journey by now. I won't be a snob. I know what to expect most of the time when I pick up fantasy adventure. But while the author obviously loves the genre, he has little talent for it's execution. What do you think your next listen will be? Into the Wild by Larry Correia. I can't wait. He is always a blast. What aspect of Charlie Kevins performance would you have changed? When the material is this bad tone it down. He tried to bring life to the bad dialogue which just made it sound even worse. Every time he spoke you couldn't help asking yourself if people would really say that, or react that way in a particular situation. If Kevin had better material he would have really shone. You didnt love this book...

Angel Heart Audiobook by Summer Lee

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Summer Lee) — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 22:37:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Angel Heart Subtitle: Glorious Companions, Book 1 Author: Summer Lee Narrator: Julie Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-13 Publisher: Summer Lee Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Betrayed by her mother, 18-year-old Kenana is sold into marriage to the elderly Prince Jubal of Mesopotamia. Dutiful Kenana determines to make the best of the situation, honoring her wedding vows and fulfilling her wifely responsibilities to the elderly prince. However, she cannot help but wish for what might have been - especially when her strikingly handsome Guardian Angel, Malluch, returns to her life in a very corporeal form, serving as no small distraction. Malluch's mere presence is enough to stir feelings of unrest in Kenana, who holds fast to her resolve to remain faithful to her new husband. But Malluch's persistence grows, and the new Princess begins to question his nature - is he truly her Guardian Angel, or a creature with dubious intentions? Kenana struggles with the events in her past and present as she attempts to forge her future in this new world she finds herself thrust into as the wife of a royal. As she takes her place as the Prince's bride, dark memories from her childhood begin to surface, serving to both explain and exacerbate her feelings of disquiet concerning her new life. She shows a strength of will and character in her ability to deal with her traumas and accept the situation she finds herself in, albeit without her choice. And when word reaches the palace that the Nephilim, giants sired by evil angels and born of human women, seek to do her harm, Kenana is forced to flee the palace. On the run, Kenana will discover that those closest to our hearts can sometimes make the most unlikely of heroes. And, in one case, an unlikely guardian angel. Members Reviews: great story, couldn't put it down! it was a great book. i could not put it down. characters were credible and i could identify with main character.

The Glasswrights' Master Audiobook by Mindy L. Klasky

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mindy L. Klasky) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:11:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Glasswrights' Master Subtitle: Glasswrights, Book 5 Author: Mindy L. Klasky Narrator: Julia Farhat Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The final battle... Rani Trader has fled her homeland, escaping Morenia just as enemy armies invade. Encamped in the southern kingdom of Sarmonia, Rani must make the hardest bargain of her life - negotiating safety for herself, her beloved king, and his heir, even as she struggles to control mystical powers that rise within her. As armies line up for the final battle, Rani must fight to become the master of her fate - and her guild. Members Reviews: A powerful and emotional conclusion to a fine series (Spoilers) This stirring conclusion to a magnificent series is a powerful read that doesn't let you put it down! The conclusion to the beautiful Glasswright's Series is a fitting end - all the loose ends are tied up, and the characters go through changes that help them, hurt them, and push them towards the finale. The only recommendation I can make is that you read the other Glasswright's books before this - don't read it as a "stand alone" novel. Some details may be lost on you - such as exactly why Crestman is so furious with Rani, or the details of Rani and Tovin's past - if you do not read the entire series. Also, the end of the book is all the more bittersweet if you've known the characters for all 5 books. The characters are beautifully written, and they are believeable to the core. Rani, Ranita, Rai... whatever you choose to call her - she is the remarkable hero in this tale. The king, Hal, goes through mental anguish that he thought he had overcome previously. The return of his rhymes is a chilling reminder of his fragile state, and Crestman's proclamation that Hal simply cannot exist without Rani have a ring of truth that chills the reader. The imagery in the book of the Thousand Gods "visits" to Rani are vivid, and you can taste/hear/smell/feel/see the visions as clearly as Rani does. I highly recommend this book to all Glasswright fans - if you haven't read the series yet, pick it up now! Caps Off An Excellent Series They're always saying that you can't judge a book by its cover, but effective and attractive cover art can go a long way toward selling a novel. I first became aware of Mindy Klasky's "Glasswright" series two years ago while shopping at Safeway and was immediately intrigued. At Mindy's web site I read the first chapter of each book then available, and I knew they were going to be very good. But, I learned long ago never to purchase an "in progress" series, for the sake of my own sanity. When "The Glasswrights' Master" finally came out, I plowed through all five books in the span of a single week. Certainly, you'll want to read the others before this one. I'm hoping that the comments I'm about to make, as I briefly summarize the whole series to put "Master" in context, will not give away too many of the key plot points for those who are new to these books. If there's one overriding theme of the "Glasswright" series that stands out for me, it has to be the vital importance of making the right choices, for the right reasons. My favorite character easily has to be the main protagonist, Rani Trader. She is a textbook example of how bad choices can destroy lives.

The Dragons Audiobook by Douglas Niles

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Douglas Niles) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:53:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/400/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dragons Subtitle: Dragonlance: Lost Histories, Book 6 Author: Douglas Niles Narrator: Casey Holloway Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: War Among the Dragons.... "When dragons make war, Krynn can only tremble in the shadow of angry wings." (Astinus Lorekeeper) Aurican and Darlantan, mighty serpents of gold and silver, have been nurtured in a world of wisdom, meditation, and sublime faith. On the other side of Ansalon, Crematia, a dragon of red, inherits the Dark Queen's legacy of betrayal, violence, conquest, and plunder. The advent of a worldwide war sweeps these powerful beings and many more into desperate strife. Battles rage over Krynn with a fury that threatens to annihilate nations and whole races - even dragonkind. As campaigns ebb and flow, generations of lesser mortals come and go, and the great serpents are left to determine the fate of the world. Their triumphs may create a destiny of all-encompassing light or cast the world beneath the shadow of ultimate darkness. Members Reviews: love niles dragon have always been a favorite. twists turns and several stories through dragons many years of life Mediocre story made worse by narrator. Possibly the worst reader I've ever subjected myself to. Robotic delivery made real appreciation impossible. strong story with slightly stale narration While I loved the story and alternate viewpoints on books such as legend of huma and chronicles....the narrarator was a bit robotic and put nothing into making it more compelling or interesting for my tastes. Still the book holds its own and it was reasonably okay w/narraration.