Discover Most Popular Audiobooks in Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery

Their Mistress, the Sea Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:37:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Their Mistress, the Sea Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

The Circle Curse Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:18:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Circle Curse Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

The Price of Pain-Ease Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 00:51:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Price of Pain-Ease Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

The Frost Monstreme Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 02:53:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Frost Monstreme Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

Under the Thumbs of the Gods Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:18:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Thumbs of the Gods Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

Fire at Dawn Audiobook by Ed Ireland

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ed Ireland) — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:54:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fire at Dawn Subtitle: The Trials of the Clans, Book 1 Author: Ed Ireland Narrator: Cari Scholtens Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-17 Publisher: Edward Ireland Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The specter of war arises. The evil Sage of Dagorath sends her army to destroy her foe. She has harbored a burning hatred for too long and it must be sated. But the King has allies. He must now call upon them and awaken a legend. Hellion, a burning mystery to the people of this world is called to battle. His mate Fire and the combined might of the Five Clans must become more than legend. They must become the immovable object that stands before the unstoppable force. They must prevail. Or their world will perish. The Sage however, has her weapons too. She knows the dark secret Hellion carries. She knows it can destroy his home and family. It can take away his one, true passion. As victory stands within the grasp of the Clans, high on a mountain above them, Hellion is broken and defeated. His only hope is with Fire and the small group that follow. But even she doesn't know yet what lies hidden within her warrior. Around each bend, enemies await while the mountain itself moans in pain, trying to shake the evil that has it bound. But where does the true evil manifest.... Members Reviews: Five Stars we written novel Excellent Read I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. I must admit, I have not read many books in this genre and this was an excellent one to read! I found it difficult to put down and it was far more interesting than I had imagined. This book was an engaging read from the beginning. It opens up to Prince Veern running for his life being chased by Orcs. As he continues on his journey he is taken captive and then rescued by the very clan he was looking for. Hellion's clan and the leader of the free people. After telling Hellion on why his father sent him, he did not waste any time reaching out to other ally clans and then taking off to aide the King in protecting the city of Bandashar. They end up splitting into two groups and each caravan has their own unique adventures along the way. They have encounters with the vampire clan, orcs and other surprises that the evil sorceress has in store for them. The story was well developed and character development was portrayed in a realistic and thoughtful manner. I really enjoyed the progression of relationships throughout the story. The adventure was action packed and kept me turning the page. It was difficult to put down because I just had to see what happened! I felt the integration of allies and enemies was quite believable and intriguing. The fighting scenes were elaborate and well designed. There were a few twists that I didn't even see coming. The different clans of people were interesting to get to know and I look forward to reading more about Prince Veern, Hellion and the Free People. A Fun Read The story opens with Prince Veern riding to get help for his father against the evil Sage of Dagorath. During his journey to find the Free People and their leader, Hellion, he crosses the path of the vampire clan and learns the history between his father and the surrounding land. This was an enjoyable read as the story and character progression was great.

There Audiobook by T. Russell Jones

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T. Russell Jones) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:24:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: There Subtitle: Seven Circles Series, Book 5 Author: T. Russell Jones Narrator: T. Russell Jones Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Small Ways Solutions Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Ston, Ivy, and Uncle are sent to the Sixth Circle to hunt for the Knave, underling of the Controller. This is a strange world of grassy plains and nomadic tribes with flocks of animals called Shaperoo. There is only one source of water left now, and it is controlled by two tribes that have fallen under the influence of a mysterious architect who has convinced them that to survive, they must carve an enormous reservoir out of the solid rock of a mountain. Every tribe is obligated to contribute labor, or else men are taken by force to dig the rock, for without water the Shaperoo will not breed and the tribes will starve. The three adventurers receive help from a source they never would have expected. This is fortunate, for without it they might have died within moments of arriving, and they learn that much of the information they were given about the Sixth Circle before departing is dangerously out of date. They press on, however, and are thrown into adventures and perils unlike any they have ever faced before. Members Reviews: A great read with action, suspense, love and hope. I really enjoyed this book. I've read the other 4 in the series and found that I have gotten quite emotionally attached to the characters, and I have the burning desire to know what is going to happen to them. "There" did not disappoint. Some of the newer characters have been more fully developed, and I had a very satisfying moment of happy endings to one of the subplots. Jones has created a world in which we explore good and evil, vengeance and redemption, and while the story line is full of intrigue and action she has allowed us to ponder what truly makes someone turn to evil, and are they beyond hope. It's really a great series that deserves wider acclaim. From young teens to adults there is something for everyone here. Always another adventure Book 5 takes us into yet another adventure but this one is a bit different. Without giving too much away, let's just say that our group has a lot to overcome and solve in this book. As always, T Russell Jones manages to dive right into the story and capture your attention from the very beginning and doesn't let you go until you finish. I must also add that I've grown fond of listening to the series on Audible as well. I highly recommend this novel and the only bad thing I can say is... there's ONLY two books left in the series! Much action This book had a lot of action in it. The ending was a surprise. Looking forward to the next book. Great book series! This Book continues the epic journey of Ston, Ivy, Uncle and Avon to defeat the Knave. Many interesting things happen along their journey. Jones takes us on a journey into yet another circle that is intriguing, action-packed and thought-provoking. I am hooked on this series.

Blade Master III [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Dmitry Raspopov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dmitry Raspopov) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 00:29:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blade Master III [Russian Edition] Author: Dmitry Raspopov Narrator: Maxim Doronin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: IDDK Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: " " - , " ", , . , III , - , , , , . ? ? - - " . ". Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

False Idols Audiobook by Jon Hollins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jon Hollins) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:04:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: False Idols Subtitle: The Dragon Lords, Book 2 Author: Jon Hollins Narrator: John Banks Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: A heist story with a difference: Guardians of the Galaxy meets The Hobbit in this rollicking fantasy adventure. The dragons who once ruled over the land are dead. The motley crew that stole the dragons' gold and stumbled through a revolution are rich and praised as saviours. Everyone gets to live happily ever after, right? Well, it might have worked out that way if the dragons in Kondorra had been the only ones. If they hadn't been just the tip of the spear about to fall upon the whole world.... The Dragon Lords: False Idols combines nonstop action, death-defying adventure and a never-before-assembled cast of wisecracking misfits. This series is a worthy addition to every fantasy lover's horde. Critic Reviews: "Jon Hollins is a one-of-a-kind storyteller, a master of epic fun and nonstop action." (Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld)

Trapped in the Shadowland Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 02:34:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trapped in the Shadowland Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

The King's Watch Audiobook by Kody Boye

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kody Boye) — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 09:16:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King's Watch Subtitle: The Adventures of Carmen Delarosa, Book 2 Author: Kody Boye Narrator: Rhett Samuel Price Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-17 Publisher: Kody Boye Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: After successfully hunting and slaying the Drake of Ehknac, Carmen returns home to the fanfare of thousands. Declared a hero by the mayor of Ehknac, word of her exploits quickly spreads, but it isnt until a letter arrives from the king that Carmen realizes the extent of her fame. In this correspondence, he offers her the chance to join the Kings Watch: an elite organization of soldiers that not only protects him, but also his lands. The offer, while tempting, seems too good to be true; and not only will she have to journey to the capital of Dorenborough to audition, but survive on the way there.

Flame for the Dragon [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Alexandera Lisina

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexandera Lisina) — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 23:08:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flame for the Dragon [Russian Edition] Subtitle: What Dragons Dream About, Book 1 Author: Alexandera Lisina Narrator: Nelly Novikova Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-17 Publisher: IDDK Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: " " - , " ", , . , , ? , - , ? . , - , . - , . - , . , ? ! , , . Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Star Dancer Audiobook by Beth Webb

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beth Webb) — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:22:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Star Dancer Author: Beth Webb Narrator: Beth Webb Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-17 Publisher: Nudged Audio Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: When 15-year old Tegen is declared the Star Dancer - the one who will save her people from a terrible evil - she is stunned. Tegen has nothing in common with the mystical druids whose rituals protect her village. She's just a normal girl, not a hero. Then Tegen learns to work real magic with an enchanted silk shawl, and has no choice but to accept her destiny. But there are those who are hell bent on destroying her before she can fulfil the prophecy and defeat the enemy that threatens her world....

Shroud of Eternity: Sister of Darkness Audiobook by Terry Goodkind

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terry Goodkind) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:35:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shroud of Eternity: Sister of Darkness Subtitle: The Nicci Chronicles, Book 2 Author: Terry Goodkind Narrator: Christina Traister Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Shroud of Eternity picks up where Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestseller Death's Mistress left off, promising a thrilling brew of bloodshed, sex, deception, and sorcery. The formidable sorceress Nicci and her companions - the newly powerless Nathan and the youthful Bannon - set out on another quest after driving ruthless Norukai slavers out of Renda Bay. Their mission: restore Nathan's magic and, for Nicci, save the world. Guided by the witch-woman Red's mysterious prophecy, the trio makes their way south of Kol Adair towards a wondrous city shrouded behind time, Ildakar. But the grotesque omens on their path to Nathan's salvation - severed Norukai heads on pikes, a genetically modified monster, and a petrified army of half a million - are just a taste of the unimaginable horrors that await within the Shroud of Eternity. Members Reviews: this one's much better than the first Christina Trester the reader of this book did a much better job then she did in the first one I didn't recognize any outstanding problems that bothered me so much in the first book It's even better than the last one! This book gets better and better as it goes. There's plenty of action and much more magic than in his other books. The deviant nature of evil is explored in shocking ways that I never would have expected--something Goodkind always excels at. I enjoyed this book more than the first Nicci book, but I can't figure out how to explain why, without major spoilers. The ending is exciting and satisfying, while still leaving me hooked, craving the next book in that delicious way that only a great series can. I loved it! Goodkind I love the Sword of Truth series. This story, seemed to return to the subsequent Richard and Kahlan novels in which Goodkind thinks his audience is an idiot and has to repeat things he thinks weve forgotten. Additionally, I dont think I realized it before (and maybe its just the performer) but Bannon seems to be such a flat, dimwitted character that I cannot figure out what his role is. I will continue to listen to these books because I love the universe that Goodkind has created. I am hopeful that Goodkind will return to the epic writing style that was the Sword of Truth series. Much better than the first in the series much better than the first. lookin forward to the next one to come out in December 2018 Christina Traister sucks She makes the story sound dry and hard to follow. Bring back Sam Tsouchavas for all seeker books

The Sergeant's Apprentice Audiobook by Christopher G. Nuttall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher G. Nuttall) — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 03:33:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sergeant's Apprentice Subtitle: Schooled in Magic, Book 11 Author: Christopher G. Nuttall Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-18 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 340 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The Nameless World Goes to War! The necromancers have finally resumed their assault on the Allied Lands, sending a mighty army across the Desert of Death and into the Kingdom of Tarsier. Countless farms, villages, and towns have already been destroyed as the host makes its way northwards, striking deep into the kingdom's most vulnerable lands. Hundreds of thousands have been killed, thousands more will be killed when they are sacrificed for power. If the necromancers win the coming battle, it may be the beginning of the end. When Sergeant Miles invites her to join the coalition force, Emily reluctantly accepts. The necromancers have to be stopped, even if it means taking time off from school to serve as the sergeant's apprentice. But with arguing aristocrats, reluctant soldiers, fearful civilians, shadows from her past, a dangerously-sane necromancer and treachery in the ranks, stopping the invasion may cost Emily her life. Members Reviews: Great Series This is one of the best books in a great series. I couldn't stop listening. Bring on the rest of the story! Can't wait to listen to the rest of the story! Bring it on! GREAT STUFF! An amazing series and Tavia Gilbert is awesome Vivid characters, fast moving plot, rich storytelling. Christopher Nuttall should be counted as a prolific and talented writer. This entire series is outstanding! love this series.. looking forward to book 12 to be audible to continue with Emily's next adventure ! Love it! it's amazing! can't wait for the next one, character development and the evolving of the story keeps me going.

Kings of the Wyld Audiobook by Nicholas Eames

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicholas Eames) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 23:45:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kings of the Wyld Author: Nicholas Eames Narrator: Jeff Harding Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-21-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1403 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Glory never gets old. Clay Cooper and his band were once the best of the best, the most feared and renowned crew of mercenaries this side of the Heartwyld. Their glory days long past, the mercs have grown apart and grown old, fat, drunk, or a combination of the three. Then an ex-bandmate turns up at Clay's door with a plea for help - the kind of mission that only the very brave or the very stupid would sign up for. It's time to get the band back together. Critic Reviews: "Brilliant debut novel.... Eames has cranked the thrills of epic fantasy up to 11.... Moreover, the plot is emotionally rewarding, original, and hilarious. Eames clearly set out to write something fun to read, and he has succeeded spectacularly." ( Publishers Weekly) "An outstanding debut which will make you laugh and cry and hold your breath. This is a book that has it all." (K. J. Parker) Members Reviews: Locke Lamora Meets the Blues Brothers Any additional comments? Like a world class chef took my comfort food and turned it into a thousand dollar a plate meal. A TL;DR: After 200+ books, this is the first one that is truly like Lies of Locke Lamora, except I like this one more. This is a tale of a group of buddies that were great back in the day, nay, the greatest group of mercenary heroes in the land. Now, however, families and middle age have set in with the group having gone their separate ways. This was likely how it would end if not for the band's (oh yes, that is the pun and joke that drives this whole tale) frontman showing up on the doorstep of the protagonist of this tale, Slow-hand Clay. Of course, to get the band back together, they have to convince the Crazy wizard, the murderous thief turned king, the stone cold killer that was imprisoned, and maybe a bard that won't die first. Oh and if they do get the band back together, they have to avoid old enemies, old friends, a forest where dang near everything wants to kill you, and up and coming new bands! Are you sold yet? No? There are bunny rabbit eared elves that are total jerks, a vicious fascinating world, and cunning (crazy) plans (dumb luck) to get them out of all those things when the greatest enemy is they are just getting too old for this [crap]. Do you like adventures? Humor? Wonderful tales? Interesting worlds? The Blues Brothers? Gentlemen Bastards? Silly wizards? Terrible odds that are defeated in actual believable ways? Then I recommend this book to you. PS: It says this is part of a series, and I hope it is, but this book is effectively stand-alone. My First Review! Kings of the Wyld Would you consider the audio edition of Kings of the Wyld to be better than the print version? I enjoyed the audio version enough to go back and reread in print or ebook. What was one of the most memorable moments of Kings of the Wyld? No spoilers, but any scene with Moog, the wizard of the band. He was equal parts brilliant and teetering on the edge of insanity. Which character as performed by Jeff Harding was your favorite? Clay Cooper was the central figure. I become thoroughly engaged as his past, present, and future unfolded. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes! I found myself staying in my car to finish a chapter. I rushed home to plug into the wifi speakers to listen as I cooked in the kitchen.

Past Tense Audiobook by Christopher G. Nuttall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher G. Nuttall) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 09:20:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Past Tense Subtitle: Schooled in Magic, Book 10 Author: Christopher G. Nuttall Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 407 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Their past is not what they think it is.... Thrown back in time after the spells binding Whitehall School together nearly collapsed, Emily finds herself in the days of Lord Whitehall. But everything she knows about the past is a lie. The Whitehall Commune is in hiding from a great and terrible foe, while some of the legendary founders bicker like children and others call on deadly and untrustworthy entities with agendas of their own. Desperately seeking a way back to her own time, her mere presence a boon and a curse to established history, Emily is drawn into a conflict against both rogue wizards and a mysterious force intent on exterminating all magicians before the future school can take shape. But as deadly powers converge on the castle, her time is running out...and, deep beneath Old Whitehall, something dark and dangerous is about to be born. Members Reviews: Inspired and relentless An unrelenting experience of a book. Nuttall continues to weave an astoundingly complex tapestry of a story. Threading call backs, Easter eggs and intensity into the rich continuity he has created throughout the last nine books. His mastery of character work is enthralling as Emily is thrown into a setting that makes her even more of a fish out water and Nuttall is on point every step of the way making Emily even more compelling, relatable, concientous and pensive. This is easily my favorite adventure thus far. Still hooked!! I can't get enough of this series! With every book it just gets better and better. I couldn't recommend listening to them more! Start at book one and work your way up. I promise, you will not be disappointed! Captivating Story Once again the author has written a wonderful story. I love the performance of the narrator, and anticipate each new release. I highly recommend this series. AMAZING Absolutely love the series. Can not wait for the next one. Time will go by like a snail while I wait. Really Enjoyed I really enjoyed reading the book and now listening. I wish they would publish the other audible for this series, The Sergeants Apprentice, Fist of Justice and Gordian's Knot.

Twinborn Trilogy Collection Audiobook by J.S. Morin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.S. Morin) — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:16:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twinborn Trilogy Collection Author: J.S. Morin Narrator: Shawn Compton Format: Unabridged Length: 66 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-17 Publisher: Magical Scrivener Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 688 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Two worlds filled with pawns, and only the twinborn understand the game. Kyrus Hinterdale is about to get drawn into a conflict, the likes of which he could never have imagined. His discovery that the world in his dreams is real, and that his twin within that world dreams of him, sets him off on a quest of self-discovery that could reshape two worlds. He is not alone with this special vision. Others like him had been at it far longer, working secret plots and stealing secrets from one world to take advantage in the other. Caught in the middle of an ancient conflict, Kyrus and his twin, Brannis, must discover who can be trusted, who must be watched, and who is out to kill them. The Twinborn Trilogy is an Amazon best-selling epic fantasy series with multiple point of view characters. If you love Wheel of Time, The Stormlight Archive, or A Song of Ice and Fire, you're probably used to waiting years between books. The Twinborn Trilogy offers excitement, epic battles, and a fresh and interesting premise, all contained within a completed series. Members Reviews: 66 hours with this narrator... How could the performance have been better? The narrator is very monotone, and undynamic which is very hard to get past. Then there are the edits. Multiple times, mid-sentence, the editor cut in retakes that were not level matched and possibly another person. That makes for a very poor listening experience. Could you see Twinborn Trilogy Collection being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? No. Any additional comments? Gonna push through, hopefully the production value gets better. Couldn't get past the narrator Sorry just couldn't get past the narrator. Monotone, and the few attempts at a unique voice was just bad. Even the characters sounded like they were reading a book. Thought I was getting a good deal but feel like I just burned a credit. Few months later im in a dry spell of credits, so I try again. Made it through part 1 of 6, and just bought more credits to get something good instead of finishing. I think the story might be good, but there are so many characters and so few voices. Give this to This has to be the worst recording on audible. Story not bad but the narrator needs to rethink audio books. Recording is very poor ie bad audio. The volume of the speaker was up and down. I almost asked for my credit back. half a chapter in... not half way thru the first chapter and already hate the narrator. super quiet and monotone. pretty sad about it. going to keep trying but if you can't get past the voice of that one history teacher you had in 10th grade going on about world history..... you will hate this voice. good tale, sadly in need of a copy editor What did you like best about Twinborn Trilogy Collection? What did you like least? good collection of paralell stories, but badly read, and in serious need of a copy editor Who was your favorite character and why? many of the characters were quite good What didnt you like about Shawn Comptons performance? 1. mispronunciations 2. wrong inflections 3. inability to articulate the spirit of the story 4. poor grasp of the flow of dialogs 5. inability to voice different characters differently 6. inability to voice any of the characters with sympathy or conviction or particularity 7.

Wedding Hells Audiobook by Christopher G. Nuttall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher G. Nuttall) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:24:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wedding Hells Subtitle: Schooled in Magic, Book 8 Author: Christopher G. Nuttall Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 530 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: After her victory over Master Grey, Emily wants nothing more than to relax and give herself time to recover from the duel. Her magic, pushed to the limits, is no longer reliable, forcing her to learn to control it from scratch. Every time she delays using her magic, she risks headaches...or worse. But she must return to Whitehall to complete her fourth-year exams and bid farewell to those of her friends who are not returning for fifth year. And then, she must return to Zangaria to play her role in Princess Alassa's wedding to Jade. It seems, if nothing else, a brief diversion before she goes off on a tour of the Allied Lands. But all is not well in Zangaria and the kingdom is fast approaching a major crisis. Junior aristocrats are demanding their rights and titles from the king, while King Randor himself is dangerously unstable and hiding a secret that could spark off a civil war...and the peasants are threatening to revolt. Emily herself is isolated, unsure how to balance her obligations to her closest friends with her belief in freedom, justice, and democracy. And, as Emily finds herself used as a political pawn by the different sides in the growing dispute and no longer sure who she can trust, she may find herself confronting a choice between doing the right thing, regardless of the cost...and losing everything she's built over the past four years. Members Reviews: hate waiting i really enjoy this series. i am getting annoyed at how long it takes to get a new book out. I just want to give you my money so i can finish the serries. i do get excited when i see a new addition but i am very impatient. since these books are only around 13 hrs i finish them in 2 days while i work. another winner Just as good of not better than the last two, which were both excellent. Also Tavia gilbert delivers another great performance. disappointed Obviously I have been reading this series and I have to say that I am getting a bit disappointed with the main character and the lack of things happening. The main character still has no actual goal other than trying to recreate stuff from earth and she isn't even the one doing it. She is always saying that things aren't her fault and this is true. The majority of the events in the book aren't because she hasn't tried to do anything. She has no true goal that she is actively involved in. She is in this river that is her life and is content to flow with it and then complains when it effects her. The book ended in a good place to start giving her control but if she continues to not have a goal I will be struggling to finish the series. Love this series I'm slowly making my way through the whole series and I'm enjoying every book. I don't want it to end. Didn't see that coming Still a great story line. Kept me til the end. Gotta say I didn't see that coming, can't wait till the next book.

Infinite Regress Audiobook by Christopher G. Nuttall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher G. Nuttall) — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:49:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Infinite Regress Subtitle: Schooled in Magic, Book 9 Author: Christopher G. Nuttall Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 552 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: An all-new story arc begins here! The new grandmaster of Whitehall doesn't want Emily in his school. She's dangerous, he thinks. The only way he'll allow her to return to Whitehall is if she chooses to be a probationary student, a student who can be expelled at the slightest excuse, a student who has to work for one of the professors. Reluctantly, unwilling to leave her first true home, Emily accepts. But she rapidly discovers that she's about to be pushed right to the limit. She's expected to do her studies, continue her private research...and mentor a group of young students who are new to the school. She has to supervise them, all the while trying to balance her schoolwork with her growing relationship with Caleb. It isn't an easy task. And when Professor Locke starts opening the tunnels under the school, hunting for the lost secrets of Old Whitehall, he triggers a series of disasters that threaten to tear the school apart. As the staff and students struggle to survive, with the very walls collapsing in around them, Emily is forced to solve a disturbing mystery...and figure out what it has to do with her private research, before the entire school comes to a final catastrophic end. Members Reviews: Love Hate relationship Honestly the author goes in really great directions in terms of story. But for whatever reason he loves having the main character be the most annoying, whining, and pathetic person in existence. She has overly large complexes and I really sometimes can't stand when he writes out what she is thinking. I fast forwarded at least 4 chapters worth of book because it is bloat, doesn't add to the story, and is irrelevant because nothing that the main character thinks about what is going to happen ever does. He uses the main characters wrong thoughts to then try and pull off a "what a twist" moment but once you realize that her mental ravings are never right then they just become a waste of time. The main character's thoughts are just as annoying as the main character from the Twilight series. Some times I find myself wanting to tell her to just shut up and do something already. There are almost whole chapters of complaining and worrying about NOTHING. However when the main character isn't being annoying the story is quite good. This would be a solid 5 if he would just stop the annoying and extremely boring mind games and just write actual story. However without all that filler and useless side stories he would have a rather short book. You can easily knock off 5 hours of bs from this book and read the story and you wouldn't know the difference. Best story since Harry Potter A great magical education series that's written more for adults than kids. I usually dont bother to rate books or write posts about them but I felt this series deserves my time and recommendation. So anyone looking for a great listen well look no more. Great I love this series and hope that the next book will be available very soon!! Fantastic! This is a fantastic book and series! Ive really enjoyed this series and the books keep getting better. the voice makes the story Loved the first Book. Still Love the ninth. the narrator really makes the authors story come to life. Some parts is a bit cliche but the plots makes up for it! looking forward to the next One!!

Legend Audiobook by Marie Lu

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marie Lu) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:25:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legend Author: Marie Lu Narrator: Mariel Stern, Steven Kaplan Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-11 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3101 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills. Members Reviews: Very Interesting Dystopian! Any additional comments? Of the (many) recent dystopias I have recently read, Legend is definitely one of my favorites. The only one I can remember liking better is Divergent. I found it really difficult to put this one down. I liked the characters a lot; June and Day were so much fun and I really felt for both of them and hated the situations they were thrown into. I liked the romance and the athletic elements of the story. A cool story. Decent Any additional comments? I liked this. It was a bit short, but it had a good bit of action and suspense. It was predictable, but still interesting. Even though I knew, in general, where it was going, I was curious to see how Lu was going to get the characters there. And I'm curious to see where the story goes next. I'll definitely give the next book a try and see where June and Day go from here. Captivating Story Who was your favorite character and why? I loved both of the main characters (Day and June). They were both strong individuals with heart. Although, it did seem like their ages should be a bit older to match their actions and history. Did Mariel Stern and Steven Kaplan do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? I thought Steven Kaplan did a wonderful job of narrating the male lead character, Day. He was believable. I had a hard time matching Mariel Stern's interpretation/voice for the female lead character, June. But, Marie Lu's story was so captivating I quickly got over it. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? This book motivated me to exercise, as I mainly listen to audio books when out hiking. I was eager to get out on the trail, so that I could get back to the world and characters that Marie Lu created. Any additional comments? I hope there will be a sequel. The ending left me wanting to know how things will develop or get resolved. A Legend in Some Minds... yet not completely in mine. I enjoyed this story overall, and the writing is good. Yet, somehow the characters remained a bit flat and unconvincing for me. I was more "won-over" by Day than by June, though I came to like them both a little bit more by the end. I found June a bit "Princess-y" and annoying. I'm not sure how much that had to do with the choice of narration.

Robert E. Howard's Conan the Cimmerian Barbarian Audiobook by Robert E. Howard, Finn J. D. John

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert E. Howard) — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:12:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robert E. Howard's Conan the Cimmerian Barbarian Subtitle: The Complete Weird Tales Omnibus Author: Robert E. Howard, Finn J. D. John Narrator: Finn J. D. John Format: Unabridged Length: 35 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Pulp-Lit Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: This collection contains all of Robert E. Howard's Conan the Cimmerian stories published during his lifetime, contextualized with biographical details of their author. A full e-book copy of this book in Interactive PDF format is included and can be downloaded by clicking the "PDF" link in your Audible library (it's in the "Title" column). This PDF includes the audiobook chapter numbers, to make navigation easier. Excerpt from the introduction: "When the first Conan of Cimmeria story appeared in the pages of Weird Tales magazine in December 1932, nothing quite like it had ever before appeared in print. Author Robert E. Howard had been writing stories broadly similar to it for half a decade; but it was with Conan, and the Hyborian Age storyworld in which he was placed, that Howard finally fully doped out the sub-genre that would become known as "sword and sorcery", of which Howard is today considered the founding father. "Conan's origins date back to an experiment in 1926 titled "The Shadow Kingdom", featuring the character Kull, exile of Atlantis. The idea - Howard's great innovation - was, at its core, historical fiction set in a pre-historical period. That pre-historical period - being, of course, lost in the mists of time - could contain anything Howard might like to include: evil races of sentient snake-things, sorcerers, undead creatures, demons walking upon the earth, anything. "In other words, Howard was creating a secular mythology." Members Reviews: Great Reading! What did you love best about Robert E. Howard's Conan the Cimmerian Barbarian? Evocative reading and great stories. Excellent introduction to Sword and Sorcery as well as Pulp Classics. What does Finn J. D. John bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Finn J.D. John pours his heart into the Conan mythos. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Listening to 35 hours of Conan would be enjoyable but even a Barbarian needs sleep. Conan Greatest collection of fantasy stories ever written by the creator of Sword and Sorcery Robert E Howard a great according of Robert Howard's works. thank you Mr. Finn cometary and narration are appreciated. Sad that Mr Howard isn't here to hear it. It's fuckin Conan! Although a collection of seemingly disjointed stories you still get a vivid picture of the epic character that is Conan. I believe Conan to be the greatest of the anti-heros. pillar of fantasy this is where the roots of fantasy are watered. An epic group of tales that helped make fantasy what it is today.

The Maid's War Audiobook by Jeff Wheeler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Wheeler) — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 02:30:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Maid's War Author: Jeff Wheeler Narrator: Kate Rudd Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-17 Publisher: Amberlin Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 301 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Sent on an impossible mission by Kingfountain's ruler into the heart of the enemy's capital as two mighty kingdoms prepare for war, Ankarette Tryneowy must divine the location of a magical sword, perhaps their key to victory. What she finds is the truth - one she could never have foreseen. Searching for Firebos, the sword of ancient kings, is no simple task. It disappeared after one of the most powerful Fountain-blessed figures, the Maid of Donremy, used it in battle, and no one - except perhaps the Maid's dearest friend, the Duke of La Marche - knows its whereabouts. But when Ankarette finds the aging duke in his prison cell and hears the mystery he unveils, her mission becomes more perilous than she could have possibly imagined. Members Reviews: Exceeded my expectations I am quickly falling in love with the way that Jeff Wheeler writes. The plot and characters are carefully orchestrated and interwoven. Even the language, his word choice, amazes me. The Maid's war tells the story of how the Maid of Donremy plays a vital role in the events that unfold in the Kingfountain series. While it happens before Owen Kiskadden was born, it might just be better to read it after the rest of the Kingfountain books. There were times that I listened in awe as the pieces of this puzzle fell into place, and even got goose bumps as things unfolded. I must also admit that Kate Rudd is becoming my favorite narrator. Her brilliant story-telling teams with Wheeler's writing to create a masterpiece. This series is definitely one of my favorites. Tying All Together I am happy that I read this book in the order that the author suggested. Jeff Wheeler brought together the history of the previous books. While I was reading (listening via Audible) last night, I was so sadden by the death of the main character, but like all his books, I could not put any of them down as the story was pulling no me farther into the web of Jeffs imagination. Thank You Amazon for introducing me to this fantastic Author. another great story a great way to see the back story that leads to the rest of the king fountain series. love Kate Rudd's narration as always! So so Not bad- as a stand alone story not my favorite but as apart of the series and a prequel to the other phenomenal books, it was great! Kate Rudd was fantastic as usual, and the story keeps you thinking, but in my opinion not as good as the other books. Took me awhile to get into it, but by the end it had me on my toes! Would recommend reading this after the first three books and before the last three. Loved hearing the full story of the maid!!! The Owen trilogy is still my favorite but Jeff wheeler does a great job of keeping the story fresh and the characters new. On the must read list for sure!!! Prequel Great prequel story! The Poisoner & the Gentle Duke share a tale of the forgotten Maiden who was Fountain blessed with extraordinary gifts to restore a king and battle against intruders. A great story to enjoy after book 2 of the series even though the time frame occurs before Owen's birth. The narrator did a fantastic job!

Prodigy Audiobook by Marie Lu

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marie Lu) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:53:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prodigy Subtitle: A Legend Novel, Book 2 Author: Marie Lu Narrator: Steven Kaplan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1835 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: The Elector Primo dies, and his son, Anden, takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request: June and Day must assassinate the new Elector. Its their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long. But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, shes haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger, and blood - what if the Patriots are wrong? In this highly-anticipated sequel, Lu delivers a breathtaking thriller with high stakes and cinematic action. Members Reviews: Breathless Would you consider the audio edition of Prodigy to be better than the print version? Hard to say. What did you like best about this story? It's so emotional. Legend was a great book but Prodigy was just incredible. So moving and breath taking. What does Steven Kaplan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He makes you love Day even more. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? It was very hard not to. The story line was addicting, always twisting and turning and just amazing. Any additional comments? I am not sure why audible released before Amazon but I am so glad they did. This book was amazing. It broke my heart worse than almost any other book ever has. Action, Suspense, Romance....AWESOME! Marie Lu has done an OUTSTANDING job with this second installment to "Legend". The action kept the story pace going while the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. And, of course, I'm a sucker for some romance. Narration was a little slow at the begining but picked up quickly and the performance was done very well. Good job Mariel Stern and Steven Kaplan! Day and June have escaped Batalla Hall and are on their way to find the Patriots for help. Both have been broken and torn apart by the loss of both their families. All that is left is Day's younger brother, Eden, who has been taken by the Republic because he has and carries the new strand of the plague. Can Day and June's feelings for each other withstand a fight to find a brother, a crumbling government and a strained relationship between two people from two very different worlds? Sometimes, things aren't always what they seem be. Awesome book/audiobook! I definitely recommend it! Day and June...like Romeo and Juliet but better The characters came alive as I listened to this book. Day and June are vivid characters that came alive in the depths of my imaginatiion. I loved the fast paced story line that was filled with emotion and fast paced heart thumping action. Day and June have joined the Patriots against the Republic in a goal to assasinate the Elector (leader of the Republic). At first both Day and June agree to the plan but soon both find out that not all is as it seems. Who can be trusted? The book keeps you asking questions and gives satisfactory answers.

Trial by Fire Audiobook by Christopher G. Nuttall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher G. Nuttall) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 00:32:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Trial by Fire Subtitle: Schooled in Magic, Book 7 Author: Christopher G. Nuttall Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 642 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: After a brief visit to the Blighted Lands in hopes of recovering something useful from Shadye's Dark Fortress, Emily returns to Whitehall for her fourth year, bracing herself for the exams that will determine her future. But as she resumes her education, she discovers that the shadows of the past are hanging over the school. A teacher wants to break her, some of her friends are acting oddly, and, worst of all, a boy intends to court her. But as she struggles to come to terms with her own past, she discovers a plot to kill her and a deadly threat that may destroy the entire school...and a fight she cannot win but dares not lose. Members Reviews: Just okay. Well there is finally some growth for the main character. But these books need to be sold on groups of 2 or 3 together. 1 alone is just not worth the price or credit. Compelling and enjoyable I have enjoyed this series thus far and this book is a fine addition to the story with much revealed about some mysterious characters. I recommend this to anyone who loves fantasy! Addicted to this series! Loving the character development and the general story. Amazing! Does not feel dragged out and keeps on giving. series keeps getting better and better Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Because of all the twists and on audio you have to listen to every word and not just gloss over a paragraph What was one of the most memorable moments of Trial by Fire? Void at the end Have you listened to any of Tavia Gilberts other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Suprise at the reason for the combat battle Any additional comments? If you enjoy magic with a bit of teenage drama in it with twists and turns, this is the series for you. Hooked I can't stop, I absolutely love this world! It's a rich well told story. Bravo

Daughter of Dragons Audiobook by Kathleen H. Nelson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathleen H. Nelson) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:16:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daughter of Dragons Author: Kathleen H. Nelson Narrator: Shana M. Buck Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: Dragon Moon Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: When a dragon is offered a human sacrifice, the theory is, dinner is served, right? But what if the dragons figures the meal isnt all that tasty? Lathwi is about to find out. Offered as the annual sacrifice, shes left to feed and pacify the local dragon, but Taziem has different ideas. Really, why eat a scrawny girl when she can take down a big yummy cow? Taziem takes Lathwi to her cave and raises her with her dragon-babies, in hopes of getting the one thing more important to a dragon than food - knowledge. While Taziem learns more about humans, Lathwi learns and grows as a dragon, until one day a magical conflict in the human realm forces Lathwi back into the world that forsook her. The question is, will her dual nature stop the evil threatening both the humans and the dragons, or will the evil destroy all she cares about? Members Reviews: Read this book, not a good listen. The book was not bad at all. I liked the story and the setting. The characters were good enough to enjoy but the audible version was bad. I was not impressed by the narrator. Her mic set up was terrible. Her audible gasps for air while reading and slow pace in the beginning caused me to have to stop listening a few times before i got through it. Then the next chapter her voice was clearer but you could still hear the breathing as well as a hollow tube echo. I actually stopped listening and picked another couple books to listen to before i could go back to it. I wish i would have bought the book cause this was a waste of credit in audible. Thankfully i had some extra credits i hadnt used yet so the waste wasnt upsetting. It's Ok The complaints about the audio quality are legitimate. The narrator doesn't read at a steady pace and there is a bit of reverb. It sounds like it was recorded in a bathroom. The source material has it's own problems, which is exasperated by how the book is narrated. The subjects of the story and narrators focus can change rapidly without a new chapter being announced. This means the listener may not know immediately that the narrators focus has changed and will get the wrong idea about the direction of the narration. The story is pretty good. I just wish the book had a better editor and sound director. That said none of these problems were bad enough to make me quit the book. I finished it and will look for a sequel. If the next book has the same problems I won't finish it most likely. Enjoyed It took getting use to the narrator' s voice and the plot, but once I did it was a great read. Lathwi comes to life. loved the book and the narration brings Lathwi to life. It's like a new story.

The Silver Dwarf Audiobook by Victor Kloss

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victor Kloss) — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 07:48:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Silver Dwarf Subtitle: Royal Institute of Magic, Book 4 Author: Victor Kloss Narrator: Peter Kenny Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 140 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Ben's double life continues at the Royal Institute of Magic. To most, he's a talented apprentice and an exceptional spellshooter, but Ben is also a Guardian, responsible for uniting Elizabeth's Armour, the only artifact powerful enough to overthrow the evil dark elves. With two pieces of the armour secure, finding the third may be Ben's toughest challenge yet. His only clue is a magical key, a tenuous link to a legend called the Silver Dwarf. With the dark elves slowly conquering the Unseen Kingdoms, Ben races against time to gather the pieces of armour and unite the Guardians entrusted with them. If that wasn't hard enough, new challenges and old enemies await him at the Institute, and his friendship will be tested like never before. Members Reviews: Ended to soon The story was slow in some chapters... but on the whole it kept my interest and I was sorry when it ended. Can't wait to read the next book. The fun continues Like the previous books in this series, exciting and fun. Narration is top notch with different voices for all characters . good story telling lovely well written prose fascinating character development the narrator does an excellent job on all the voices and with the flow of the narrative. I was spell bound. fun read. recommended! Great Book This is a great series. I have enjoyed every book so far, and I am getting ready to buy the next book. If you are a fan of Harry Potter you will enjoy this series. Great One Of The Best Series I've Listened To. I'd Recommend It If Your Looking For A good Audio Book.

The Last Guardian Audiobook by Victor Kloss

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victor Kloss) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:30:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Guardian Subtitle: Royal Institute of Magic, Book 5 Author: Victor Kloss Narrator: Peter Kenny Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 149 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Time is running out for Ben Greenwood - not as an apprentice for the Royal Institute of Magic, but as the Head Guardian, secretly responsible for uniting Queen Elizabeth's Armour. The dark elves are coming and the only chance of stopping them is to find the last Guardian and the final two pieces of the armour. They will be difficult to find and heavily protected, as they are the most important of all. To make matters worse, Ben's only clue to their whereabouts comes from a particularly unreliable and dangerous source. With the dark elves massing an army and looking increasingly likely to begin their invasion, Ben faces a race against time to find the last Guardian and unite the final pieces of Elizabeth's Armour. But that isn't his only challenge - he will soon be forced to make a critical decision involving his closest friends, and even his oldest enemies, that might make or break the entire mission. Members Reviews: Awesome I began reading this series last October (2016). By the time I had caught up, this marvelous young author passed away. His wife and brother have done a wonderful job in honoring his legacy, maintaining the integrity of the characters, and matching the stories flow. I understand the author had left completed segments and notes for them to work with, but finishing the work of another- even a loved one - is challenging in the extreme. In Ben's terms, a level 5 spell! Yet, they have done a brilliant job. Very well done! Galloping toward the finish line This was one of the best books of the series.I can't wait for the conclusion.As usual the narration was superb. Next one soon please!!! This story does a great job with drawl you been leaving you wanting more. It draws you right up to a cliffhanger I cannot wait for the next story! What a great series! Great series so far This has been a great series. Definitely written for the younger crowd but still very enjoyable. Its nice having books to read that are devoid of sex and profanity. AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY Fabulous!! I love this series. I hope they find somebody to write the last book in this series.

Champion Audiobook by Marie Lu

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marie Lu) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 04:32:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Champion Subtitle: Legend, Book 3 Author: Marie Lu Narrator: Steven Kaplan, Mariel Stern Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Listening Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1626 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic - and each other - and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government's elite circles as Princeps Elect while Day has been assigned a high-level military position. But neither could have predicted the circumstances that will reunite them once again. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic's border cities. This new strain of plague is deadlier than ever, and June is the only one who knows the key to her country's defense. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything he has. With heart-pounding action and suspense, Marie Lu's best-selling trilogy draws to a stunning conclusion. Members Reviews: I stand alone. Overall this series is a pretty good one. If you're looking for a distopian that is actually well written, not completely predictable (and GASP no love triangle, well not really) then I totally recommend this one. BUT I seem to be the only one who didn't love the ending. I don't know... June just got so self-sacrificing and melodramatic there towards the end. Other then being a little frustrated with our heroine this conclusion was a wild ride that I am so glad I got on. So I stand alone in not "loving" the ending but I didn't and hate it and most days thats all a girl can really ask for. I recommend this series to lovers of "The Hunger Games" and "Divergent" obviously.. The ending I loved the hole series but I didn't like the ending that much. That's all Close of a Very Underrated Series Champion was a satisfying ending to a solid dystopian trilogy - one of the most underrated in the last few years, in my opinion. Author Marie Lu manages to sidestep a lot of the cliches of the genre and end with a satisfying but not pat ending. But she also stays true to the Les Miserable inspiration as well. June has returned to help Anden run the Repulic as a Princeps Elect while Day grapples with a tumor slowly destroying his brain. Separated by situation, both are grappling with the deaths and grief in their lives. But Anden is losing control of the government, the Colonies have a new, dangerous ally, and everything begins to fall apart as one of the previous plagues mutates. June has to hold the government and senate together, Day has to hold his own failing health and small family together, and the only cure to the plague could very well cost him the last family member he has left alive - his younger brother Eden. Champion is a slow burn - much more about the politics and the pathos than in action (though the finale offers quite a punch). Both June and Day have matured greatly and I really appreciated that author Lu kept their voices unique and distinct (June's obsession with numbers, Day's gutter-rat colloquialisms) yet also gave them further depth as befitting what they went through in the first two novels. Thomas, Jameson, Tess, and others all make appearances and their stories are discretely finished in addition to Day and June's emotional arc. This really is a layered book - a study in loss, grief, hopelessness, and at the center, hope.

Infinity Blade: Awakening Audiobook by Brandon Sanderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brandon Sanderson) — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 07:54:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Infinity Blade: Awakening Author: Brandon Sanderson Narrator: Samuel Roukin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Trained from birth in swordplay and combat, a young knight named Siris has journeyed to the Dark Citadel with a single purpose: fight through the army of Titans to face the tyrannical God King in one-on-one combat. This was his father's sacred mission, and his father's before him, going back countless generations in an effort to free their people from enslavement. But when Siris somehow succeeds where all those from his bloodline previously have failed, he finds himself cast into a much larger world, filled with warriors and thieves, ancient feuds and shifting alliances, Deathless immortals and would-be kings. His quest for freedom will take him on an epic journey in search of the mythical figure known as the Worker of Secrets - the one being in the world who can unravel the secrets of the Infinity Blade. Based on the best-selling video game from ChAIR Entertainment and Epic Games, this all-new adventure from acclaimed fantasy author Brandon Sanderson digs deeper into the fantastical world of Infinity Blade, a world of mystery and intrigue where magic and technology are indistinguishable, and even life and death are not what they seem. Brandon Sanderson has published six solo novels with Tor Books - Elantris, the Mistborn trilogy, Warbreaker, and The Way of Kings - as well as four books in the middle-grade Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series from Scholastic. He was chosen to complete Robert Jordan's long-running Wheel of Time series, to which he added 2009's The Gathering Storm and 2010's Towers of Midnight, as well as the final book in the series, A Memory of Light, in 2012. Currently living in Utah with his wife and children, Brandon teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. Members Reviews: Good but to short This was a good read bot you can tell its been coped down to this length. It would have made an exiting full Length book

Behemoth Audiobook by Trevor H. Cooley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Trevor H. Cooley) — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:18:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Behemoth Subtitle: The Jharro Grove Saga, Book 6 Author: Trevor H. Cooley Narrator: Andrew Tell Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-17 Publisher: Trevor H. Cooley Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The Behemoth was created 1,000 years ago, its body stretching for miles under Malaroo's swamplands turning them into a dangerous and uninhabitable place. Now it has learned to swallow the peoples of Malaroo and transform them into its own army; a twisted mix of troll and man known as the Trollkin. It hungers to consume the power of the Jharro Grove and if it succeeds the world will be plunged into darkness. Justan and Jhonate, forced to hold off their wedding until the threat is over, find themselves stuck between the two rival factions that are the only hope of defeating the Behemoth and its everlasting hunger. Members Reviews: You are going to want to listen to this series. Where does Behemoth rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Well, I've listened to hundreds in several genres, so ranking doesn't make much sense to me. This series and this finale are a great deal of fun. The combination of Trevor and Andrew I can rank as in my top 5 favorites. What did you like best about this story? It was good to have so much of the Jarro Grove tension resolved in this book. There was a lot of interesting action and some awesome boss fights. Which character as performed by Andrew Tell was your favorite? Gwyrtha Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Any additional comments? I can't wait for Trevor to write his next series in this universe. Great book Had to be one of his best books Trevor H. Cooley is a very inspirational writer I can not wait for his next book. great saga end and still leaves me wanting more these characters are addictive. Justan and his bonded have an established role but it's great to see fist come into his own. all of the budding relationships give an entirely new twist and the action along with the new races all work together to provide heart-felt and sometimes heart-wrenching moments Best book in this trilogy Everything just worked in this book. Naration was spot on throughout. Now I am excited about the next series... A 1000 year old enemy returns for revenge. The Behemoth is startlingly original in its concept of a larger than life foe. The vast area of swamplands allow it to stretch and grow to a titanic size, even allowing parts of it's 'body' to pop up all over the swamplands. . Normally such a foe would defeat or devour the defending armies, however this one recycles their prey and creates a new species called Trollkin, a ready made army. Fist and his bonded have to find new ways to fight the enemy, whilst Melinda rears her ugly head again stirring up trouble wherever she goes. loved this book so much I couldn't stop listening to it and Andrew Tell the narrator has done another fantastic job, bringing the characters to life. If you enjoyed the previous books in the series this one will stir your imagination and pull you into the lives of the characters.

The Dying Earth Audiobook by Jack Vance

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Vance) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:15:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dying Earth Author: Jack Vance Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 377 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The stories in The Dying Earth introduce dozens of seekers of wisom and beauty - lovely lost women, wizards of every shade of eccentricity with their runic amulets and spells. We meet the melancholy deodands, who feed on human flesh and the twk-men, who ride dragonflies and trade information for salt. There are monsters and demons. Each being is morally ambiguous: The evil are charming, the good are dangerous. All are at home in Vances lyrically described fantastic landscapes, like Embelyon, where, The sky [was] a mesh of vast ripples and cross-ripples and these refracted a thousand shafts of colored light, rays which in mid-air wove wondrous laces, rainbow nets, in all the jewel hues.... The dying Earth itself is otherworldly: A dark blue sky, an ancient sun.... Nothing of Earth was raw or harshthe ground, the trees, the rock ledge protruding from the meadow; all these had been worked upon, smoothed, aged, mellowed. The light from the sun, though dim, was rich and invested every object of the land ... with a sense of lore and ancient recollection. Welcome. Critic Reviews: The Dying Earth and its sequels comprise one of the most powerful fantasy/science-fiction concepts in the history of the genre. They are packed with adventure but also with ideas, and the vision of uncounted human civilizations stacked one atop another like layers in a phyllo pastry thrills even as it induces a sense of awe [at] ... the fragility and transience of all things, the nobility of humanitys struggle against the certainty of an entropic resolution. (Dean Koontz) "There are few enough of the writers I loved when I was 13 that I can imagine myself going back to in 20 years from now. Jack Vance I will read forever. (Neil Gaiman) Members Reviews: WHAT IS BEAUTY? IT ELUCIDATES Trees fruited with many intoxications overhung his path, and flowers bowed obsequiously as he passed. An inch above the ground, dull as agates, the eyes of mandrakes followed the tread of his black-slippered feet. The whole book reads like this. The first chapter I was wow, this is cool. It is almost like reading Shakespeare and understanding it. Makes you feel smart. The language is beautiful. Each chapter is a short story. Well, not so much a story as a fable. After you get done congratulating yourself on how smart you are, you will also realize that you know how the story is going to end, long before it does. Chapter after chapter you figure the plot out or lack of plot early on. The only surprises are the strange creatures and vegetation. If all you care about is pretty language, you will love this.

Bookworm IV: Full Circle Audiobook by Christopher Nuttall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Nuttall) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 09:18:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bookworm IV: Full Circle Subtitle: Bookworm Series, Book 4 Author: Christopher Nuttall Narrator: Zehra Jane Naqvi Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: A new Emperor has arisen...and the Empire is collapsing into chaos. Having escaped from the Golden City, Elaine, Johan, and their friends - including some strange allies with goals of their own - race desperately towards Ida, hiding place of the ancient Witch-King. Behind them, the armies of the new Emperor - a man permanently poised on the verge of madness - give chase, unleashing monsters and spells from the long-buried past on everyone who stands in their way. Ahead of them, the Witch-King waits, biding his time as he prepares for his ascension. As they endure terrible dangers - and figures from the past - Elaine and Johan come to realize that Elaine's knowledge of magic and the bond between them may be the only thing standing between the Witch-King and godhood. But if they cannot prepare a defense in time, the entire world will die when the Witch-King rises from his tomb.... The fourth and final installment in the Bookworm series, Full Circle continues from the events in The Best Laid Plans, with Elaine and her friends heading for Ida to confront the Witch-King. Members Reviews: Narration too slow. Same as all the others. Narration much too slow, moved to 1.15 and it sounded normal and I really enjoyed the book. struggled to finish The series started out good. I really like this author. however this story just became so boring. If there is another one, I will not waste time reading it. book IV Two to many repeatative, author kept going back and reiterated themselves to fill it out. The story line was good. Amazing author Can not recommend Christopher's books high enough love every minute of listening to his books

A Rite of Swords Audiobook by Morgan Rice

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Morgan Rice) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:54:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rite of Swords Subtitle: Book #7 in the Sorcerer's Ring Author: Morgan Rice Narrator: Wayne Farrell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-15 Publisher: Morgan Rice Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 145 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: In A Rite of Swords (book 7 in the Sorcerer's Ring), Thor grapples with his legacy, battling to come to terms with who his father is, whether to reveal his secret, and what action he must take. Back home in the Ring, with Mycoples by his side and the Destiny Sword in hand, Thor is determined to wreak vengeance on Andronicus' army and liberate his homeland - and to finally propose to Gwendolyn. But he comes to learn that there are forces even greater than he that might just stand in his way. Gwendolyn returns and strives to become the ruler she is destined to be, using her wisdom to unite the disparate forces and drive out Andronicus for good. Reunited with Thor and her brothers, she is grateful for a lull in the violence and for the chance to celebrate their freedom. But things change quickly - too quickly - and before she knows it, her life is thrown upside down again. Her elder sister, Luanda, caught in a fierce rivalry with her, is determined to wrest power while King MacGil's brother arrives with his own army to gain control of the throne. With spies and assassins on all sides, Gwendolyn, embattled, learns that being queen is not as safe as she thought. Reece's love with Selese finally has a chance to flourish, yet at the same time his old love appears, and he finds himself torn. But idle times are soon overcome by battle, and Reece, Elden, O'Connor, Conven, Kendrick, Erec, and even Godfrey must face and overcome adversity together if they are to survive. Their battles take them to all corners of the Ring, as it becomes a race against time to oust Andronicus and save themselves from complete destruction. As powerful, unexpected forces battle for control of the Ring, Gwen realizes she must do whatever it takes to find Argon and bring him back. In a final, shocking twist, Thor learns that while his powers are supreme, he also has a hidden weakness - one that may just bring his final downfall. Critic Reviews: " The Sorcerer's Ring has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers." ( Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos) Members Reviews: It just goes on and on and on Seven books and almost zero resolutions. This series is obviously being stretched out for the sake of more books and by this point you just want it to end. Also the narrator if awful. Why must you make a 16 year old girl sound like a retired old man that smokes 2 packs a day. drag on for as many books in this series, they all are 7 hours long. to me just not worth a credit could have put books together, for a credit more hours. To fight I have been reading all the books in this searies, I really enjoy them though there is so much fighting, it seems the author has devoted to much time to battels. Yet I have enjoyed all the books so far. The only other thing is the time frames. Age is a factor I have either missed along the way or the span of time is slow paces that the characters are all the same age throughout the books . The last I heard was Quindalin was 15. Not sure if the spelling of names. And Thor is still just a boy ?? Confused on that so I will have to listen to the books more than once.

The Totally Legend of Brandon Thighmaster: An Authors and Dragons Tale Audiobook by Steve Wetherell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Wetherell) — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:25:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Totally Legend of Brandon Thighmaster: An Authors and Dragons Tale Author: Steve Wetherell Narrator: Wally Schrass Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Steve Wetherell Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Hi. I am Brandon Thighmaster. Monk. Hero. Inspiration. I enjoy crunching, squats, looking at myself, looking at other people looking at myself, and long walks on the beach. I also do adventures and stuff, and I guess you can read about them here. But enough about you, let's talk about me. Brandon Thighmaster. Members Reviews: Hilariously Fun Listen I wasnt sure what to expect, but this audiobook had me laughing for nearly the entire ride. Steve did a fantastic job on the Brandon Thighmaster backstory and Wallys performance as narrator was exceptional. I am hopeful for a sequel in the future! Totally Brandon!! Absolutely loved this audio! Made me laugh and cry! So totally Brandon!! The only thing that could have made this better is if Steve was the one reading. A must read for any listeners of the authors and dragons podcast!! If you arent already listening, you should be! Incredible laughs, fun writing, quality narration This is one of the funniest books I've ever read, bar none. It took me at least six hours to listen to three hours of audio because I kept returning to different passages, playing portions for passers-by, and otherwise had so much fun with it. It is, of course, an Authors and Dragons tale, being a background story of the author's character on that podcast. You need not be a fan of of the podcast to enjoy this tale, however. Any fan of comedic fantasy, especially D&D style fantasy, will totally enjoy The Totally Legend of Brandon Thighmaster. Fans of epic/high fantasy will find this a great intro to comedic fantasy. Fans of mundane comedy will be drawn into sword and sorcery. The book is, all in all, a gateway drug, that will leave you wanting more and more. Mr. Wetherell has left himself in the difficult position of needing to produce more tales of Brandon's pre-podcast exploits with all speed. We, the fans, will settle for nothing less. Mr. Schrass brings the tale to life expertly and brings great comedic timing and a very high production value to the audio table. Let us all hope we'll see more from him in the near future as well. Authors and dragons! If you are a fan of Brandon Thighmaster you will like this, if you do not know who Brandon Thighmaster, fix this problem.

All That Glitters Audiobook by Loren K. Jones

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Loren K. Jones) — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 07:14:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All That Glitters Subtitle: Stavin DragonBlessed, Book 1 Author: Loren K. Jones Narrator: Antony Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 110 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: This is the story of Stavin Kel'Aniston. A boy trained as a warrior, he serves his people as a caravan guard to obtain gold for their community. Stavin earned dragon-scale armor from the dragon on the mountain for his bravery, but the gift of the dragon comes at a price. Thieves, brigands, and ne'er-do-wells of every kind are attracted to Stavin. As the summer passes, Stavin fights for his life and the honor of his name. Members Reviews: it is what it is Any additional comments? it is not a great piece of literature, but it is fun i would recommend it I've always loved this book. This is one of those books where the underdog almost has superpowers. His superpowers don't necessarily come from being stronger faster better than everyone else. To a degree he is better because of his own personal struggles. I just find myself really liking the main character. His morals, integrity and overall character make this a fun book. Great story. Good narrator. Many of the Male voices sound almost the same but it's rarely an issue. Overall the narrator is really good for sure. This book is really good. Main character is not necessarily OP, he's more of an under-dog but even then not really because his skill with his choice weapon is unrivaled. He's just short and skinny. Also he has dragon armor that's really OP! No weapons can penetrate the armor. And it's lightweight, so that's cool right. Great beginning but what happened to the climax? I loved the first 1 1/2 hours. We were listening in the car with my teens, one 16 one 13. We were fine until the character got married and his hand reached between her legs. Off went the book and we were all disappointed. That part in the book is very mild but we felt it inappropriate to continue. I finished it to write this. The book reads like a fairy tale. I have no idea regarding trees or how things looked. There is so much description left out. However, the character belongs to a war-like polite society? Talk about weird! Then the book turns into a travel log about how many men were killed, how many honors were awarded because of that, and what plunder and gold they got. There were several things mentioned that I thought might have given the character development, but no. I thought there might have been a climax at least, but no. They went home and bought presents for their wives. The only real description was about how they killed each man. One mention of that would be enough, but no..... they had to relive their kill in gory detail. I did not like this book and will return it. I don't want my teens to hear it. So sad with such a great start. not a great work of literature But a worthwhile series to listen too. It's a fun story and a good performance.

A Forge of Valor Audiobook by Morgan Rice

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Morgan Rice) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:18:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Forge of Valor Subtitle: (Kings and Sorcerers--Book 4) Author: Morgan Rice Narrator: Wayne Farrell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-15 Publisher: Morgan Rice Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 90 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: A Forge of Valor is book four in Morgan Rice's best-selling epic fantasy series, Kings And Sorcerers, which begins with Rise of the Dragons. In A Forge of Valor, Kyra slowly returns from the verge of death, healed by Kyle's love and mysterious power. As he sacrifices for her, she regains her strength - yet not without a price. She presses Alva for the secret of her lineage, and he finally reveals all about her mother. Given a chance to quest to the source of her power, Kyra must make a crucial choice: whether to complete her training or journey to help her father, who wallows in the capital dungeon, his execution pending. Aidan, with Motley at his side, also strives to rescue his father, trapped in the perilous capital, while in the far corner of the kingdom, Merk, amazed by what he discovers in the Tower of Ur, braces himself against a massive troll invasion. His tower surrounded, he must fight alongside his fellow watchers to defend his nation's most precious relic. Members Reviews: why cant we get Books 5 & 6 on aubible? If you could sum up A Forge of Valor in three words, what would they be? We need them! Hurry up and get them on audible :) PLEASE !!! A Forge of Valor Am loving the story of all of Kings and Sorcerer's books lots of action and heartfelt intentions Vwery good installment Would you listen to A Forge of Valor again? Why? I have and the Girl sometimes makes me stupid crazy. he was told not to go or she may die, but this knuckle head went anyway. Who was your favorite character and why? Kira but she has her moments. Which scene was your favorite? The capture of her Love. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Always do. Any additional comments? No just that it is killing me to wait between books. . . Morgan I love Ya but you have to hurry 3 1/2 really, reasonable plot but some buts... main characters are a bit stiff, bit illogical in their options, make same mistakes over and over again - no growth, it gets tedious and predictable. in fact, it is a bit predictable in plot too, but it is also a fairly decent story. I kept going until the end. not sure I like the narration entirely either at times, feels like people are Welsh or Irish from accents, but then accents sometimes disappear. however story is okay, you want to know what happens next, after all, maybe the characters will surprise you. Exellent Just listen to more and more cant stop chapter after chapter fly by way to quick

Last Stand Audiobook by Rachel E. Carter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rachel E. Carter) — Mon, 15 May 2017 06:23:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Last Stand Subtitle: The Black Mage, Book 4 Author: Rachel E. Carter Narrator: Gracia Gillund Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-17 Publisher: Rachel E. Carter Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: He's the Black Mage and she's the traitor to the Crown. Ryiah's world was shattered the night she discovered King Blayne's nefarious plans. Now, she has to betray the one she loves most in order to save the realm from war. Torn between love and duty, Ry finds herself on a perilous mission to help the rebels and convince the kingdom of Pythus not to honor its pact with the corrupt king of Jerar - all the while deceiving the most powerful mage in the realm, the very man sworn to protect the Crown and hunt the rebels at all costs: her husband. She's one step ahead, but sooner or later the curtain will fall. Sooner or later, she'll have to fight. Witness the epic conclusion of The Black Mage series, and see just how far one girl will go to save her kingdom and the boy she loves - even when that boy has become the enemy. Members Reviews: Roller coaster of emotion. At some point in this book, I had to stop listening. It was really painful to hear Riyah inner pain and trouble. She was really believable as a character and while I keep hoping and hoping for a happy end I was so afraid it would not come. I am glad this book is over and my heart can rest. I went through the 4 book in a week. Going through the first 2 you wouldn't see this book coming at all. If i was honest, I would have preferred to stop at book 2. I am glad I could see Riyah grow as a character in book 3 and 4. But the fairy tale lover in me find this story too painful. Not something you see in young adult book often. Best of the series! If you looking for something similar to court of thorns and roses.... this is the series. This was my favorite book of the four. The character matured and develop so much for very powerful end! Great 4 books
The 4 nook series is captivating and action packed. although it is a romance novel I still enjoyed it. Struggled to finish I was really disappointed with the narrator's monotonous way of delivering the story. I had loved the first book and liked the second and third, but the storyline of this fourth book was unrealistic in my view and at several points felt drawn out. love this series this series was a pure binge listened to all 4 books in a week Highly recommend

Blade of Empire Audiobook by Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mercedes Lackey) — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:34:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blade of Empire Author: Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory Narrator: Kate Rudd, Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory continue The Dragon Prophecy, which began with Crown of Vengeance. Set in a masterful fantasy world filled with elves and demons, unicorns and goblins, and mages and warriors, Blade of Empire continues the legend of Vieliessar Farcarinon, the first High King. As Vieliessar confronts the first waves of the forces of Darkness, her destined Bondmate, Runacar, leads a rag-tag group to war. For centuries, the Elves have hunted the Otherfolk - minotaurs, gryphons, dryads, and more - considering them beasts. But they have a complex society, Runacar discovers, and though he is an Elf, takes it as his mission to help them reclaim their lands from his former friends and allies. The Dragon Prophecy is a tale of loyalty and betrayal, of love and loss, of sacrifice and salvation. And of the never-ending battle between Light and Dark. Members Reviews: Continuation of a great story I have read the other two trilogies to this series. This set is my favorite of them. I was disappointed that it was shorter than the last and more so now that I'm done and have another year or two to wait for the final book. However, I understand that while we're dealing with a lot of storylines, I wish there had been better delineation between them. I frequently lost track of who was talking when they switched between lines. Doesn't make sense The main male character just suddenly had no qualms about murdering his own people but sobbs when one of his new friends dies? Wtf is the difference? It's like he's suddenly has a heart. But it only works on the beast friends, when he kills a member of his own race, no problem. It's just doesn't make sense. He used to be their general. Now he's doing his best murder them. it's just confusing and not fitting together. I can understand feeling bad for battle, watching friends die. But it's so Cold hearted towards one side it's confusing.

Shades of Justice Audiobook by Michael Anderle, Justin Sloan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Anderle) — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:23:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shades of Justice Subtitle: Age of Magic: The Hidden Magic Chronicles, Book 4 Author: Michael Anderle, Justin Sloan Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-17 Publisher: LMBPN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The goddess is on the run, and the hunt has begun. Gone are the days of worry and injustice. Now, with the combined power of the armies of Roneland, the Ghostland clans, and the king of Gulanri, there will be retribution. Evil will make its last stand and find out that the combined armies of the Lost Isles mean business. But the hunt brings the siblings to the enemy's lair, and this serpent's venom is deadly. They must move carefully in this war against evil, or be swallowed up and lost to the clutches of darkness. When you know the truth about magic...anything is possible. Set on the foundation laid by the Kurtherian Gambit Series, Shades of Light tells an entirely new story in the Age of Magic - and of the heroes and villains who battle for control of its destiny. Members Reviews: The whole series Iâve read many of the series written by these authors. I enjoyed every one of them and I look forward to reading more! This series was right there with the others. There is strong character development. The plots are strong with a few surprises. I finished books 3, 4 and 5 in less than a week!! Iâve also liked that each series blends right into the next one. Now, if youâll excuse me, I have the next series to find and read! What a wonderful conclusion to a great series What a wonderful conclusion to a great series. I enjoyed this series as a whole and loved the cameo's this book. Justin Sloan's writing style is enjoyable and fun. The world building and character depth are fantastic. The humor had me laughing out loud. All loose ends are neatly tied up with this book, although the potential for more is left open. Don't pass this series by. It's definitely worth a read, The End of the beginning... The book is a great challenge for us... to see the apparent conclusion of the story of Alastar and his little sister....all of their companions and encounters with characters from other books combined into an epic adventure of justice and evildoers. The book is a great read and yet it has bridges to possible future stories, if and when other authors decide to participate and continue.. The end or the beginning? This will be interesting! Rhona and Alastar complete their quest with the help of their many companions. Rhona becomes queen and Alastar goes off with his father and their mates to see where the adventure takes them. I loved the introduction of all the ladies fighting for justice. Great hints of what is to come. Enjoyable read Exciting swashbuckling action, with a wonderful flow bringing an end that was the "edge of your seat" type of conclusion I enjoy reading. Did not leave any issue hanging. Would love to see the characters that are continuing their adventures show up in their own series.

The Dragon's Blade Audiobook by Michael R. Miller

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael R. Miller) — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 06:23:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dragon's Blade Subtitle: The Reborn King Author: Michael R. Miller Narrator: Dave Cruse Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-17 Publisher: Michael R. Miller Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Dragons once soared in the skies, but that was before the Transformation, before they took human form. Now, demonic forces stand to obliterate them. When left mortally wounded, Darnuir, the Prince of Dragons, can only be saved through a dangerous rebirthing spell. He is left as a babe in human hands. Twenty years later, Darnuir is of age to wield the Dragon's Blade. As the last member of his bloodline, he is the only one who can. He is plunged into a role he is not prepared for, to lead a people he does not know. Shadowy demons ravage his new home and the alliance between humans, dragons and fairies has fractured. Time is short, for new threats and deadlier enemies are emerging.... Members Reviews: Very Long I got this book via audiobook boom. The narrator was very good. the story had lots of twists and turns and sometimes just gave too much information. The description of the king took almost two minutes. Those are the things I am talking about. The story was developed and it was interesting how Daniur's character took over the story and made his way to being the one who could control the dragon blade. Nice fantasy just a little long for me. Awesome listen! Enter a world of fairies, humans and dragons (and wizards!!!) and their war against Rectar, the lord of the demons and his army of... well, demons. :D I know what some of you are thinking. Same ol' Good vs Evil fantasy book, right? Not so fast! While this story embraces the traditional good vs. evil trope, it breaks the mold. It does it differently. A couple of tropes common to fantasy fit here. Farmboy prince fits as well, but this one is implemented in such a way that it almost feels like Miller is saying 'yeah, but in his defense, he was the prince first.' It touches on the traditional, but is refreshingly different. I love some humanoid dragons, or dragons that can become humanoid. It makes them a bit more relatable (and it opens things up for some sweet, sweet dragon/not dragon roooomance - I AM WITHOUT SHAME). Dragons in this particular case, seem to be mostly dicks to anyone who isn't also a dragon, despite the situation of sort of needing to team up against the greater enemy. Darnuir starts this story as the sort of pompous, arrogant, know-it-all heir to the king of the dragons (whose name is Draconis, because of course the king of the dragons is named Draconis). His father doesn't trust him to wield the Dragon's Blade, a very powerful flying sword that only the royal line of dragons can wield. He says that Darnuir isn't ready for it, which of course pisses off Darnuir because he thinks he is ready for it! He couldn't be more ready for it! Darnuir is mortally wounded and the only thing that can save him is the dragon king's resident court wizard, Brackindon (I probably spelled that wrong. Audiobook.), who does the only thing that he can do to save Darnuir. He performs a rebirthing spell that more or less rewinds Darnuir's life and turns him into an infant, and then he leaves him in the care of a group of hunters, of which the more or less leader is a friend of his. 'I'll be back in six months!' he says.

Dragons of Dark Audiobook by Ava Richardson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ava Richardson) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:14:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragons of Dark Subtitle: Upon Dragon's Breath Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Ava Richardson Narrator: Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Will Damron Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Ava Richardson presents book three in the Upon Dragon's Breath series. Young Dragon Rider Saffron and her faithful comrade, the rightful king Bower, have survived their first battle, but the war for Torvald is far from over. She warns the scholarly prince that they must take action and adapt for the sake of their people, while their enemy - and her relative - King Enric waits in the wings. The powerful mage knows orphaned Saffron wishes for a family above all, and his offer to make her his heir may be too tempting to refuse. As both dragons and Riders struggle to return to the ways of old, from before the land fell into darkness, the evil king undermines their every move with spies and sabotage. Members Reviews: not my favorite I struggled to finish this one. I found Saffron very whiney and annoying when it was her POV. her character didnt match when it was Bower's turn for a POV. made it hard to connect with her.

The Emperor's Pet Audiobook by Guy Antibes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Guy Antibes) — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:05:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Emperor's Pet Subtitle: The Disinherited Prince, Book 5 Author: Guy Antibes Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-18 Publisher: Podium Publishing Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: On his way to return Shira to her home in Shinkya, Pol Cissert is called upon to solve two mysteries. His reward is something he has no desire for, but he must put that aside while he travels to the exotic and dangerous country of Shira's birth. He finds that deadly politics badgers him every step along his journey. Members Reviews: To me, a cliffhanger ending means the author has not faith in his books. The worst book in the series. I very much enjoyed the first four. This one was fairly boring. I absolutely hated the ending. The cliffhanger ending is always bad in a book series. To me, it means the author has not faith in his books and has to use this to try to keep readers. SPOILER: A main character that survived assassins and thieves and wars through 4 books, then gets taken down with a hit to the head after he is stronger, faster and more powerful then in the first 4 books is just plain bad writing. This book really pissed me off. After 4 very good books then to publish this, I hate it when I loose a good author like this, they are so hard to find. I don't know if I will buy the next book. It probably depends on how long the wait. One of the best in the series Very impressed with this book. The story moved along at a really good pace.I liked seeing several of the characters from the first book. Guy even redeemed Shira from the last book, though I still have the impossible hope of Pol finding someone else. There were a few typos but not enough to be irritating. The only thing I didn't care was how it ended on a major cliffhanger that really does almost break your heart for Pol. I hope the next book really does come out in June! Thanks Guy for writing the books for us so quickly! Have run into this plot device several times and hated it every time Book was interesting until the end. Not only is it a cliff hanger ending the author uses what I consider a deus ex machina technique. Have run into this plot device several times and hated it every time. Finished with this series. The new ending softened a bit... But as has been described here by other's the ending just feels out of place from the rest of the series. I don't want to go into too much detail to spoil anything, but after 4 books of Pol growing in strength, it just seemed really jarring to have it end the way it did, even with the revision to it. I enjoyed the rest of the book, and I I'll give the next one a chance to see where he takes it, but definitely felt like a little bit of a step back compared to the rest of the series. Had he gone a different direction at the end, I would probably have given it 5 stars. But hey, that's why he's the author, and I'm just along for the ride. Disappointing and annoying ending ruined the book and damaged the series, in my opinion I enjoyed the other 4 books of the series, and I actually enjoyed the majority of this book. But the ending was so very, very disappointing! I'm going to try to circumspect, but there are going to be some spoilers. *** Ok, the cliffhanger ending was just so, so bad and annoying. The main character acted stupid and out of character at the end, and then loses his memory and powers? I didn't read 4+ books of character development and progress so that I could see the character reset. I am bitterly disappointed.

Ill Met in Lankhmar Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:37:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ill Met in Lankhmar Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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. "Ill Met in Lankhmar" was honored with both the 1971 Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novella. Members Reviews: The disaster prone duo Lieber is among the god fathers of modern sword and sorcery right up there with Howard. Both where indirectly connected through Being part of the Lovecraft circle. This is the story of how mouser a swashbuckling fencer and thief meets the bardic barbarian fafhrd who forges lifelong bond in a night of revelry that soon turns to raging revenge. Good classic fantasy Is there anything you would change about this book? No. What did you like best about this story? Classic fantasy story, but not your typical heroes. What do you think the narrator could have done better? The narrator could have done a better job of making each character distinctive. Could you see Ill Met in Lankhmar being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? Jerome Flynn (Bronn from GoT) as the Gray Mouser and Liam Neeson as Fafhrd because he's tall? Any additional comments? Interesing, may read/listen to more.

Nightforged Audiobook by Carrie Summers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carrie Summers) — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:20:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nightforged Subtitle: Shattering of the Nocturnai, Book 1 Author: Carrie Summers Narrator: Khristine Hvam Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Marooned in the dark. Alone. Hunted. Faced with terrifying magic that's waking in her blood. Lilik, a 17-year-old from a port town slum, already knew how to suffer. This expedition was supposed to offer a way out. A chance to drag her family out of poverty. The night-drenched shores of the volcanic island, Ioene, promised mystical power. Salvation. Lilik didn't count on the eruption that destroyed the expedition's hopes. She didn't count on being blamed for the disaster. Now, the kiss of the sun is a distant memory. No rescue is coming. If Lilik is to find her way home, she must first find a way to survive. Nightforged begins the heart-pounding Shattering of the Nocturnai series. Members Reviews: Enjoyable Reading I am always open to new authors than can put a different on a new World. I have book 2 and will start reading immediately. I strongly recommend! Great read! I really enjoyed this story. I loved the cover and tried out the sample first. The sample had me hooked and I quickly bought and read the rest of the book. The story is very fast paced and interesting. I love the worldbuilding and I'm interested to see how the characters develop in the sequels. An exciting start to a promising new series Despite its slow start, this was a wonderful read depicting an ancient, mystical land with unique attributes in a story of survival, sacrifice, and hope, and a battle against a dark and destructive power threatening to destroy the land and, quite possibly, the world. Journey to Ioene.... I got this book on a whim because the cover looked interesting. I am very surprised at how well the author Carrie Summer told her story. The main character for me was interesting not only because of what she could do but also because she was different from everyone else. I believe that when you can picture yourself in a book as maybe one of your favorite characters that you are reading about that is the mark of a good book. I give this book 5 stars because of good character development, easy to follow the story, plot development. Give this book, and the series a shot, I don't think you will be disappointed. A great read I'm a fan of YA fiction and this novel did not disappoint. It has a compelling story and a fresh point of view. It took me a little bit to get started but once I really started reading it I was hooked! Fortunately book 2 is available.

The Wretched Race Audiobook by Michael Joseph Murano

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Joseph Murano) — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:51:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wretched Race Subtitle: The Epic of Ahiram, Book 3 Author: Michael Joseph Murano Narrator: Richard Evert Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-17 Publisher: Candle Bright Books Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The Epic of Ahiram continues... The Epic of Ahiram is an award-winning high-fantasy adventure that begins with Age of the Seer and its sequel, Wrath of the Urkuun, and now continues with The Wretched Race, the third book of the series. Sarand the Soloist would kill everyone in her path if she knew that 12-year-old Aquilina was alive. Risking everything, Aquilina's guardians bring her to Tirkalanzibar, where a caravan will take her far away from the clutch of the Soloist. But Tirkalanzibar is a city of cutthroats and dark secrets where no one is safe for very long. Aquilina's family and friends get caught in a deadly web of deceit that only she can unravel, at the risk of alerting Sarand of her existence. Further north, Ahiram is on the run. The former slave is trying to reach his homeland in search for clues that might reunite him with his family. But deep within the temple of Babylon, Sharr - the High Priest of Baal and Sarand's superior - hatches a devious plan to inexorably draw the Seer into the Wretched Race. Ahiram's chances of surviving the deadly ordeal are nil, for the Wretched Race was conceived to torment and torture the racers. But Sharr has prepared a trap worse than death to ensnare Ahiram before the Race's end, and bind him to the Temple's will. Still unaware of each other's existence, the two Seers ride the mighty storm, forging a destiny all their own that may one day turn them into the heroes they were meant to be, if only they survive the might of their implacable enemies. Members Reviews: Extra! Extra! Read all about it . . . Extra! Extra! Read all about it . . . Murano does it again; another epic hit out of the ballpark. The 'Race' further explores the world of Tyrulan, the caravan city of Tirkalanzibar including one very inhospitable tent, a mysterious new place (you will just have to find out for yourself), the Kingdom of Mycene, back to Ahiramâs hometown, and finally off to the Wretched Race. This book further explores the characters we love from the two previous books and also introduces new characters, some seedy and others that could become even more extraordinary in the next book. I love that we saw more Aquilina in this book and look forward to reading more about her in the future. Now the depressing wait for the next book, Hurry up Murano! If you like a book you can't put down...this is a book for you :-) Oh my! What a page turner. Ahiram really matures in this epic volume and is really put to the test. He is challenged physically, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually in earthly realms and realms beyond imagining. The best of the Epic of Ahiram tomes thus far! Action! Adventure! Friendship! Gratuitous amounts of animal sass! (No joke on that one) Well, it looks like Murano's done it again! Another fabulous book and another satisfied customer! The character development in The Wretched Race is excellent, with a darker side of Ahiram beginning to surface, and yet, paradoxically, a side of him that is even more fiercely driven by justice than we've seen so far. The book also features a good deal of animal sass (you'll see what I mean) and some other points of humor as well, all of which lend to injecting some comic relief into the mix, especially when things get very dark.

Dragon Weather: Obsidian Chronicles Audiobook by Lawrence Watt-Evans

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lawrence Watt-Evans) — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:14:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragon Weather: Obsidian Chronicles Author: Lawrence Watt-Evans Narrator: Shawn Saavedra Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-17 Publisher: Misenchanted Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The first novel in Lawrence Watt-Evans' Obsidian Chronicles: Dragon Weather. Arlian had lived his entire life on the Smoking Mountain - the stony ground, jagged peaks, and black glass were all he had ever known. But then came dragon weather: Oppressive heat, dark and angry clouds...weather that lured the dragons from their caverns deep beneath the earth. And the dragons came - monsters with no sympathy for humans; dragons who destroyed his entire village and everyone in it. Everyone, that is, except Arlian. Orphaned and alone, Arlian is taken by looters and sold into slavery, sent to labor in the mines for the rest of his life - until a freak accident and an act of mercy sets him free. Free to seek revenge on the looters, the slavers - and the dragons. But in all of history, no one has ever slain a dragon. Can one obsessed young man change the world and do what no one has ever done before? Members Reviews: Wonderful Story with Great Narration What did you love best about Dragon Weather: Obsidian Chronicles? The best part of DW was the narration. Shawn did a great job of giving every character life and personality. What other book might you compare Dragon Weather: Obsidian Chronicles to and why? honestly, Dragon Weather isn't much like any other books I've read. I mean, it has similar fantasy elements to LOTR or HP, but the storytelling is so much different. Which character as performed by Shawn Saavedra was your favorite? I was a big fan of his portrayal of Black. He gave Black a wonderful gritty edge that really translated the "rough and tumble" nature of the character. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I would have loved to have listened to this book in one sitting, but sadly, I don't have 20 straight hours to devote to a book! Just know that if I could, I would. Any additional comments? This book was fantastic. I read it in highschool and when I found out there was an audiobook, I was floored. Now we just need the other two books in the Obsidian Chronicles and I will be a happy camper!! Awaiting I enjoyed the story hopefully it won't be two years if ever that they write the next one. wonderful I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next. I hope they don't take too long. This book was amazing can't wait for the next Over all the narrator was great and the story was amazing but I feel like at the start of the story the over all story was kinda weak"just at first" . Basically just a few to meany coincidences at the start but over all if you're a fan of the heroes journey with some pretty good twists a and fun but not childish plot I'd recommend it. By the end I'll fell in love with the characters and the the book ended really strong. The Count of Monte Cristo, but with Dragons. I absolutely adore this story. I first discovered this story when I was 12 years old and have read it annually nearly every year since, 15+ years later. Seeing as my original copy has gotten a bit worn thin, it's wonderful to have Dragon Weather on audiobook. I sincerely hope we get the subsequent novels, Dragon Venom & The Dragon Society in the near future. I hate to say it though, I was not a fan of the quality of the reading. I felt his female voices were weak and almost always took me out of the story.

Hero, Traitor, Daughter Audiobook by Morgan Rice

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Morgan Rice) — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:09:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hero, Traitor, Daughter Subtitle: Of Crowns and Glory, Book 6 Author: Morgan Rice Narrator: Wayne Farrell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-17 Publisher: Morgan Rice Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Hero, Traitor, Daughter is audiobook Number 6 in Morgan Rice's best-selling epic fantasy series Of Crowns And Glory, which begins with Slave, Warrior, Queen Audiobook Number 1. 17 year old Ceres, a beautiful poor girl from the Empire city of Delos, wakes to find herself powerless. Poisoned by the sorcerer's vial, held captive by Stephania, Ceres life reaches a low point as she is made cruel sport of - and is unable to do anything to stop it. Thanos, after killing his brother Lucious, embarks for Delos to save Ceres, and to save his homeland. But the Felldust fleet has already set sail, and with the might of the world bearing down on it, it may be too late to save everything he holds dear. An epic battle ensues, one that may determine the fate of Delos forever. Hero, Traitor, Daughter tells an epic tale of tragic love, vengeance, betrayal, ambition, and destiny. Filled with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding action, it transports us into a world we will never forget, and makes us fall in love with fantasy all over again. Members Reviews: angry there's one thing that ruined this book for me: the ending. I was obvious that Rice just wanted to keep 'the main villain' alive so that she can come back in later books to cause trouble. this broke the realism in the book because it made some characters hypocrites as they were like Ok I won't kill you because that's immoral but I will let you get captured by slavers so that you can inevitably escape and come back to seek your revenge.

Wonders Will Never Cease Audiobook by Robert Irwin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Irwin) — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 03:32:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wonders Will Never Cease Subtitle: A Novel Author: Robert Irwin Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: An Exhilarating, Magical Blend of History and Fantasy Set during the Original Game of Thrones - For Fans of T. H. White, George R. R. Martin, and Philippa Gregory. Beginning with the Palm Sunday battle of Towton, the bloodiest ever fought on English soil, Wonders Will Never Cease relates the fabulous adventures of one man and his noble family amid the chaos and political intrigue that beset England during the War of the Roses, when two great houses battled for control of the throne. The young Anthony Woodville, Lord Scales and brother to the future queen, Elizabeth Woodville, seems to die during that battle and be resurrected. While dead, he witnesses the Grail ceremony last seen during the age of King Arthur, before England was cursed by war and Hell so filled with bodies that the dead now walk the land. What he wakes to and witnesses for the rest of his life as he defends his king is a ceaseless stream of wonders: a family rumored to be descended from the fairy Melusine and imbued with her dragon's blood; a talking head that predicts the future; a miraculous cauldron; a museum of skulls; alchemists and wizards; the Swordsman's Pentacle; and plenty of battles, sieges, swordplay, jousts, treachery, murder, beheadings, and horrific torture. And all the while, stories - some so porous that their characters enter history and threaten their maker. Members Reviews: Great book. Very surprising how much I liked it Great book. Very surprising how much I liked it. If you liked Irwin's Arabian Nightmare If you liked Irwin's Arabian Nightmare, this book is very reminiscent of that work and in fact there are various allusions to it. I found that I could not put the book down, and the depth is such that I will one day enjoy a second reading.

Darkborn Audiobook by Carrie Summers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carrie Summers) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:56:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darkborn Subtitle: Shattering of the Nocturnai, Book 4 Author: Carrie Summers Narrator: Khristine Hvam Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Hear the heart-pounding series finale! Lilik is on the warpath. Behind her, House Ulstat is a smoking pit. Ahead, Mieshk Ulstat wields terrible magic from within an impregnable fortress. The battle approaches. Never mind that Lilik's fighters are actually a ragtag assortment of smugglers and thieves. Forget that something is terribly wrong with the aether, leaving Lilik's magic unpredictable. Lilik is the last hope for stopping Mieshk's cataclysm. Unfortunately, Lilik's problems aren't limited to insurmountable odds and questionable allies. Ioene still holds secrets. A dark force has awakened in the island's heart. And it's hungry. Members Reviews: Loved It! After reading the others I was not disappointed. I thought Lilik, the main character, performed. Creative, imaginative, strong, interesting . Carrie Summers delivered. What a great book. I thoroughly enjoyed it. One of my favs. Looking forward to her next book. Was really shocked to read a negative review! A beautiful ending well A beautiful ending well, just read it and you find out for yourself. It's kinda crazy how everything goes down. Really good book. Spellbinding After reading the first three books, it was hard to wait for this one. I wasn't disappointed. This book was impossible for me to put down. The conclusion was an emotional climax, but the final outcome was another unexpected twist. I look forward to more of this author's work. A real page turner at the end. This last installment really galloped a long with lots of twists and turns. I'm glad when I finished book 3 that book 4 was available. I read it without stopping. Great read! So good I loved this one. It had me on the edge of my seat with battles illustrated from a magical perspective. I will miss the series.

Assassins, Knights, & Dwarves Audiobook by D. P. Prior

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. P. Prior) — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 05:60:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Assassins, Knights, & Dwarves Subtitle: The D.P. Prior Anthology of Sword and Sorcery Author: D. P. Prior Narrator: Bob Neufeld Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-17 Publisher: D.P. Prior Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: An assassin known as the Unseen. A man of prayer who is the deadliest warrior of his generation. A dwarf with a bloody past, destined to be king. From the imagination of D.P. Prior, "one of the most promising fantasy writers on the scene today." Eight bestselling Sword and Sorcery novellas, plus a bonus short story of Ott Blightey, Lich Lord of Verusia. Members Reviews: I liked it picked it up because it had no reviews kinda draged in the middle but the story was really good deep lore and the other books arnt nesesry to read first

The Jewels in the Forest Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 07:58:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Jewels in the Forest Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

Lily & Oceana Audiobook by Audrey Faye, Shae Geary

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Audrey Faye) — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:09:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lily & Oceana Subtitle: The Dragon Kin Series, Book 2 Author: Audrey Faye, Shae Geary Narrator: Erin Moon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-28-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The Dragon Star has chosen again - and this time, it must be mistaken. Lily is off to an elf wedding with her friends, which might be a fate worse than death. So she thinks - until she sticks her fingers in the water of a river far from home. What she finds will change her life and challenge the bravest dragons she knows. And might involve some accidental dragon soup. Members Reviews: Now an impatient wait for more I love dragon books, some more than others of course. This and the previous book are high on the list. I especially like stories that pair dragons with people. These are good, compelling reads. In fact, i cram-read them, the 2nd right after the 1st without a stop. (I know, that means i didn't read the 1st right away. Sorry, girls, but my TBR list is sometimes overwhelming. ) Yeah, so now I wait for more. Saving the dragons one drop of water at a time The Dragon Star makes it's choice and it again challenges the elves and Dragons to a skill set they never expected to need for their survival. Frustrations abound. Nice progression from Dragon Kin #1. Swimming Dragons as the second is found This is Audrey and her daughter at their best. Warrior dragons learning to swim, friendships made and fears conquered all told by authors with hearts bigger than the world A cannonball of fun I have long since enjoyed the writings of this wonderful story teller. Another hit. Already impatiently awaiting the next. Jump in and enjoy. Love this series i loved the second book in this series. Lily and Oceana are perfectly matched. My heart felt for little Oceana, alone for so long. Can't wait til the next in this series. This is a great series about overcoming fears and obstacles and about not giving up. Recommend it for everyone.

The Mouser Goes Below Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 05:17:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mouser Goes Below Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

The Shaman's Curse Audiobook by Meredith Mansfield

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Meredith Mansfield) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 23:07:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shaman's Curse Subtitle: Dual Magics, Book 1 Author: Meredith Mansfield Narrator: Ian McEuen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Meredith Mansfield Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The two kinds of magic have always been separate. Until now. Vatar risked his life to try to save his friend - and failed. Now he has an implacable enemy in the shaman, who blames Vatar for the death of his only son. Hes forced to flee his home, at least until the shamans thirst for revenge cools. Taking shelter with his mothers people in one of the coastal cities, Vatar learns more than he bargained for. He agreed to learn to work iron and steel, but he never suspected to find a magical heritage as well. And thats a problem. A huge problem. Because unlike their own Spirit magic, his people regard the city magic as the work of Evil Spirits. If the shaman ever found out about this, it could be the weapon he needs to destroy Vatar. And yet, finding a way to accept the other side of his heritage may be the only way Vatar can ultimately defeat his enemy and win more than his freedom. Members Reviews: A great story WHAT IT'S ABOUT Vatar risked his life to try to save his friend--and failed. Now he has an implacable enemy in the vengeful shaman, who blames Vatar for the death of his only son. In his isolation, Vatar finds some comfort in daydreams. He knows the strange girl he sometimes imagines is just that--a dream. Shed better be. Because, if shes real things could get even worse for Vatar. The accepted magic of Vatars plains tribe wouldnt enable him to see or communicate with a girl he doesnt even know--or know where to find. That would be more like the magic passed down in certain, closely-guarded bloodlines among the ruling class of the coastal cities. And thats bad. Very bad. Unlike their own, Vatars people think the city magic is evil. If the shaman ever found out, it could be the weapon he needs to destroy Vatar. And yet, finding a way to accept the other side of his heritage may be the only way Vatar can ultimately defeat his enemy. The two kinds of magic have always been totally separate. Until now. MY TAKE I read the ebook when it came out and was thrilled to listen to it in audiobook. The narrator, Ian McEuen, did a great job adding accents to people from the various societies. I've read the whole series, and it was great to go back to the beginning again. I'd forgotten how resistant Vatar was to magic at first. Mansfield's writing is solid, and she tells an imaginative and sometimes gripping story. Interesting cultures. I thought it was fascinating that the nomadic Dardani were actually more culturally sophisticated in some ways than the city people. I found Vatar to be very likable, and I felt so bad for him. The terrible guilt at not being able to save his friend was bad enough, but to have his friend's father blame Vatar and seek to punish him was terrible. Vatar's journey includes finding out that the father he's always known was not the one who had fathered him, if that makes sense. Vatar is appalled to find out that the "sperm donor" was a powerful wizard--or that Vatar has half siblings all over the place. The last thing Vatar wants is to have anything to do magic. It was fun to watch Vatar really grow into a man--often in the school of hard knocks. To be so young and a "divorced" father only added to his challenges.

The Family Grace Audiobook by Barry Reese

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barry Reese) — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:01:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Family Grace Subtitle: An Extraordinary History Author: Barry Reese Narrator: Thomas Conder Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-17 Publisher: RadioArchives.com Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: From a leading new pulp author comes the the first family of adventure! Barry Reese, creator of The Rook, Lazarus Gray, and more, brings together the classic early adventures of a cast of characters that are truly a family. The Family Grace: An Extraordinary History collects the hair-raising, action-packed tales of Eobard Grace and his family of adventurers, always on the edge of Hell ready to save the world! Featuring stories that have never appeared in one volume, The Family Grace is an omnibus spotlighting Barry's creativity and skill at universe building, and features his seminal creation, The Rook! The Family Grace: An Extraordinary History by Barry Reese is the first in a series of new pulp omnibuses from Pro Se Press. This volume is also the first omnibus under Barry's own imprint, Reese Unlimited! Featuring stunning cover and logo work by George Sellas and fantastic design by Sean Ali, The Family Grace: An Extraordinary History is full of all the best action, adventure, chills, and thrills new pulp has to offer! From Reese Unlimited and Pro Se Press - puttin' the monthly back into pulp! Members Reviews: First Family of Sovereign City Grace Family has always had a place in Barry Reeseâs work, not always in the spotlight, but members of that clan were certainly noticeable. Leopold Grace was not only a chairman of the famous Nova Alliance, an elite organization gathering Americaâs most prominent adventurers, vigilantes and superheroes, but also an ally and a former mentor of Mr. Reeseâs most popular hero Max Davies also known as The Peregrine. Mr.

The Scholar Audiobook by JJ Anders

biacuaduc@gmail.com (JJ Anders) — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 05:32:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scholar Subtitle: The Genoa Chronicles, Book 1 Author: JJ Anders Narrator: Marnye Young Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-17 Publisher: Idealist LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Anna is clearly different from others. With obvious physical differences and powerful abilities, she's never quite fit in...anywhere. Having no knowledge of her parents, she sets out to discover her true origin. On the run for most of her life, she's become a master at eluding capture, even a little cocky, you might say. When a sticky situation forces her hand, she hitches a ride with a wizard, who whisks her away to another world where, according to him, she'd been exiled from as a child. This new magical place seems oddly familiar as Anna discovers powerful enemies and treasured allies on her quest for answers. The dangerous journey thrust her headlong into the arms of Kriston, who finds himself caught between sworn-duty and insatiable curiosity. Members Reviews: Excellent Fantasy Adventure! The story is great and gets your attention and keeps you hooked all the way to the cliffhanger conclusion. Narration was great and brought the story to life. The story starts on earth but most of it takes place in a magical world called Genoa. Anna doesnt remember where she comes from but soon after she gets in Genoa she learns about her family and her past. Kriston follows orders from his brother which is a king. He is tasked with capturing and bringing the spy to his brother. There are a lot of characters to keep up with and the story goes back and forth between the two main characters. It definitely required my full attention to understand everything that was going on. There are unexpected twists and turns and the story is interesting and captivating with wizards, dragons, trolls, kings, etc... "I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

The Lords of Quarmall Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:48:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lords of Quarmall Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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: Buy Swords Against Wizardry Instead Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend Swords Against Wizardry, since it contains this and 3 other stories. Otherwise, this is one of the better stories in the series - featuring our friends in 2 different storylines which turn out to be the same.

Rime Isle Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:04:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rime Isle Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

The Whispers of the Fallen Audiobook by J.D Netto

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.D Netto) — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 21:15:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Whispers of the Fallen Author: J.D Netto Narrator: Matt Milne Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-17 Publisher: J.D. Netto Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The Whispers of the Fallen is addictive, fast-paced, and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ever since the dawn of days, rumors about the Diary of Lucifer echoed throughout Elysium. Hidden from all human knowledge, the Diary was kept a secret, locked away in the small village of Agalmath. Isaac and Demetre find themselves in a dangerous journey as they uncover the truth about the diary and those who guarded it for all these years. However, for Isaac and Demetre, danger lies at every step, hidden in the most unexpected places. Hunted by the Nephilins and the Fallen Stars, they must find others who will join them in the battle against the coming darkness. "I am not normally a fan of this type of book, but I was intrigued and decided to give it a try. I absolutely loved it!" - Shannon W., Goodreads reviewer "This book surprised me in a good way. I didn't expect it to have as much scary moments, but man does Netto know how to write a scene!" - Spenser B., Goodreads reviewer "This. Book. Is. Awesome ! Since last year I haven't found many books which made me say that!" - Clemence, Goodreads reviewer Members Reviews: BEST TRILOGY- that I secretly want to be a movie-EVER! While searching for some new fantasy reads, I came across The Whispers of the Fallen and immediately after reading the summary, just had to have it. J.D. Nettoâs story is littered with examples of juxtaposition from the moment we are introduced to the world of Elysium until the very end. For the author to have spent six years writing this is insane but definitely WORTH IT. Naturally, my expectations for this trilogy in particular were very high. I wanted non-stop action, amazing well- rounded characters, and total badassery. I must say that I was NOT disappointed! This book was honestly non-stop action from beginning to end and I LOVED every word of it. The characters are so badass (even the ones you hate) and they evolve really well, the story transitions so smoothly, and the writing is seriously one of my favorite parts of this book because of the surprise switch, of the point of views that the story is told from. J.D. Netto, you are now added to my list of favorite authors. There is absolutely nothing I did not like about these books because they were all very satisfying. I even caught myself trying to catch my breath a few times because I was so immersed into what was going on. I have not felt this way since ACOTAR by Sara J. Mass. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy, YA, fiction, and even to the people who donât. If you have not yet read it, you do not know what you are missing. Iâm so in love. I liked the book and the plot A copy of this book was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Overall, I liked the book and the plot. It is an epic fantasy adventure, and the mystery draws you in from the very first pages. It is dark and atmospheric, and the author has created a complex world in which good battles evil, and light battles darkness. The story takes its reader on an adventurous journey, but along the way, I felt like we lost sight of the ultimate purpose of the journey. The narrative switches between fast-paced, action-packed battle and conversations including explanations of what is happening. While most of the explanations are sufficient, a lot it still left unsaid and is only gradually revealed, which sometimes made it difficult to follow.

The Curse of the Smalls and the Stars Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:55:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Curse of the Smalls and the Stars Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

The Fall of Miklagard: Book Eight of the Dragon Stone Saga Audiobook by Kristian Alva

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kristian Alva) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 15:19:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fall of Miklagard: Book Eight of the Dragon Stone Saga Author: Kristian Alva Narrator: Paul Woodson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Chessmore Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: After the shocking destruction of Aonach Tower, the dragon riders gather together to save the city of Miklagard from a similar fate. As the High Council bickers and argues about the future, a deadly group of rogue spellcasters gather outside Miklagard's borders to rain destruction down upon the city. The dragon riders find themselves opposed on all sides in a dangerous clash between forces of justice and power. Will the dragon riders succeed, or will the city of Miklagard fall to eternal darkness? Members Reviews: I hung on every word I pick up these books and then when I'm done I can't wait for the next one. So well written, great story line, full of adventure. I love dragons. Anxiously awaiting the next. Great work. Hard to put down Excellent read, too good in fact. Makes you fall in love with the characters, and believe in dragons more than ever. Four Stars Really good series can't wait for the next one. Four Stars cant wait for the last book Keeps you going. Easy fast reading. Good characters and decent development. I have read the whole series and it went pretty fast. Enjoyexd it.

Adept's Gambit Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 06:26:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adept's Gambit Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

Legends of the Dragonrealm: Dragon Masters Audiobook by Richard A. Knaak

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard A. Knaak) — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 08:34:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of the Dragonrealm: Dragon Masters Subtitle: The Turning War, Book One Author: Richard A. Knaak Narrator: Heather Hershow Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-17 Publisher: Permuted Press Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The first audiobook in a new trilogy about the beginnings of the Dragonrealm. At long last, the true story of the mage-led rebellion against the rule of the Dragon Kings that two centuries later, continues to affect all those inhabiting the Dragonrealm! Some 200 years before Cabe Bedlam was thrust into the machinations of the Dragon Kings, his grandfather Nathan led a band of wizards against the drake lords, in the hopes of freeing the realms of their tyrannical rule. Yet, the truth behind that story is not a simple one. Here now, is the dawn of the Turning War, a pivotal moment in the Dragonrealm, and the startling creation of the first band to stand against the drake lords; The Dragon Masters. Members Reviews: The producers of this audio book should be ashamed What disappointed you about Legends of the Dragonrealm: Dragon Masters? The production quality was poor. Words were clipped, pauses between sentences were too short. At times there was a slight echo, like if she were speaking in a very large room. If I could have slowed the playback to about .9 of normal that would probably have been perfect. In any given chapter, the scene changed without warning. Most times, the first sentence of the new scene would not include any information about who was speaking, plus the narrator made little to no attempt at providing a different voice for each character, so I'd attribute the text to the wrong character, realize it did not make sense and then have to re-listen to the section. Would you ever listen to anything by Richard A. Knaak again? Probably. Would you be willing to try another one of Heather Hershows performances? Ms. Hershow has a beautiful voice, but I think it's ill suited to fiction. If she read a non fiction book that I was interested in, I would read it. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The Dragonrealm has always been fascinating, the author leaves little hooks of information that make you wonder what the backstory is, and the progression of the series has filled in the gaps showing that there could be a huge plot bible that I would love to read. Interesting It was an interesting story and I think it has potential but I feel like there was a lot of missed opportunities in this book. While I don't expect every character to be totally fleshed out in one novel, I would think you could manage something. Instead it feels like each character just had their personalities just kinda pasted together. Many of them just have random potential without giving any real explanation as to how they gained their powers or what is is that makes them so special. Maybe that will be addressed in future books? The Narrator did a good job but it seemed like for the entire book she was reading in a room with a horrible echo, even when she spoke soft he voice would bounce back. Further it wouldn't hurt to slow the pace just a bit. It felt like she was rushing through the readings. No more would a chapter end without much of any pause she'd read the Chapter #, The Chapter Title and then right into the story itself. A good pause would help the listener transition. All in all I'd still give the book 4 stars and I do hope that future books get better.

Legends of Marithia Audiobook by Peter Koevari

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Koevari) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:10:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legends of Marithia Subtitle: War of PropheciesTrilogy Author: Peter Koevari Narrator: David Swanson Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Peters Professional Services, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Legends of Marithia is an adult, hard-hitting, epic fantasy series. It is best described as Game of Thrones meets Eragon meets Underworld. This collection of the first three books is over 250,000 words, and is jam-packed with epic action, twists and turns, and a glorious ending for the War of Prophecies. Members Reviews: Wait for the 4th book What did you love best about Legends of Marithia? Plot was interesting Would you be willing to try another book from Peter Koevari? Why or why not? Not really, characters were lame and not well developed. Events happen with the characters and you have no clue why or what led up to the decision to do something. The ending was very poor as well it was like the meter ran out, and he had to end the storey in 100 words or less. Which scene was your favorite? Can't think of one that stood out. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Given its length no. Any additional comments? The story was left unfinished, the main character goes happily into the sunset while the remaining people lands he was defending are in dire trouble. awesome great series worst ending imaginable I recommend this but don't be hurt when the book ends

Gods of the Sword: Harbinger of Doom -- Volume 6 Audiobook by Glenn G. Thater

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Glenn G. Thater) — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:56:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gods of the Sword: Harbinger of Doom -- Volume 6 Author: Glenn G. Thater Narrator: Gabrielle De Cuir Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: Glenn G. Thater Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The epic Harbinger of Doom saga continues in Gods of the Sword, the exciting sixth volume in the series. Frem Sorlons' grandmother warned him about the Black Elves. They're otherworldly, evil imps, devoid of morals or conscience; and they'll kill you, as soon as they look at you, she'd say. Until he reached Jutenheim, he never thought he'd meet one outside of her wild stories. He never even thought that they were real. But then one night, the Black Elves came calling and threatened to take not only Frem's life, but also his immortal soul. With his parents and older brothers gone, the only things that Ector Eotrus have left are his Dor and his life. But they're coming to take both. The only question is, who will get there first: the Alders or the trolls? Lord Torbin Malvegil is going to war. War with the Shadow League. War with the Black Hand assassins. And war with the Duergar. Each is a war he cannot hope to win. Each is war he cannot survive. Artol has won most every fight he's been in these last 25 years. On the Isle of Evermere, that streak will come crashing to an end. An end from which only the god of lightning can hope to save him. Members Reviews: Exciting! Exciting, Lord Theta and his companions are stunning in their adventure. but like many other "series books" that I have read I thought that the book was written fairly well, but like many other "series books" that I have read, there seems to be an increasing number of errors with each new edition. By the time the next book is released, I will have probably forgotten the crux of the story. A great read! I finished these books way too fast. I could not put these books down once I got started reading. I cannot wait for the next one to come out. I highly recommend this series. Return of Theta volume 6 Great follow up to previous volumes. I felt hanging in the last series and to read this volume and volume 5 did not disappoint. Five Stars This book in this series was absolutly wonderful.

Crossroads of Draston Audiobook by Joel Norden, Aaron Wulf, Jack Gabriel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joel Norden) — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 19:27:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crossroads of Draston Subtitle: Dragonband: Tales, Book 1 Author: Joel Norden, Aaron Wulf, Jack Gabriel Narrator: Angel Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-17 Publisher: Knights of the Northwest, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: In the Age of the Dracon-esti, darkness and war ravage the continent of Draston. The dragons that once ruled the skies have died off and other horrors have since taken their place. To the south, dark rumors have surfaced of armies being massed, led by the Wicked Eye. The elves are slowly dying off, refusing to change with the winds of time. The dwarves have sealed themselves beneath their mountain, battling creatures from the depths. In this broken land, with the oncoming tides of evil, adventurers still search for lost treasures, companionship, and a chance for their names to be put into songs of legend. These untold tales will introduce you to the bright and vibrant world of Harthx and its adventurers: a curious gnome reads a forbidden book; a nord endangers himself in an attempt to unite the five clans; a vampire searches for a way to regain his soul; two sisters search for a murderer in a forgotten city. Eleven exciting short stories, four talented young authors, one epic start to the Dragonband Saga! Members Reviews: A reminder Sword and Sorcery is still alive Overall I thought the book was well written, and a good reminder not to forget about anthologies, and sword and sorcery tales. The stories are in a good order, and very well worded, and paint a vivid scenery. Some stories leave you wanting more, and others end perfectly when they should. Is tell anyone who is curious to give it a read, well worth it. Devin Sluss Interesting world and characters The narrator is a little overly dramatic, but you get used to her. Several short stories, some much better than others. You can tell there are different authors. If you like short stories, you won't be disappointed over all. High quality recording. great narration! I loved the narrator as well as the stories though because of my lack of knowledge about the book I was expecting one story that being said I would love to see stories with these same people meeting up great! awesome book! the narrator was ok. definitely would suggest it though! A nice fresh tales book.

The Heart of the Knight Audiobook by Gabriel Ramirez

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gabriel Ramirez) — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:34:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Heart of the Knight Author: Gabriel Ramirez Narrator: Ken OBrien Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-17 Publisher: Gabriel Ramirez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Knights of times past, knights of the forgotten code, a magical time of kings and queens that reigned supreme. Men of pure hearts honor discipline, self-sacrifice, courage, integrity, and loyalty. Above all, he honors the true everlasting love of his woman. The Heart of the Knight Members Reviews: loved it great story loved the sound affects.the narrator was awesome. Can't wait to hear more stories from this author

The Sunken Land Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:45:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sunken Land Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

Crimson Audiobook by Warren Fahy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Warren Fahy) — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:06:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crimson Author: Warren Fahy Narrator: Chris MacDonnell Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-17 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Voyage into an enchanted world in this epic fantasy of adventure and romance as a young king with god-like powers inherits a kingdom and a curse: what he loves most will be his doom. How he decides to fight his fate will endanger his entire kingdom, unite him with his true love in another world, and launch a desperate voyage across a sea of seething monsters and fearsome illusions that will test the will of an intrepid crew of mariners and determine the fate of their world forever. Get ready for an epic fantasy like no other in Crimson by Warren Fahy, author of the New York Times best-sellers Fragment and Pandemonium. Members Reviews: A fantasy epic to remember Yes, it's like 500 pages long, and yes, it took about two chapters to get into it. But, really, it's like three books in one and that makes for a fantastic trilogy. I read CRIMSON over the course of two and a half days and lost quite a bit of sleep to it. The characters are richly written and you understand their internal struggles as well as the external ones. Trevin is a conflicted prince who is a sorcerer and who is too young when he has to take over his kingdom. Add to that the pressure of his grandfather's reign being known as the Golden age and his father's as the Silver. What kind of pressure is that, how can he avoid the curse and live up to the previous generations of his family's rule? Nuevia is his Queen, his sanity and his savior. She is smart, sweet and kind of sassy. But my favorite character was Nils Ramesis, a sailor with a hidden past and something to prove. I hate reviews that give away spoilers, so I can't tell you everything I wish I could. The creatures here are terrifying. Neuvia is kind of like Snow White, friend to the animals. Pig is a creepy little dude. The battles in book three are so well-written you can see them. There are even two endings. I really liked that. Just, Wow! Get it, you will enjoy it. Unique Adventure As the other's have said, this was an epic adventure story with a magical twist. I also found it a little difficult to get into at first, but only because I was trying to figure out the layout and what the deal was with the main character. He was a bit fickle, which drove me crazy, but I had to remember he was a teenager when this epic starts. You know, if kids would just listen to their parents... Anyway, I really liked the people, and the monsters were fantastic and horrifying all at the same time. The flow of the story was really cool, because it changes up, it is almost like little stories tied together in a big story. You don't get bored with it taking place in only one place. (There is even an alternate world) And it was unique, there were so many different ideas and actions, with an overall, tie-it-together love story, that only bordered on sappy :) I really enjoyed it, couldn't stand when I had to put it down. As mentioned before, you can't say too much without giving the story away, and that would be no fun. Give it a go, you won't be sorry. Fantasy with a unique angle Crimson's main character has powerful magical powers. What makes this novel unique is that this magic, and the protagonist's self doubt, ultimately imperils the character and his kingdom. Meanwhile, brave men and women of the non-magical world take matters into their own hands, doing what they can to save the world.

Return of the Dwarf Lords Audiobook by D P Prior

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D P Prior) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:31:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Return of the Dwarf Lords Subtitle: Legends of the Nameless Dwarf, Book 4 Author: D P Prior Narrator: Bob Neufeld Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-17 Publisher: D.P. Prior Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The Nameless Dwarf: the name that is not a name, but is far better than the one he left behind. Freed from the curse that turned him into the butcher of his own kind, he once crossed half a world to protect those who had survived. Having worked out his penance and resettled his people in Arnoch, the ancient citadel of the Dwarf Lords, Nameless sets up home in the town of Brink. Now, with everything a dwarf could possibly wish for - a gym, a beer hall, and a bawdy house across the road - his new life is a welcome break from a decade of adventure. Then a blood-stained dwarf staggers into town with a message of doom: Arnoch has sunk beneath the waves, its last defense against the attack of a five-headed dragon. The one slender hope remaining to the dwarves lies in their distant past: the Dwarf Lords, who had been created for perils such as this. But for centuries, they have been in exile on Thanatos, a death-world likely to change even the greatest of heroes. With time running out for Arnoch, Nameless must find the Dwarf Lords and persuade them to come home. But before that, he first has to survive them. Members Reviews: Great Book Performance by narrator was excellent! Characters were well played which made the story come to life. In all the series was worth the read. brilliant more than I expected loved every minute , story and performance were spot on look forward to the next instalment

The Emblem Throne Audiobook by Jeffrey L. Kohanek

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey L. Kohanek) — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:11:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Emblem Throne Subtitle: The Runes of Issalia, Book 2 Author: Jeffrey L. Kohanek Narrator: Greg Walston Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-17 Publisher: Black Rose Writing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: As they strive to become Masters within the Ministry, Brock and his friends resume their training at the Academy, an institution founded on magic, science, knowledge, law, and combat. They soon discover an expansive web of conspiracies and deceit within the Ministry, hidden behind a veil of benevolence and piety. The exposure of one of those secrets forces Brock and his friends to flee the institution with their lives in the balance. Joined by a fierce Tantarri warrior, the group embarks on a quest to locate a mysterious throne that has been lost for centuries. Guided by the cryptic words of an ancient prophecy, and backed by a forbidden magic that they are still learning to wield, they journey across the continent to save humanity from extinction. Members Reviews: A good story but the reader is terrible This is a good story but the reader is terrible and sounds like a robot half the time.

Warper: Origins Audiobook by Riley Tune

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Riley Tune) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 09:51:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Warper: Origins Author: Riley Tune Narrator: RJ Bayley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Riley Tune Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: The Prime Sovereignty, a land divided into five kingdoms, is home to many people of power. Seventeen-year-old Lox is powerful in his own right, although he doesn't fully understand how. All he knows is that - like his mentor, Ember - he has a gift that is both rare and deadly. With his abilities, Lox learns that people like him are born to do only one thing: kill. Just not for free, of course. Thus, with Ember leading the way, Lox begins working in the Prime Sovereignty's oldest, and most fearsome, profession: he becomes an assassin. However, the practice of assassination - already a complex craft - becomes even more complicated when Lox finds himself tagging along as a member of a team formed by one of the realm's most noble families. A group with members as talented as he is, but far more mysterious, and all tasked to work together in order to achieve the impossible: killing the immortal Emperor Nal. As he and his companions delve deeper into the secret of the Emperor's immortality, Lox finds himself facing foes more formidable than he ever imagined - enemies fueled by something that dates back to before the existence of the Prime Sovereignty. Tested to his limits, Lox must use his wits, his will, and his blades to secure not just the future of his own realm, but the wider world beyond as well. Members Reviews: Not fully satisfied. This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review. This book seemed to me to be a thinly veiled allusion to the coming of Christ or some kind of Christian fan-fic. I think the author still has some fine tuning to do to his style of writing but who doesn't. The narrator was somewhat troubling to me. RJ Bayley has one of the most interesting accents I've ever heard and I found myself listening to his pronunciation more than the story sometimes. Here one Second. Gone the Next. First things first. "This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost." That said, I really am glad I listened to this. It was a breath of fresh air considering all the other books in the same vain. There were a few surprises and it kept the book flowing right along. Warps is an Apprentice Warper. They are assassins for the most part. Problem is, he has not claimed a life yet. His mentor gives him his first assignment and he muffs it royally. He then takes him on a mission that will change his life forever. Kill an Immortal Emperor. He just can't kill anyone, so he just accomplishes his assignments in other ways. Because, once you have killed, it will be in your blood and nothing can cure it. RJ did a fantastic job at keeping you interested and not wanting to stop the book. I listened to it in 1 sitting.

Lean Times in Lankhmar Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 02:10:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lean Times in Lankhmar Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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: The cowboy voices through me off I enjoyed reading the books and even the comics from the 70s. This one is an ok story but it gets weird when the narrator uses voices as if it takes place in the Wild West out of nowhere. I tried to use my imagination to put it back into the world of the story but it became too distracting. Up to snuff! Great voice acting, good listen. Fritz Lieber of course great. Plus it's got that nice price

Daughter of Magic Audiobook by C. Dale Brittain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. Dale Brittain) — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:07:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daughter of Magic Subtitle: The Royal Wizard of Yurt, Book 5 Author: C. Dale Brittain Narrator: Eric Vincent Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: C. Dale Brittain Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: She's the daughter of a witch and a wizard, with the talents of both - and the world had better watch out! Daimbert the wizard just wants to spend some quality time with his daughter Antonia. He loves his peaceful kingdom of Yurt, but he and those around him are increasingly finding themselves hampered by their society's strictures and silent rules. The king doesn't want to marry any of the princesses offered to him, the duchess' twin daughters want to be respectively a knight and a priest, and Daimbert himself is forbidden by the norms of wizardry from a liaison with a witch - much less having a daughter. And then the peaceful kingdom is suddenly not so peaceful, between the arrival of an exotic eastern princess and her elephant, a ravening wolf, an army of undead warriors, a bogus miracle worker, and an old enemy seeking vengeance. Can Antonia save the day? She already knows how to turn someone into a frog. But she is after all only five years old. And the bogus miracle worker has a strange power over children.... Members Reviews: And it all begins to come together I would assume, if you're here, you've read books one through four in this series. (If you haven't, do. Especially since the reviews here might give away bits of the plots of the earlier books.) I would also assume that, provided you haven't totally lost your mind, you need very little persuasion to buy this. In DOM, Antonia, Daimbert's cute and precocious forbidden child, is staying over at the castle for the week. If only his biggest problem was an argument about bedtime! As we've all come to expect by now, something happens, and Daimbert finds himself wrapped up in several seemingly-unrelated puzzles that range from "mild nuisance" to "threatens everything I hold dear." It's in this book that the foreshadowing really ramps up. Each of the Yurt books is a self-contained story with years between them, and while I definitely recommend reading them in order, you won't be troubled by cliffhangers and I don't think you'd miss out on *too* much if you started the series in the middle. (But really: read them in order.) Nevertheless, there have been hints all along that there's an overarching plot simmering away in the background, one that's taking decades to come to fruition, and each successive book does a little more to advance it. It's in this one where we begin to see the separate threads really start to come together in an ominous way. Isn't it funny how a book can be ominous and so cheerful at the same time? I've written reviews for all the Yurt books, and if you were to go back and read them, I think you'd see them becoming progressively more enthusiastic about the series. What started out as a light diversion grew into something more; the setting has been colored in, the plots have gotten more intense, and the characters have grown into friends. If you're new to Yurt, I recommend it without reservation. And if you're not, you should probably stop wasting time on reviews and get reading, don't you think? SAY IT AIN'T SO....! I have read all of the WIZARD of YURT series and enjoyed them all. This new saga about Daimbert's daughter coming into her own beginnings of magic training both witch and wizard looks to have terrific potential.

Fates Aflame Audiobook by P. Anastasia

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. Anastasia) — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 18:43:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fates Aflame Author: P. Anastasia Narrator: P. Anastasia Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-17 Publisher: P. Anastasia Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: From the Amazon best-selling author of Dark Diary and the Fluorescence series comes a mesmerizing standalone tale. Magic. Destiny. Friendship. Fates Aflame is a breathtaking journey through a vast new world in the tradition of epics like "Sparks of golden light grew within my hands, fringed with vivid blue heat. Stems of fire manifested, licking at my fingertips, flickering and fighting to stay aglow amidst the pouring rain. Amber coils wove together, and from those struggling flames bloomed an effervescent rose. The petals unfurled and tumbled open gracefully, brought to life by pulsating swirls of orange and red. In a society secretly fueled by unbridled magic, an ever-changing landscape of politics and formalities tugged the threads of my fate in all directions, shrouding the future in uncertainty. My hands squeezed closed and the rose evaporated into smoke. Earth has chosen me as its Guardian, and I have no choice but to assume the role. In the blink of an eye, a once carefree life faded from sight, like the blazing rose within my damp fingers." Earth granted her the ability to conjure fire at will, but the birth of her powers awakens a curse and a perilous trial unfolds, putting the lives of those she loves in jeopardy. When extinct beasts brought forth by ancient magic threaten her life, she has no choice but to take a stand.... Fates Aflame is a standalone book, but you may continue the adventures in the upcoming book II. Members Reviews: A Fantastic Story That Left Me Excited For More! First off, I suppose I should start by admitting that pretty much as soon as I finished listening to this audiobook... I started it over and listened to it all a second time. I will often get to the end of a particularly good book and not want to start something new because I like to let it sit for a bit. But it's pretty rare that I will just instantly start reading it because I enjoyed it so much. And that's what this book did for me. I have always been a fan of character driven works, and Fates Aflame did not disappoint. Each of the characters had fun, believable personalities and they were an absolute joy to get to know better as the story progressed. The interactions were great and I really look forward to getting to know them better in the upcoming sequel! The story was a lot of fun and held a lot of elements that I always enjoy. The romance plot was sweet and not rushed. The feelings budding over time as they grew to know each other better-- instead of being a sudden 'love at first sight' kind of thing. I find this style much more realistic and wonderful to read because you get to watch the emotions grow and blossom. And then, of course, there's all of the mythological and folklore elements that are involved in the main plot of the story. Fantasy has always been my go to genre and this book does not disappoint where that is concerned. The lore felt to me that it was a wonderful mix of well-researched and personally created, the two aspects melding together into a riveting world history and legends for the setting. And even the more familiar creatures that you might run into have their own unique flavor that helps them stand apart-- like the unicorn, Malachite's vivid coloring and the Firagia the dragon's wings being literally made of flame. Overall, I loved this book.

How to Catch a Witch Audiobook by Abie Longstaff

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Abie Longstaff) — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:06:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Catch a Witch Author: Abie Longstaff Narrator: Ashleigh Cheadle Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-17 Publisher: Oakhill Publishing Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Nothing has gone right for Charlie since her family moved. The house is creepy, school makes her nervous, and the village seems odd, spooky - almost...magical. Charlie is drawn into a tale of the unexpected, in which good must do battle with evil over an ancient curse. A tale in which Charlie will play a much bigger part than she ever imagined. Members Reviews: This is an unexpected gem of a book! When I was I child, I loved witch books. This book's delightful cover caught my eye. I read it, and I was delighted with the entire book. Not one criticism. The cover and illustrations above each chapter heading are charming. The chapters have titles. Not boring ones, either! The characters, plot, setting , descriptions, dialogue -- everything is written to perfection. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to children and to adults who loved to read when they were children -- this book is just wonderful. I am looking forward to reading the next book: How to Trap a Wolf. Really, I cannot say enough good things about this gem of a book. I collect children's books and I will definitely add this to my collection.

The Bleak Shore Audiobook by Fritz Leiber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fritz Leiber) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:60:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bleak Shore Subtitle: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure Author: Fritz Leiber Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery 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.

Shadowbound Audiobook by Carrie Summers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carrie Summers) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:49:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadowbound Subtitle: Shattering of the Nocturnai, Book 2 Author: Carrie Summers Narrator: Khristine Hvam Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Podium Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery Publisher's Summary: Survivor. Sorceress. Rebel. After the disastrous expedition to the island volcano, Ioene, Lilik is home with a warning. The malevolent tyrant, Mieshk Ulstat, is gathering devastating magical power. Unchecked, Mieshk will obliterate Kiriilti civilization. But when the ruling Trader Council refuses to heed her, Lilik turns to her own kind: the gutterborn. As Lilik rallies rebels from the slums, she delves into her abilities as a soul priestess through contact with a nightforged dagger. Tyrak, the soul imprisoned within the blade, mistakes Lilik for his love from centuries past. Through their complicated bond, she learns the arts of swordplay and leadership. But when a surprise attack comes from a rogue trader House, she learns the hard truth of war: no plan survives first contact with the enemy. Warships lay siege to the city. Traders and gutterborn clash in the streets. And with each passing day, the true enemy just grows stronger. Members Reviews: What an amazing story! I really loved this second book! It is riveting and very hard to put down. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen next, a new twist was introduced and I was taken off on another journey. Not only was this a nail biter, but I can guarantee the ending will leave the reader counting the days until the third book in the series is released! Amazing! Better and better The hallmark of a good series is that it just gets better and better. Shadowbound certainly meets that standard, adding on wonderful layers to the story presented in Nightforged (which must be read first) but keeping all the good things that made that first book so enjoyable. My only complaint? Book 4 isn't out yet and I can't stand having to wait for it! Intricate Imagination - A story you shouldn't miss Carrie Summers' imagination surprised me once again. I was impressed most by the interactions between the characters and the intricate detail surrounding the society, it's beliefs, and a unique thing I can't describe without ruining the story. Needless to say, the unique thing is such a creative idea that it really makes Carrie's book rate high for me. Interesting enough to read the series I enjoyed the premise, and the promise of adventure. The love triangle thing was weak and fell apart quickly, but the action kept me interested. Not as much development between the Lead and her love interest as I would have liked, it wasn't deep enough of a connection for me. The fight for survival?!?! In this book we see an advancement in Lilik's skills, her return to her home, and the battle to return to Ioene to defeat Mieske Ulstadt. Unbeknowst to her trouble is stirring among the Trader Ulstadt family. You must read to find out what is going to happen. I would totally recommend this series to anyone that might like a touch of things a little bit beyond the ordinary. Its kind of a mix between paranormal (in a round about way), mystery, and a love story. Please give this author a shot, she really is a great author.

Planet of Dread Audiobook by Murray Leinster

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Murray Leinster) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:11:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Planet of Dread Author: Murray Leinster Narrator: Phil Chenevert Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Humans have expanded to myriad worlds throughout the galaxies but they have found that the only way for colonies to be self-sustaining was to reproduce the total ecology of their home world; the original Earth. This meant bringing the entire ecosystem, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Viruses as well as grass, goats as well as stink bugs, and allowing the whole mixture to ultimately produce an inhabitable world for humans. But what happens when this system is not properly supervised? Moran and the others in the space yacht Nadine find a world where strange things have been brewing for over 100 years and may or may not survive an environment gone mad.

Malcolm R. Campbell's Spooky Stories Audiobook by Malcolm R. Campbell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Malcolm R. Campbell) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 03:59:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Malcolm R. Campbell's Spooky Stories Author: Malcolm R. Campbell Narrator: Michael Sears Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-14 Publisher: Vanilla Heart Publishing Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Malcolm R. Campbell's Spooky Stories include Cora's Crossing which was inspired by the now-abandoned Bellamy Bridge over the Chipola River near the town of Marianna in the Florida Panhandle. The local folk legend that claims the bridge is haunted by a 175-year-old ghost who died tragically on her wedding night when her dress caught fire. In Moonlight and Ghosts, Randy's intuition is drawing him back to an abandoned psychiatric hospital where he once worked. He and his friend, Alice, have heard the ghost hunters' claims the building is haunted.

Before Eden Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Fri, 23 May 2014 22:24:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before Eden Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: John W. Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Space travelers exploring Venus reach the South Pole of that planet, where they find signs of life. Plant life, perhaps the beginning of intelligent life, on a faraway planet: their excitement builds as they take samples and head back to their ship... leaving behind their refuse.

Moon Dog Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:22:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Moon Dog Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: John W. Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Leica was the first dog to travel into space, atop a Soviet rocket. When an astronomer finds a puppy alongside a Pasadena Highway, he names her Leica. Some believe that animals, particularly dogs, can sense an oncoming earthquake. When the big one hits the Bay Area, Leica saves his life. When the astronomer travels to the dark side of the moon, Leica cannot go along, but she will save his life again.

Tony and the Beetles Audiobook by Philip K. Dick

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philip K. Dick) — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 19:31:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tony and the Beetles Author: Philip K. Dick Narrator: Phil Chenevert Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Tony and the Beetles takes place far in the future when Earth's enormous colonial empire is well established but the question is, how long can it last? Ten-year-old Tony grows up fast when history catches up with the human race. A sobering look at human history - and our probable future.

The Memory of Mars Audiobook by Raymond F. Jones

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Raymond F. Jones) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:11:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Memory of Mars Author: Raymond F. Jones Narrator: Brian Grey Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-14 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Did you ever go on a vacation and then not remember it? Mel Hastings had this problem. His wife often spoke of returning to Mars but he could remember none of the first trip. When she is killed in an accident a terrible truth comes to light. This shock, along with his recurring nightmares, spurs Mel to seek out answers. The search leads him on a quest to return to the red planet and discover the astonishing truth. Members Reviews: Terrifying, Mind-Altering Science Fiction This is the first science fiction story by Raymond F. Jones I have ever read, so I don't know if it is typical of his work; but if it is, I am amazed his SF is not better known. Simply put, this terrifying novelette is one of the most powerful pieces of short SF I have read in quite some time. Originally published in Amazing Stories in 1961, this story seethes with a surrealistic sense of paranoia that reminds me very much of Philip K. Dick at his best. In fact, the plot of this story has very marked similarities to a famous story Dick wrote several years later. (I won't say which one, to avoid spoilers.) Tom Shippey wrote in a recent review in the Wall Street Journal of a book by Tim Powers that "[m]ost fantasy authors aim at persuading you of the reality of their invented worlds. Mr. Powers makes you doubt the reality of your own." That is exactly what Jones does in "The Memory of Mars." Highly recommended. A little hidden surprise It was the first short story (or long) that I read from Raymond F. Jones and I really love it. It is a very intriguing story and kept your attention until the surprising end. It is a classic author of SF that deserves more attention than it has, his themes are focused on the human being and not in the technology. This story is about a guy that discover that his wife is an alien when she dies suddenly in a car accident. Look for more stories of Raymond F. Jones at Amazon, there are lots of public domain stories and most of them are excellent. Brief sci fi horror A man becomes suspicious when his wife dies and it appears she wasn't human. Before her death she talked about a vacation to Mars which he can't recall. Creepy sci fi horror. Good imagination Interesting story; even though the premise was becoming obvious about halfway through, it was still a fun read. I liked the ending also. Very good; Thanks Not "Total Recall" This classic SF short story is about a man who discovers his wife is an alien and that they took a trip to Mars he doesn't remember. It is a predecessor to "Total Recall" but done in the SF "Golden Age" flat characters and long explanations rather than action; that was acceptable then, but makes it dated and not too engaging now.

13 Phantasms Audiobook by James P. Blaylock

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James P. Blaylock) — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 06:48:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 13 Phantasms Author: James P. Blaylock Narrator: James Gillies Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The first short story collection from Philip K. Dick Award-winning author James Blaylock features sixteen thought-provoking forays into the fantastic-from a tale of alien influence on an ordinary neighborhood to the story of one man's self-destructive obsession with a dragon. Critic Reviews: "A short story collection from Blaylock is cause for celebration and rejoicing.' (Neil Gaiman) Members Reviews: Astounding future The year is 1997, and Landers has just rented a house. Mrs Cummings, the widow who lived there, has moved into a retirement home 20 years after the death of her husband. While exploring the attic, Landers discovers four large, neatly tied boxes maked 'ASTOUNDING'. Untying one he finds a collection of 'Astounding Science Fiction,' and begins reading with the first issue, dated 1947. The back cover advertises Clark Ashton Smith's 'Thirteen Phantasms' for a dollar 'within seven days, and one dollar monthly until six dollars has been paid.' Landers mails a dollar to the address in the ad. Days later his books arrive. And so begins one man's journey. James P. Blaylock is a contemporary fabulist. He can take the simplest of situations, the most everyman of characters, and weave a tale evoking an unmistakable sense of wonder. His are worlds to return to again and again. This chapbook contains both the title story from 'Thirteen Phantasms' (Edgewood Press, 2000) and a 2005 introduction by the author. 'Landers wryly wondered what sort of things Mr. Cummings might have considered astounding. and, after a moment, he decided that the man had been fortunate to find enough of it in one lifetime to fill four good-sized boxes.'

The Red in the Sky Is Our Blood Audiobook by Elizabeth Bear

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Bear) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:01:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Red in the Sky Is Our Blood Subtitle: A METAtropolis Story Author: Elizabeth Bear Narrator: Kandyse McClure Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: How does the stranger know Cadies real name and why shes on the run and what it all has to do with the Ukrainian mob? Hes offering her freedom from possessions and a totally new way of life. But he wants just this one little favor This story was originally published in the Hugo Award-nominated METAtropolis. Members Reviews: Kind of like it, but kind of not. Sorry, I just can't agree with the communal approach. Communism just doesn't work. Simple example, share the lawnmower, what if one household breaks it? The others have to pay to replace it? How is that fare? On the other hand there are some ideas are good, like collective child care. But again, I grew up in USSR... As some things were great, some were not. Anyway, despite of idealistic approach, it's a nice read.

Dragon Lords and Warrior Women Audiobook by Phyllis Irene Radford (editor)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Phyllis Irene Radford (editor)) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 00:11:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dragon Lords and Warrior Women Author: Phyllis Irene Radford (editor) Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Journey through the lands of the dead with Judith Tarr, or peek into Sherwood Smiths picture of the everyday life and concerns of a hero. But beware of Chris Dolleys recruiting practices for his own justice league. In Dragon Lords and Warrior Women the Book View Press presents nineteen stories of the fantastic; some hard to find gems, others are new offerings, or beloved classics by respected authors who among them define the genre. Editorial Reviews: Fantasy lovers, pull yourself out of the lagoon or down from the mountain! Nineteen stories, over 13 hours, curated by Phyllis Irene Radford are waiting for you. Each story is expertly performed by the affable and precise voice of Jeffrey Kafer, who makes easy work of the sometimes strange words and worlds contained within this collection. The titles are grouped into five sections, beginning with "High Fantasy" and ending with "Ancient Fantastics", and includes selections from the master Ursula K. Le Guin ("Daddys Big Girl"), Judith Tarr (who will take you to the land of the dead in "East of the Sun, West of Acousticville"), and Irene Radford herself ("Not My Knot"). Pilgrim, load up your mobile device and climb back into the dragons lair. Members Reviews: Nice collection of short stories Each story catches and holds your attention, but there is enough difference between the stories to allow you to continue your life in between. Good introduction to new to me authors, along with stories from several enjoyed previously. Great stories I bought this for leGuins story but totally enjoyed most of the others. I may look into the work of some of the other authors. Dragon Lords and Warrior Women Some plots had interesting twists and fine writing. Quick, easy reading. I will probably buy some full length novels of a couple of the writers. Pretty dry and for not a good read at all Very little regarding dragons. Mostly warrior women. Pretty dry and for not a good read at all.

Skeleton Crew: Selections Audiobook by Stephen King

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen King) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:29:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skeleton Crew: Selections Author: Stephen King Narrator: Stephen King, Dana Ivey, Matthew Broderick, Frances Sternhagen Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-12 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Four complete and unabridged selections from the electrifying best seller read by a stellar group of narrators. The Raft is the unforgettable tale of an idyllic autumn swim suddenly transformed into an ordeal of unbridled horror. Read by Stephen King. Mrs. Todd's Shortcut is a story in which a middle-aged woman in a Mercedes roadster finds a terrifying pathway to paradise. Read by Dana Ivey. The Monkey - is it merely a child's wind-up toy, or an incarnation of the purest evil? Read by Matthew Broderick. Gramma is the story of a little boy left in charge of his sick grandmother, who's dying to give him a hug. Read by Frances Sternhagen. Critic Reviews: "Liable to leave the reader in a state of shock." (Sunday Telegraph) Members Reviews: Gripping!! Im a Stephen King fan and loved these four short stories, each one is different, the first os the blob in the lake, the second a time-slip story, the third an evil toy and the last a scary grandma - all masterfully written and really well narrated. Stephen King fans wont be dissapointed

The Prisoner (The Dark Elf of Syron) Audiobook by Laura Lond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Lond) — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:10:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Prisoner (The Dark Elf of Syron) Author: Laura Lond Narrator: A. T. Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Laura Lond Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Captain Torren, the warden of the Dormigan Prison, knows that the mysterious Prisoner 34 is much more dangerous than the authorities think. Torren does his best to guard him, going so far as to break some of his orders, but the new governor's sudden wish to personally inspect the prison threatens to destroy the shaky balance the warden has achieved. Will the Prisoner comply and help Torren through the inspection? What will he ask in return? And will he keep his word? Members Reviews: Too Good For A Short Story Format---Please Expand It Into A Novel "The Prisoner" by Laura Lond is a fantasy/paranormal novelette about a prisoner who has extraordinary powers. Although technically he is a prisoner, he has the power to leave anytime he chooses. His true reasons for remaining a prisoner are unclear, but the king has ordered that the warden will be executed and the warden's family imprisoned if the prisoner escapes. Therefore, the warden does his best to cooperate with the prisoner's wishes, so as to induce him to stay. The new governor's visit alters things, and the relationship between the prisoner, the warden, and the warden's family is affected. I was captivated by this story. The author created a fascinating world and characters in a very short piece. My only complaint is that it is too short. It is a complete story and it has a definite conclusion with no cliff hangar, per se, but I wanted more. What led to up to the prisoner being 'captured', why does the king want him imprisoned, why does the prisoner choose to stay imprisoned, what will happen between the prisoner and the warden's daughter, when and why will the prisoner decide to 'escape', what will happen after he 'escapes'? This story was so good and the characters so well drawn, that I wanted it to be a full-length book with all of those questions answered. I hope there will be one in the future. I liked this author's writing and I will definitely try some of her other books. The Prisoner (The Dark Elf of Syron, #1) Wow, you will be hooked after the first page. Such a powerful tale in so small a space. Excellent plot, character development, pace and a unexpected ending. The controlled power the Dark Elf demonstrates is just fantastic. The climax is handled in such a manner you will left spellbound. A must read, 5 Stars. Shallow with Anachronisms Not bad for a short read. Though I must say I'm glad I got it as a freebie. The concept is interesting, but could have gone into so much more depth. It doesn't really get into what the characters are thinking. Perhaps some flashbacks could have lent some weight to the characters' reactions. In several places, the author used a very modern phrase which didn't jibe with the fantasy setting. Although I'm all for modern fantasy, phrases like 'creeped out' and 'ticked off' were very jarring, making it sound like some high school writing. great book but too short just when you really get into it it's over... i got this as a free offer. i would not buy an 80 page book for $1.49... the book itself was a very good taste but whats the rush? develop the characters and the story and you have a novel instead of a novellette.... i was thinking about buying book two but it's another 80 pages with review that it wasnt as good as the first so i decided against it. it's even more expensive than the first...

The Very Best Vampire Short Stories Audiobook by M. R. James, Hume Nisbet, Bram Stoker, Lord Byron

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. R. James) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:59:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Very Best Vampire Short Stories Author: M. R. James, Hume Nisbet, Bram Stoker, Lord Byron Narrator: Emma Hignett Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A selection of some of the best short stories about vampires ever written. Includes 'The Vampire Maid' by Hume Nisbet, 'Fragment of a Novel' by Lord Byron, 'Dracula's Guest' by Bram Stoker, and 'Count Magnus' by M.R. James.

Ultima Thule Audiobook by Mack Reynolds

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mack Reynolds) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:03:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ultima Thule Author: Mack Reynolds Narrator: Jim Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-10 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Dallas McCord "Mack" Reynolds was one of the most popular American science-fiction writers of the 1960s. His pen names included Clark Collins, Mark Mallory, Guy McCord, Dallas Ross, and Maxine Reynolds. Many of his stories were published in Galaxy magazine and Worlds of If magazine. His novels predicted many things that have come to pass, including pocket computers and a worldwide computer network with information available at one's fingertips. In Ultima Thule, young Ronny Bronston has a dream: getting a United Planets job that would take him off-world. He finally gets such an opportunity when his application is accepted and he is given a provisional assignment with the Bureau of Investigation, Section G. Then he finds that the assignment is to capture the elusive terrorist Tommy Paine, who has eluded even the most experienced operative. Editorial Reviews: Ronny Bronston just wants what any other young man wants: a job off-world with the United Planets. Ronny's dream is what sets things in motion in this story from science fiction legend Dallas McCord Reynolds. Ultima Thule follows Ronny Bronston as he gets accepted into United Planets and assigned to the Bureau of Investigation. Jim Roberts, a notable Audible performer, brings this story to life with his sharp interpretations of Dallas Reynolds's characters. After securing employment, things seem to be going well for Ronny. That is, until he finds out his assignment is to capture the infamous Tommy Paine. Members Reviews: Insufferable What disappointed you about Ultima Thule? I could no longer torture myself and had to end the story half way through. At this point the character has yet to make it out of the office building. Not only do all the characters seem boring but the narrator, Jim Roberts, reads as if a bed time story to small children. Would you be willing to try another one of Jim Robertss performances? No. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No.

The First Law of Thermodynamics Audiobook by James Patrick Kelly

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Patrick Kelly) — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:24:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The First Law of Thermodynamics Author: James Patrick Kelly Narrator: James Patrick Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-07 Publisher: James Patrick Kelly Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Author James Patrick Kelly is a two-time winner of the Hugo Award and a 2007 Nebula Award winner. His stories appear frequently in Asimov's Science Fiction, and he writes the magazine's "On the Net" column. Publishers Weekly has called him "a meticulous craftsman in the demanding short-story form".

The Day Time Stopped Moving Audiobook by Bradner Buckner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bradner Buckner) — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:36:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Day Time Stopped Moving Author: Bradner Buckner Narrator: Jim Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-09 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: All Dave Miller wanted to do was commit suicide in peace. He tried, but the things that happened after he'd pulled the trigger were all wrong. Like everyone standing around like statues. No St. Peter, no pearly gate, no pitchforks or halos. He might just as well have saved the bullet! (P)2009 Jimcin Recordings Members Reviews: Good story Good "twilight zone" sort of story. In fact I think an episode of that series may have been based on this. Reading was good, too. Greatest Book without a plot I kept asking my self 'WHERES THE PLOT". While the book is very well written. It has little to no plot. It's hard to believe this is the same author thats writing the "LOST FLEET" books.

Second Skin Audiobook by Paul J. McAuley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul J. McAuley) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:49:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Second Skin Author: Paul J. McAuley Narrator: Jared Doreck Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-07 Publisher: Infinivox Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A rejuvenated spy, Ben Lo, is sent on a mission to one of Neptune's moons, where he encounters his ex-wife. As Ben Lo's assignment progresses, his finds his memory is not what it should be, and the mission proceeds with high-tech intrigue and counter-intrigue. This story is part of the author's Quiet War series. ©1997 Paul J McAuley; (P)2007 AudioText Members Reviews: terrible audio quality What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? If I were feeling generous, if the audio quality were good, and if this one hour program had sold for two or maybe three dollars, then I might have given it a four star rating. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Jared Doreck? I did not have much of a problem with the narrator, although I do wish that all audio books would be read a bit less dramatically. The problem that I have with this title is mostly that the sound quality is terrible. It is very "muddy" sounding. It is hard to understand what is being said under ideal listening conditions. It is impossible to follow if water is running, or there is road noise or other background noise. Working in the kitchen and while commuting to school are the primary times which I listen to audio books. On top of that, they charged me five dollars for this one hour program, which would be out of line even if the audio quality were acceptable, and the story more interesting. Any additional comments? I want my money and time back.

In the World's Dusk Audiobook by Edmond Hamilton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edmond Hamilton) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:37:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the World's Dusk Author: Edmond Hamilton Narrator: Jim Gallant Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-09 Publisher: Ziggurat Productions Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: There has always been a looming question in the mind of man. Will the human race become extinct one day? This is a story of Galos Gann, the last great scientist on Earth, who attempts to save humanity from oblivion. So take a journey into the outer twilight of your mind. Turn off the light, sit back and relax, close your eyes and enter the infinite universe of your imagination. ©2006 Bob E. Flick; (P)2006 Bob E. Flick Members Reviews: The Last Man on Earth Originally published in the March 1936 edition of Weird Tales pulp magazine, this story has been included in anthologies with titles such as "The End of the World" and "The Last Man on Earth" so you can guess what it's about. It was also included in "The Best of Edmond Hamilton" which was edited by his wife Leigh Brackett, so they must've thought it was a pretty good story. And it is. Good, But Any additional comments? Short and sweet. Classic Hamilton, good narrator, but way too much dead space, and if the useless music was removed this audio would be half the length. Overall for what there is, its overpriced. too expensive, too much silly music. Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? It was hard to get over the over dramatic narration. And the vastly over produced music. The last 4 chapters are nothing but crapy music. What was most disappointing about Edmond Hamiltons story? story was ok. If this book were a movie would you go see it? I'd wait for it to come out on video Any additional comments? bland toast

Pandemic Audiobook by Jessie Franklin Bone

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jessie Franklin Bone) — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:21:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pandemic Author: Jessie Franklin Bone Narrator: Jim Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-09 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Their efforts are futile until, in a small laboratory in the USA, two scientists find a possible cure - but one that has serious health consequences of its own. Editorial Reviews: Jessie Franklin Bone's 45-minute audiobook Pandemic follows Dr. Alan Thurston, who intends to do good with a research project, but instead creates a killer epidemic. Once again, looks like the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Jim Roberts' performance is intellectual and carefully paced; listening to him is engrossing. He handles medical language with ease. Seemingly passionate about the characters' struggles, Roberts plays their dialogue with believability. Disaster scenario fans will certainly enjoy this intense little gem. Members Reviews: Don't waste your time I think the guy who read this is a robot. His voice is so monotone and emotionless I couldn't focus on what he was actually saying. I hit rewind and listen more carefully only to realize that the story is ridiculous, too. I'm not sure why it was even written. This book is utterly pointless and I'm angry that 45 minutes of my life were wasted on it.

Some Like it Cold Audiobook by John Kessel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Kessel) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:09:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Some Like it Cold Author: John Kessel Narrator: John Kessel Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-07 Publisher: John Kessel Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A time traveling "talent scout" from the future visits 1962 in search of his latest recruit for the entertainment megacorporations of the late 21st century. But what if she doesn't want to come? And who pays the costs? © and (P)1994, 2007 John Kessel

The Stars, My Brothers Audiobook by Edmond Hamilton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edmond Hamilton) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:11:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stars, My Brothers Author: Edmond Hamilton Narrator: Jim Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 06-29-09 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A spaceman is killed in space and frozen. He is left orbiting the space station where he was killed in the hope that a method will be found to bring him back to life. That day finally comes a hundred years later, when he awakens to a very different world and comes to realize he has become both a symbol and a pawn in a human/alien conflict. Members Reviews: Good story Good sci-fi story. Has a message about tolerance as well but it's done in an unobtrusive way i.e. not preachy. Reader was pretty good as well.

The Machine That Saved the World Audiobook by Murray Leinster

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Murray Leinster) — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:20:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Machine That Saved the World Author: Murray Leinster Narrator: Phil Chenevert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: They were broadcasts from nowhere - sinister emanations flooding in from space - smashing any receiver that picked them up. What defense could Earth devise against science such as this? In the far future of 1972, on a secret military installation, Staff Sergeant Bellews is an expert on the latest scientific discovery: a way for ordinary machines like vacuums and lawnmowers to gather experience in their jobs, becoming error free over time. Then the strange broadcasts began to blow up transmitters everywhere. Were they from space? Enemies? The future? He didn't care until they started messin' with his machines. Then he took it personally. Members Reviews: The communication from 2180 to 1972 must be a Compub trick ! The new class of Mahon-modified machines were picking up strange signs apparently from the future in 2180, one hundred and eight years in the future. A viral infection was predicted, actually described as past history. The history they claimed showed that 2180 had intervened in this manner. There was a broadcasting machine the future boys wanted them to build, for improved communication. Seemed as if the future boys had problems with there communicators breaking. The Metech ( Metallurgical Technicians ) assigned asserted it all must be a lie, if the future had Mahon-modified coms they certainly wouldn't break. So the messages simply couldn't be from the future. It had to be the Compubs (Communist Republicans of the Baltic states ). Now to fix there wagon and watch the wheels come off !! This is a nice little story and a quick read, I like most of his other stories better. I thought the Compubs where handled better in The Invasion also by him. What happened? In summation... There was this thing that did that stuff and then it stopped. Typical Golden Age Sci-Fi Full of topical drama (for 1949) and a menagerie of old-timey stereotypes, this is Golden Age pulp Science fiction at its most irritating. A quick read with lots of action, few insights and very little science.

Cinched Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gail Z. Martin) — Thu, 18 May 2017 11:10:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cinched Subtitle: Imagination Unbound Author: Gail Z. Martin, Larry N. Martin, Misty Massey, Kimberly Richardson, Emily Leverett, M. B. Weston, Dave Harlequin Narrator: Darla Middlebrook Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: Falstaff Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The corset. Rarely has any garment held such allure, such mystery, so attraction for men and women alike. From a simple foundation garment to a fashion statement all its own, the corset has held the imagination for centuries. This collection of stories from some of the brightest fantasy writers in the world run the gamut from steampunk to horror, from steamy romance to weird western, from Victorian thriller to contemporary bondage. But they all feature one thing in common - the corset. From vampire comedy to steampunk action to BDSM, Cinched is certain to free your mind. What else will follow? Featuring stories by: Members Reviews: Great start to the Falstaff Books Anthologies Edited by John G Hartness and published by Falstaff Media (Charlotte, NC) The Short Stories are: Basque of the Red Death by Eden Royce Cazadora by Andrea Judy Snake Bite by Misty Massey Escape by Kimberly Richardson The Circus by Emily Levertt Homecoming by Dave Harlequin The Blue Lights by Michelle Weston A Gift of Death by Rachelle Stevens High Fashion Hell by John G Hartness Tighten the Laces by Herika Raymer The Shadow Fatale by Nicole Burns Bone of my Bone, Flesh of my Flesh by Sara Joy Adams A Little Something Extra by Gail Z Martin and Larry N Martin Hartness continues to improves as a editor of anthologies. The quality of this collection is solid. The stories vary from historic pieces to contemporary, from horror to superhero. An excellent mix sure to satisfy any reader of genre fiction. The theme is corsets and, as the title indicates, the contributing writers had "Imagination Unbound" starting from this common theme. Especially good in my opinion are: Snake Bite - Ms. Massey does paranormal western stories well. Beware the woman left for dead. The Circus - The main character of this story is creepy cool. Basque of the Red Death - Revenge may be needed and purpose may be given. But the lingering impact of these actions ... The Shadow Fatale - Love superhero prose. Think Spiderman's Venom as half-corset and half-human handler. And I think the best was Bone of my bone, Flesh of my flesh - The atmosphere in this historic piece is amazing. strong women, with or without the sinister corset Cinched: Imagination Unbound came to my attention because it contained a short story by John G. Harness, author of the Quincy Harker series that I love. A corset appears in all the stories. In some it is a major feature and in others the corset is a sinister oppressive feature lurking just at the peripheral of the reader's eye. The book contains the following stories: The Basque of Red Death by Eden Royce Cazadora by Andrea Judy Snake Bite by Misty Massey Escape by Kimberly Richardson The Circus by Emily Lavin Leverett Homecoming by Dave Harlequin The Blue Lights by MB Weston A Gift for Death by RD Stevens High Fashion Hell by John G. Hartness Tighten the Laces by Herika Raymer The Shadow Fatale by Nico Serene Bone of My Bone, Flesh of My Flesh by Sarah Joy Adams Lagniappe by Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin âI loved the women in this collection. They were all strong women, with or without the sinister corset.

Autumn Visions Audiobook by Jaleta Clegg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jaleta Clegg) — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:10:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Autumn Visions Author: Jaleta Clegg Narrator: Margy Stein Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-17 Publisher: turn left at the corner Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Three short stories that explore human emotions and experiences - "Letting Go": If you could keep your loved ones forever, would you? Susan must choose whether to watch her mother slowly fade away or preserve her. "Regret": When Lawrence Winkley invents a machine that removes regret, he unintentionally changes the course of history. "Have You Seen Tarum?": Kimberly has given up hope of having anything more in her life than her grandmother, until crazy old Mr. Jeffries asks, "Have you seen Tarum?" Members Reviews: Be careful what you wish for Wonderful stories of love, loss, regret and what our lives are with and without them. The narrator has a terrific voice, just right for Jaleta's thoughtful prose.

Rosich I. Concern [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Konstantin Kalbazov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Konstantin Kalbazov) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:37:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rosich I. Concern [Russian Edition] Author: Konstantin Kalbazov Narrator: Oleg Volya Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Koncern" - fantasticheskij roman Konstantina Kalbazova, pervaja kniga cikla "Rosich", zhanr istoricheskaja fantastika, popadancy. Troe druzej po vole sluchaja perenosjatsja iz 1998 goda v 1898 j. Kak im postupit'? Ostat'sja prosto storonnimi nabljudateljami, ozabotivshis' tol'ko svoim blagosostojaniem? Ili vmeshat'sja v hod istorii i popytat'sja vyigrat' grjadushhuju Russko japonskuju vojnu? Vopros ser'eznyj. Otvet neodnoznachnyj. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Universe X. Seeker [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Sergey Zayzev

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sergey Zayzev) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:02:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Universe X. Seeker [Russian Edition] Author: Sergey Zayzev Narrator: Vadim Pugachov Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: IDDK Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Iskatel'" - fantasticheskij roman Sergeja Zajceva, tret'ja kniga cikla "VIKS", zhanr popadancy, boevoe fjentezi, LitRPG. Nebesnyj Arhipelag - mir iz beschislennyh letajushhih ostrovov, parjashhih nad oblachnoj bezdnoj. Zdes' nashli pristanishhe raznye civilizacii, neobychnye rasy, prichudlivye gosudarstva i svoeobraznye klanovye sojuzy. Zuboskalu vnov' predstoit neprostaja zadacha: otyskat' svoj klan "Ohotniki za udachej" v jetom mire vse ravno, chto najti igolku v stoge sena. No otstupat' nekuda, a znachit, pridetsja snova zapastis' terpeniem i zadejstvovat' smekalku dlja dostizhenija celi. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Indestructible I. Pilgrimage to the Enemy [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Sergey Zayzev

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sergey Zayzev) — Thu, 04 May 2017 01:11:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indestructible I. Pilgrimage to the Enemy [Russian Edition] Author: Sergey Zayzev Narrator: Maxim Doronin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: IDDK Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Palomnichestvo k Vragu" - fantasticheskij roman Sergeja Zajceva, pervaja kniga cikla "Neistrebimyj", zhanr boevaja fantastika. Sluzhashhim Pochtovoj Korporacii Novy-2, stolichnoj planety-megapolisa, byt' neprosto. V jetom ubedilsja kur'er Maston Niks, kogda vysadilsja s cennym gruzom na Shelte - planete s temnym proshlym, vhodjashhej v chernyj spisok neblagonadezhnyh klientov. Nikto tolkom ne znal, chto imenno tam tvoritsja, i Niksu predstojalo vyjasnit' jeto na sobstvennoj shkure. Odnako on ne sobiralsja sdavat'sja bez boja: ved' nakazanie za utratu gruza Pochtovoj Korporacii odno - smert'. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Forbidden World I [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Artiom Kamenisty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Artiom Kamenisty) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:56:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Forbidden World I [Russian Edition] Author: Artiom Kamenisty Narrator: Dmitry Shabrov Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-17 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Zapretnyj Mir" - fantasticheskij roman Artema Kamenistogo, zhanr boevoe fjentezi. K chemu vysokorazvitoj civilizacii snarjady dlja prashhej i ballist? Kakuju tajnu skryvajut tjazhelye kamni i nevzrachnye travy Zapretnogo Mira? I pochemu moguchaja Imperija Zvezdnogo Sodruzhestva ne mozhet dobyvat' ih samostojatel'no? Pohishhennye zemljane vynuzhdeny raskryvat' zagadki samoj strannoj planety Galaktiki, ved' ot jetogo zavisit ih zhizn'. No vse oni lish' peshki v zatjanuvshejsja igre, smysl kotoroj prolozhit' dorogu dlja odnogo edinstvennogo cheloveka. Dorogu v Serdce Mira... Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Everyone Dies at the End: Volume 1 Audiobook by Riley Amos Westbrook, Sara Lynn Westbrook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Riley Amos Westbrook) — Tue, 30 May 2017 09:59:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Everyone Dies at the End: Volume 1 Author: Riley Amos Westbrook, Sara Lynn Westbrook Narrator: Riley Amos Westbrook Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Joseph R Long Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Who knew the zombie apocalypse would be caused by something we all know is deadly...but that is also all around us? Two stories intersect as the world delves into chaos - Earl, a drugged out heroin addict constantly in search of his next fix, and a family struggling with the dramas of everyday life get no reprieve during this zombie outbreak. Can any of them survive the deadliest game of all - survival against the undead, each other, and the world around them? Members Reviews: Quirky and Surprising Another zombie apocalypse. I donât feel bad saying that because this one is actually good! I donât know why the authors decided to give such a telling title but it actually works and it works well. This is a story thatâs a little short but itâs so original and completely interesting I loved it. The antagonist is all around us, that gives this book an edge aside from the fact that the cast experiences some strange events and escapes a few heart-pounding scenes. Speaking of characters, this cast is definitely diverse in background. It makes the story all the more interesting, quirky, and original. Everyone ranges in age, physical appearance, and definitely personality. Plus, it helps that the depth of the story is great and the detail and description is spot on. I really did like this story but one thing I have to complain about is the point of view. I did like the multiple characters and insight we get from them. I enjoyed the overlapping stories and how the authors crafted them, bringing together essentially two casts to make one cohesive story. Everything about that was good, I even liked the style of narration because it almost felt like a comic book but it got a little jumpy as we went from character to character so suddenly. I would have liked a smoother transition but overall it is a good story. The ending is something everyone keeps talking about, it IS good but so simple I felt a little let down. I wonât complain, though, because the entire book had been entertaining and hilarious up until that point but I will say you will either love or hate the ending and the way you feel about the ending will probably effect the way you feel about the overall story. You can love it until the last page but if that lets you down itâs like the whole story is worthless. Fortunately for this pair of authors, I didnât think it was so bad so I gave it a rating I think was well deserved. *I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review* A Fascinating Take On The Zombie Formula I'm not often one for the zombie apocalypse theme. I think it's overdone and all too formulaic to be of any real entertainment value. I also just don't find that zombies are a compelling type of villain. Vampires are scary because they are smart AND powerful AND eat people. Zombies just kind of eat people most of the time. Occasionally they are stronger or faster than average people, but a lot of the time they are actually slower. What makes a zombie apocalypse entertaining for most (I think) is generally how the world reacts to a global zombie outbreak. What usually does it for me though, is when the story is more of a spoof off of the ordinary zombie plot-line. Zombieland and Warm Bodies are perfect examples of this. I've yet to find any kind of more serious zombie story that resonates with me in quite the same way as these movies did. I do enjoy Plants vs.

The Apocalypse Collection Audiobook by Adelise Cullens, The Saber, Aletta Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adelise Cullens) — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:17:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Apocalypse Collection Author: Adelise Cullens, The Saber, Aletta Smith Narrator: Valerie Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-16 Publisher: Ink Blood Publishing Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: From authors Adelise M. Cullens, Aletta Smith, and The Saber come three tales of mankind's destruction all in one book. "Spore": Chandra Swanson, a young woman stuck in a dead end country town, is struggling to continue caring for her mentally unstable mother. Her mother, the famous scientist Dr. Margret Swanson, has been delusional since a work accident many years ago. Raving about the end of the world and forcing them into seclusion, it seems that Chandra's mother will never get better. Then one day everything goes wrong. Maybe her mother wasn't crazy after all? But will that help Chandra stay alive? Will the rantings of her crazy mother allow Chandra thwart off the annihilation of mankind and destroy the Strangers? "Genome": The British government has been working on a highly dangerous top secret project. When their experiments go wrong, the whole world suffers. Kensington Holloway, the scientist tricked into unleashing this horror, must find a way to undo the terror he has unleashed upon the unsuspecting world before it is too late...before mankind goes extinct. "Earth's Final Cry": When an asteroid is spotting careening towards Earth, it is up to mankind to make some hard choices. Do they blow up the moon in an attempt to save mankind? Can they live with the consequences of a world without lunar influence? With time running out, the world is forced to make some tough decisions.

Demon Impostor I [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Artiom Kamenisty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Artiom Kamenisty) — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 15:16:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Demon Impostor I [Russian Edition] Author: Artiom Kamenisty Narrator: Damir Mudarisov Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-16 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Demon-samozvanec" - fantasticheskij roman Artema Kamenistogo, zhanr geroicheskaja fantastika, boevoe fjentezi. Ogromnyj mir razdelen nepreodolimoj stenoj Sredinnogo hrebta. Vody velikih okeanov sokrushili ee lish' v dvuh mestah, no net na svete morehoda, sposobnogo provesti cherez jeti prohody svoj korabl'. Da i komu pridet v golovu stol' bezumnaja ideja? Zhiteli Severa prekrasno znajut, chto za gorami raspolagaetsja raskalennyj ad, gde net nikakoj zhizni. A chto za ad bez demonov? I plevat', chto ty obychnyj chelovek iz ploti i krovi, i nikogda ne byval za Sredinnym hrebtom. Tebja prizvali kak demona? Ty pojavilsja iz pentagrammy v kamere dlja stol' opasnyh prestupnikov, chto s nimi dazhe razgovarivat' zapreshheno? Posle takogo opravdat'sja nevozmozhno. Vse Leon - ty demon. I, kak vsjakij prizvannyj demon, objazan sluzhit' tem, kto tebja prizval. Pravda, platit' greshnymi dushami tebe nikto ne sobiraetsja, potomu kak tvoj povelitel' v vysshej stepeni skeptichnyj chelovek, ne verjashhij ni v ad, ni v raj. Jetot soldafon umeet izvlekat' vygodu iz chego ugodno, dazhe iz demona-samozvanca, i ego ne obmanut' skazkami o raskalennom juge - on znaet pravdu. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Natulife Audiobook by David Brin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Brin) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:57:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Natulife Author: David Brin Narrator: Stephen Mendel Format: Unabridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: I know, things taste better fresh, not packaged. They say hamburger clogs your arteries and hurts the rain forests. We should eat like our Stone Age ancestors, who dug roots, got plenty of exercise, and always stayed a little hungry. So they say. Still, I balked when my wife served me termites. Come on honey, try one. Theyre delicious.

What ContinuesAnd What Fails Audiobook by David Brin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Brin) — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 21:22:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What ContinuesAnd What Fails Author: David Brin Narrator: Stephen Mendel Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Black. As deep as night is black between the stars. Deeper than that. Night isnt really black, but a solemn, utter shade of red. As black, then, as Tenembro Nought, which drinks all color, texture, substance from around it, giving back only its awful depth of presence.

Second Dawn Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:26:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Second Dawn Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Second Dawn" was first published in the August 1951 issue of Science Fiction Quarterly. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Sleeping Beauty Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:25:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sleeping Beauty Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Sleeping Beauty" was first published in the April 1957 issue of Infinity Science Fiction. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Reunion Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 02:01:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reunion Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Reunion" was first published in 1971 in Infinity #2. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Castaway Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:59:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Castaway Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Castaway" was first published in the April 1947 issue of Fantasy. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

On Golden Seas Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:21:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On Golden Seas Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "On Golden Seas" first appeared in the August 1986 issue of Newsletter, published by the Pentagon Defense Science Board. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Whacky Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:55:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whacky Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Whacky" was first published in the July 1942 issue of The Fantast. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

How We Went to Mars Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:07:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How We Went to Mars Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "How We Went to Mars" was first published in the March 1938 issue of Amateur Science Fiction Stories. In 2014, it was awarded a "Retro Hugo Award" at the World Science Fiction Convention in London. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

An Ape About the House Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:38:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Ape About the House Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: An Ape About the House was first published in the May 1962 issue of Dude. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Before Eden Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:32:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Before Eden Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Before Eden" was first published in the June 1961 issue of Amazing. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a grand master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

No Morning After Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:24:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Morning After Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "No Morning After" was first published in 1954 in Time to Come. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Love That Universe Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:31:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love That Universe Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Love That Universe" was first published in 1961 in Escapade. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Big Game Hunt Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:32:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Game Hunt Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Big Game Hunt" was first published in the October 1956 issue of Adventure. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Saturn Rising Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:02:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Saturn Rising Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Saturn Rising" was first published in the March 1961 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a grand master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Summertime on Icarus Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 22:18:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summertime on Icarus Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Summertime on Icarus" was first published in the June 1960 issue of Vogue. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Into the Comet Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:50:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Into the Comet Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Into the Comet" was first published in the October 1960 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

The Deep Range Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:19:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Deep Range Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "The Deep Range" was first published in the April 1954 issue of Argosy (UK). It was later expanded into the novel of the same name. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Out of the Sun Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:07:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of the Sun Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ray Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Out of the Sun" was first published in the February 1958 issue of If. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Out of the Cradle, Endlessly Orbiting Audiobook by Arthur C. Clarke

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur C. Clarke) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 23:50:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Out of the Cradle, Endlessly Orbiting Author: Arthur C. Clarke Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Out of the Cradle, Endlessly Orbiting..." was first published in the March 1959 issue of Dude. Sir Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008) is regarded as one of the most-influential science fiction writers of all time. He was named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, and was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

Pops: A Low Lying Lands Story Audiobook by Bob Williams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bob Williams) — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:42:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pops: A Low Lying Lands Story Author: Bob Williams Narrator: Nik Magill Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Bob Williams Creations Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: It is known as The Descent. The event that brought on the fall of humanity and unleashed the violent, hungry Freaks upon the world. The mysterious pirate radio voice Doctor Midnite has called for the Regulars - the humans - who are left to "Take it back." Jonathan "Pops" Poplovitch and his team of "Exterminators" answered the call and attempted to take down the nefarious Admiral Shen, who'd set up shop in Columbus, Ohio. They failed. Pops has been mortally wounded in his final battle with Shen. In his final moments Pops recalls pivotal moments of his life. In his final testimony, as he confronts his own mortality in the presence of an unseen listener, Pops will learn his greatest lesson. Members Reviews: Pops is a story that pops! I thoroughly enjoyed Pops. Having already read Music City Macabre, part one of the Low-Lying Lands saga, I promptly bought this add on as soon as I knew it was available. I went in with high expectations and was not disappointed. Though much shorter than the aforementioned novel, this quick romp through post-apocalyptic zombie insanity is in many ways an improvement over the novel, hence the rating being one star higher. Author Bob Williams' trademark wit and awesomely-deployed references are back in Pops. (If you don't know the connection between MacGyver and Stargate SG-1, educate yourself quick.) If you enjoy zombie lore, this quick tale (took me about 30 minutes,) is well worth your dollar. The fact that the zombies are semi-intelligent and can even talk makes it even more awesome. I look forward to seeing how Pops ties in with part two of the saga, and as Bob already know, I am jonesing for my next LLL fix. Take Pops Home The stunning cover promises a dark story of post-Descent dystopia and the text delivers it. In just a few thousand words, Williams introduces us to Pops Poplovich, shows us who he is at heart, shares his grief and sadness, and has him battling one last broken Freakâall while he is dying. A mysterious, unseen Watcher narrates the action, partly as reportage and partly as musings on Pops's life. Pops himself needs to get some things off his chest in the face of his imminent death and his ramblings become a touching eulogy. The questions (Who is Admiral Shen, never seen, but the catalyst for the battle?) and lessons (What price forgiveness?) in this bloody story will stay with you long after the messy bits fade. This short story is well worth your time and money; buy it and take Pops home. Awesome I really enjoyed this glimpse into The Low Lying Lands universe.The author is quite talented at world building and creating well developed characters.The sign of a great writer is when I am left hoping for more in the world they created.This short story left me hoping. Short, violent and bloody, just like the life it portrays. Pops is a short but well written tale that shows a small slice of life in the Low Lying Lands and sets things up nicely for the next novel in the series. If you like your fiction dark and bloody, this is well worth your time. This is a great short story set in the same universe as Mr This is a great short story set in the same universe as Mr. Williams' first book of the series, 'The Low Lying Lands Saga.' This short story should relieve anyone's anticipation for the release of the second book in the series.

One Giant Step Audiobook by John E. Stith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John E. Stith) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:40:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Giant Step Subtitle: Short Story Author: John E. Stith Narrator: Rich Adams Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: Neverend Books Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "One Giant Step" mixes time travel, dinosaurs, and treachery, for a new take on how the dinosaurs went extinct. OGS is a short story (approx 2,300 words) from the Nebula Award-nominated author of REDSHIFT RENDEZVOUS and MANHATTAN TRANSFER. The story was originally published in the anthology DINOSAUR FANTASTIC, 1993, edited by Mike Resnick and Martin H. Greenberg. Narrated by Rich Adams, who has been a professional actor, voice actor, director, and scenic and lighting designer for the past thirty-five years. He has been seen in numerous films and commercials, and as a voice actor has been heard in dozens of radio commercials, voice-overs, and radio plays. Cover by Kavin King. Members Reviews: Four Stars Very imaginative story!

The Althorn Encounters Audiobook by Cody Toye, Adelise Cullens, The Saber, Chandre Toye

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cody Toye) — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:55:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Althorn Encounters Author: Cody Toye, Adelise Cullens, The Saber, Chandre Toye Narrator: Valerie Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-29-16 Publisher: Ink Blood Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: I am Althorn the Crow, knower of all things to know, and I have a tough job. I am tasked with carrying the souls of the dead to their rightful place in the afterlife. I have encountered some pretty strange things during my journeys, but none as bizarre as the deaths you are about to hear. These are just some of the encounters during a normal day in my life. Sixteen tales of death and chaos from short fiction writers Cody Toye, Adelise M. Cullens, The Saber, and Chandre Toye. From a mass suicide to a zombie apocalypse and everything in between, these 16 stories follow Althorn's most bizarre encounters with the spirit world.

Soul Windows: A Collection of Science-Fiction and Fantasy Stories Audiobook by Jaleta Clegg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jaleta Clegg) — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 01:39:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Soul Windows: A Collection of Science-Fiction and Fantasy Stories Author: Jaleta Clegg Narrator: Stephanie G. Fritz Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 02-18-16 Publisher: turn left at the corner Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Ten science-fiction and fantasy stories of mystery, romance, space travel, and magic to tickle your funny bone and entertain. Taste an array of different worlds and characters as imagined by Jaleta Clegg. Members Reviews: Great Mix of Sci-fi and Fantasy I love Jaleta Clegg's fiction, and I love short stories, so I was excited to check out this collection. It did not disappoint. This collection has a great mix of science fiction and fantasy, with well-written, engaging stories that are humorous, thought provoking, and action packed. She even manages to tell one story in just three sentences. If you are a fan of short speculative fiction, you won't regret buying this anthology. And if you're not a fan, this book might just win you over!

Pin Audiobook by Robert McCammon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert McCammon) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:11:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pin Author: Robert McCammon Narrator: Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Pin", a story by Robert McCammon, was first published in his short fiction collection Blue World and was selected for inclusion in Best New Horror.

Strange Candy Audiobook by Robert McCammon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert McCammon) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:04:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Candy Author: Robert McCammon Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Strange Candy, a story by Robert McCammon, was originally published in 2012 on robertmccammon.com.

The Red House Audiobook by Robert McCammon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert McCammon) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:11:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Red House Author: Robert McCammon Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The Red House, a story by Robert McCammon, was originally published in the 1985 anthology Greystone Bay and was selected for inclusion in The Year's Best Fantasy Stories 1985.

Yellowjacket Summer Audiobook by Robert McCammon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert McCammon) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 20:52:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yellowjacket Summer Author: Robert McCammon Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Yellowjacket Summer, a story by Robert McCammon, was originally published in The Twilight Zone magazine, October 1986.

Luckstones Audiobook by Madeleine E. Robins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Madeleine E. Robins) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:07:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Luckstones Subtitle: Three Tales of Meviel Author: Madeleine E. Robins Narrator: Natasha Soudek Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: In the great city-state of Meviel, manners, status, and the family luck can steer your fate - or change it utterly. In these three stories luck and love play a part - as do pirates, swordplay, and midnight assignations. Step into the courts and drawing rooms of Meviel, where an edged sword and a ready wit are your best weapons in life and in love. Members Reviews: delightful little book of short stories I was lucky enough to win this delightful little book of short stories in LibraryThing Early Reviewers. I liked all three tales very much, and the world of Meviel. Perhaps my favourite was the second one, which is very empowering for women, and poses a lot of questions to think about (marriage for interest between two GIRLS, and how they end up making good of it), but as I also like pirate stories and women pirates, and "epoch" inquiries and sword-wielding fencing master girls, I loved the other two too. Besides, they are short and I read then with gusto in a little over two hours (less than 70 pages). Each of the stories could have made for a longer one, with more detail, but "the good, if brief, is twice as good". There is also a little "subtext", specially in the third story, and a little bit but less in the other two, but nothing to be afraid of, anyone can read them. They are for teenagers as well as adults. The tales are quite "cinematic" too, with a lot of action, and I liked to imagine the casting of the characters for a movie. 3 Storylines Stones Each story was about stones (opal, sapphires, etc.). A WREATH OF LUCK: What I liked: the one rescued stone. What I did not like: no substantial stone history or details i.e, who did he collect the stones from? How many stones were in the wreath? What stones were in the wreath? WRIT OF EXCEPTION: What I liked/did not like: There was "nothing" interesting about the storyline. A whiner; a no brainer and a man with a stick. Marriage between WHO !?!?!? A Writ for WHO!?!?!? Stones in each wedding ring representing the brides family names. VIRTUE AND THE ARCHANGEL: What I liked: At least the reader knows the history behind this stone. What I did not like: Pouting spoiled brat. 3.5 stars In each case, except for the last story, the origination and "history" behind the stones was vague. Nothing to sink my fictional appetite into as each storyline lacked meatier weight and substance.

Natures Audiobook by Robert McCoin Jr. S.C.

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert McCoin Jr. S.C.) — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:46:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Natures Author: Robert McCoin Jr. S.C. Narrator: Tristan Wright Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Robert McCoin Jr. S.C. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: This book includes three short stories. In "Natures" a man walks into a tavern naked and tells an amazing story. In "Reflections" an insurance adjuster pays a visit to the Highland Hotel at Wilkes-Barre, PA, and is never heard from again. In "Amish Abduction" a young Amish man gets abducted by giant green aliens. He finds new strength and learns something about himself.

Writing About the Apocalypse Audiobook by Jeff Carlson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Carlson) — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:43:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Writing About the Apocalypse Author: Jeff Carlson Narrator: Chris Snelgrove Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Writing About the Apocalypse" is one of 16 stories contained in Jeff Carlson's Long Eyes and Other Stories, a collection of tales about strange worlds, biotech, commandos, and the girl next door.

Three into One Audiobook by Julie Elizabeth Powell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julie Elizabeth Powell) — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 21:30:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three into One Author: Julie Elizabeth Powell Narrator: Phil Mayes Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-15 Publisher: Julie Elizabeth Powell Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: What is difference? Is it in how we speak, How we look, Or how we see the world? Is it the color of our eyes, The swing of our walk, Or the very essence of Our minds? Whatever it is, Maybe we should embrace it Rather than wanting to Run away Or kill it. Next time there is Difference Think, What about me? How do they see me? Do I care? Should I care? What, in the end, do We need but Love And Acceptance? Regardless of change. Cover design: Julie Elizabeth Powell Image: freedigitalphotos.net Members Reviews: An intriguing short story with great narration Title: THREE INTO ONE Author: Julie Elizabeth Powell Type of Book: Audiobook - Unabridged Narrator: Phil Mayes Length: 21 minutes Genre: Science Fiction, Short Story Release Date: July 3, 2015 Publisher: Julie Elizabeth Powell Rating: 4 out of 5 stars This audiobook is extremely short. The entire thing only lasts twenty-one minutes, but those twenty-one minutes pack in a lot of story. Thomas is an odd child. He has always been this way. Then, one night at the age of seven, he experiences something that affects him in a very strange way. This event not only makes him seem even weirder than he had before, but it also alters him physically. What happened that night? How does a seven year old wake up in the middle of a forest with no memory of how he got there? The answers to those questions will affect not only Thomas, but the rest of humanity. I enjoyed listening to this audiobook and was surprised to find out that it is narrator Phil Mayes first professional narration. He did a wonderful job in voicing not only the children's voices but also as the voice of the third-party storyteller. He speaks clearly and is easily understood which is important for the listener. I rate the narration as 5 out of 5 stars. The only thing I disliked about this audiobook was the story's ending. I felt that it could have been wrapped up in a much neater fashion. I assume that the author left the story unfinished for a reason. I understand that this tactic leaves the listener able to speculate on the various outcomes for the story and it's characters. But, to me this audiobook actually seemed like it was the opening chapter for a novel and that the listener was left 'hanging' just as the story seemed about to get even more interesting. With that said, if author Julie Elizabeth Powell ever decides to turn this story into a full-length novel, I would be very interested in reading it. It is for that reason that I rate "Three Into One" as 4 out of 5 stars. ~ I received a free copy of this audiobook from the narrator in exchange for an honest review. Drew me in & left me wanting more Thomas has always been odd. But then one day when he was nearly 7 years old something mysterious happens. He doesnt recall how he ended up in that forest. Things got odder afterwards, like all of Thomass hair falling out. Thomas keeps his secret of that night, what little he can remember. Meanwhile, Chris is also odd, her red hair going grey way too early and her long arms that folks cant help but notice. As with Thomas, this oddness came over her all at once just before her 7th birthday. She has vague memories of that strange night in the woods. Then there is Zach, who recalls seeing the other two in the woods that night. Now, 50 years later, the Event is nearly upon them, something that could affect all of Earth. This was an interesting little bit of fiction.

Thieves at the Gate Audiobook by James Enge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Enge) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 01:46:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thieves at the Gate Author: James Enge Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Thieves at the Gate" was published in the anthology Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues. About this story, author James Enge says, "The principal thief in this story is me. I stole the world and characters for 'Thieves at the Gate' from Homer. It's always been interesting to me how people like Odysseus (or Gunnarr Hamundarson or whoever) could be decent, respectable guys at home and murderous pirates abroad. This isn't really the answer, but it's an answer."

Sun and Steel Audiobook by Jon Sprunk

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jon Sprunk) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:42:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sun and Steel Author: Jon Sprunk Narrator: Scott Aiello Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "Sun and Steel" was published in the anthology Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues. About this story, author Jon Sprunk says, "'Sun and Steel' is set in same fictional world as my Book of the Black Earth epic fantasy series. It illuminates the origin of Jirom, one of the series' main characters. This story explores the brutal nature of this world as well as the honor and duty that bind its characters together."

The Betyár and the Magus Audiobook by S. R. Cambridge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (S. R. Cambridge) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 00:51:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Betyár and the Magus Author: S. R. Cambridge Narrator: Victor Bevine Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "The Betyar and the Magus" was published in the anthology Blackguards: Tales of Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues. About this story, author S. R. Cambridge says, "When writing, I often take inspiration from real history, especially the history that often isn't read about that often. 'The Betyár and the Magus' and the characters in it came to be because I started to read a lot about the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a war for independence by Hungary against the Austrian Empire. Hungary was the victor in a series of early battles and looked like it was winning until the Austrian Empire allied with Russia for help. Russia, a formidable power at the time, brought it all to an end in short order. So I began to build a sort of historical-fantasy alternate universe out of the revolution and what happened before and after. 'The Betyár and the Magus' takes place six months after the end of the revolution." Members Reviews: Fun and evocative little alt-reality story This is a fun, alternative reality story set in a mythical Hungary. It seems like it could be the intro to a series, but it works well as a stand alone vignette of a strange and magical world with just enough historical flourishes to keep it all anchored.

Bedtime for Seneca Audiobook by M. Duda

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. Duda) — Thu, 21 May 2015 02:06:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bedtime for Seneca Subtitle: Five Tragic Tales Author: M. Duda Narrator: Craig Randall Nickerson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-15 Publisher: M. Duda Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: A darkly disturbing audiobook of adult bedtime fables, Bedtime for Seneca offers five separate glimpses into worlds hidden just out of sight - ranging from the seemingly mundane to the fantastical. "Three Nights in Budapest" explores an estranged father's last, desperate attempt to gain his daughter back at any cost. In "Mortal Image", Life accepts a mysterious assignment from her superiors that requires working with her obnoxious, unkempt coworker - Death. Meanwhile, a nervous smoker with a lover who's both more and less than he seems seeks help for his addiction from a decidedly odd psychiatrist, while an aggressive advertising consultant hopes to secure a new contract with the help of a rapid language acquisition class with its own agenda. And in "New Friends Made", a dinner with a recently divorced friend takes an unexpected, and violent, turn. Loss and regret run through each of author M. Duda's disturbing tales, where even victory is made possible only by first losing. Each seductively twisted fable leads you into a darkness from which you must find your own way back...should you ever wish to return. Members Reviews: Great Collection of short stories I am a big fan of the horror/tragedy books and am always looking for new authors in this genre. Each story captured your imagination and left you wanting to read more. I couldn't put it down! Great read and well written Great read and well written! I loved the variety of settings and themes. While delving into the darker side of the human condition can be a bit depressing, the stories do a good job at humanizing all the characters. Looking forward to more! :) Thank You Great stories if your a fan of this type of reading purchase now enough said! A book of pyschological and eerie short stories. Disclaimer: This book was sent to me by the author, M. Duda, for an honest review. Opinion: Once again readers, do NOT judge a book by its cover. This is the second book from M. Duda that I have had the pleasure of reading/reviewing, and once again he has done a FANTASTIC job of executing âthe creep factorâ into his fantastical tales. The first book I had read and reviewed for M. Duda was his second shadow book called A Cat Will Play, which introduced me to psychological and eerie short stories. Just like A Cat Will Play, Bedtime for Seneca will have your mind reeling and leave you feeling unsure about your outlook on life. This book contains five short stories: Three Nights in Budapest, Mortal Image, New Friends Made, Tiny Dragon, and Nervous. Three Nights in Budapest follows a father named Andrew trying to get his daughter back, while also reliving moments from his childhood when his violent father would beat his mother. As Andrew works to find where his daughter and ex had disappeared to, he learns that he might not be as different from his father as he thought. Mortal Image is the story of Life and Death being forced to work together on a mysterious assignment where an old drunken man is about to die. As Life fights to be released from the assignment, she is taught a lesson of forgiveness and gets a glimpse into her lost past. New Friends Made takes a turn into the fantasy and adultery side of things and tells the story of a married couple who has invited their newly divorced friend over for dinner, but things turn quite terrifying quickly.

Beyond Sci-Fi Audiobook by Arthur Herzog III

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Arthur Herzog III) — Wed, 13 May 2015 02:23:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond Sci-Fi Author: Arthur Herzog III Narrator: Mark Moseley Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-15 Publisher: Leslie Mandel Enterprises, Inc Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: Beyond Sci-Fi includes a collection of short stories and novella. "The Ark of Arrogance" is the story of refugees living on an ark as means of survival due to a massive flood on Long Island. Escaping on the ark doesn't provide safety, but instead brings catastrophic results, including mayhem, martial law, looting, and murder. Other stories in the collection include jealous tennis rivals and a group of bloggers who all die mysteriously. The characters in each story are unusual, their circumstances unique. Members Reviews: Second of the three short story books Where does Beyond Sci-Fi rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Near the top of 23 so far with 5 left in production What was one of the most memorable moments of Beyond Sci-Fi? All of it Have you listened to any of Mark Moseleys other performances before? How does this one compare? Mark Moseley is a pro If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? It would make a TV series Any additional comments? Everytime Arthur wrote a book and it was in Galley's he wrote a short story and threw it in a box. I found them in the attic and Arthur put together Body Parts, Beyond Sci Fi and The Edge of Reality

Starbird Audiobook by W.D. Gagliani

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W.D. Gagliani) — Tue, 12 May 2015 18:38:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Starbird Author: W.D. Gagliani Narrator: Alexander Cendese Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: "I remember like it was yest'day the day I hooked up with Graken," I say to the hick sittin' next to me at the scraped-up excuse for a bar they call the Come-On Inn, "and I'd be sure glad to tell you about it if you'd set there a spell and mebbe spot me a shot or three of whatever you're drinkin'." In the seedy world of cockfighting, blade-enhanced winners slash their way to temporary victory while the losers end up in barrels to be fried and eaten. Nate's usual hard luck changes when "Graken" comes along. Graken is a strange creature who thrives on the fighting and never, ever loses. Now Nate and his new partner Jerry travel the cockfight circuit with the unbeatable beast, happy to let Graken show them the good times. But good times always have to end, and... Graken's gotta eat. Can they stay ahead of their reputation and also keep the ravenous Graken satisfied? Are they willing to do what it takes? And... who's really in charge? First published in the anthology The Midnighters Club, "Starbird" is a hick-noir/SF/Damon Runyon mash-up that's definitely not PC and is intended only for adults.

The Price of Silence Audiobook by Deborah J. Ross

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deborah J. Ross) — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:34:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Price of Silence Author: Deborah J. Ross Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-15-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: The crew of the spaceship Juno expected to find a fertile planet ready for colonization. Instead they discovered a fiery grave and a space station filled with corpses. What had happened here? A natural disaster...or an alien weapon capable of destroying entire worlds? What were they willing to do, and what price were they willing to pay, to prevent another disaster? Honorable Mention, Year's Best SF, 2009. This story originally appeared in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, April/May 2009. Members Reviews: Solid Short Work Short story that I listened to on Audible while doing paperwork. Bit of a twist at the end. Good plot and interesting characters. solid 4 out of 5

All Her Children Fought Audiobook by Tobias Buckell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tobias Buckell) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 01:49:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Her Children Fought Author: Tobias Buckell Narrator: Oliver Wyman Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: All Her Children Fought is a short story from the collection Tides from the New Worlds. Caribbean-born novelist Tobias Buckell established himself as a gifted new voice in science fiction with his stunning first novel, Crystal Rain. Now, in his first collection, Buckell demonstrates his strengths in the short form, offering listeners a collection of stories that are compelling, smart, wonderfully imagined, and entertaining. Tides from the New Worlds contains 19 stories that range from multicultural science fiction to magical realism, some in print for the first time. "Buckell's stories, culturally informed and layered, are driven by plot, rather than character or concept; story tends to be centerpiece. He is in this sense a little like a mellowed, more pragmatic, hipper version of Octavia Butler." (Strange Horizons) "In Tides from the New Worlds, Tobias Buckell does what the best SF/F writers do: tells stories that touch our minds with wonder and endow our hearts with perception. Reading this collection, for those of us culture-bound West or East, brings science fiction and fantasy to a fresh awakening. And for those of us who miss seeing ourselves in the fiction we so often read, it's quite moving." (Tor Books) Members Reviews: A simple but deep short story This was a very well-written short story. Trained to be soldiers, young children are required to spend a short amount of time with a "mother". After living a life, albeit short, of rules and discipline, they are exposed to a mothers touch of unconditional love and given the opportunity to just be. Tobias Buckell is a great author and I have enjoyed many of his other sories, especially the collaboration he did with Paulo Bacigalupi(sp).

Magic Never Seen: A Short Story Audiobook by James Johnson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Johnson) — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:41:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/632/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Magic Never Seen: A Short Story Author: James Johnson Narrator: Nina Mansker Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-15 Publisher: James Johnson Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Publisher's Summary: When a charismatic magician and his assistant arrive in the town of Winefall, the audience is given a show they could never have imagined. Members Reviews: Enjoyable from start to finish Itâs obviously a short read, but I feel that the author has made the best use of every single page and I must say that it made my commute to work this morning much less boring than it usually is. William is a very admirable protagonist but Iâd have to say that the real substance of this read comes from Thomlen, and Iâd like to see a similar character in a longer version of the story. That being said, I enjoyed the read from start to finish and I look forward to seeing more by the author. A Magical Read For The Kid In Everyone Author James Johnson pulls off the impossible in making one little boy believe in the power of magic in his book; Magic Never Seen. The story revolves around young William and his visit to a magic show. After being disappointed with his last outing, he doesn't know what to expect. And this is where the hocus-pocus of this tale lies. Johnson does a great job of creating a mystique; everything from the surroundings down to the magician himself and his beauty of an assistant. No spoiler on the actual act itself, but what this reader will reveal is that as an adult I was as transfixed on what occurred in the same surprising manner that the little boy was ï I highly recommend. really liked this short story by the author as well I really, really liked this short story by the author as well. It didn't go anywhere I expected it to go and it was very well written. The only thing about this one is that there are a lot of things (places, concepts) that are mentioned in this story (and somewhat in the others as well) but the descriptions on them are almost none (unlike the other beautiful descriptions in the book). I want to know more! I'm sure that it is intentional and certainly keeps me suspenseful. Transporting to another reality. A short story of a night of a character going to spend an evening at a theater's magic show. Then it turns out to be a route to an alternative reality. Which leads to the question of would you consider the offer to just go? Hmm.... Excellent!! I love this authors books! They are always captivating and intriguing. I loved this one from the beginning to the end. I didn't want the story to stop. This is a magical journey that I think anyone would love to go on! Highly recommend!