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Prey of Ambrosius Audiobook by Anthony G. Wedgeworth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony G. Wedgeworth) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:52:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prey of Ambrosius Subtitle: Altered Creatures, Book 5 Author: Anthony G. Wedgeworth Narrator: Jerry Sciarrio Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-16 Publisher: Books in Motion Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Thorik is hunted for changing the future and the past, causing mass chaos centuries away from him. To stop these ramifications, E'rudites search for him in hopes of using their powers to prevent his birth and therefore prevent his actions in the first place. Unsure how to evade those pursuing him, Thorik retreats into a city whose citizens live in extreme poverty and are controlled by a cruel overlord. In his attempt to help free them from their plight, he finds he exposes himself and those he cares about to the powers of the E'rudites. Members Reviews: Wonderful, Amazing Dragons :) This one was another great book about Thorik's life. There is some time travel through the glades, but A.G. Wedgeworth makes it easy to follow along. There are more about dragons in this one which I was absolutely in love with! I think that is my favorite part of this book. There are a few main dragons in his series and they are all written with different personalities. He makes each dragon unique just like every one of his characters. This truly is a fascinating series and I will be awaiting the final one and reading it as soon as I am able to. awesome read! This series just keeps getting better. It really draws you in. A must read! You didn't see this coming! Wedgeworth has done it again in this 5th book in the series! This author is a creative genius! Just when you thought he'd probably run out of ideas, he throws some time travel into the mix, and turns some key characters into enemies. This is a page turner from the beginning to the end. Order the next book right away, because you'll want to jump right into it when you finish this one! Great once again! A great read once again! With each book, the story gets more and more compelling. Cannot wait until the final book!

Im Land des toten Regenbogens (Die Letzten Helden 12) Hörbuch von David Holy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Holy) — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 23:05:16 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Im Land des toten Regenbogens (Die Letzten Helden 12) Autor:: David Holy Erzähler: Dietmar Wunder, Kim Hasper, Eckart Dux, Engelbert von Nordhausen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 19 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-07-16 Herausgeber: GoodToGo GmbH Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die Gefährten sind endlich wieder vereint und es gilt den Schrecken, der sie heimsucht zu entkommen. Es gibt nur einen einzigen Ausweg der Misere um diesen Wahnsinn zu entkommen und dieser stellt die beiden vor die gefährlichste Prüfung ihrer bisherigen Reise: Es gilt den eigenen Wahnsinn zu bezwingen. Keine leichte Aufgabe, wenn man einen Begleiter wie Eye mit sich führt! ©2014 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic (P)2016 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic Mitglieder Bewertungen: Not quite as good as many of the others Only 2h20min. In German. Production quality not as good as most of the other parts, but still good. This one is narrated by Eye. Their quest leads them thru seven layers of hell. Eye makes his usual funny comments and Ammon is super serious in this one. Have fun! This part might be the last one with Sir X and Ammon. Next part focusses on Samantha and Romeo. I guess Sir X will come back later. PS: Many of the other parts are available on YouTube free from the author, this one is not.

The Fall Audiobook by Michael DeAngelo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael DeAngelo) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 01:16:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fall Subtitle: Genesis Collection, Book 5 Author: Michael DeAngelo Narrator: Brandon McKernan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-16 Publisher: Michael DeAngelo Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Icarus must intervene before a wicked ritual is completed, or humanity will be banished from the world of Tellest forevermore. But his people, the elves, have determined that humans are too dangerous to share the realm. How can he protect the friends that he has made without betraying his race? Samael is a man scorned, whose only desire is to enact vengeance on those who have wronged him. However, his involvement is the deciding factor in the call to banish humanity. For the sake of all the races of Tellest, he must work with Icarus to put a halt to the foul dealings. Members Reviews: Good read! Good read! A MUST READ FOR FANTASY LOVERS OK, it was a mistake to read the fifth book in a series after having read only the first book in said series. That said even though I lost some continuity the book was well written, the characters well developed. The story line evolved quickly and captivated me. If you like fantasy I would recommend this book. As for the other books in this series I'll be reading them now that I own them.

Redemption Audiobook by Robert Faulkner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Faulkner) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 12:18:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Redemption Subtitle: Prydain, Book One Author: Robert Faulkner Narrator: Michael Troughton Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-16 Publisher: Robert Faulkner Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Redemption contains elements of fantasy, mythology, and history. The Roman Empire is in terminal decline, and Prydain has become a land filled with conflict and danger. However there is hope. In the West, the ancient Celtic culture is still strong and vibrant. When Arthnog was a child, his villa was attacked and his family lost. Taken into the protection of the Celts, he grows up secretly blaming himself for the misfortunes that befell his people. Once a young man, he feels compelled to travel the lands in search of meaning. He encounters Dunstane, a Pictish warrior, haunted by demons of her own. Later, a Saxon warrior called Leofric joins them; he, too, has a dark and mysterious past. During his travels Arthnog unearths a conspiracy to subjugate the Western Celts of Prydain. Can the three warriors truly obtain redemption and help save a people? Members Reviews: An Engaging, Authentic Tale I picked up this book on the recommendation of a fellow martial-artist friend. I don't often read fiction, but I enjoyed it. The well-researched historical and martial context provided a solid foundation to support an engaging, moving tale. In that way it reminded me of Clan of the Cave Bear - a fictional story in a real setting, not fantasy. Incidentally, like in that series, one of the central characters is a woman - intelligent, skilled, and courageous. If you're exasperated with shallow, decorative female characters, fear not; I think you will like her. One thing that struck me about the writing was that it is done with an appropriately light, balanced touch. Part adventure, part love story, and part war story. Myth and magic, cultural and natural history, warrior ethos and martial strategy. Some humor and some heartbreak. The author explores human and animal nature, passion and lust, loyalty and commitment. Nothing is heavy-handed or overdone. The story flows along nicely without feeling hurried. The well-developed relationships between and among both the individual characters and clans provide a strong sense of humanity and draw you into the story. These are the kinds of people and cultures you come to care about. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. Note that the one-star review on this book appears to have nothing to do with this book, story, or author. That "review" is just someone's ill-tempered rant (in her only review ever) about how she thought Faulkner should not have used the Welsh word for Britain, Prydain, in his story. Bizarre. I would discount it entirely. Three Stars Interesting but not very accurate historically, still it is fiction about Arthur. Rule One of fantasy: Do Not Step on the Inklings. Lloyd Alexander, author of The Chronicles of Prydain, is one of them. This book may be awesome??? The Chronicles of "Prydain" were written by Lloyd Alexander. Find a better title instead of stepping on the title of an Inkling! If you don't know what an Inkling is, then you shouldn't be reading, or writing fantasy books. Google it.

Tremontaine: Heavenly Bodies (Episode 3) Audiobook by Joel Derfner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joel Derfner) — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 20:17:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tremontaine: Heavenly Bodies (Episode 3) Author: Joel Derfner Narrator: Nick Sullivan, Katherine Kellgren, Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Ellen Kushner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: Serial Box Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Sex, intrigue, and murder spice the latest installment in the stunning new prequel to Ellen Kushner's beloved Riverside saga. Rafe's academic troubles grow worse, but he finds comfort in surprising places. When Micah plunges into mathematical calculations that threaten to expose trade secrets long held close by Kaab's people, Kaab must do some quick thinking of her own. Meanwhile, Diane seeks to involve the house Balam in her intrigues, and the river yields up a mystery of its own. This episode is brought to you by Joel Derfner, who dials up the heat in our play of passions. Members Reviews: Continued excellence Now that the pieces are all on the board, the game can truly begin! We're starting to see who's who and what they want - now all that's left is to see who actually gets what they want. Getting good (This book was sent to me through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review) In this episode, the characters' stories start to intertwine. The plot is starting to develop but there's still a huge mystery surrounding some of the characters' actions. There were some interesting developments that are making me want to read the next episode right now. Each episode is part of a bigger story that the reader doesn't know much about. The characters are amazing and this episode was funnier than I thought it would be. I recommend this series to fantasy fans, just keep in mind that the first episodes might be a bit slow.

Tremontaine: A Wake in Riverside (Episode 4) Audiobook by Malinda Lo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Malinda Lo) — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:01:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tremontaine: A Wake in Riverside (Episode 4) Author: Malinda Lo Narrator: Nick Sullivan, Katherine Kellgren, Sarah Mollo-Christensen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: Serial Box Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In a city that never was, the rich live high on the Hill, and the criminals and swordsmen live on the dangerous streets of Riverside, while foreign merchants keep them both supplied with their daily chocolate. And through it all weaves a dance of politics, intrigue, and secrets. A Wake in Riverside continues the 13-part serial Tremontaine, presented by Serial Box. This prequel to the cult classic Swordspoint is brought to you by the collaborative effort of a team of writers under the creative direction of Ellen Kushner herself. Members Reviews: The story continues to be excellent I can't wait to see what happens next - I can't remember the last time I was so eager to follow a story. Great! (This book was sent to me through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review) This episode follows the plot from the previous ones. I love Diane, she's strong and I admire her capability to take care of Tremontaine the way she does. This episode focused more on the other characters then on Diane and I hope that it'll change. I want more of her. The plot is still intriguing and it makes me want to read the whole series in one sitting. I'm really enjoying the series and I hope the next episode will keep me hooked to this world. Serial stroytelling Delightful storytelling, episode after episode. Can't wait till a whole new storyline comes out in the fall. Beware of the Dutchess!

Gudernes skaebne (Erik Menneskeson 4) Audiobook by Lars-Henrik Olsen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lars-Henrik Olsen) — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:09:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gudernes skaebne (Erik Menneskeson 4) Author: Lars-Henrik Olsen Narrator: Martin Johs. Mller Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-16 Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Erik med tilnavnet Menneskesn er p rejse i Island, da et jordskaelv tager fat, og en kaempe flodblge kommer rullende. Erik mister bevidstheden, og da han kommer til sig selv igen, er han endnu en gang i Asgrd. Jaetterne haerger, og Erik skjuler sig for bde dem og guderne, mens han prver at finde ud af hvad der foregr. Sandheden er endnu vaerre, end han havde frygtet: Alle tegn viser, at Ragnarok er umiddelbart forestende. Fjerde og afsluttende bind i serien om Erik Menneskesn, der nu har vaeret en bestseller gennem to rtier. Bogen er nomineret til Danmarks Radios Orla-pris. ©2015 Lindhardt og Ringhof (P)2015 Lindhardt og Ringhof Critic Reviews: Mest kan serien laeses som en fantasy med viltert skaeg og kohorn p hovedet. Der er spagfaerdig kaerlighed og hj tale. Svimlende scenerier, mjd og nattefrost. -- Politiken Drabelig afslutning p Lars-Henrik Olsens serie om Erik Menneskesn, der p sin egen krop m opleve den nordiske mytologi. Bogen er fuld af stof og behandler den nordiske mytologi p baggrund af et stort kendskab. -- Berlingske Tidende

Kampen om svaerdet (Erik Menneskesn 2) Audiobook by Lars-Henrik Olsen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lars-Henrik Olsen) — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 19:12:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kampen om svaerdet (Erik Menneskesn 2) Author: Lars-Henrik Olsen Narrator: Martin Johannes Mller Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-16 Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: "Kampen om svaerdet", andet bind i trilogien om Erik Menneskesn, forligger her i en helt ny, revideret udgave. Efter forfatterens mening var den gamle udgave ikke god nok. Han har derfor omskrevet hele bogen, gjort den bedre og fyldigere. De kvindelige guder i nordens mytologi, asynjerne, har hidtil levet i skyggen af deres maend, og deres rolle har vaeret overset. Det rder Lars-Henrik Olsen bod p i denne tredje udgave af Kampen om svaerdet. I forfatterens bragende succes af en roman, Erik Menneskesn, vender Erik fra Asgrd tilbage til jorden. Men hvad er der sket med ham? Og hvad sker der under hans efterflgende ferie p Laes? Det er denne historie der fortaelles i Kampen om svaerdet: Erik finder det legendariske svaerd Gram, og det frer til en kamp p liv og dd mellem menneskesnnen, guder og jaetter. ©2015 Lindhardt og Ringhof (P)2015 Lindhardt og Ringhof Critic Reviews: Sagn og guder bliver pludselig spraellevende, mens man laeser. Og Lars-Henrik Olsen forstr ikke mindst at traekke de vigtige linjer op til vor tid ogskabe den sammenhaeng, der giver mytologien en mening for nutidsdanskeren og gr bogen til mere end blot harmls underholdning. -- Berlingske En skumfdt klassiker fra Lars-Henrik Olsen. De Gamle Guder & Co indbyder til en saerlig oppustelig retorik, som Lars-Henrik Olsen lykkeligt undgr. Det er spg og alvor, men det er frst og fremmest en umanerlig god historie. Hil, hil og tre gange hil! -- Politiken

Ashes to Ashes Audiobook by Carrie F. Shepherd

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carrie F. Shepherd) — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 06:12:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ashes to Ashes Subtitle: The Scribing of Ishitar, Book 2 Author: Carrie F. Shepherd Narrator: Josh Richardson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-15 Publisher: Carrie F. Shepherd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Exiled from the Sixty Realms at the end of the Second Revolution, Iykva, one of the demons sent to propagate a new mortal race, longs for equality between his people and those of the exiled angels. Believing the key to this equality lies within the blood of his enemy, he strikes war on the first born of the race of the elves. Caught up in his parents' game to claim the ultimate power, Ishitar dismisses this mortal war as unimportant to his strategy of placing his own pawn upon his father's throne. Will the cost that he eventually pays for his ignorance be worth what little advantage he has gained on the kings' board? Members Reviews: awesome epic fantasy of Gods and magic! This is a must read by a new author, can't wait for the sequel! The narrator really helps lend depth to each character, he puts me right in this magical world and does great accents. it's a good length, keeps your attention well and leaves you craving more, perfect for relaxing at home or a nice road trip.

Bystle Vale Audiobook by Jason F. Smith, C. Parker Garlitz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jason F. Smith) — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:43:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bystle Vale Subtitle: The Cult of Yex Saga - Part III Author: Jason F. Smith, C. Parker Garlitz Narrator: Steve Carlson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-15 Publisher: Taglyon Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In Bystle Vale, our heroes from Demon's Bluff finally confront King Tharchelon and discover that conditions in the Bystle Vale are not at all what they expected. In order to succeed in their quest, Cael, Brynn, Mallet and Needle must overcome surprises and best their demons of past, present and future. Join them as they journey toward their inevitable confrontation with Elija, Tharchelon and the impending full moon. Members Reviews: Two Big Thumbs Up! Highly Recommended! I was recommended this series by a good friend that loves fantasy books like I do and it did not disappoint at all. I have read a lot of book series (all of Brandon Sanderson's stuff, Patrick Rothfuss, Jim Butcher, Robert Jordan, Raymond E. Feist, etc., etc., etc.) and this one was fantastic. I like the style of writing and the way the story bounces between characters different points of view. The story isn't long and drawn out, like some authors (I am looking at you, Robert Jordan! R.I.P), but moves along at a nice pace and keeps you interested throughout. There is a lot of depth to the history and backstory, which I hope continues to be fleshed out in future books. My only gripe is that the books are not very long and I got through them too fast and was left wanting more. This book was a quick, fun read that kept me entertained throughout. I highly recommend this for anyone that likes fantasy books and is ready for a new story that is unique and different. I stated in another review that these books are fun high fantasy that leaves little to be desired The biggest problem I have with these books is that I have read them too fast and the next one is not out yet. I stated in another review that these books are fun high fantasy that leaves little to be desired. The characters have well-thought out strengths and weaknesses, there isn't much moral ambiguity to annoy me when reading this series, and they are paced well when it comes to how the plot is moved forward. Definitely looking forward to seeing more in this series. Where is the Cult of Yex? I really enjoyed the first book - it was a solid mix of action, background stories and suspense. The second book spent a lot of time philosophizing and focused on character discussions, and didn't really have a grip on my interest. The third book isn't any more exciting; characters that you think are gone seem to come back again and again. The first book spends a lot of time talking up the 'Cult of Yex' as an epic force that threatens civilization, and yet book three still lacks an actual cult, or anything epic whatsoever. Where is the cult of Yex? What civilization is it threatening? So far the story has just been about some kids looking for some moss that accomplishes what exactly? When I read a good fantasy novel I'm usually filled with questions that desperately need answers, but I don't have any in this series. There are four kids, a were-rat, and a bunch of mean hobbits (for lack of a better term). The books really have nothing to do with a 'Cult of Yex' or any grand force of evil at all. It might as well be a re-telling of the Goonies.

Fantasy Time Inc. Audiobook by Sherri Rabinowitz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherri Rabinowitz) — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 20:01:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fantasy Time Inc. Author: Sherri Rabinowitz Narrator: Eileen Rizzo Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-15 Publisher: Rithebard Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In the future we as a people will be going through many strange and conflicting changes. We will be traveling and living in space and under water. We will have an even better network of communications and transportation but we will still need to have a vacation and to relax from this antiseptic new environment. People will need an escape and most people dream of the future and the past, because no one romanticizes about their own time. Members Reviews: Back in time Enjoyed going back to the past Very interesting story that kept my interest. Narrator had an excellent speaking voice

The Vengeance War Audiobook by K.L. Gee, Tom Wright

biacuaduc@gmail.com (K.L. Gee) — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:32:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vengeance War Subtitle: Blood for Blood, Book 1-3 Author: K.L. Gee, Tom Wright Narrator: Hollie Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-15 Publisher: Moonlight Crew Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: This is the complete trilogy collection of Blood for Blood. In a world where men and women teleport using air, dirt, and water.... Kidnapped as an infant, Hakon is raised by the earth-empowered Terra people. Considered less than beasts, the clawed-hand warriors plot revenge against the air-empowered Alem that invaded their land centuries before. Hakon grows up with the knowledge that he is an Alem prince, tempered by the love he feels for the family that raised him. While Hakon tries to find peace between two warring peoples, his sister Kara rises from the hidden role of handmaid to the public role of princess. All she knows has changed, especially her relationships with those she once considered friends. Both Kara and Hakon must find a way to bring peace to the violent struggles over the land before everything they've ever loved is burned to the ground in front of them. Members Reviews: Not the most impressive, but still entertaining. I had a few issues with this book. The first was the terminology for some of the magic, that they call zipping and vanishing. Some parts of the book seemed rushed as well, and the logic of some of the characters are confusing. This is a short book even though it is supposed to be three in one volume. You will most likely guess the ending well before the end of the book as well. The narration is alright. The narrator does not use different tones of voices or anything, so it sounds off when someone "rasps" something or speaks with an accent. She has a pleasant voice to listen to so I still gave her four stars. I will not listen to this again. Not that it was really bad, but it was really simple, and not complex enough to hold my attention. Over All great, but It has some points to work on. My main issue became the fact that much of the book is from a male characters perspective. But the female narrator had a hard time doing a male voice. It took me a while to get used to it. Story wise I loved the world it took place in. But the plot felt a bit rushed at times. I primarily felt this with how frequently large chunks of time passed. A journey across the land feels over before it has begun. I often found myself second guessing if the characters journey/training/mission was actually over or not because it would just suddenly be at it's end. Otherwise I really enjoyed the books. Despite using a well known theme of people controlling the elements as part of their race, the author really made this theme their own. I don't think I could accurately compare it to anything else that has used the theme before. . I would actually really enjoy seeing a book that touches on some of the lesser seen parts of the series. The extinct fire porters. The unseen homeland of the air people. The original war that started the mess that is being resolved in this series. All would be great to see more of in a partner series. Engaging and Intriguing Storyline I really enjoyed these books. Interesting plot that surprised me and drove me forward, I looked forward to listening every night! Interesting ideas let down a little by delivery 3.5 / 5 This book has a lot of interesting ideas in the story and it provided and interesting read, but the writing and the way it was delivered left a bit to be desired.

An Bord der Smaragdsturm (Riyria 4) Hörbuch von Michael J. Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael J. Sullivan) — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:08:59 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: An Bord der Smaragdsturm (Riyria 4) Autor:: Michael J. Sullivan Erzähler: David Nathan Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 18 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-25-15 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Hadrian und Royce - die jüngste Mission im Dienst der Krone. Das Diebespaar Hadrian und Royce, bekannt unter dem Namen Riyria, wollte sich eigentlich längst aus den gefährlichen Geschäften zurückziehen. Da erreicht die beiden ein Auftrag des Königs: Sie sollen des Agenten Merrick Marius habhaft werden, der allem Anschein nach im Kampf um das Königreich Melengar die Fäden in Händen hält. Als sie dafür auf dem mächtigen Segler Smaragdsturm anheuern, können sie noch nicht wissen, dass ihre Feinde längst an Bord sind. Ganz abgesehen von Piraten, die dem Schiff folgen, und Ausgesetzten und wilden Kriegern, die sie am Gestade einsamer Inseln erwarten. ©2015 / 2015 Michael J. Sullivan / J.G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung Nachfolger GmbH, Stuttgart. Übersetzung von Cornelia Holfelder-von der Tann (P)2015 der Hörverlag

Captives of the Savage Empire Audiobook by Jean Lorrah

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jean Lorrah) — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 23:51:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Captives of the Savage Empire Subtitle: Savage Empire, Book Three Author: Jean Lorrah Narrator: Rob Grgach Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-29-15 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Torio, a renegade Reader, has broken his oath and taken his powers of telepathy to the Savage Lands. The Savage Adepts have driven back the walls of the Empire, using their mysterious gifts of sorcery. Now, with the Readers in their midst, their powers - to tumble walls, to sink ships, to cause the earth to swallow entire cities - can reach into the very heart of the Empire. Melissa, Reader and Healer, must learn to leave her body for a treacherous journey into the Savage Lands, to save her true love and her world. Without her help, the Savage Empire may be doomed! The third thrilling novel in this fantasy adventure series! Members Reviews: Part of One of My Favorite Series I love the Savage Empire books! Picture a land where some of the people are telepathic. Now, picture a land where some people are telekinetic. Now, imagine that these two lands are side by side, but the people in the land with telepaths hate and fear people with telekinesis, and that the people who have some telekinetics hate and fear telepaths. This is the background of the whole series that starts with The Savage Empire. This is a series that has very real, very believable characters faced with tough decisions, who have to overcome their preconceived notions to make a better world for everyone. Can they do it? It's a long, strange trip that's interesting from beginning to end.

El susurro de la gárgola [The Whisper of the Gargoyle] Audio Libro por Cano Farragute

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cano Farragute) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 06:07:36 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Título: El susurro de la gárgola [The Whisper of the Gargoyle] Autor: Cano Farragute Narrador: Pablo López Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 29 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-29-15 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Resumen del editor: Helmuth, un caballero teutón en busca de redención, abandona la guerra. Su errante marcha lo conduce a un pueblo escondido de Prusia. El lugar parece apacible, pero un extraño susurro gobierna el lugar; un susurro que proviene de una gárgola que, vagabunda como él, llegó desde lejanas tierras.Pero Helmuth no es el único visitante, pues otros con propósitos más oscuros que hallar la paz, o quizás otro tipo de paz, intentarán hacerse con el lugar. Helmuth cree que nunca podrá escapar de la lucha y la sangre, pero la peor batalla de todas es interior: contra su pasado, contra su conciencia. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Der Aufstieg Nyphrons (Riyria 3) Hörbuch von Michael J. Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael J. Sullivan) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 09:35:05 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Aufstieg Nyphrons (Riyria 3) Autor:: Michael J. Sullivan Erzähler: David Nathan Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 41 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-23-15 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die berüchtigten Diebe Hadrian und Royce, die sich Riyria nennen, übernehmen einen Auftrag als Spione des Königs von Melengar, während sich das kleine Königreich verzweifelt im Kampf gegen das Neue Imperium wehrt. Mit einem brutalen Krieg gegen die Bevölkerung versuchen die Putschisten, hinter denen die Kirche Nyphrons steht, die Macht an sich zu reißen. Allen Königreichen droht die Knechtschaft. Kann Prinzessin Arista auf eigene Faust ein Bündnis gegen die Aggresoren schließen? Als Begleitung nimmt sie die besten Agenten des Königreichs mit: Riyria. Doch schon bald findet sich das Trio in einem uralten, beinahe 1000 Jahre alten Konflikt wieder, aus dem es keinen Ausweg zu geben scheint. ©2011 / 2014 Michael J. Sullivan / J.G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung Nachfolger GmbH, gegr. 1659, Stuttgart. Übersetzung von Wolfram Ströle (P)2015 Der Hörverlag

Seeds Across the Sky Audiobook by Mark Whiteway

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Whiteway) — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 03:10:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seeds Across the Sky Subtitle: Lodestone, Book 4 Author: Mark Whiteway Narrator: James Nutt Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-15 Publisher: Cyzaran Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Five planetary turns have passed since Humans were driven from the planet Kelanni. Keris learns of an ancient record that purports to tell the true origins of her people, and of a being named Ash who has manipulated their development for his own purposes. But is the record true, or merely another cynical attempt by Humans to exploit the power of Lodestone...? The first Lodestone trilogy saw Keris of the Kelanni join a ragtag band to combat the 'alien' invasion of her world. Five turns of the season have now passed. Keris receives a disturbing report of the theft of an ancient artifact. The perpetrator? Alexander McCann, the last human left on Kelanni! When she tracks him down in a liquor den, the drunken McCann spins a fantastical tale. An ancient sphere recording claims that her people, the Kelanni, are alien invaders just as the humans were. Worse yet it tells of Ash, an all-powerful alien being, who almost destroyed her world in the in the distant past. Now sinister forces are plotting Ash's return. Accompanied by McCann, Keris must travel to the ancient ruined city of Gal Mador, uncover the truth of her people's dark past, and find a way to defeat an invincible alien foe. Members Reviews: Different take on the Kelanni story, but still just as good Just like the Star Wars episodes, this story picks up from where the last story left off (in this caseThe Lodestone Trilogy (Limited Edition) (The Lodestone Series)) and fills in some of the blanks about the past. Right from the beginning, you are briefly caught up with the story of the gang as they advance in the new society after the death of the "Prophet" in the first series of books. From there, the book goes back to the past, exploring another dimension of the mysterious Kelanni people. Just at the point when you thought you knew it all... For readers of the last Lodestone books, you will find some familiar territory but the characters, setting, and ending are a little different. For one thing, this book delves more into the societal issues than the first 3 books. This book also has a more menacing "evil" than the "Prophet" in the first book. The bad guy in this story, "Ash" has serious firepower and is more manipulative than the "Prophet" ever was, so the stakes are little more dangerous. This actually makes the book more exciting in my view. The setting is also a bit different. Although all of Mark Whiteway's books involve space travel, this book focuses more so on that aspect than other. You will see all kinds of space travel in this book. (It's definitely a plus if you like books with space travel.) The ending is also a little different. Instead of knowing the goal at the end of the story, this kind of story ends on a more ominous cliffhanger. That being said, fans of the other Lodestone trilogy books, should be at ease with this book. You will be able to recognize who the "Shann" is in this story (Zemira) as well as the "Keris" (Evalina) and also the "Boxx" (Ash) along with other characters. Both this book and the other deal with a journey, a rigid class society, intrigue, and disloyalty plus some interesting twists and turns. Overall, I would give the book a 4.5 rating, but since Amazon does not have that option I prefer to sway on the side of optimism.

Drohende Schatten (Das Rad der Zeit 01) Hörbuch von Robert Jordan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Jordan) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:36:26 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Drohende Schatten (Das Rad der Zeit 01) Autor:: Robert Jordan Erzähler: Helmut Krauss Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 10 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-23-10 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: In dem abgeschiedenen Dorf Emondsfeld in der Nähe der Verschleierten Berge verläuft das Leben friedlich und ereignislos. Man hört zwar Gerüchte über einen Krieg im Westen, schenkt ihnen jedoch kaum Beachtung. Nur der junge Bauerssohn Rand al'Thor will mehr über seine Welt erfahren. Er ist fasziniert von den alten Geschichten um den Dunklen König und die geheimnisvollen Aes Sedai, die das Rad der Zeit drehen. Bald erfährt er auf schreckliche Weise, wieviel Wahrheit in diesen Legenden steckt: Blutrünstige Trollocs, die Häscher des Dunklen Königs, überfallen das Dorf und brennen den Bauernhof von Rands Familie nieder. Die Magierin Moiraine rettet den Jungen in letzter Minute und reist mit ihm in die Hauptstadt. Dort erfährt Rand mehr über den legendären Wiedergeborenen Drachen und begreift, wie eng sein eigenes Schicksal mit dem seiner Welt verknüpft ist. Zu diesem Titel erhalten Sie eine PDF-Datei, die nach dem Kauf automatisch Ihrer Bibliothek hinzugefügt wird. ©2010 Audible GmbH; (P)2010 Audible GmbH Kritik Bewertungen: Ein Epos von der Dichte einer stählernen Klinge und glühend vor tiefer Magie! -- Fred Saberhagen

Die Festung der Titanen (Die Götterkriege 4) Hörbuch von Richard Schwartz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Schwartz) — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 10:47:15 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Die Festung der Titanen (Die Götterkriege 4) Autor:: Richard Schwartz Erzähler: Michael Hansonis Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 11 hrs and 28 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-27-14 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Endlich setzt Richard Schwartz seine hochgelobte Saga "Die Götterkriege" fort - diesmal sieht sich Havald, der Engel des Todes, seiner dunkelsten Bedrohung gegenüber: Der Feind hat einen raffinierten Plan entworfen, um den vernichtenden Angriff Thalaks auf die sieben Reiche vorzubereiten. An der Festung der Titanen soll ein Wettkampf entscheiden, wer die Krone der Vergessenen gewinnt und damit die Barbaren der Ostmark anführt. Bis dahin herrscht Waffenstillstand, doch während der Nekromantenkaiser nach einem alten Artefakt gräbt und Havalds Verbündete sich gefährlichen Intrigen aussetzen müssen, steht die wahre Bedrohung noch bevor. Denn Havald ahnt nicht, welch schreckliches Verhängnis der letzte Gegner des Wettkampfes für ihn bereithält - und dass ein tiefes Dunkel in seiner eigenen Seele auf den Moment wartet, um auszubrechen. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2013 Piper Verlag GmbH (P)2014 Audible GmbH Kritik Bewertungen: Eine der packendsten Fantasy-Serien unserer Zeit! -- phantastik-couch.de

Das Amulett von Samarkand (Bartimäus 1) Hörbuch von Jonathan Stroud

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Stroud) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:45:36 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Das Amulett von Samarkand (Bartimäus 1) Autor:: Jonathan Stroud Erzähler: Martin Semmelrogge Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 42 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-20-07 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Nathanael versucht sich am mächtigen Zauberer Simon Lovelace zu rächen und ihm das berühmte Amulett von Samarkand zu stehlen. Mit Bartimäus' Hilfe gelingt das auch - aber es löst eine ganze Reihe von Problemen aus ...

Das Auge der Welt (Das Rad der Zeit 02) Hörbuch von Robert Jordan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Jordan) — Wed, 19 May 2010 09:48:26 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Das Auge der Welt (Das Rad der Zeit 02) Autor:: Robert Jordan Erzähler: Helmut Krauss Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 23 hrs and 13 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 05-19-10 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der Sprecher: In einer großen Sprecherwahl, an der sich rund 6000 Hörer beteiligten, wurde im Januar 2010 Helmut Krauss als Sprecher für "Das Rad der Zeit" gewählt. Der Schauspieler, geboren 1941 in Augsburg, ist bekannt durch zahlreiche Theater- und Fernsehauftritte. Er lieh seine sonore Stimme verschiedenen Hollywood-Schauspielern, darunter Marlon Brando, Samuel L. Jackson und Jean Reno. Der Autor: Robert Jordan, geboren 1948 in South Carolina, begeisterte sich schon in seiner Jugend für phantastische Literatur von Jules Verne und H.G. Wells. Als ihm der Lesestoff ausging, begann er selbst zu schreiben. 1990 erschien der Auftakt zu seinem Zyklus "Das Rad der Zeit", einem einzigartigen epischen Werk, das Millionen Fans in der ganzen Welt gefunden hat. Am 16. September 2007 erlag der amerikanische Autor im Alter von 58 Jahren einer seltenen Blutkrankheit. Die Serie: Die deutsche Hörbuch-Fassung dieser Fantasy-Saga basiert inhaltlich auf den Romanen, die bei Piper als "Das Rad der Zeit - das Original" erschienen sind. Die Serie erscheint in 33 Folgen, die im monatlichen Rhythmus auf Audible.de veröffentlicht werden. Zu diesem Hörbuch erhalten Sie eine Zusammenfassung der Folgen 1-12, die Charakterbeschreibungen de wichtigsten Personen und eine Weltkarte als pdf-Datei. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. Kritik Bewertungen: Eine Mischung aus Robin Hood und Stephen King, der man sich nicht entziehen kann. --Milwaukee Sentinel

Die Nornenkönigin (Das Geheimnis der Großen Schwerter 3) Hörbuch von Tad Williams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tad Williams) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:33:45 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Die Nornenkönigin (Das Geheimnis der Großen Schwerter 3) Autor:: Tad Williams Erzähler: Andreas Fröhlich Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 32 hrs and 31 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-28-13 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Andreas Fröhlich kann mit seiner wandelbaren Stimme die bösen Mächte erwecken und gibt zugleich jedem einzelnen der tapferen Kämpfer um Simon eine unverwechselbare Farbe.

Die Abenteuer des Tom Bombadil und andere Gedichte aus dem Roten Buch Hörbuch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.R.R. Tolkien) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:22:35 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Die Abenteuer des Tom Bombadil und andere Gedichte aus dem Roten Buch Autor:: J.R.R. Tolkien Erzähler: Gert Heidenreich Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 16 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-10-10 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die Dichtkunst der Hobbits: Bilbo und seine Freunde können nicht nur Abenteuer bestehen, sondern haben sich auch der Dichtkunst verschrieben. J.R.R. Tolkien hat den Hobbits eine Stimme gegeben und die Gedichte aus dem Roten Buch in ihrem Namen verfasst. "Die Abenteuer des Tom Bombadil und andere Gedichte aus dem Roten Buch" erschien erstmals 1962 unter dem Originaltitel "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book" und enthält die folgenden 16 Gedichte von J. R. R. Tolkien: (c)+(p) 2010 Der Hörverlag

Wild Cards Hörbuch von George R. R. Martin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:60:55 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Wild Cards Untertitel: Das Spiel der Spiele Autor:: George R. R. Martin Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 15 hrs and 38 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-22-14 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Seit sich in den Vierzigerjahren das Wild-Card-Virus ausgebreitet hat und Menschen mutieren lässt, gibt es neben den normalen Menschen auch Joker und Asse. Joker weisen lediglich körperliche Veränderungen auf, während Asse besondere Superkräfte besitzen. Da ist zum Beispiel Jonathan Hive, der sich in einen Wespenschwarm verwandeln kann, oder Lohengrin, der eine undurchdringliche Rüstung heraufbeschwört. Doch wer ist Amerikas größter Held? Diese Frage soll "American Hero", die neueste Casting Show im Fernsehen, endlich klären. Für die Kandidaten geht es um Ruhm und um so viel Geld, dass sie beinahe zu spät erkennen, was wahre Helden ausmacht. ©2014 Penhaligon Verlag. Übersetzung: Simon Weinert. (P)2014 Random House Audio

Spear of Heaven Audiobook by Judith Tarr

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Judith Tarr) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 19:27:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spear of Heaven Author: Judith Tarr Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-03-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The emperor Estarion's long reign has finally brought peace and even reconciliation to the two warring halves of his empire. But no sun lord can rest content in his triumph. Now Estarion and Vanyi, his master of mages, have the leisure to explore the rest of their wide world. Vanyi's Mage Guild has created a series of gates that can take a traveler halfway around their planet in only a few steps. Daruya, Estarion's willful granddaughter and heir to the throne, has wheedled permission from him to travel with Vanyi to the far side of the world--to a high mountain kingdom at the end of the chain of gates. Daruya will be Estarion's ambassador while her own daughter and heir remains behind. But on the eve of their departure, the gate in the Kingdom of Heaven is shattered by unimaginable forces, trapping its keeper and sending a shockwave of power down the World Road to the heart of Estarion's city. Suddenly Vanyi's pleasant embassy becomes a dangerous overland journey to discover who can wield such power. And though Daruya is forbidden to go, she disobeys and hides among Vanyi's guardsmen. It is just as well that she does, for inside the Kingdom of Heaven, mere magery will meet its match. Vanyi will need the power of the sun lords and the surprising alliance Daruya discovers to counter the breaker of gates. Members Reviews: Five Stars Great Another Fine Addition Judith Tarr continues her Avaryan Rising saga with another fine addition. It is a must have for a true fan of the previos novels, and works well by itself to introduce new fans to the series and inspire them to seek out the earlier Avaryan Rising novels. While it may not be quite as powerful as the originals, Spear of Heaven is still an excellent read and should not be missed by anyone who has read any of the first four volumes.

Bane of the Liche Lord Audiobook by D.P. Prior

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D.P. Prior) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:13:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bane of the Liche Lord Subtitle: Nameless Dwarf, Book 5 Author: D.P. Prior Narrator: Bob Neufeld Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-15 Publisher: D.P. Prior Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: All hell has broken loose in the Forest of Tar. Thousands of demonic Feeders consume everything in their path, but top of the menu is dwarf flesh. Nils has been captured by the Liche lord Otto Blightey but would sooner be dead, and Nameless is on the run, carrying a warning of doom to the last of his people. As the Liche Lord and his horde of Feeders relentlessly pursue him, there is little time for Nameless to settle old scores, mend bridges, and pray that the survivors of his butchery at Arx Gravis can forgive him just enough for him to save them. Only problem is he's not sure he has the strength or the courage for the task. With the sentient ax of the dwarf lords as petrified as everyone else, the last hope of the dwarves lies in the hands of a shapeshifting assassin with a reputation for self-preservation at all costs. Members Reviews: cool ending I just enjoyed the dwarf and his traveling companions. Everything is answered in this last book. You will enjoy it. "The Bane of the Liche Lord"... Ray Nicholson's Reviews 'Fantasy Adventure Book of the Year - 2012' "Bane of the Liche Lord" is the fifth and final book in the 'Chronicles of the Nameless Dwarf' series by author Derek P. Prior. This Kindle e-book was a 573 Kb download and sold for $3.99 at the time of writing this review. Please Note: the author provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Spoilers The Liche Lord has all the advantages... he's got the sentient and malevolent Ebon Staff, a new host (Silas' body) and a soul (well maybe not... lol) that is morally bankrupt and totally without a conscience. Oh, and if that's not enough, he's got a minion of 'feeders' at his beck and call. Nameless and his trusty axe 'Paxy' along with the few remaining dwarves don't stand a chance... just don't tell them that. End Spoilers Some thoughts on "Bane of the Liche Lord"... The Pros: 1.) superbly written, deftly told 2.) easy to read... names that by and large were easy to pronounce and told with characters that spoke with a distinct British/Scottish inflection, that seemed a perfect dialect for this largely Dwarvian tale. 3.) humor... although maybe not as prominent as in some of the other books in this series, there were nonetheless some great moments that had me laughing out loud (plus there were some interesting descriptions and word play that added to the brilliance of the overall prose. 4.) some horror descriptions that will make your skin crawl. 5.) several chase/fight scenes that were tense and thrilling to read. 6.) map... beautifully rendered with a subtle coloring and detailing. (but see Cons below) 7.) an action vs drama ratio that was close to perfect; perfect from the point of view that even the quiet scenes didn't feel like fill... they actually contributed to the plot in many ways. 8.) some terrific character development that was supported and abetted by meaningful dialogue between several important figures. (and even some minor ones). 9.) believability... a.) no impossible escapes or saves at the last moment that were not realistic within the contest of this particular fantasy/adventure setting. b.) in addition, important characters can be severely injured or killed...

The Parasite War Audiobook by Tim Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Sullivan) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 12:25:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Parasite War Author: Tim Sullivan Narrator: Stephen Graybill Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A combat veteran leads a ragtag group of survivors in an all-out war against invading aliens! The world's cities have been destroyed by a ghastly holocaust from space. The few remaining souls eke out an existence in the ruins, ransacking skyscrapers for food and living in the city's sewers like vermin. Alex Ward, a man who has lost everything, and a beautiful woman named Jo unite the survivors to battle the slithering menace of the Colloids, parasites whose seed has drifted through space for millions of years in search of the perfect world for their depredations - Earth. When Alex and Jo discover the Colloids' ultimate biological purpose, the motley band of guerrillas is put to the test in a monstrous battle for the future of mankind. Members Reviews: Hooks you and leaves you wanting I picked this book up on a whim and was initially very pleased with the opening. It starts off with great action and the author is excellent with his discriptive text. His premise and concept are great and it's easy for the reader to get drawn into the story. Unfortunately, this apocalyptic novel about an alien parasite infection suffers from a blatant lack of simple research. Examples of this are evident in the simplest areas such as when the survivors break into a National Guard armory and the vehicles described are "jeeps", which haven't been used by the NG or the Reserves since the '70s. The author glosses over a lot of things which become to glaring to ignore; like stating many times how the alien Coloids are destroyed by water yet they feed on humans - which are 98% water! He describes the protagonist as having been in the Iragi war in Faluja and states he was a Marine, then later says he was in the National Guard (which isn't and has never been part if the Marines) then mentions that he was in the Army. I won't even get into the errors he makes with the weapons the survivors use (Note: an RPG is NOT a morter!) The errors and inconsistencies continue to mount until the climax at the Statue of Liberty. It's obvious from the descriptions the author gives that not only has he never been to the Statue, or Liberty Island, but didn't even bother to look at it on Google maps! Overall, this had the potential to be a great novel with an engaging premise. Unfortunately, due to the lack of research and inconsistencies, the book falls far short.

Ancient Rising Audiobook by J. C. De La Torre

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. C. De La Torre) — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:31:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ancient Rising Subtitle: The Rise of the Ancients Saga, Book 1 Author: J. C. De La Torre Narrator: Joe Bevilacqua Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A widower is set off on an amazing adventure by a man claiming to be a god in this epic fantasy tale that reads like Indiana Jones meets Clash of the Titans. Follow Dan Ryan through Egypt, Greece, and the Mexican jungle as he unlocks the keys to finding the lost continent of Atlantis and the gods imprisoned there. Eight years after its initial publication, Ancient Rising still captures the hearts and minds of adventurous readers (and now listeners) beginning their trek into the world of the ancients. With book one of the Rise of the Ancients saga, JC De La Torre puts together a fast-paced adventure of a lifetime. Here, award-winning radio-theater artist Joe Bevilacqua breathes new life into the characters that make Ancient Rising one of the most exciting tales out there. Bevilacqua introduces you to the Bev-O-Vision 3D audiobook experience, designed to completely immerse you in the story. He weeps when Dan Ryan loses someone close to him. He cries out when Ryan exclaims in pain. He becomes Ryan, Doc Constant, Mina, Hermes, and all of the other colorful characters found within these pages. JC De La Torre takes you on a breathless search for the lost continent of Atlantis, and Bevilacqua delivers each and every action-packed moment. From the debut of the Greek god Hermes to the pits of Hades and the rise of Atlantis, Ancient Rising puts you on course for action-packed fun. Members Reviews: Incredibly awesome book I could not put this book down. It took me two days to read it and I have now bought the next book that he has written. If you love Atlantis and the Ancient Gods of the past and lots of energy and archaeology and mystery and finding clues. You will just love this book same as I did. 5 Stars to JC De La Torre. LOVED IT! Wairing for the other shoe to drop. . . Some interesting ideas here and reasonably well written. Worth a read and pursuing the sequel. The author warns us that he did not revise or proofread the book. This accounts for the errors and rare, but amusing, flights into meaninglessness. It also explains some radical twists that suggest that the author changed his mind about what kind of book to write. Hopefully, this also what explains the occasional sophomoric interludes. If you have a kindle, get the sample first and see if it interests you. It's certainly cheap enough to take a chance. A romp through the ancient world. Who hasn't been fascinated by the legend of the lost continent of Atlantis? Scholars, adventurers, and readers alike have spent lifetimes trying to get to the bottom of the mystery, and still it enchants us. Now, J C De La Torre takes us on an action-packed thrill ride in search of the legend. Best-selling author, Dan Ryan, is our guide on this tour of the ancient world. Ryan's life is suddenly turned topsy-turvey when his wife and daughter are killed in a car accident, and he begins to wonder what he will do with the rest of his life. He finds his answer when the ancient messenger of the gods, Hermes, appears to him with a proposition. Zeus and the other gods have chosen Dan to lead an expedition to find the lost world of Atlantis where they have been imprisoned for some 12,000 years. The journey begins at an archaeological dig in the Greek isles where Hermes reveals the location of an ancient tablet. The tablet provides a clue, which leads Dan and his group of experts to the Egyptian city of Alexandria.

The Doom Guardian Audiobook by Julie Ann Dawson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julie Ann Dawson) — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:00:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Doom Guardian Subtitle: Chronicles of Cambrea Author: Julie Ann Dawson Narrator: Cristina Petrarca Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-14 Publisher: Julie Ann Dawson Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: For centuries, the Spirit Wall has protected the world from the terrible powers of the undead god Vagruth. But now the Spirit Wall has begun to crumble, and with it the only thing preventing the world from becoming overrun by undead hordes. Meanwhile, the demonic Felsworn seek to take advantage of the chaos and enact their own plans. In a world fractured by politics, greed, and apathy, fate will unite three unlikely heroes to save the Spirit Wall from destruction. Nadia Gareth knows all too well the evils that lurk in the hearts of the Vagruth's minions, the Necromancers. Nadia walks the land as a dhampir, a cursed thing trapped between the worlds of the living and the dead as a result of the Necromancers' vile experiments. Yet her curse also gives her the strength she needs to combat the forces that seek to turn everything around her into an undead waste. But this is one fight that may be too much for her to handle alone. Darseidon Stonecleaver survived the War of Reckoning, and now journeys to the Mouth of Chaos to retrieve the Chaos Diamond, the one thing powerful enough to save the Spirit Wall from destruction. As he enters his Twilight, the aging dwarf knows it isn't a matter of if he will die, but when. He can only hope to complete his last mission before it is too late. Nigel Stormthorn just wants to escape town with his stolen gems, but finds himself caught up in events that may determine the fate of the world. As his survival instincts wage war against his meddlesome empathy, he discovers that perhaps his gems are of less value than the secret that resides within him. Members Reviews: Exciting and fun This was a really fun book to read with a great cast of characters and some interesting twists on the typical epic fantasy theme. This book has adventure, romance, and humor in almost equal amounts. Even with heroes and adversaries that include demons, fire-breathing horses, vampires, assassin shapeshifters, and warlocks, the world feels comfortably familiar and realistic. My only complaint is the conclusion leaves the reader hanging with a surprise at the end that in retrospect was hinted at but still unexpected. A Yummy Book Oh Nigel. Soooo deliciously bad. So decadent. So yummy! OK, the main character is Nadia, a dhampir paladin of sorts that tracks down undead and demons for her church. But Nigel just eats up the scenery throughout the book and is definately my favorite character. A dark elf (they are called Marets throughout the story) con artist on the run after stealing some gems from a powerful noble, Nigel tricks the stern and pragmatic Nadia into helping him get out of town. Some of the dialogue between these two is just hysterical. The plot is a roller coaster of twists and surprises. Hershey's Special Dark with Almonds Good! Wanted: Undead or Alive On the Kindle, it's hard to judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, though, when an author is particularly attentive to detail, you can judge a book by its epigraph. Julie Ann Dawson is one of those authors, and her novel The Doom Guardian is a book packed with such detail that a re-read may be in order. But first things first-turn to the first page after the copyright and you'll find this: This is a work of fiction.

Holding the Heavens Audiobook by Nicholas S. Casale

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicholas S. Casale) — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 03:12:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holding the Heavens Subtitle: Tales of Erets, Volume 3 Author: Nicholas S. Casale Narrator: Erin Evans-Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-17 Publisher: Alpine Line Publishers Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Did knowing Deidra's latest prophecy truly give any sort of advantage? Given what incomprehensible nonsense it all seemed to be, Erelah could hardly see the value in it. Still, since her God had revealed it to her, she knew it had to be important. So, as she pushed herself to traverse the mountain pass, she repeated the soothsayer's words in her head. The moon shall rise and join in sickness, but disease will be purged. A child shall lead them. A child who is old. Malice from the setting sun will consume those who ask, and sell their hatchlings. When the disease is purged, the moon shall wane, only to wax again with the painted army. The fortress and the gap will play a game of hiding paradise. The egg found within the fortress will hatch in another world. The vessel shall confront doubt. The wolf will confront a man weighed down by his shell. When the moon is full the wolf will howl and the blue shall shatter like glass, replaced by the daemon-script. For this end, we have long watched. For this end, we have long waited. Dancing violets and blackness shall conquer the idol's foolishness.

The Tethered Mage Audiobook by Melissa Caruso

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melissa Caruso) — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:38:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tethered Mage Subtitle: Swords and Fire, Book 1 Author: Melissa Caruso Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In the Raverran Empire, magic is scarce, and those born with power are strictly controlled - taken as children and conscripted into the Falcon Army. Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage-mark and thieving to survive. But hers is a rare and dangerous magic, one that could threaten the entire empire. Lady Amalia Cornaro was never meant to be a Falconer. Heiress and scholar, she was born into a treacherous world of political machinations. But fate has bound the heir and the mage. And as war looms on the horizon, a single spark could turn their city into a pyre. Set in a rich world of political intrigue and dangerous magic, The Tethered Mage is a spellbinding debut from a major new talent. Critic Reviews: "Charming, intelligent, fast-moving, beautifully atmospheric." (Genevieve Cogman, author of The Invisible Library) "The Tethered Mage spins two captivating tales: a battle of wills between a feisty heroine and her bonded warlock, and a battle of wits between an empire and its rivals. Stuffed with intrigue, romance, and betrayal, this is a scrumptious read." (Vic James, author of Gilded Cage) "Intricate and enticing as silk brocade. Caruso's heroine is a strong, intelligent young woman in a beguiling, beautifully evoked Renaissance world of high politics, courtly intrigue, love and loyalty - and fire warlocks." (Anna Smith Spark, author of The Court of Broken Knives) Members Reviews: good story and easy listening looking forward to the next book in the series, a timid kitten turning into a fierce tiger.

The Locust Fields Audiobook by Paul Davies

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Davies) — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 19:39:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Locust Fields Author: Paul Davies Narrator: Johnny Robinson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-17 Publisher: New Publications Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: No one, on that warm summer's day, could have foretold the orgy of wanton death and destruction, which was set on a collision course towards the peaceful kingdom of Mercia. A small group; thrown together through fate. Tagan, a Prince of Mercia, Mortimer, an old man who has the look of a wizard, Faith, a fairy, Aaron and Tim, two brothers who look completely unlike each other, and Death, a spirit who's help seemed to be conditional. These are all that stand between the earth's survival and the ravishes of lizard like creatures who's only function is to destroy. Slowly the group begin to find away to fight back. Joining with others; who have skills and knowledge, they fight for the survival of civilisation. This new alliances; struggle with setbacks but take the fight towards the Destroyer and its army of creatures. But are they too late? Members Reviews: Five Stars Has everything I love, lots of action, a little romance and a journey. Good epic fantasy are hard to fine. This is a must read.

Blood and Silk Audiobook by Jeffrey L. Love

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey L. Love) — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 01:58:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood and Silk Author: Jeffrey L. Love Narrator: Dave Bignell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-14 Publisher: Jeffrey L. Love Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Young Circelae is a dreamer. Living with his family in a little village in the world of Alterra, he is happiest with his nose in a book, imagining all the excitement his life could bring. Yet all too soon, the boy gets more excitement than he bargained for. Alexiel, ruler of an enchanted kingdom, sees Circelae in the forest and falls in love with the handsome youth. He asks Circelaes father for the boys hand in marriage. A tempting offer for the poor family. But can Circelae learn to love the mysterious Alexiel, whose face he has never seen? And what about the terrible curse that is rumoured to lie upon the kingdom? Members Reviews: Blood and Slik Review What made the experience of listening to Blood and Silk the most enjoyable? The most enjoyable about it is the way of Jeffery's writing. His writing style can very easily conjure up a wonderful beautiful atmosphere and environment of the world of Alterra right into our imaginations. As a result it makes the situations and characters strongly engaging that at times it does make it hard to put the book down. Any additional comments? All and all this was a wonderful discovery and I do hope that more people will take a look at this book. I strongly recommend it.

The Diviners Hörbuch von Libba Bray

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Libba Bray) — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:43:36 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: The Diviners Untertitel: Aller Anfang ist böse Autor:: Libba Bray Erzähler: Anja Stadlober Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 18 hrs and 32 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-23-14 Herausgeber: Der Audio Verlag Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: New York, 1926: Die 17-jährige Evie O'Neill kommt aus der langweiligen Provinz in die aufregende Metropole. Dort genießt sie das wilde Partyleben, bis ein Ritualmord die Stadt erschüttert. Und dann ein zweiter und ein dritter... Die Polizei tappt im Dunklen -der Mörder scheint übernatürliche Kräfte zu haben. Doch die hat Evie auch! Anja Stadlobers Lesung des mitreißenden Thrillers entführt die Hörer in die glitzernde und abgründige Welt der Roaring Twenties. ©2014 dtv (P)2014 DAV

When We Were Executioners Audiobook by J. M. McDermott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. M. McDermott) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 16:20:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When We Were Executioners Subtitle: Dogsland, Book 2 Author: J. M. McDermott Narrator: Eileen Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 11-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: J. M. McDermott returns to Dogsland in the stunning audiobook When We Were Executioners, the second tale in a sweeping fantasy series that revels in the small details of life. Corporal Jona, the demon-stained Lord of Joni, died in the woods. His lover, the Senta Rachel Nolander, is a demon-tainted fugitive, running from the wolf skin-clad priest and priestess of Erin, who track her through the city based on dreams plucked from Jonas crying skull, plotting to cleanse the world of the lovers demonic taint. Past and present collide as the tale of two ill-fated outcasts unfolds, and the executioners of Erin grow ever closer to their quarry. Editorial Reviews: When We Were Executioners, narrated in breathy, fraught, and tense tones, by Eileen Stevens, is the second installment in the supernatural Dogsland trilogy. Our heroine and resourceful resident demon child, Rachel Nolander, returns to the town of Dogsland. But this time, her beautiful fellow demon-child lover is dead, and a priest and priestess are doing whatever they can to track Rachel down. These two spiritual warriors want nothing more than to send Rachel back to wherever she came from - surely somewhere below the depths of the grave. A strange and creepy listen. Members Reviews: "Hands are what make us human." When We Were Executioners (2012), the middle book in J M McDermott's Dogsland trilogy, takes up where the first one, Never Knew Another (2011), left off. The Walker husband and wife who can change into wolves and are dedicated to eradicating the demon spawn of Elishta are still hunting for the immortal demon child Salvatore Fidelio (a thief who, "addled by eternity," serially loves and forgets young women) and trying to purify places contaminated by the dead demon child Jona Lord Joni (a landless noble who was a king's man by day and a "blood monkey" assassin by night). The Walkers' mission in the city wolves call Dogsland has become more challenging, because at the end of of the first book they let ruthless Lady Ela Sabacthani know they know she's the Night King crime lord. We know from the start that Jona's lover Rachel (another demon child) has fled the city and that somehow as a result he has been killed ("In death he was a blight below a bluff where toxic mushrooms sprouted in his blood"). The Walker wife is haunted by the vivid memories of the lovers emanating from Jona's skull and pushing into hers "like a kept sea." She narrates chapters from their points of view while giving updates on the present progress of her and her husband's extermination and purification mission. The memories of Jona and Rachel make them sympathetic: "Her face and the way she looked at him make me happy, because Jona was loved by someone before he died." The Walkers are hunting Salvatore rather than Rachel, because they figure he's a greater and nearer threat to humanity. This book develops the conflicting relationships between Rachel and Jona and Rachel and her big human half-brother Djoss. Ever since as a boy Djoss killed Rachel's demon father he's protected her, but as he becomes enmeshed in selling and using demon weed in Dogsland, their roles reverse.

The Spirit: Awakening Audiobook by K. M. Riley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (K. M. Riley) — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 19:42:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Spirit: Awakening Subtitle: The Spirit, Book 1 Author: K. M. Riley Narrator: Matt Thurston Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-14 Publisher: K. M. Riley Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: On her eighteenth birthday, Princess Adele inherited the Kingdom of Iden. Willful, strong, and independent, her life changed when she discovered she's more than successor-she's heir to a mysterious power hunted by an evil spirit. Chaos covers her lands, forcing Adele to flee its reach. She journeys to unravel the secrets of her abilities, and defeat the enemy shadowing her. Adele refuses to let Iden fall-not without a fight. Members Reviews: Electric tension full of suspense Would you listen to The Spirit: Awakening again? Why? This is an enjoyable fantasy world full of a variety of magical creatures. There are elves, dwarves, ogres, talking animals. The passages are highly descriptive, which helped me to get a good picture of Adele's world . There is plenty of action, especially with princess Adele is being tested to see if she really cares for her kingdom and is willing to fright for it. I liked the inner wisdom voice narration of Adele " It was as if she had a 6th sense an inner awareness of the feelings of others." Who was your favorite character and why? Harper the Wolf/Dog is my favorite character because he is a reflection of Adele other self. and he can change shapes. There is a bond between them that going deeper than surface appearances. Which character as performed by Matt Thurston was your favorite? Adele is my favorite because she has a lot of spunk and courage. And I liked the way she grew from a young girl of eleven, into her true strong self as the story progressed. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I was completely drawn into the story, caught up in a whirl wind of emotions from fear to amazement, laughing one minute and then crying the next. Wonderful thrilling!!!! Any additional comments? The story moved fast with a quick tempo, I didn't want it to end. Hope there will be a sequel. Extremely awesome If you could sum up The Spirit: Awakening in three words, what would they be? If I sum up The Spirit: Awakening in three words, it will be "Incredible thrilling fantasy" and I enjoyed the epic fantasy ride through this book. Have you listened to any of Matt Thurstons other performances before? How does this one compare? Comparing to the other Matt Thurston's performances, I would definitely tell that The Spirit: Awakening - is an excellent release and he narrated it superbly. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, definitely I couldn't put it down. I completed listening to it in one sitting. Any additional comments? The thrills, fantasies, suspense - all of them are blended perfectly with its character development and comprehensive writing. It's a great fantasy ride which was fun to listen. I enjoyed it and I would love to recommend The Spirit: Awakening. Awesome Fantasy Read!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would most definetly recommend this audiobook to not just friends but to family members as well. The reason is because the fantasy genre is difficult to enjoy if not written well. This audiobook captivated me with how descriptive the author words are.

The Magic of Inherian Audiobook by Terry Spear

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terry Spear) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:32:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Magic of Inherian Subtitle: The Mage of Monrovia, Book 2 Author: Terry Spear Narrator: Elizabeth Phillips Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-20-14 Publisher: Terry Spear Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Mexia has already done much more than most school - trained mages when she and her companions had gone in search of the scepter of salvation. But now one of the apprentices of the evil wizard they had destroyed, has stolen his spell book and plans to take up where he had left off, and she has to try and stop him. Mexia believes the only way for her to defeat the mage is to become school trained like he was with the eventual goal of becoming a high wizard--the first of her kind in Inherian. But the current headmaster denies her entrance because she's a woman. Though if she can get the former headmaster's recommendation, she may attend. And that's the beginning of the trouble. First, there's the wizard. Then, the immovable headmaster. And then, the circle of misfortunes. It all goes downhill from there... Members Reviews: I need more!!! Hope book 3 comes soon!!! My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!! ***Received a code from the author to listen to and review the audio version of the book The cover is breath-taking. I love it!! It feels old world, the dress is stunning and overall it feels magical :) I really love this series. This books focus is more on Mexia, but all of the characters that I loved from book 1 are here with the exception of Princess Talamayas betroved. Mexia is strong and fierce and wont back down or be held against her own will. I love how smart and resourceful she is to get out of all the trouble that finds her. There are even a few new characters. Though I think I would slapped Mexias prince quite a few times throughout the story. He redeems himself in the end at least in my eyes :) My son loved all the adventure and our favorite gruff dwarf. We both loved that it was the same fabulous narrator :) She really brings all of the characters to life for us. Of course, it all ended way to quickly, and book 3 isnt out yet. I do hope we dont have to wait long to see what happens next to the group. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves strong female characters who help any they meet especially if you love Terry Spear already :) A great quest book Would you consider the audio edition of The Magic of Inherian to be better than the print version? Yes. I really liked the narrator. What other book might you compare The Magic of Inherian to and why? The Scepter of Salvation is the first book. What about Elizabeth Phillipss performance did you like? I loved how she changed voices with the different characters. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? My favorite part was the fog in the swamp. The way it was described, I felt like I was there. Any additional comments? The trio is on another quest and this time its to enroll Mexia in a wizard academy. The only thing is girls are not allowed. They have to conquer a few quests before the head wizard will even consider it. I really like quest stories and this one doesnt disappoint. Mexia, Princess Talamya, Kersta, and the grouchy dwarf head out to conquer evil. Mexia not only uses her magic but also uses other resources to accomplish her goal while possible love interests try to interfere. Im not quite sure I liked Derek as the love interest. His tactics for keeping Mexia safe are motivated but controversial. I recommend this story if you like quests lead by strong and smart women.

Ecko Burning Audiobook by Danie Ware

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Danie Ware) — Fri, 16 May 2014 03:12:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ecko Burning Author: Danie Ware Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Ruthless and ambitious, Lord Phylos has control of Fhaveon city, and is using her forces to bring the grasslands under his command. His last opponent is an elderly scribe whos lost his best friend and wants only to do the right thing. Danie Ware is the publicist and event organiser for cult entertainment retailer Forbidden Planet. She has worked closely with a wide-range of genre authors and has been immersed in the science-fiction and fantasy community for the past decade. An early adopter of blogging, social media and a familiar face at conventions, she appears on panels as an expert on genre marketing and retailing. Critic Reviews: "An admirably ambitious genre-bending novel, bringing us a memorable character...and world(s) we can't wait to see more of. Ware's writing style is a joy to read... long may Ecko rise." (Starburst Magazine on Ecko Rising) "A dense and engaging read which keeps the reader hooked by stacking up one amazing thing after the other... its violent, sarcastic, filled with nods and references to all things geeky and fun, and features perhaps one of the most scenery-chewing, over-the-top bad guys that weve seen in some time." (Starburst) "Ecko Burning feels very much like the promise of something even greater to come... funny, exciting and compelling." (Alternative Magazine) Members Reviews: A roller-coaster ride that defies classification. Is it sci-fi? Yes. Is it fantasy? Yes Is it fun and difficult to put down. Yes and yes again. And is it well told with beautifully drawn characters? Yes it is. An unusual and totally engrossing story told with panache and skill. It deserves to be a huge success. Five Stars Phenomenology continuation of an awesome series. Looking forward to the next one. Builds on and extends the first title in the series This is good solid work. I'm astounded Ware hasn't written anything before this series; the books are just that good. I felt like I was in the hands of old friends like Roger Zelazny, Steven Brust, Melissa Scott or Diana Wynn Jones, but in no sense is this derivative. It has a fresh voice and original ideas that hold their own held up to those greats. Eagerly awaiting the next in the series. Ecko Burning expands the world Danie Ware built in Ecko Rising. Iâll admit that when I first read Ecko Rising, the first in a series of science fiction/fantasy books by Danie Ware, I was a little confused. Was it science fiction? Was it fantasy? It turns out that the story Ware is weaving is both. Taking place in a future dystopian version of our world, as well as a world straight out of something similar to that in A Song of Ice and Fire, Ecko Rising and its sequel, Ecko Burning, are a perfect mash-up of the two genres. My review of Ecko Rising is a positive one. I really liked that book. However, I feel like the second book in the series, Ecko Burning, even more. Both books tell us about a strange little man named Ecko, a once-human who seems to have been modified to the gills with computer technology, so much so, that he doesnât remember his normal human life. He comes from a dystopian London, but somehow winds up getting trapped in a fantasy world full of beasts like minotaurs. In Ecko Burning, though, Ecko has completely shut down again, attempting to convince himself that this fantasy world is just something someone named Eliza has constructed like a video game for him. So he rebels and refuses to play.

Onyx Dragon Audiobook by Shawn E. Crapo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Shawn E. Crapo) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:31:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Onyx Dragon Subtitle: The Dragon Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Shawn E. Crapo Narrator: Keith L. O'Brien Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-14 Publisher: Shawn E. Crapo Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Following an unexpected visit by a young Northman, Queen Siobhan learns that a mysterious enemy has infiltrated her Kingdom and threatens to enslave its people. To save Eirenoch, her son, Prince Eamon must take on the mantle of all of the Kings before him and become the Onyx Dragon. To do so, he must travel to an ancient temple far to the north and receive the blessing of The Dragon, the source of all life on the divided island kingdom. Only by taking his place among the long line of Divine warriors, and reawakening a long forgotten order of knights, can Eamon ensure the survival of his people and protect his future lands. Members Reviews: On a short list of all time favorites love the characters the imagery and the storyline. Looking foward to more from this author. The way it's written makes it impossible to put down...

A Blackbird in Twilight Audiobook by Freda Warrington

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Freda Warrington) — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 11:07:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Blackbird in Twilight Subtitle: Blackbird, Book 4 Author: Freda Warrington Narrator: Alex Wyndham Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Serpent M'gulfn is dead, yet the Earth of Three Planes faces new dangers. Melkavesh, powerful sorceress and daughter of Ashurek, has come to claim her birthright - but she bargains without Xaedrek, the seductive, charming and ruthless Emperor of Gorethria. The clash between them will bring other lands to ruin, claim innocent victims, and even cause the moons to fall. The fourth volume of Freda's first fantasy series creates an eerily atmospheric world, now revised in a special collector's edition hardback. Critic Reviews: "One of the best British writers of fantasy." (Publishing News) Members Reviews: I wasn't happy with the ending... it seemed incomplete, or it gives room for another book. However, Book 5 is about what happened to Ashurek and Silverun after they leave the Earth and go to the World where Silverun learned magic, which is where the place where the protagonist in this book was raised and where she learned to use magic, and not a continuation of this book. Still, I have really enjoyed listening to this series and I'll probably purchase Book 5, but I have other books downloaded to my phone already, and I think I'll take a break from the Blackbird world for now. As for the narrator, he's excellent, but only when I listen at 0.5x. He just talks WAY to fast for me, but at 0.5x he's just fine. I especially like the voices he uses for the demons.

The Crown of the Usurper Audiobook by Gav Thorpe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gav Thorpe) — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 04:25:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Crown of the Usurper Subtitle: The Crown of the Blood, Book 3 Author: Gav Thorpe Narrator: Paul Thornle Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Stunning conclusion to the Crown of the Blood trilogy. Ullsaard rules the known world. All are subject to his will. Yet even as another king bows before him, there are those who would wrench his empire from beneath him. Gav Thorpe works from Nottingham, England and has written more than a dozen novels and even more short stories. Growing up in a tedious town just north of London, he originally intended to be an illustrator but after acknowledging an inability to draw or paint he turned his hand to writing.

The Shattered Crown Audiobook by Richard Ford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Ford) — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:20:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shattered Crown Subtitle: Steelhaven, Book Two Author: Richard Ford Narrator: David Thorpe Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-14 Publisher: Headline Digital Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Blood oaths are sworn and broken in a city facing total annihilation as Richard Ford's epic fantasy series, which opened with Herald Of The Storm, continues. Heroes must rise...or the city will fall. The King is dead. His daughter, untested and alone, now wears the Steel Crown. And a vast horde is steadily carving a bloody road south, hell-bent on razing Steelhaven to the ground. Before the city faces the terror that approaches, it must crush the danger already lurking within its walls. But will the cost of victory be as devastating as that of defeat? Members Reviews: Cracking entertainment! A fine instalment of the Steelhaven trilogy. After the "heralding" of book one, this sequel ramps up the pressure and the atmosphere. Ford is very strong on plot; whilst his characters sometimes seem familiar, recognisable fantasy mainstreams this is not really a weakness as they do not always stick to the rules and do what you might expect. There is barely time to gather breath as hectic yet finely crafted events come thick and fast. By the conclusion it's all set up nicely for the final novel in the trilogy, which I await with impatience. A word of praise for narrator David Thorpe who imbues each character with a unique and fitting voice and allows to story to race along at just the right pace. Perhaps not quite as grim as Abercrombie, not as dark as Mark Lawrence nor as deep as GRRM, but cracking entertainment and heartily recommended. Woven together beautifully This second instalment of the Steelhaven trilogy brings the characters closer together and connections between them are becoming clearer. This is a character driven novel and although the impeding war provides the backdrop it is the desire to know what happens to our various 'heros' that makes me want hear more.

The Tower Broken Audiobook by Mazarkis Williams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mazarkis Williams) — Tue, 06 May 2014 00:44:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tower Broken Subtitle: Tower and Knife Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Mazarkis Williams Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Cerani Empire reaches a tipping point in the thrilling conclusion to the Tower and Knife trilogy. The world is at its breaking point. The nothing, a terrible darkness caused by the festering wounds of a god, bleeds out the very essence of all, of stone, silkand souls. Emperor Sarmin thought he had stopped it, but it is spreading toward his city, Cerana and he is powerless to halt the destruction. Even as Cerana fills with refugees, the Yrkmen armies arrive with conquest in mind, but they offer to spare Sarmins people if they will convert to the Mogyrk faith. Time is running out for Sarmin and his wife, Mesema. The Mages Tower is cracked; the last mage, sent to find a mysterious pattern-worker in the desert, has vanished; and Sarmin believes his kidnapped brother, Daveed, still has a part to play. The walls are crumbling around them As the Tower and Knife trilogy thunders to the finish line, author Mazarkis Williams expands his masterful world-building a final time, putting the pieces in place for an explosive conclusion.

Savage Empire Audiobook by Jean Lorrah

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jean Lorrah) — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 14:31:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Savage Empire Subtitle: The Savage Empire Series, Book 1 Author: Jean Lorrah Narrator: Sergei Burbank Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-14 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Lenardo, one of the most powerful Readers in the Aventine Empire, can read thoughts and sense details about objects and people miles away. His abilities are crucial, since the Empire is being attacked by savages with immense psychic powers. When he discovers that one of his former students, Galen, has turned traitor, he's sent on a mission to retrieve the turncoat. Instead, he encounters Lady Aradia, who dreams of ending the conflict. But most of the savage Adepts are allied with Lord Drakonius, whose only interest lies in conquest. Can Lenardo and Aradia find some means together to end the war? The first volume (out of seven) of The Savage Empire Series. Great fantasy adventure! Members Reviews: Five Stars Good book, good start to a series. The Books Deserve 5 Stars Amazon Gets a Thumbs Down on this One! This listing is for a set of three books (or possibly a single volume containing three books). But it's VERY misleading! If you order the physical books, you'll probably get them, but if you order the Kindle version you WILL NOT! If you order the Kindle book, although this listing is for all three books, you'll ONLY get the first book! Amazon SERIOUSLY dropped the ball on this one! The rating would be 5 stars, except that I feel ripped off by Amazon! As far as the books are concerned, I read them when they first came out and several times since, and they stand out in my memory over the years as some of the best fantasy I've ever read! These are stories of people with different abilities and differences in personalities and how they interact and fit together and work together, and, in some cases, don't get along together. Overall, they contain everything you'll find in life: problem solving, love, friendship, adventure, and much more. It starts with Lenardo, who is a Reader. He can tell what other people are thinking. He lives in an empire where Readers are both respected and feared. His empire is regularly attacked by the country it adjoins, where there are no Readers, but there are Adepts: people who have abilities to do things like set fires and move things with their minds. This is the story of how Readers and Adepts meet, get to know each other, solve their differences, and make the world a better place together. It's a story of real, three dimensional people set against a tapestry of two different civilizations. Jean Lorrah, I'm sorry. These books really deserve a 5 star rating, and a better description. I'm just so annoyed over the way Amazon cheated me, that I'm almost speechless. I tried to contact Amazon like you said to do, but there is just NO way they will allow me to contact them! Maybe they'll read this review. One of the best Fantasy series ever written. The entire Savage Empire series is one of the most entertaining, well thought-out series I've ever read. Although lacking the humor of some other popular stories (the Jhereg books and the Belgariad come to mind) this series kept me reading to the point that I devoured 6 out of 7 books over a weekend. Savage Empire is a little easier reading than Jhereg and not as long as, say, Pawn of Prophecy. These stories are so well written that events in the seventh book actually disturbed me to some degree. THAT'S good writing! Savage Empire This is the first book in the Savage Empire Series.

Life Descending Audiobook by John Hennessy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Hennessy) — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:05:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Descending Subtitle: The Cry of Havoc, Book 1 Author: John Hennessy Narrator: John Alexander Brancy Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: John Hennessy Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: War, plague, and mad kings promise to rip the world of Leterra asunder. With the memories of a loyal Scout for the Northern Army, Tom Navo endures to wrap up one last brutal assignment, with dreams of living out a peaceful life with his family. As chaos threatens the continent, his imagined life becomes more of a fanciful illusion. A journey home soon becomes a fight for his life, a search for a mysterious and powerful relic only rumored to exist, and a firsthand account of how greed and delusion can make humans do the unspeakable. Surrounded by the most unlikely of friends, Tom faces challenges that he never could have conceived of even in his most twisted nightmares, not just for his own sake, but for the survival of an entire world, whose future teeters perilously on the brink of doom...before all life descends into shadow. Critic Reviews: "Hennessy succeeds with his ingenuity...endlessly imaginative." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Compelling fantasy. I received a copy for review, but also picked this up on my kindle. If you are a fan of fantasy/sci-fi, then this is a great choice for you. I found the characters and plot to be well rounded and easily believeable. Please check this title out. Caught by surprise! This book was much better than I thought it would be from the description. It is interesting, suspenseful and the plot moves along quickly. The plot was fresh and not predictable as many books are. I would recommend to friends to read it! It's pretty good! Okay, this take on the usual sci-fi is a bit strange, but stick with it. It is a very good story and I already ordered the second book so I could continue reading. Great idea and storyline was well conceived. :) looking forward to book 2 very interesting read, enjoyed reading this book and looking forward to reading book 2. Would defiently give this book 4 stars. Was hoping for more The book is ok, I was just hoping for more. It's fairly disjointed, I am struggling to keep up with the plot.

The Raven and the Dancing Tiger Audiobook by Leah Cutter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leah Cutter) — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:56:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Raven and the Dancing Tiger Subtitle: Shadow Wars, Book 1 Author: Leah Cutter Narrator: Phillip Church Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Peter is interested in just three things: Dancing, finding a girlfriend, and hiding his raven soul. Peter is a raven warrior, an ancient race known for their assassination and fighting skills. Through secrecy and strict teaching, they've learned to cope with the modern world. When Peter meets Tamara, he knows she's different. Special. He doesn't learn until too late that she has secrets too. Tamara is a tiger warrior. And her kind are only interested in killing his kind. Members Reviews: Ravens and Cats: Who Will Win Peter is human but also a raven. He only wants three things in life--to hide his raven soul, to have a girlfriend, and dancing. This book follows Peter's life (and Cai's, his raven self)--for when he was a youngster and just finding out about the raven inside of him to when he is out of school and an adult. The first female he is interested in is red-headed Tamara. But he finds out she isn't what he thinks she is--she is a tiger warrior. He needs to stay away from her before she kills him. Along the way, he meets another girl who has a special little dog. Between them, will Peter survive or will Tamara get him in the end. I really enjoyed this book, the story kept me turning pages and I love the "history" and the imagery that Leah Cutter writes in her book. I can't wait to read the next one. Wonderful! I know I say it after every one of her books, but Leah Cutter writes amazing stories! They have such explosive imagery that jumps from the pages to play in your mind. Brilliant Another fantastic installment from Cutter. She manages to sculpt a world out of fantasy out of thin air without leaving the reader with any questions, all the magical elements are perfectly integrated with the world we know. Her descriptions are lovely, and this book is a captivating and easy read that keeps your attention. Raven, tiger ... and DOGGY! I enjoyed this book a lot. It was a fun romp, a straightforward light read. The girlfriend's little dog always made me smile. I'm partial to dogs, but that dog is extra-special!

Kindred and Wings Audiobook by Philippa Ballantine

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Philippa Ballantine) — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 09:39:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kindred and Wings Author: Philippa Ballantine Narrator: Caitlin Greer Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: On the back of the dragon Wahirangi, Finn the Fox flees the world he has known. As he sets out to find the brother he never knew of, he still holds in his heart the memory of the Hunter. He has denied his love for her, but he cannot deny it forever. In the halls of the Last Believers, Talyn begins to uncover her own mysteries, but her lust for the death of the Caisah is still strong and clouds her vision. She must choose her path, as the Seer of her people or as the assassin of the overlord. Meanwhile, Byre, Talyn's brother, must venture into the fiery world of the Kindred, to rebuild the pact that his ancestors made. He will risk everything he is as he forms a new pact that will change his people forever. Dragons and myths will be reborn, as the Hunter and her Fox face each other once more. Editorial Reviews: Finn the Fox, Talyn the Dark and her brother Brye return in this sprawling YA fantasy, the second book in Phillippa Ballantines Shifted World series, which picks up where Hunter and Fox left off and finds Talyn unbound from the sinister Casiah and allied with the Phage, the purest incarnation of her oppressed race whose intentions may not be as benevolent as they seem. Catlin Greers rich, dynamic performance infuses this wonderfully diverse cast of characters with a humanism, and adds gravitas to this epic tale of fire-breathing dragons and nyker steeds present in the ever-shifting landscape of the planet Conhaero. Members Reviews: dissapointing What disappointed you about Kindred and Wings? Not up to what I have come to expect from Philippa Ballantine. Confusing and disjointed. The narrator doesn't help by reading way too fast. You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not really.

The Sea Change Audiobook by Patricia Bray

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Bray) — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:23:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sea Change Subtitle: Chronicles of Josan, Book 2 Author: Patricia Bray Narrator: Christopher Kipiniak Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Between a mysterious past and a treacherous future lies one lost man - and a magic that has changed the world forever. After years of exile, shattered dreams, and confusion, Josan has finally discovered he is not the simple monk he appeared to be. Nor is he the victim of a mysterious fever, as he was led to believe. Instead his soul had been magically shifted into the body of the condemned Prince Lucius, leader of a failed rebellion against the rightful monarchs of the kingdom of Ikaria. And though Josan is the dominant personality in that body, the remnants of Luciuss mind grow stronger each day. When the Ikarian royal family is slaughtered in a bloody assassination, Josan/Lucius is not only the prime suspect but the sole remaining legitimate heir to the throne. With Ikaria in chaos, can Josan clear himself from suspicion in time to keep the wolves from the door? And can he ever integrate the two souls that now inhabit a single body? Editorial Reviews: Now that Josan has discovered the truth - that his soul has been relocated to the body of Prince Lucius, failed rebel leader - the young monk must find a way to survive both physically and mentally. How will he compete with a consciousness that grows stronger by the day? Or with the cutthroat world of Ikarian politics? Christopher Kipiniak brings Patricia Bray's thrills to life in his performance of The Sea Change: Chronicles of Josan. His attentive tone alludes to the danger, subterfuge, and psychological torment that lie behind every corner in this fantasy staple. Members Reviews: good second book in the series nm not a stand ... good second book in the series nm not a stand alone need t read the whole series for the complete story A very good continuation of Josan' story The Sea Change by Patricia Bray is the second book in the Josan Chronicles. The first book is called The First Betrayal and the third book (scheduled for release in the summer of 2008), will be called The Final Sacrifice. I came upon this series purely by accident last year, and I must say, I am very pleased to discover these books. This series will be enjoyed by most fantasy fans, particularly fans that enjoy political intrigue and character development. Much like the first book, if you are looking for a fantasy book with a variety of monsters, large scale battles, wizards hurling fireballs and gallant knight on a quest, you may want to look for a different novel. This book, and series, are very much fantasy novels. However, this book focuses more on character development, internal struggles, and a large scale plot. Sure, there are battles and deaths, but at no time are those battles the prime focus of the book. The plot of this book picks up after the events of the first book. Josan is a `guest' of the emperor, though just what being a guest means is different from what most guests would expect. Events quickly occur that throw not only Josan's life into disarray, but the lives of everyone in the empire as well. There are actually two large plots that are covered in this book and a slew of sub-plots. The two plots involve Josan and how the events impact his life, as well as the plot of Lady Ysobel as part of the Federation and decisions she is forced to make based on the events from the first book. The sub-plots of this book mostly involve political in-fighting and people looking out for their own interests.

The Pirate of World's End Audiobook by Lin Carter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lin Carter) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:03:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pirate of World's End Subtitle: Gondwane Epic, Book 5 Author: Lin Carter Narrator: Daniel Wallace Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-13 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Ganelon Silvermane, the genetically designed superhero of the Earth's fabulous final age, has rapidly become the most popular of all Lin Carter's creations. Brought to life prematurely, Ganelon's adventures in a world of crumbling empires, ravaging hordes, and marvelous relics of forgotten scientific empires are always edge-of-the-seat wonder novels-the best creation of the author of the Thongor, Green Star, and Callisto books, to mention but a few! Now, in this fifth and final novel of Gondwane, the world's last continent, Ganelon Silvermane leaves the savage barbarian Horde which he has civilized, and sets off on his greatest adventure... to rescue his friend Kurdi, who has been kidnapped by force or forces unknown! Members Reviews: Five Stars good. Pirate of the world's end Thanks I waited years to complete the series, and while it wasn't what I hope it would be I enjoyed it.

The Dragon Isles Audiobook by Stephen D. Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen D. Sullivan) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:22:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dragon Isles Subtitle: Dragonlance: Crossroads, Book 4 Author: Stephen D. Sullivan Narrator: Dina Pearlman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Dragon Isles: abandoned home of the good dragons, land of amazing adventure and legendary treasure. The trouble is, no one knows how to get there. Now, Mikal Vardan and his crew have found the hidden route, but theyre not the only ones interested in the isles. A beautiful sea elf scavenger thinks the wealth of a lost civilization might be worth killing for, and a menacing sea dragon is determined to bring a reign of terror to the peaceful archipelago.

Sky Pirates Over London Audiobook by Michael Coorlim

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Coorlim) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:56:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sky Pirates Over London Subtitle: Chronicles of a Gentlewoman, Book 1 Author: Michael Coorlim Narrator: Dawn Hyde Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-13 Publisher: Michael Coorlim Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Chronicles of a Gentlewoman is an action-packed thriller series set in an alternate history Victorian steampunk world. In her debut adventure, Aldora Fiske takes to the skies for the good of the people. London has been besieged by strange and powerful airships targeting the city's shipping. The poor starve and the rich must ration their luxuries, while the blockaders have made no demands. Parliament and the Home Office have done nothing to rectify the situation, and though it's hardly proper, sometimes a gentlewoman must act while the men debate. Aldora Fiske is a woman of wealth and taste, and is not content to sit by and let the intolerable situation stand. With the help of an alcoholic pilot and brilliant inventor Nicola Tesla, she must stop the sky pirate's villainy, or all of London will starve in their shadow.' Who Is Aldora Fiske? Aldora Fiske is nothing if not proper, but the further she gets from London's social season the more daring she gets. Ever the gentlewoman, she takes pride in her ability to set things right. Members Reviews: Airships, sword play, & Aldora Fiske What did you love best about Sky Pirates Over London? Aldora Fiske - from her name to her deeds. She was quite fun to follow around, especially her interactions with Jack Fowler. What did you like best about this story? The steampunk London setting, the prim & proper mixed with hand to hand combat, and the threatening umbrella. What about Dawn Hydes performance did you like? She was a great choice for Aldora Fiske. Don't spend your money! While the idea of this story is brilliant, the execution of storytelling is most decidedly not! Having not read the print version of this book, I don't know if the reader is in experienced, inept or the writing so hard to comprehend that she cannot decipher how to read the story. I was really looking forward to this book, but can't abide listening to such a broken and poorly read piece.

Tempest's Vow Audiobook by Ree Soesbee

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ree Soesbee) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:19:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tempest's Vow Subtitle: Dragonlance: The New Adventures: Elements Trilogy, Book 3 Author: Ree Soesbee Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Nearra's quest for magic comes to a gripping close in this finale to the Elements trilogy! Nearra's last chance to take the Test of High Sorcery is thwarted once again, and she is put out of the Hall of the Three Moons. She and her friends still have the Cabal to deal with, though, and a new mystery to solve: Who broke into the Tower and disrupted Nearra's Test, stealing a shard of the Pillar of Air? Listeners who have followed Nearra from the very beginning of Dragonlance: The New Adventures will relish this final installment in her journey to discover herself.

Spell of Intrigue Audiobook by Mayer Alan Brenner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mayer Alan Brenner) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:55:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spell of Intrigue Subtitle: Dance of the Gods, Book 2 Author: Mayer Alan Brenner Narrator: Gregory Gorton Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The port town of Oolsmouth used to be a quiet, peaceful trading city. But with Maximillian the Vaguely Disreputable, Shaa, the Great Karlini, and the Creeping Sword all about to converge there, it seems unlikely to stay that way. The usual power struggles - gods vs. mortals vs. gods-know-who in the everlasting Dance of Gods - are brewing in Oolsmouth, and tension is building. But the ship carrying Shaa and the Great Karlini into town has been hijacked, the Creeping Sword has already missed the boat (literally), and Max has taken a detour to try to discover the secrets of a hopefully long-dead sorcerer. These delays have got everyone wondering: Will they make it to Oolsmouth in time for the showdown? More importantly: Do they want to? Members Reviews: Review of Spell of Intrigue, Dance of Gods #2 Good, Good series, there are only four books in the series. The series starts off very well and kinda slows down with everything getting killed and destroyed in the end; like Mayer Alan Brenner had lost his muse. But it is well written and enjoyable and worth reading, lot better than the average Fantasy that is on the stand today. Excellent fantasy adventure (Borrowed through Kindle Unlimited) This is an excellent fantasy adventure series, and this book continues revealing what magic (in this world) actually is. I highly recommend this series. Better than Good! What can I tell you? Read this guy! I don't know what he's doing or where he is now, but the series is more than worth it. If you like Douglas Adams, Robert Rankin, Roger Zelazny, Greg Costikyan - well, you'll love Mr. Brenner. Great book and series I don't know what happened to this author and why he stopped writing but this whole series was great. This series has a lot of action and intrigue. I thought the plot was well thought out. I hope he writes something new.

Warrior's Heart Audiobook by Stephen D. Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen D. Sullivan) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:25:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Warrior's Heart Subtitle: Dragonlance: The New Adventures: Goodlund Trilogy, Book 1 Author: Stephen D. Sullivan Narrator: Christine Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Catriona Goodlund was born to be a warrior. Now, after years on the road to knighthood, protecting and saving her friends, its time for Cat to face the secrets of her past and finally decide her future. But when she returns to her hometown, she finds the Heart of Purespring gone and destruction all around. With everything shes ever loved lost to her, Catriona must make her choice: revenge or redemption? Members Reviews: A Must Read Welcome to the world of Dragonlance, as written by the skilled hand of Stephen D. Sullivan. This book is a must read! It recounts the trials and tribulations of a young warrior, Catriona Goodlund, as she battles Dragon and Dragon Highlord alike! In a journey like no other, Catriona meets friend and foe alike with a sure hand, and flashing blade! Knowing they will recieve no help from the mighty Solamnic Knights, nor from the Wizards of Palanthas, Catriona and her friends set out to end the tyrranical reign of Viktor and Thane! Don't miss this one! excellent read for all ages I am a huge fan of Dragonlance and this was a super read.

Web of Defeat Audiobook by Charles L. Grant

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles L. Grant) — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 07:21:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Web of Defeat Subtitle: Book Two of the Quest for the White Duck Author: Charles L. Grant Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-12 Publisher: Crossroad Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: When Gideon Sunday is handed a ball, he takes it and runs. Unfortunately, the game this unemployed football player has found himself in will probably get him killed. The minute he stepped through his pantry door into the magical land of Chey, Gideon Sunday knew that the last thing he ever wanted to be was a hero. He has been trying to go home ever since. But the events that landed him in this most bewildering land now conspire to strand him forever, and Gideon is desperate. He has one way out, but it is a dangerous one. To find the Bridge that can bring him safely home, Gideon will have to brave monsters and wizards, combat demons and dragons, not to mention placate an amorous giantess that would just love him (probably to death) and confront two of the meanest witches this side of a nightmare. All Gideon has on his side is one oversize ram-horse called Red. And one very used magical baseball bat. Who said the off-season wasn't rough? Members Reviews: A quietly Punny fantasy tale More entertaining than book 1, this off-beat tale of a less than stellar former football player who finds himself in circumstances he could never have imagined will have you chortling and snorting with it's humor. In book 1, he went through the pantry wall to a fantasy land, found that his sister was not dead. Nope. She had been turned into a duck. He did find her. Now, he acquires others who will help him to find the means to have the spell negated. No spoilers, read it for yourself, and enjoy! Narrator Jack performed this delight in a laid-back droll manner which enhances the fun immeasurably. A delightful gift. The quest continues ... I love finding a new series to enjoy, and the second book of The Quest for the White Duck trilogy doesnt disappoint! I was glad to see that humor is an integral part of this novel, just as it is in the first book. Our hero, Gideon, successfully completed his quest in the first book, and at the beginning of the second is a bit at loose ends, wondering what he should be doing now with his life, in this strange new world beyond his pantry door. But before he arrives at a workable solution, a new emergency (luckily) arises, and Gideon must put away his angst and introspection and once again play the hero. This book has a dragon, a giant, and witches, in addition to a few other nasty little critters. Gideon and his team, including the giants niece, his friend the goat-horse Red, and the White Duck and her beau, take them all on, and though the outcome is in question a number of times, the conclusion is quite satisfactory. I was happy that Jack Checkijian was again the reader for this book, as he handles the humor and Gideons questioning of his quest mates so well. I cant wait to listen to the third book!

The Steel Kings Audiobook by John Maddox Roberts

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Maddox Roberts) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:16:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Steel Kings Subtitle: Stormlands, Book 4 Author: John Maddox Roberts Narrator: Michael McConnohie Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Under King Hael, the People of the Plains unite under the security of a mountain of pure iron, defending their land with steel arrowheads and swords. Members Reviews: Five Stars Awesome book! Love this series! Brilliant story. Captivating and one of the better reads ... Brilliant story. Captivating and one of the better reads I've had in a long time, but the series isn't complete, so the reader is left wondering how it ends. Doubt they'll ever be a conclusion since it's been years since the last completed book in the series.

Dawnbringer Audiobook by Samantha Henderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Samantha Henderson) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:52:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dawnbringer Subtitle: A Forgotten Realms Novel Author: Samantha Henderson Narrator: Christina Thurmond Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Battle the forces of darkness in the Forgotten Realms. Two angels given mortal flesh are sent to guard two star-crossed lovers, born scions of rival merchant houses. At first, it looks as though love will conquer all, and the rift will finally be mended. But there are those who hate the word peace with a passion so much that it poisons everything they touch, corrupting house to turn against house, mother to turn against child, and angel to turn against angel. Dawnbringer is the perfect meld between classic and contemporary fantasy, with shades of Romeo and Juliet, told from the perspective of guardian angels, in a world where sorcery and monsters are commonplace. Members Reviews: Another satisfying romp through the Realms Samantha Henderson does a admirable job with her Forgotten Realms novel entitled,Dawnbringer: A Forgotten Realms Novel. Set mainly near Turmish and the Vilhon Wilds but also in in other parts of the realm, the novel is mainly the story of two Devas and the build-up to protecting two lovers battling amidst the storm of outer-family fueding. There is a period in the begining, roughly 30% of the book, where the description of the novel fails ultimately because you don't see any mention of the merchant houses or any fued until much later in the book. However, the begining is enjoyable because it sets up the story to be something truly unique in the forgotten realms universe and that is why I gave it 4 stars. Positives: 1. The begining, like I said it is a truly unique appraoch in the Forgotten Realms universe. 2. The Deva pair and the flashbacks associated with them. Not to spoil anything but these two are very interesting. 3. I always love a jaunt through Erlkazar, especially at night... Negatives: 1. This is the major negative I hae with this story. Time Jumps. This book jumps from 1476 DR (or so) to 1600 DR. The time Jumps are really a major issue to me, I like to see what happens and how they happen. I don't like when time jumps and the author has to tell me what happend between that time. I do understand it was necessary for the story but I still didn't enjoy it. All in all, a successfull Forgotten Realms novel that once again gives a look into the world we all love. Quite good, should have been longer Devas seem to be the focus of quite a few FR books as of late (seeCircle of Skulls: Ed Greenwood Presents: WaterdeepandSword of the Gods (Forgotten Realms: Abyssal Plague, Book 2)) and while each author took a different approach to depict devas, i must say i liked this one the best by far. It is a bit strange to give 4 stars to a book that really has no weak point. Writing is good, plot is very good and unpredictable, characters are interesting, and pacing is just as it should be. However, i feel as if this book could have been much better with another 300 pages, effectively double the length it has. There are too many things happening for 336 pages it has. There are 3 distinct periods in this book, and every time you familiarize with the characters in one period, that part of the story is over, and a new period starts. It is very hard to attach to the characters in that way. That large time span the book covers is at the same time its biggest strength, but also its biggest flaw. I dont understand why are the Wizards so insistent on 280-340 pages in each book.

The Black Shields Audiobook by John Maddox Roberts

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Maddox Roberts) — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:03:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Shields Subtitle: Stormlands, Book 2 Author: John Maddox Roberts Narrator: Michael McConnohie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Long ago, so legend says, the world was destroyed, and everthing changed. Once there were animals called bull and bear; now men ride horned cabos, and avoid the deadly long-neck. Now there are new nations, new empires, for the hearts of men have changed little. In this world, Hael, Shasinn warrior exiled from his home islands for breaking a taboo, has found a life among the nomadic tribes of the plains, but his past is coming to find him. The Shasinn have changed and and old enemy is leading them to conquest. The Black Shields are coming, and the civilized world rocks on its foundations. Members Reviews: Book 2 Stormlands The sequel to "The Islander" Book One of the Stormlands, was an absolute treasure of fantasy, adventure and a splash of romance mixed together in a wonderful blend of story-telling.John Maddox Roberts did a wonderful job of mixing in the real life learned strengths of Hael (hero) and a touch of a higher power type Colorful, adventureous and a pick up and don't put down kind of book.

Quintana of Charyn Audiobook by Melina Marchetta

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Melina Marchetta) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:08:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quintana of Charyn Subtitle: The Lumatere Chronicles, Book 3 Author: Melina Marchetta Narrator: Grant Cartwright Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: There's a babe in my belly that whispers the valley, Froi. I follow the whispers and come to the road.... Separated from the girl he loves and has sworn to protect, Froi must travel through Charyn to search for Quintana, the mother of Charyn's unborn king, and protect her against those who will do anything to gain power. But what happens when loyalty to family and country conflict? When the forces marshalled in Charyn's war gather and threaten to involve the whole of the land, including Lumatere, only Froi can set things right, with the help of those he loves. Members Reviews: My fave in the series Any additional comments? The final two books in this series are narrated by a new voice actor from the first one, and although he doesn't have any really standout character voices like Wren did, he is also much better overall. He gets the pronunciation of everything right, the pacing is good and the emotions he infuses the dialogue with are incredibly moving. There was one section in particular that I relistened to about five times before I moved on because it was so powerful - part of that was the amazing writing, but the narration really enhanced it. I still don't know if I'd recommend listening to the audiobooks if you haven't actually read the series first, but maybe that's because I adored the experience of actually reading them so much. Basically, no matter how you get them, they're going to be good. The Lumatere Chronicles are Brilliant. These books just keep getting better. Often you read a first book in a series and the following ones never meet your expectations, however this author is a magical writer, they just keep getting better and better. New and old characters, it's great seeing the old characters continue after their happily ever after and get fully submerged into the lives of new ones. Fantastic book and really enjoyed the narration for these books. Thoroughly Enjoyable. The Lumatere Chronicles, are right up there with some of the best books that I have read. Marchetta's characters are three dimensional, distinctive, diverse and believable. Her narrative is entertaining and her plot exceptional. This is a totally entertaining story, from start to finish.

Birth of the Half Elves Audiobook by H. L. Watson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (H. L. Watson) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:14:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Birth of the Half Elves Subtitle: World of Ryyah: Elven Age Saga, Book 1 Author: H. L. Watson Narrator: Howard Ellison Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-12 Publisher: Watson Lee Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A spellbinding fantasy adventure saga Birth of the Half-Elves by H. L. Watson is the beautifully crafted first book in World of Ryyah: The Elven Age Saga. In the gripping first installment, Donovan, a boy of only 12 years, and his best friend, Akenji, are torn from their lives in a small fishing village by a band of barbarians. Listeners are launched into a world of rune crystals, dawn ages, schools of magic, and five elven factions as Watson creates a mystical world like no other to transport his listeners to. Alayna, an elven commander of the House of Dorandal, orders the others not to harm the "innocents", assuming responsibility for their welfare. While they await orders, Alayna becomes fond of the children, particularly Donovan; when the orders do come, the Rangers find them "far from satisfying", forced to embark on a journey with them. The boys, who had been taught to fear the Wood Elves, come to understand them under Alayna's nurture and care. As he grows older, Donovan becomes romantically attached to the Elven Princess Brandela, for whom he must risk his life. The Elven Age Saga began as a videogame concept, evolving over time into the elaborate world of fantasy filled with compelling characters that it is today. Watson establishes himself as a master of the fantasy genre, standing above others of his genre and giving readers a great deal to hope for from this promising new author, who interweaves romance, valor, loyalty, and courage into the fantasy adventure surface plot. This truly spell-binding story will keep listeners at the edge of their seats as the plot unfolds on the page. Listeners are inevitably left anxious for the next installment in the six-part epic, which promises to be another heart-racing tale, with a civil war looming on the horizon for the elves. Members Reviews: Dashed excitement I was excited to get this book and had been wanting to read it ever since I first came across it on Barnes and Noble. Unfortunately, it was not as good as I had hoped. The story line is interesting and I liked the whole human and elf getting married despite the animosity between the two races. This, of course, leads to the birth of the half elves. The story begins with Donovan and his friends being rescued by the elf Alayna. She takes them to her home and convinces the king to allow her to train them as Elven Rangers. Fast forward 10 years later and the Princess Brandela is set to fulfill her duty as the king's daughter. Brandela gets kidnapped by the barbarian Garock and Donovan sets off to rescue her and avenge Alayna's death. The story did not flow well. It's only real saving grace was the fact that it read quickly. It started off well with Alayna saving the children and adopting them. And it maintained an interesting pace up until Brandela is rescued by Donovan. After that, it started to read like a romance novel. They suddenly fall in love, which seemed a bit quick for me as there was no time spent building their relationship. I found the battle scenes to be too quick. They would have just begun and then it was over. While on the flip side, the author spent chapters going over Brandela's and Donovan's personal feelings towards each other. And much of that was repetitive and made the story drag.

The Pachyderms' Lament Audiobook by Robert Reginald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Reginald) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:20:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pachyderms' Lament Subtitle: The Hyptomancer's Tale, Book 2: A Nova Europa Fantasy Author: Robert Reginald Narrator: Kirby Heyborne Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-12-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: "Help me!" These words trigger an awe-inspiring jaunt through the multiverses that comprise the cosmos of Morpheus, Scanner Prime to the Queen of K'rynthia in Nova Europa. Faced with the consequences of his vision of collapse, not only for his own country, but for all of the civilized universe, Morpheus must somehow restore stability to the cosmos by finding a single prisoner on one of the infinity of alternate earths among the Otherworlds. Accompanied by his faithful wherret, Scooter, and by a band of loyal cut-throats and adventurers, Morpheus prepares to embark on a quest that will whisk him from world to world. In this second novel of the trilogy, something is happening in the outer circles of the cosmos, something that is threatening to destabilize the fragile equilibrium that holds the universe together - and has made interplanetary transit possible. The answer lies on the world of the Pachyderms out beyond the Fifth Circle - an almost impossible distance to traverse. These strange elephantine creatures are the guardians and possible creators of the Elephant's Eggs - the four magical implements that will give Morpheus the tools he needs to heal the cracks in space and time. But finding the Eggs is not enough...

The Gift Audiobook by Alison Croggon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alison Croggon) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:35:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gift Subtitle: The First Book of Pellinor Author: Alison Croggon Narrator: Eloise Oxer Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Maerad is a slave in a desperate and unforgiving settlement, taken there as a child when her family is destroyed in war. She is unaware that she possesses a powerful gift, a gift that marks her as a member of the School of Pellinor. It is only when she is discovered by Cadvan, one of the great Bards of Lirigon, that her true heritage and extraordinary destiny unfolds. Now she and her teacher, Cadvan, must survive a punishing and uncertain journey through a time and place where the dark forces they battle with stem from the deepest recesses of other-worldly terror. Critic Reviews: A compelling world of fantasy and conflict, beauty and bedevilment with a wonderfully drawn heroine in the fearless Maerad."A ripping read... fantasytastic!" (Herald Sun) "Rich and passionate, supremely satisfying." (Kirkus Starred Review) Members Reviews: Exquisite Where does The Gift rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The Gift and all four of the Pellinor books are a must read or a must listen to. Alison Croggon writes these books as she writes poetry:her language sings with exquisite beauty. Eloise Oxer is a brilliant narrator and brings the stories to life perfectly. These are my favourite novels of all time. Enjoy! The Gift? Not for me The summary of this book sounded promising but I found the narration very dificult to listen to. I tried several times but found myself getting no further into the story the voice was so annoying that I gave up Predicable fantasy & shocking singing. Would loved to of scene the author really show us something with more depth. I took a gamble on this, specially as the sample on here is of the authors thank you notes and not the actual book so it was a leap in the dark! This is very standard fantasy, you will know where its going and how it will end and there are no surprises to keep you listening. The narrator cant sing which takes something away from the story since there voice is suppose to be there magic. Not sure why they didnt hire a singer as its such a major part! takes so much credibility away. How many years i waited for this book to come out on audio. I read this for the first time in my early teens and i am now in my early twenties and still think this series is great. Cadvan is a great character and you will fall in love with him as he and Maerad fight for their lives. Read if you like books with magic and adventure also it reminded me of the lord of the rings and the hobbit. Tolkien meets canavan What did you like most about The Gift? Detailed world that was easy to visualise, characters with depth, a quest and no main love story the characters have more important and interesting things to do. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Gift? The first battle Which character as performed by Eloise Oxer was your favourite? Cadvan Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Yes I got attached even to minor characters and was sad when inevitably some died Any additional comments? This book is a similar type to Lord of the rings only there are female characters with real purpose I loved it I wish this author had written more series

The White Isle Audiobook by Darrell Schweitzer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Darrell Schweitzer) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:41:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The White Isle Author: Darrell Schweitzer Narrator: Martin Gollery Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-11 Publisher: Wildside Press LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Darrell Schweitzer's first novel is a powerful tale of Prince Evnos of Iankoros, who seeks to reclaim his bride from the God of Death. Rich with strange sorceries, grim mythologies, and hostile gods, this is a tale of heroism and horror, seeming triumph and subsequent tragedy, and strange turns of fate which none of the characters could possible foresee. It is a modern classic reminiscent of E.R. Eddison, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Lord Dunsany - and yet uniquely the author's own. Members Reviews: Unsure what to take away from this story What did you like best about The White Isle? What did you like least? I found the White Isle to be an uneasy mix of fantasy epic and horror. The language and story form is reminiscent of Phyllis Eisenstein or Ursula LeGuin's more young-adult style, but changes to a graphic description of Dante's Inferno part-way. After a jarring switch of scene, it attempts to switch back, but the reader is left with an impression of a world without hope, and somewhat without internal consistency. I struggled through, hoping that the story might become brighter or more purposeful, but was ultimately disappointed. What three words best describe Martin Gollerys performance? occasionally wooden, but did attempt to give life to the story, and used multiple voices for the different characters. The story of Prospero gone bad Originally posted at Fantasy Literature. Readers familiar with Darrell Schweitzer probably think of him mostly as someone who writes short stories, edits magazines and anthologies, and writes books and essays about speculative fiction. But hes written a few novels, too. The White Isle, published in 1989, is one of these, though it was originally serialized in the magazine Fantastic in 1980. It tells the story of Prince Evnos of Iankoros who we meet as a boy and follow into madness. The story is divided into two parts. In the first section, Prince Evnos is born, raised, educated, married, and sent off to war. When his wife dies in childbirth, he is enraged, so he learns to be a wizard and descends into the underworld to get her back. In the second part, he lives a miserable life on a rocky island with his unhappy daughter. As Darrel Schweitzer reports in a 2003 interview with G.W. Thomas, The White Isle was his attempt to write tragedy when he was in his early twenties. The story was inspired by the Orpheus myth, Clark Ashton Smiths The Isle of the Torturers and Shakespeares The Tempest (he says it is the story of Prospero gone bad). The premise is that Lifes a bitch and then you die. The afterlife is worse. everyone goes to Hell. Not surprisingly, then, The White Isle, which is written in an archaic sounding style, is bleak and depressing. The misery is somewhat alleviated by some wonderful imagery, especially when Prince Evnos is in the underworld. The story reminded me of Tanith Lees FLAT EARTH books with its dark underworld mythology, decadent visions, and lack of a hero, but while Lee writes gorgeous prose which elicits powerful emotions, Schweitzers prose is dull and detached. That, unfortunately, was its downfall. With misery heaped upon misery, it needed something more to lift it up. I listened to the audiobook version produced by Wildside Press. It was narrated by Martin Gollery who has a pleasant voice, but whose interpretation, inflection, and tempo was not of professional quality. As I learned in the interview with G.W.

Sacrifice of Ericc Audiobook by Anthony G. Wedgeworth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony G. Wedgeworth) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:08:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sacrifice of Ericc Subtitle: Thorik Dain, Book 2 Author: Anthony G. Wedgeworth Narrator: Jerry Sciarrio Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-11 Publisher: Books In Motion Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Eve of Light sets the timetable of the prophecy to come true: Ambrosius' son, Ericc, will be sacrificed at the Temple of Surod. Darkmere and his son, Lord Bredgin, will ensure the prophecy comes true in order to rid the family line of future threats. Lord Bredgin uses his powers of light and darkness to destroy anyone in his path while he hunts down Ericc. Bredgin has been training his entire life to prevent the second part of the prophecy from coming true, for if Ericc is not sacrificed, the boy is be the one who will kill Lord Bredgin. Thorik searches for Ericc, only to find out that the young man has revenge on his mind. Unable to talk him into going into hiding from Darkmere and Lord Bredgin, Thorik ends up losing the young man to the enemy's hands. In his effort to save him, Thorik accidently becomes an outlaw of the local province. Thorik and his team chase Ericc across Australis, while being chased themselves for crimes in Southwind. Members Reviews: A Wonderful Read I have just finished this book and am so happy I discovered the series. I was so happy to read more of Thorik and his family from their amazing adventures! I also loved that new characters were introduced in this book. Just like the first book, this is simple to read, but impossible to put down. I am awaiting the third because I don't want to stop reading about all the characters! I highly recommend this series to anyone that loves fantasy, adventure, magic, and creatures. Great job! While this book could stand on it's own as an amazing story, it is definitely a fantastic continuation of the series! The author does a great job of introducing new characters, while continuing to develop the current ones. A must read! Five Stars Can't wait for the next book This book is part sci-fi, paranormal, and fantasy. Thorik is still recovering from Ambrosius's death. Though, Thorik can not dwell for very long. He promised Ambrosius before he died that he would find his son, Ericc and protect him from Darkmere. If Lord Darkmere was to get his hands on Ericc, all would be lost. The Oracle foretells that Ericc must be scarified in order for Darkmere's son, Lord Bredgin to live. Can Thorik and his band of friends save Ericc before it is too late? Thorik does not really have any special powers. The one power that he has that is strong is...intelligence. Sacrifice of Ericc continues the momentum of the first book. Thorik really emerges as a strong character. The other characters play nicely off of Thorik. Each new character introduced into the story, only added to the story. There were a few surprises. They came at the right moments in the story. This story moves fast in a good way. This book is part sci-fi, paranormal, and fantasy. Sacrifice of Ericc This is book #2 in the Altered Creatures Series. All books do stand alone. First I have to say -- YAY! More Thorik. Those who read my reviews regularly know that I hate when a series changes the focus from the original main character. So I was relieved to see that this series wasn't going to do that to me. I absolutely love that Thorik is intelligent. He can't make fire from his palms or shoot a laser beam from his eyes. He thinks. In this book he's off to save Ericc, who he soon finds out, wants to avenge his father death. We're again taking on a journey through their world.

Whisperers of Lore Audiobook by D. R. Polsz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. R. Polsz) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:52:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whisperers of Lore Subtitle: Lucan's Truth Author: D. R. Polsz Narrator: Josh Kilbourne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-09 Publisher: Tate Publishing Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Dack began the process of bringing the island together again in Whisperers of Lore: Dack's Way, but Lucan's return might end any further healing. With Fixx still missing and presumed dead, Dack must rely on his other allies with Theterm's guidance. In Whisperers of Lore: Lucan's Truth, Theterm will reveal to Dack that the others he feared would return are indeed on their way. How will the truth about Lucan's past and his eminent return change the course of events? Whisperers of Lore: Lucan's Truth is a story about looking past what you believe to be true when the truth is revealed. Members Reviews: Starts slow, but picks up the pace nicely This is the 2nd book in the series, the first of which is Dack's Truth. It continues to chronicle the quest of young Dack, who is trying to re establish the King's Tournament and also chronicles the return of Lucan. Like the last book, the book is written in a fantasy environment with castles, kings, and shapeshifters. The book is 216 pages long, which is still too short by novel standards. Flow of the story is more like a short story than a novel, which takes away from the potential of this book. Halfway through, the book accelerates to fast paced story which really shines through. I only wished the story picked up the pace sooner. The book ends without the story being incomplete (it screams "To be continued..."). If the author plans on continuing the story, I hope he keeps the same pace this book ended with. Also, the books need to be longer, about 300 pages so some focus can be placed on the history of the land as well as description of the environment the characters are in.

Whisperers of Lore Audiobook by D. R. Polsz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. R. Polsz) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:40:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Whisperers of Lore Subtitle: Dack's Way Author: D. R. Polsz Narrator: Josh Kilbourne Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-09 Publisher: Tate Publishing Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In Whisperers of Lore: Dack's Way, it is time to bring together the island after a generation of mistrust and apathy. As Dack learns about the situation, and himself, how will it change him, and will the island be any better off? Whisperers of Lore: Dack's Way, the first novel in a series by author D. R. Polsz, is a story about staying true when all around you is falling apart. Members Reviews: Great potential, but not long enough I found the story to be quite interesting, but I found the flow of the story hard to follow. The book is approximately 200 pages long, which is short by normal novel standards (which usually average around 300 - 500 pages). The story is written like a short story rather than a novel as the there is little to describe the characters or the environment. Personally, this made it difficult for me to read through the book as there was little to focus my mind's eye on. The story has great potential. The characters are engaging, yet flawed. Fixx is the personal favorite of mine as his character is quick witted and humorous. I believe if the author spent a little more time developing the history of the land, as well as describing the environment the characters were in, it would help to bring about the full life of the story.

Goddess of the Ice Realm Audiobook by David Drake

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Drake) — Fri, 19 Mar 2004 02:16:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Goddess of the Ice Realm Author: David Drake Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Abridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-19-04 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In Goddess of the Ice Realm, as Garric and his retinue reach the island city of Carcosa, the wizard Tenoctris perceives a powerful supernatural assault directed against them. Ilna and her beloved, Chalcus, are sent to investigate a magical threat to shipping in the north. Cashel is translated into another world by evil magic, and Sharina to yet another. All of them face deadly dangers and overcome them before they are again united during the terrifying and dramatic climax. Filled with action, startling revelations, romance and sorcery, Goddess of the Ice Realm is epic fantasy at its exciting best. Critic Reviews: "A satisfactory conclusion to a series that may be altogether Drake's most accomplished work." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Read the other books in the series first... This book is a terrific ending to the series. As long as you have read the previous books, this one keeps the faith and closes out all of the story lines wonderfully.

Scripture from the Past Audiobook by C. J. Gleave

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. J. Gleave) — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 06:53:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scripture from the Past Subtitle: The Alkoryn Chronicles, Book 1 Author: C. J. Gleave Narrator: Tommie Grabiec Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-17 Publisher: Caroline J. Gleave Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: When he finds a hidden map and a scripture washed up with an unusual body at the Galunda Bay, Daimeh's idyllic life changes forever. After an autopsy has been conducted, he decides to follow the map and go on a journey with his aunt to the impassable lands to the north, where it is rumoured a great civilisation lives. In their path are giant worms, mysterious technology, and a gargantuan. When they reach their destination, at first the Amunisari appear very welcoming.... But after facing deception, mystery, and brutality, Daimeh has to face his final fear...being alone.... Members Reviews: A colorful story! Daimeh finds a body washed ashore and a tablet with strange glyphs. He doesn't know that this discovery will change his life forever. With his aunt Cresadir, he sets off on a journey through lands that the people of Alkoryn thought unreachable, meeting strange creatures on the way. C.J. Gleave depicts vividly the way of life on the islands, peaceful, in harmony with nature. It's like watching colours applied on a blank canvas. The way the author describes the personality traits of the characters makes them realistic. The second part of the novel is completely different and is also reflected in the description of the people and places. The ending is intriguing and I can't wait to read the sequel of this great debut novel. There is a glossary with the correct pronunciation of some words, as well as the description of various elements -- animals, food, objects. If you like fantasy stories with an interesting twist, this novel is for you. I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review. Gripping fantasy tale This is a great blend of fantasy and sci-fi, with a gripping storyline and characters you come to care about. The ending leaves you wanting to find out what happens next. Good start to what looks like an intriguing trilogy. Young and young at heart fantasy fans should love this book. Imagination blooms. An impressive debut novel. The fantasy world created is imaginative and intriguing. If the author sticks with this genre, as is promised via Part 1, I have no doubt Part 2 will be even more engaging. A good read as winter turns to spring reinforcing one's faith in fantasy. Wonderful beginning Wonderful beginning of a new fantasy series, lookinh forward to read the next book!

Shadows in Zamboula Audiobook by Robert E Howard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert E Howard) — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:09:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shadows in Zamboula Author: Robert E Howard Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-17 Publisher: FNH Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Conan has fallen on hard times and spends his last few coins for a night in the cheapest inn he can find. He ignores the warnings against staying there, and it turns into an evil nightmare of cannibals, monsters, and magicians. Members Reviews: 99 Cents More Than You Have To Pay This story can be read in its entirety free of charge, right here:[...] Indeed, the above link seems to be where editor / unauthorized fan fiction writer Charles Moffat, whose line of Conan ebooks includes a number of dubious "posthumous collaborations" with the original author, got his source text for this edition. Not to put too fine a point on it, his editorial process seems mostly to consist of CTRL+C > CTRL+V. It's also worth noting that his use of the trademarked Conan name's not legal, and that the current owner of that trademark has been notified.

Der Totengräbersohn 1 Hörbuch von Sam Feuerbach

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sam Feuerbach) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:02:01 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Totengräbersohn 1 Autor:: Sam Feuerbach Erzähler: Robert Frank Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 11 hrs and 6 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-10-17 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Er ist der Letzte, der sie berührt. Sie wäscht. Sie schminkt. Ein Grund, warum sie ihn verachten. Sein Geheimnis behält er für sich - es würde ohnehin niemand glauben. Rätselhafte Fremde tauchen im Dorf auf. Morde geschehen. Niemand erwartet, dass er die Hütte der Hexe aufsucht. Niemand verlangt, dass er ihrem Vermächtnis die Stirn bietet. Niemand ahnt, dass die Finsternis näher rückt. Die neue Mittelalter-Saga von Sam Feuerbach >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2017 Sam Feuerbach (P)2017 Audible GmbH

The Great Protectors Audiobook by Clint Gleason

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clint Gleason) — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 08:33:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Protectors Subtitle: The Far End, Book 2 Author: Clint Gleason Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-17 Publisher: Clint Gleason Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A devastating quake drives the Bullik-Braunzin Clan to relocate, and soon after, unstoppable foes suddenly emerge, intent on killing them all. The warriors are forced to make battle preparations, all the while urgently attempting to solve the mystery of an enemy no one knows how to defeat. If they don't figure something out they'll be destroyed like so many who have already fallen. Will the clan prevail?

Blade of the Amazon Audiobook by Eric Fluellen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eric Fluellen) — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:33:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blade of the Amazon Subtitle: Call of the Devil Author: Eric Fluellen Narrator: Brian Meslar Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-17 Publisher: Eric Fluellen Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: To many times has the Nadal Republic and the Amazon Nation seen each other on the field of battle. Now that King Bernal Koff has taken the throne he will use every weapon in his arsenal to destroy his enemy. In his way is Sovereign Galashin Mathis, and she will do everything she can to stop him. So now with their conflict looming time will tell if her kingdom will rise, or if King Bernal Koff's vast domain will ascend. Members Reviews: Good story I think it flows well, and I think people will enjoy the fights scenes and the expression that the narrator give to the story. I think the reader will look forward to the next installment.

The Dragon's Lullaby Audiobook by Bret James Stewart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bret James Stewart) — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:03:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dragon's Lullaby Author: Bret James Stewart Narrator: Winter Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-17 Publisher: Bret James Stewart Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The dragons are reawakening. All the signs indicate as much. The duration of the spell that forced the beasts into magically prolonged slumber has nearly elapsed. The fanatical Cult of the Wyrm, secretly worshipping the power of the creatures throughout the dark centuries, has come out of hiding and is murdering those whom it believes have the power to reinstate the spell. And the now-forgotten caverns where the wyrms were confined so many centuries ago shake with the stirrings of the restless dragons. A mismatched group of would-be heroes finds itself in the possession of one of the few surviving copies of the spell, the Dragon's Lullaby. Shadowbender is worried. Lacking sufficient time to transcribe the spell, he is forced to rely on the hope it can be cast in its current song form, and music is a skill he does not possess. Furthermore, he is responsible for leading this partially neophyte group across a trackless wilderness filled with hidden perils. Drake of Allendale is hopeful; he feels they will be able to find the semi-legendary Vale of the Wyrm wherein the spell must be cast despite the fact no one really knows where it is. Roland is irked; the others seem oblivious to the stupidity of setting out to cast the spell when exactly no one in the group actually knows how to cast it. Oceana is conciliatory; she knows the prejudices and incompatibility of several members of the group threaten to fragment their fellowship. Quint is brave; he isn't concerned the fanatical Cult of the Wyrm that is dogging their every step will kill them in order to prevent the casting of the spell despite the superior numbers, experience, and possession of home territory advantage this group enjoys. Well, he isn't overly concerned. Will this group be able to overcome their own failings long enough to survive to cast the Dragon's Lullaby and save the world from the depredation of the dragons?

After the Garden Audiobook by Michelle Browne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michelle Browne) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:07:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the Garden Subtitle: The Memory Bearers, Book 1 Author: Michelle Browne Narrator: Sam Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Silverton Agency Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Memories of another life and lover guide her, but are they even hers? She is a Bearer - keeper of past lifetimes and gifted with strange talents. Ember must find her answers away from safe Longquan Village, snared instead in the sensuality and dangers of the city. Hidden among spider farmers and slaves, prostitutes and weavers, a nest of people like her are waiting. A powerful man outside the city raises his forces, determined to hunt down the "demons" who could taint his followers. Threatened from without and within, can the Bearers even trust each other? Powers will rise and alliances will be forged in a dark new world. The Memory Bearers are coming. Members Reviews: A unique read A unique read mixing elements of dystopia and fantasy, science and magic, religion and philosophy. It left me with as many questions as answers, but in a good way. The story was compelling, the characters complex, and I'm looking forward to the next book. Confident and at Times Poetic 'After the Garden' has the feeling of the beginning of an epic series. The narrative is unhurried, the characters and their respective backgrounds unfolding at a measured pace. We are in familiar Michelle Browne territory, on a post-apocalyptic world. Here, memories of the Time Before are scattered, much like the subsistence-living survivors. The City has been reinvented as a low-tech farmers' marketplace, while its skyscrapers stand empty and rotting. Feared religious cults - known as Purifiers - live an intolerant, self-righteous existence in isolated compounds, while they search for 'demons' and eschew what they regard as tainted commercial life. Into this regressed civilisation comes Ember, wanderer and possessor of special talents. Haunted by fragments of memory, she encounters others with similar secretive skills ... Ms. Browne's writing is confident, and at times poetic. 'Garden' rewards the patient reader, setting the scene for future encounters and conflicts. Bring on the second instalment! Good start to a longer saga Browne delivers a creative and well-considered post-apocalyptic world filled with people trying to haul themselves out of the ashes as well as the old standbys of religious cults. The pastoral life of the small silk farm is interesting, with spiders the size of basketballs that purr and hiss, and the characters have unusual abilities that make them stand out. The pacing is slow at times but the snippets of memories of life before the fall of civilization make a tantalizing puzzle. Please note that this is not the complete saga, and as such it ends on somewhat of a cliffhanger, so be aware that there is another part coming in the future. Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. Highly Recommended 'After the Garden' is the start of a dystopian series following Ember, a woman who is having memories of another life. Having enjoyed the author's other novels, I knew I had to pick this one up too. It's a slow burner, but the pace is just right to allow the reader to slip into and gradually become fully immersed in amazing world Browne has created. The characters are interesting, the plot intriguing and the setting detailed and believable.

Conspire Audiobook by Chrissy Peebles

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chrissy Peebles) — Thu, 11 May 2017 10:27:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspire Subtitle: The Crush Saga, Book 9 Author: Chrissy Peebles Narrator: Kylie Stewart Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-17 Publisher: Chrissy Peebles Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: This is Book Nine. Taylor and Jesse's baby fights for his life from the curse Taylor tried to cure. They hold out hope for a miracle. When people start turning up dead, Taylor digs deep into a mystery to figure out what's going on. When she finds herself in the midst of dangerous werewolves, she must fight for her life. This is the last book in this series. Members Reviews: The Crush Saga I loved the twists and turns of this book and the entire series Taylors Sparks human, had to overcome so many things, in this world and others. This was a great book about kindness, perseverance with immortals of all types. Ancient books and scrolls, magic of all kinds wolves, vampires, humans, gargoyles, shape shifters,,witches, kings and paupers. I saw how hard people had to reach inside themselves to either be good or evil, a choice we also have to make each day. Can forgiveness be something that is given freely or not at all? There was a lesson of teamwork, learning to find solutions for each obstacle. Who and will they think of their fellow man or just themselves? This book is good for teens and older. It might even teach them to look inside and learn to be a better person, if the series is read in a manner that I spires. Truly an amazing series This series is truly an amazing series. It has everything you'd want in a book. Vampires, werewolves, witches. It's got love, sadness, excitement. Literally everything. This is positively a series I can read over again. If you haven't already read this, try it. I can guaranty if you love any of the things I listed up above, you'll love it then. Happy Reading Enjoy Entertaining series I read all nine books in this series and enjoyed them quite a bit, although the story did drag a bit at times. The series could probably have been edited down to fit into six or seven volumes, with a faster, more exciting pace, rather than being stretched into nine. There were also the usual grammatical errors here and there, as well as occasional misused words but, I've come to expect that from ebooks, since it seems to be the case more often than not. I've only given a three star review because, there were several timeline discrepancies that I found distracting. For example, at one moment the lead character had been imprisoned for months, on the next page it was mere days, yet other elements of the plotline didn't support that. All in all though, it's a solid story with well developed characters that you won't want to put down. What a pretty bow I was really hating on Drake there for awhile, and I really don't get Jesse leaving for the Ice Pack world, someone there could have looked. There again why didn't someone go grab Jesse when Taylor had the doll??? And that touchy feely part with Drake felt wrong for this series. Wonderful story! I just finished reading the entire series. Well written, intense action, romance,friendship, all set through the paranormal, witches, were creatures, vampires, etc. Definitely an excellent aeries for young and old alike.

The Phoenix Project Audiobook by C.A. Gray

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C.A. Gray) — Thu, 04 May 2017 18:20:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Phoenix Project Subtitle: The Liberty Box, Book 3 Author: C.A. Gray Narrator: Melissa Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: Wanderlust Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The haven city of Beckenshire has been demolished, and most of the rebels lie beneath the rubble. The few that remain scramble to communicate with the outside world, knowing that if they are to stand a chance in the coming war, they can't do it alone. In a last ditch effort to grow their ranks, the remaining rebels systematically destroy the repeaters which help to propagate the control center signals. And it's working: citizens in targeted cities are waking up in droves. But Ben Voltolini will stop at nothing to quell the uprising before it has a chance to get off the ground. And he has one major ace up his sleeve: Kate Brandeis. During Kate's broadcast to the nation, Voltolini unleashed targeted brainwave signals against her, causing her to allow both Jackson MacNamera's capture, and her own. Now, despite Voltolini's exquisite wining and dining, she can't seem to stop the panic attacks. Whom can she trust? What is truth? Is there even such a thing? Meanwhile, imprisoned and hopeless, Jackson realizes the depths of his feelings for Kate only after he has already lost her. The incredible self-control upon which he prides himself gets put to the ultimate test when he meets an unlikely ally who just may turn the tide in the rebels' favor - but only if Jackson can put aside his own bitterness. In this gripping conclusion to The Liberty Box Trilogy, new and surprising alliances are formed, passions run high, and our heroes learn what they are really made of. Do they have what it takes to fight for freedom - even if it means paying the ultimate price? Members Reviews: Reborn from the Ashes I loved the conclusion of this series! As a couple of other people have also posted, I think this was the best book in this series. I absolutely love Jackson and Kate, whether they are apart or together. I was very satisfied with the ending, even though at parts I wanted to yell at the characters to ask them what they were doing. There is even more action that will make you keep reading until the very last page. Overall a very good series that will make you think twice about this dystopia that could realistically happen. Overall great read! I love dystopian novels, which is what drew me to this series. What resonated with me throughout my reading, though, was how the writer's spiritual beliefs, which I share, reflected in her writing. It was also a welcomed break from children doing the dirty work of risking their lives to save the nation to have actual adult protagonists. I got the first book for free, but after being sucked into the story, I had to buy the last two. I enjoyed the world-building and thought the characters were well developed, for the most part. I did question how one particular character made the switch from ally to enemy; I just didn't feel like the rationale was enough for me. Also, there were a few typos that, even being a grammar nerd, I was willing to overlook for an indie author.

Where Dragons Lie Audiobook by Richard R. Morrison

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard R. Morrison) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 14:01:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Dragons Lie Subtitle: Dragon's Den, Book 2 Author: Richard R. Morrison Narrator: Richard R. Morrison Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-17 Publisher: Author's Republic Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Age of Kingdoms draws to a close as the southern races of Calasia extend their reach into the regions of Free Callibri, announcing the dawn of the Age of Fire. Follow the Chronicles of Calasia, beginning with, Where Dragons Lie, a tale of tragedy and triumph, and the birth of a life-long journey of personal definition for the Hollow Man. Where Dragons Lie is the first series in the continuing saga of stories chronicling events in the history of the world of Calasia. Dragon's Den, is the second book in this series. The Hollow Man, continues his quest to uncover the elusive secrets of his nightmares. Across the Greensward Plains of Callibri, and into the crowded city of Zelea, the group moves closer to an explosive encounter, as Wizard's powers grow beyond his control. Ride with the Knights of Almaria, follow the elves of Rothgar and the dwarves of the Gunnerdon Mountains. Fly with dragons. Soar through the skies of Calasia, experience a world rich in history and diversity. Witness the rise of wizards and their dark counterparts jostling for control over the looming threat of an unstoppable calamity. And try to understand the malevolence of an alien entity that steers two worlds into darkness.

Ascension of the Whyte Audiobook by Karen Wrighton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Karen Wrighton) — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 07:37:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ascension of the Whyte Subtitle: The Afterland Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Karen Wrighton Narrator: John H. Fehskens Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-17 Publisher: SleeplessPsyche Publications Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: What if you died and woke up in a land where anything seems possible? In a land of magic, privilege and prejudice, where wizards and dragons reign. What if you were asked to lead a magical war against a being so powerful that he once obliterated an entire race? Would you? Rose accepts this challenge, entering the Aurum Oratory, a school of magic and wizardry where she is prepared for a dangerous, magical quest. Its aim - to destroy one of the greatest evils of all time. If you loved Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Percy Jackson, or the Game of Thrones series, then you should enjoy this magical, roller-coaster ride of fear, tenacity, and courage. Members Reviews: YOU. HAVE. TO. READ. THIS. BLOG TOUR: http://athousandwordsamillionbooks.blogspot.in **I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review** So, when I read the blurb- I expected what anybody would expect. A story on the afterlife- maybe something similar to Meg Cabot's latest series. Instead, I got something MUCH, MUCH better! Alright, despite all the technical terms, and the fact that I had to go back and read the beginning two times over to really get what was going on, this book was, in one word- BRILLIANT! Karen Wrighton has the ability to imagine like no one else does- I was so astounded with the depth of the writing, the various lands of the Ascendants, and, just simply how beautifully everything was planned out. Fine, now, instead of me babbling incoherently, I should probably give you a gist of what the book really is about. Well, in a special version of the Afterlife, called the Afterlands, there live people- not so ordinary ones like you and me, but ones capable of more- mentally and well, magically. There are natives, that live and die like us and then there are the Ascendants. The immortal- save for a few venoms- Golds, Muds, Bloods and the Whytes (whom were previously extinct- for lack of a better way to describe them) Rose Whyte is the first Whyte to ascend in over a millenium, starting up an ancient prophecy that threatens war on all the realm- and the loss of everything they've established. And that's all you need to know. This book was brilliant (yet again) and I could babble on (again) but I feel that it would make this masterpiece lose it's magic. So, you know... My Verdict: READ. IT. death is just the beginning of our next great adventure. Sara Carson was one of those special ... Sara Carson did not believe in life after death, Heaven, Hell or even reincarnation. However, what she didnât know was that some of us are special. For some of us, death is just the beginning of our next great adventure. Sara Carson was one of those special people, and her most incredible journey did not begin, until the day she died. A magical debut novel that will leave you breathless. First, let me just say â that the âback of the book blurbâ above does not even BEGIN to describe what this book is truly about. That, maybe, covers the first 3 pages of the novel. So what makes this fantasy? What is this after life in the world of author Karen Wrighton? Welcome to Ascension of the Whyteâ In another world, the Afterlands, immortal souls ascend and are reborn â they are called the Ascendants and fall into the family or casts of Bloods, Muds, Golds or Whytes. Except Whytes have failed to ascend for centuries, thanks to a brutal war and their extinction.

A Witch Shall Be Born (Conan the Barbarian - Weird Tales 10) Audiobook by Robert E. Howard

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert E. Howard) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 01:25:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Witch Shall Be Born (Conan the Barbarian - Weird Tales 10) Author: Robert E. Howard Narrator: Edward Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: "A Witch Shall Be Born" is one of the original novels by Robert E. Howard about Conan the Cimmerian (a.k.a. Conan the Barbarian). The story concerns a witch replacing her twin sister as queen of a city state, which brings her into conflict with Conan who had been the captain of the queen's guard. Themes of paranoia, and the duality of the twin sisters are paramount in this story but it also includes elements of the conflict between barbarism and civilization that is common to the entire Conan series. One very powerful scene stands out: Conan's crucifixion early in the story in the second chapter ("The Tree of Death") is considered one of the most memorable scenes in the entire series! ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Five Stars Item was as advertised and shipping was excellent

The Outlaw's Quest Audiobook by Jason D. Morrow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jason D. Morrow) — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 08:16:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Outlaw's Quest Subtitle: Keeper of the Books, Book 2 Author: Jason D. Morrow Narrator: Tim Halligan Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-17 Publisher: Jason D. Morrow Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Nathaniel Cole doesn't want to be an outlaw anymore. He's tired of people chasing him. He's tired of being on the run. But the only way he can get back home is if he steals all three of The Ancient Books - an act that will make him the most wanted man in Galamore. The first of the three books, The Book of Life, is in the possession of the mysterious Kellen, a Sentinel whose magical powers exceed any other. In order to steal the book from him, Nate must travel through a desert of snow, fight off the ruthless gray elves, kill the unmerciful ravagers, and rob a train. But even if he gets the book, he has no idea what is in store for him. The ancient magic undoubtedly carries its own mysteries and puzzles, for which Nate knows he isn't ready. The Outlaw's Quest is the second book of the Keeper of the Books series. It continues to blend a story of magical fantasy with the classic style of the Old West. Members Reviews: Original and Engaging! I started this series with a free copy of The Keeper of the Books, thinking I'd give it go, but not thinking it would be anything original. Wow! I'm so glad I did! Character development is great, the action is perfect, and the idea quite different from the normal sort of overdone time and space travel adventure. Can't wait to read the next one! One of the five worst books of the year for me. Rarely have I read anything that I disliked more. Perhaps it was a mood that I was in and I will need to try once again to see some redeeming qualities, if I find the time. Anxiously waiting book 3 Loved this sequel to The Keeper of the Books. The things I put off doing just so I could find out what happened next are numerous. Periodically my head hurts from thinking too much about how this travel in and out of books, and time works, but I imagine that's just how Joe must feel too as he tries to understand what he must do. Is his fate set in stone, or can events change? I am anxiously waiting for Book 3 to come out. Great read, new world to explore! Full of action and twists and never a dull moment- just when you think you have it figured out, something happens to spur you on- great book, well written , gets better as you go when you get to know the characters and the worlds the characters come from! Can't wait for the next book! Couldn't put it down! Excellent read. I had a hard time putting this book down. The author does a great job developing each character while progressing the story at the right pace. Action, drama, and suspense this book has it all. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

Queen Alice Audiobook by Roy A. Mauritsen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roy A. Mauritsen) — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:19:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Alice Subtitle: Shards of the Glass Slipper, Book 2 Author: Roy A. Mauritsen Narrator: Christopher Crosby Morris Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Roy A. Mauritsen Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Off with their heads! When Wonderland's army invades, General Snow White, Prince Phillip and the other fairy tale heroes must face a desperate situation...it's not about winning the battle, but how long they can survive it. Meanwhile, Queen Alice finds herself to be an unwitting pawn in a deadly plot of checkmate against her throne; while someone from Alice's past has a different endgame in mind. Danger exists for both sides of the battlefield. Will there ever be a happily ever after? Continuing the events from book one, Queen Cinder, Roy A. Mauritsen's thrilling fantasy adventure fairy tale epic, Shards of the Glass Slipper continues with book two, Queen Alice. Members Reviews: What a great continuation! This was even better than the first book in the series... the pacing was artful and continued story and character development was a joy to experience. I expect great things in the future from this author; they are now on my watch list.

Frendyl Krune and the Snake Across the Sea Audiobook by Kira A. McFadden

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kira A. McFadden) — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:42:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frendyl Krune and the Snake Across the Sea Author: Kira A. McFadden Narrator: Christopher Franceschi Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-17 Publisher: Evolved Publishing LLC Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Blood of the Sun now sits locked to Frendyl Krune's heart, and learning to control the awesome power of the relic isn't the only thing on Frendyl's mind. His father and cousin have both vanished within the pitch-dark prison maze known as the Catacombs. The only being alive who might know where they are is Vilboyen, ruler of the underworld, but there's no guarantee he's anything but a story used to scare amüli children. And that's not the worst of Frendyl's problems. An amüli known as Vyndis the Snake broke into the Catacombs and released a prisoner, and now he's set his sights on Frendyl. The Snake is a powerful magician, one whose determination may undo everything Frendyl has fought to right. To stop this maniac and rescue his family, Frendyl and his uncle Melroc sail across the world to a place called the Isle of Forfeited Souls - but even if they find Vyndis, they may not be able to stop him and save Frendyl's family.

Origins of the Magdon: Vercovicium Audiobook by Tobey Alexander

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tobey Alexander) — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 04:23:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Origins of the Magdon: Vercovicium Subtitle: The Magdon Series, Book 1 Author: Tobey Alexander Narrator: Paul Weber Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-16 Publisher: Tobey Alexander, Paul Weber Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: There has always been something living in the shadows, only now it has a name...the Magdon. The first in an exciting series exploring the adventures of Archy as he goes in search of a monster buried in the shadows for centuries. There is another world beneath our own - we just have to remember that it is there. Hadrian's Wall, summer of 1911, Archy is given the chance to spend his summer at the excavation of a Roman Fort called Vercovicium. One fateful day, Archy stumbles across a buried tomb. Braving the dark, Archy sets off in exploration and discovers a long forgotten part of history. The events of that summer open a new adventure to Archy that will change him forever. Members Reviews: Fun start to a brand new, Indiana Jones like series. The origins of the Magdon is a fun book about a boy who spends part of his summer at an archeological dig and finds more than he bargained for in the trip. The author, Tobey Alexander, brings to life a kind of Indiana Jones childhood adventure in this short novel and the series promises to be adventurous. Take a chance on Tobey and join him in this fun adventure. My only criticism is that I think some pays off the book could have been expanded to further the development of the characters and of their interactions with each other. But I'm sure we'll see more of that in the second book! Excavating Buried Truth I was given the paperback version of this book in exchange for an honest review. The summer of 1911, 16-yr.-old Archibald Barney Skevington (Archy), enthusiastically sets off on a train to the countryside, glad to leave London behind due to the discomfort he feels being around a father he deems cold, stern, and distant following the death of Archyâs mother. Likewise, Professor Skevington is just as glad in having arranged for his son to visit an archeological site under the jurisdiction of a colleague: Vercovicium, a Roman fort. This story is a reading expedition worth embarking on for the oblivious and unobvious truths you will unearth which the author hints at in the prologue: âIt is easy to accept the world we live in and forget the things that happened long ago.â âThere is more to the world than you have been told.â One day, left to explore the less obvious reaches of Vercovicium, Archy digs his way into a buried tomb. What he discovers inside shatters his psyche and tests his mettle to survive demonic forces, changing him forever when he barely escapes with his life. Having stumbled across a truth hidden deep in the shadows of a forgotten past, and unbeknownst to anyone else but Archyâthe Magdon and its guardian, Nivag, exist. At the risk of putting his life in danger yet again, Archy feels compelled to dig at the nagging truth whose surface heâd barely scratched. An exciting adventure begins! Quite by accident, Archibald has uncovered something sinister, forgotten since the times of the Romans in England. In this introductory book, I was quickly drawn into the story and held there til the end. This short introduction is like the opening scene of a historical action movie. I'm anxious to read the rest!

The Bone Flower Queen Audiobook by TL Morganfield

biacuaduc@gmail.com (TL Morganfield) — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:43:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bone Flower Queen Subtitle: The Bone Flower Trilogy, Book 2 Author: TL Morganfield Narrator: Elizabeth Siedt Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-17 Publisher: Feathered Serpent Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Gods do not die. They just sleep. Having defeated the sorcerer god Smoking Mirror and reclaimed her throne, Quetzalpetlatl and her brother Topiltzin set out to found Quetzalcoatl's new holy city and end human sacrifice throughout the Toltec world. But Smoking Mirror hasn't abandoned his own ambitions for power; with his allies - mortal and divine - threatening war among the gods, he's shifted his focus to Quetzalpetlatl and her budding magical powers. Along with her deep, personal connection to his hated enemy Quetzalcoatl, she would be the perfect addition to his ranks, if only he can convince her that she's working for the wrong side in this conflict. And he knows the one secret that will tear apart everything she thinks she knows about her beloved god...and herself. Members Reviews: Good Follow-Up Quetzalpetlatl and her brother Topiltzin are now King and Queen of Tollan, a city they have founded on which they could build their dreams and end human sacrifice. However, they soon find that the peace and prosperity they have hoped for is over. Smoking Mirror is back and wants to start a war with Quetzalcoatl. He turns his eye on Quetzalpetlatl and tries to convince her that Quetzalcoatl is not the just god he claims to be. Caught in the midst of a war between the gods, Quetzalpetlatl soon learns a secret that may tear her devotion to Quetzalcoatl apart. Quetzalpetlatl has grown more mature in The Bone Flower Queen than The Bone Flower Throne. She becomes a strong capable queen ruling alongside her brother. She has ambitions and goals where she hopes to have a better future and a happy ending. She is also a loving mother. However, she still has insecurities about herself. Due to her power, she wonders if she is hurting those she loves. Quetzalpetlatl makes decisions, some of which are careless, in order to remain true to herself and to save those she loves. Quetzalpetlatl, at times, can be impulsive and there were some actions she made that I didnât approve of. Despite her flaws, Quetzalpetlatl is a loveable character that readers will root for and hopes that she will find her happiness. Overall, this book is about a woman trying to find her self-identity. The characters are fleshed out, and it was great to revisit tenth century Mexico again. The author does a great job in making her world come alive. The only thing I did not really like was the ending. However, I liked the story well enough to read the conclusion to the trilogy, The Bone Flower Goddess. The story itself was very reminiscent of King Arthur and his Camelot. The Bone Flower Throne has the makings of an Arthurian tragedy that will appeal to King Arthur fans. I recommend this book to fans of The Mists of Avalon, The Hollow Hills, and Avelynn. (Note: I received a review copy from the author.) This took a dark turn This review is from: The Bone Flower Queen (The Bone Flower Trilogy Book 2) (Kindle Edition) Wow. Like the first book, there really is not a dull moment in here. A lot happened, and like in the first book, so much changed from beginning to end. I felt that there was a great deal more character development in this one, which I had hoped for. I felt like I got to know Citlallotoc and Topiltzin very well, and I found the the villains incredibly interesting as well. Occasionally I found Quetzalpetlatl a little bit frustrating.

I niechaj cisza wznieci wojne (Cykl krzyzacki 4) Audiobook by Dariusz Domagalski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dariusz Domagalski) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:59:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I niechaj cisza wznieci wojne (Cykl krzyzacki 4) Author: Dariusz Domagalski Narrator: Roch Siemianowski Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Heraclon / storybox.pl Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Zbiór szesciu opowiadan. Czwarta po serii krzyzackiej ksiazka w dorobku autora. Mozna jej sluchac bez znajomosci trylogii lub potraktowac jako kontynuacje. Bowiem podobnie jak w trylogii bohaterami wiekszosci opowiadan sa Przebudzeni. Wartka akcja, jezyk stylizowany na epoke, pasjonujace pojedynki i barwne postaci, z cala pewnoscia zachwyca fanów Domagalskiego i nie tylko. Please note: this audiobook is in Polish. ©2014 Dariusz Domagalski (P)2014 Storybox

The Cracked Amulet Audiobook by R B Watkinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (R B Watkinson) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:07:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cracked Amulet Subtitle: Wefan Weaves Author: R B Watkinson Narrator: Anna Parker-Naples Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Essential Audiobooks LLC Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Cracked Amulet is an epic though grim story as intricate and as powerful as any fantasy, full of adventure, mystery, danger, magic, and magical and strange creatures. A dark and compelling world of full of nuanced, quirky characters that seems too real to be described as fantasy. Members Reviews: Great Start Really well-done. I love how Watkinson draws inspiration from real-life cultures; each new location was carefully described and added to the richness of the world. I liked the main characters too, and there was a lot of good character development, especially Coryn. While it was clear that the two mains would eventually meet up, I was pretty surprised at how it ended up happening. As for the bad guys, they were crazy evil, and despite my initial reservations, Watkinsonâs addition of an antagonist's POV was a good choice that added complexity. Definitely check this book out, even if you arenât into high-fantasy; the real-world inspiration grounds the text enough so that it is very accessible. It is a story full of detail and rich description that lets you feel like you can really see the world of Dumnon as ... The Cracked Amulet is the first book in the Wefen Weaves series. At 300+ pages of small text, this is not a quick read! It is a story full of detail and rich description that lets you feel like you can really see the world of Dumnon as you follow Coryn and Katleya on their journey. The book did feel a little light on the action at times, but the likeable main characters, the realistic magical world they were travelling through, and their objectives were enough to keep me reading. This is what I would call high fantasy, and if that's your thing, you should enjoy The Cracked Amulet. I'll be on the lookout for book #2! What i like best about fantasy is that it doesn't pretend to ... What i like best about fantasy is that it doesn't pretend to be anything else but a great story. Even GOT, an over the top fantasy novel, isn't pretentious. The Cracked Amulet is a great page turner full of amazing characters in a richly realized world that seems very authentic to me. Looking forward to her next book in the series

Die verborgene Stadt Percepliquis (Riyria 6) Hörbuch von Michael J. Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael J. Sullivan) — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 03:28:26 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Die verborgene Stadt Percepliquis (Riyria 6) Autor:: Michael J. Sullivan Erzähler: David Nathan Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 18 hrs and 7 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-04-16 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der spannende Höhepunkt des sechsteiligen Zyklus. Die aufziehende Gefahr - der Vormarsch der Elben. Die einzige Hilfe in höchster Not - aus einer versunkenen Stadt. Der wahre Herrscher - ein alter Bekannter. Zum letzten Mal liegt alles an Hadrian und Royce, das Schicksal auf die richtige Seite zu zwingen. Die Elben haben Nidwalden durchquert und die Nordlande mit beängstigender Leichtigkeit erobert. Jetzt bedrohen sie ganz Elan. Die Zeit und die Umstände drängen. Zusammen mit einigen Freiwilligen um die Prinzessin Arista müssen Hadrian und Royce erst die versunkene Stadt Percepliquis finden, in der eine letzte Waffe gegen die von den Elben ausgehende Gefahr liegt. Der scheinbar aussichtslose Weg führt sie tief hinab unter die Erde. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2016 J.G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung Nachfolger GmbH, Stuttgart. Übersetzung von Cornelia Holfelder-von der Tann (P)2016 Der Hörverlag

Das geheime Tor der alten Mühle (Das Buch Mühlheim 1) Hörbuch von M. O. Jelinski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. O. Jelinski) — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:04:49 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Das geheime Tor der alten Mühle (Das Buch Mühlheim 1) Autor:: M. O. Jelinski Erzähler: Frank Schaff Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 8 hrs and 40 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-06-17 Herausgeber: Ahead and Amazing Verlag Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Was wäre, wenn?... die Dinosaurier nicht ausgestorben wären?... Columbus Amerika nicht entdeckt hätte?... der Zweite Weltkrieg nicht stattgefunden hätte? Die Mathematiker und Physiker des 21. Jahrhunderts behaupten, alle diese Möglichkeiten könnten existieren. Als richtige, eigene Welten. Man müsste sie aber Wahrscheinlichkeiten nennen. Was wäre wenn?... man in diese Welten reisen könnte?... man in die Geschehnisse dort eingreifen könnte?... es überall auf der Welt Tore gäbe, die für wenige Sekunden den Übertritt ermöglichten? Auf der ganzen Welt verschwinden jedes Jahr viele tausend Menschen spurlos, ohne dass man eine Erklärung finden könnte, sei es auch nur die eines Verbrechens. Was wäre, wenn sie in solch ein Tor geraten waren? Der 13-jährige Jonny aus dem kleinen Dorf Mühlheim entdeckt durch Zufall ein solches Tor. Wären auf der anderen Seite nicht die abenteuerlustigen Freundinnen Henrietta und Zora gewesen, die ihrem Vater gerade einen Torgucker entliehen hatten, er wäre wohl ebenfalls nie zurückgekehrt. So aber beginnt eines der unglaublichsten Abenteuer, das Menschen aus unserer Welt je erlebten. Und als der Fremde aus einer bedrohten Welt einen dieser Torgucker verliert, sehen sich Jonny und seine Freunde plötzlich, fast allein auf sich gestellt, in einen Abwehrkampf gegen die schlimmsten Verbrecher des Universums verwickelt, ohne sich ihren Eltern anvertrauen zu können. Denn: Was wäre, wenn man alle diese Welten, auch unsere, wieder vernichten könnte? ©2004 Ahead and Amazing Verlag (P)2004 Ahead and Amazing Verlag

The Wrath of the Forgotten Audiobook by Michael Ignacio Jr.

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Ignacio Jr.) — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:42:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wrath of the Forgotten Subtitle: The Korrinian Chronicles, Book 1 Author: Michael Ignacio Jr. Narrator: Michael Ignacio Jr., Caitlin Rosentraub, Carmen Martinez, Emalie Damon, Emily Waters, Danielle Otto, Jonathan Hanks Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Michael Ignacio Jr. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: What has been forgotten can destroy you and everything you hold dear. Daisko Nori learns that lesson first hand as he goes about fulfilling his duty as an imperial bodyguard. Nori is sent to the city of Jadai to protect the youngest daughter of the Empress. What starts off as an easy, boring assignment will quickly escalate to an epic quest, filled with terrible monsters, questionable characters, and a race against time. Will Nori and his friends be able to get to the capital before the will of the Celestial Ones comes to pass? Full cast of narrators includes James Massey. Members Reviews: Something different This has been my first time listening to an audio drama/audio book. The story itself is refreshing. While centered on the goal of saving the world as they know it, the story centers on four people learning about each other and overcoming their differences and prejudices to form strong bonds of friendship. The characters can all be related to, even the main villain. I feel it's not often you come across a story that makes you sympathize with the villain along with the hero(es). The world is richly painted, and they story is easy to fall into. I would say this story is geared more towards young adults, but I'm in my thirties and enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend it, and I look forward to the sequel. Delightful A well spun tale! Kept me on the edge of my seat at times, a wonderful listen.

Firedancer Audiobook by S. A. Bolich

biacuaduc@gmail.com (S. A. Bolich) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 07:20:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Firedancer Author: S. A. Bolich Narrator: Mary Ann Weathers Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Sky Warrior Book Publishing, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Jetta's Dance is the first line of defense in the war to vanquish the Ancient, the malevolent, living fire that dwells in the heart of the world. When the Dance no longer holds the Ancient at bay, a failed firedancer and her erratic apprentice are all that stand between a helpless village and the impending firestorm. Finalist for the 2013 EPIC Award for Fantasy. Members Reviews: Unique Story with a Stellar Narrator! Where does Firedancer rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Firedancer is one of the better audiobooks I've listened to in the Fantasy genre. I tend to favor books by Brandon Sanderson, but this book by S. A. Bolich was actually very good. What other book might you compare Firedancer to and why? It's difficult to compare Firedancer because I haven't heard or read a similar story before, though I would say the feel of it is a bit like the Wild Magic or Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce. Have you listened to any of Mary Ann Weatherss other performances before? How does this one compare? I have listened to Mary Ann Weathers' narrations before, and this one is different from the ones she did previously. Her previous genre was romance fiction, so the voices were all more natural. This being fantasy, her character voices had more of a range, and were more unique. She gave each race a unique accent, and did a good job of making the characters sound the way they were written. If I read the book, or any future ones in the series, I'm sure I'll read them with her character voices in my mind. I'll definitely be open to listening to other projects narrated by this narrator, even if the story is of a different style. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? In a world dominated by nature magics that threaten humankind, a Firedancer will have to learn to work with her once enemies to save her friends. Any additional comments? I highly recommend this audiobook and hope that they get the same narrator to do the rest of the series. Soon!

Der Verräter (Die Krosann-Saga - Königsweg 3) Hörbuch von Sam Feuerbach

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sam Feuerbach) — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 01:53:37 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Verräter (Die Krosann-Saga - Königsweg 3) Autor:: Sam Feuerbach Erzähler: Robert Frank Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 11 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-06-16 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ihre Vergangenheit - ein einziger Albtraum. Ein Blick in ihre Zukunft zeigt: Es geht noch schlimmer. Sie setzt alles dran, um diese zu verändern. Der Prinz hat seinen Vater, seine Heimatburg, sein Land verloren. Reich ist er nur an Feinden. König Schohtars Übermacht stürmt die letzte Mauer. Dagegen helfen diesmal kein Artefakt und keine Magie. Bolkan Katerron findet sich dort wieder, von wo er einst geflohen ist: mitten im Spiel von Mord, Macht und Verrat. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2016 Sam Feuerbach (P)2016 Audible GmbH Mitglieder Bewertungen: Genial Dieses Buch ist ein absolutes Muss und ein genialer Abschluss der Saga! Auch im letzten Band wird man in das Buch hineingezogen und man kann sich nicht losreißen. Absolut genial!

Vier Asse (Wild Cards - Die erste Generation 1) Hörbuch von George R. R. Martin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George R. R. Martin) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 01:10:37 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Vier Asse (Wild Cards - Die erste Generation 1) Autor:: George R. R. Martin Erzähler: Reinhard Kuhnert Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 22 hrs and 48 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-28-16 Herausgeber: Lübbe Audio Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die erste Generation - man nannte sie Golden Boy, Turtle oder Captain Trips, und sie waren die Helden Amerikas. Kurz nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg setzt ein wahnsinniger Wissenschaftler einen schrecklichen Virus frei. Jetboy, der größte Pilot seiner Zeit, will das Schlimmste verhindern und tritt dem Wissenschaftler am Himmel über New York in einer epischen Luftschlacht entgegen. Doch der Wild-Cards-Virus ordnet den Lauf der Geschichte bereits neu und bringt seltsam veränderte Menschen hervor. Die Asse erinnern mit ihren übermenschlichen Fähigkeiten an Superhelden. Die Joker dagegen mussten die Verwandlung mit bizarren physischen Deformationen bezahlen. Doch ob Helden oder Schurken, ob gefürchtet oder bewundert, sie sind jetzt ein Teil der Gesellschaft - und die normalen Menschen müssen lernen, mit den Wild Cards zu leben. ©2016 Bastei Lübbe (P)2016 Lübbe Audio

Das Erbe des Greifen (Die Lytar-Chronik 2) Hörbuch von Richard Schwartz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Schwartz) — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 19:55:27 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Das Erbe des Greifen (Die Lytar-Chronik 2) Autor:: Richard Schwartz Erzähler: Michael Hansonis Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 17 hrs and 43 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-07-16 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der zweite Band der "Lytar-Chronik" von Bestsellerautor Richard Schwartz: Die Lytarianer haben Belior, den Kanzler von Thyrmantor und seine Helfer, die Priester des dunklen Gottes Darkoth in Alt Lytar zwar geschlagen. Aber sie wissen, dass der Kampf um die Macht und die Krone von Lytar deswegen noch lange nicht gewonnen ist. Um für den nächsten Angriff gerüstet zu sein, brauchen die Lytarianer sowohl Verbündete, als auch Zeit und vor allem die magische Kraft der Krone. Fieberhaft trifft das Dorf seine Vorbereitungen und auch die Freunde Tarlon, Garret, Elyra und Argor machen sich zum ersten Mal mit unterschiedlichen Aufgaben und getrennt voneinander auf den Weg, um das ihre dazu beizutragen. Und Stück für Stück erfährt dabei jeder von ihnen, welches Vergehens sich ihre Vorfahren vor Jahrhunderten wirklich schuldig gemacht haben und dass auch die Geschichte ihres Agressors Belior und die ihrer Helferin Meliande vom Silbermond eng damit zusammenhängt... >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2016 Piper Verlag GmbH (P)2016 Audible GmbH Mitglieder Bewertungen: Hervorragendes Buch Genau wie der erste Teil, ist diese Buch genial! Von der erste, bis zur letzten Seite wird man gefesselt und kann es nicht beiseitelegen! Kauf und lesen lohnt sich!

The Saviors Audiobook by Brian Hutchinson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brian Hutchinson) — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 07:49:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Saviors Subtitle: Locmire's Quest, Book 2 Author: Brian Hutchinson Narrator: Gregory Peyton Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-16 Publisher: Brian Hutchinson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Saviors picks up where Locmire's Quest left off. With the groups separated, Hasbarie is intent on destroying them. He is sending forth his most formidable abominations to foil their plans of saving Calencia. Journey to Dead Marsh and meet the Raptilian Queen, Jeszekia Venumroot. Explore Fogarth, the Wizard's desert home. Learn River's secret and the mystery of creation. The Saviors is full of action, mystery, betrayal, war, and revelation. Will The Saviors unite as one and save Calencia, or will Hasbarie and his Dark Priests destroy them? Can the groups put aside their personal differences and work together? Find out the answers to all of these question in The Saviors: Locmire's Quest Book Two. Members Reviews: Phenomenal Narrator/Voiceover Talent I listen to a lot of audiobooks, and Gregory Peyton is enormously talented. I'm not sure how many different voices he uses in this book, but they were all distinct and well developed! There is a bit of hollowness to the overall recording quality, but once you get into the story, you hardly hear it. I enjoyed both of the Calencia novels and hope there is a third to find out if good ultimately prevails over evil! Thank you Brian Hutchison for sharing your rich creativity and storytelling talent with your readers. Great story! Love the hook. keeps you reading & you realize that you've been up all night.

Galaktiona I. Start of the Game [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Vasily Makhanenko

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vasily Makhanenko) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:57:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Galaktiona I. Start of the Game [Russian Edition] Author: Vasily Makhanenko Narrator: Maxim Suslov Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: IDDK Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: "Galaktiona. Nachalo igry" - fantasticheskij roman Vasilija Mahanenko, pervaja kniga iz novogo cikla "Proekt Galaktiona", zhanr boevoe fjentezi, LitRPG. Na chto sposoben chelovek radi ogromnyh deneg? Da na chto ugodno, esli na konu stoit chek na milliard kreditov! Aleksej Pankratov ne slishkom dolgo razdumyval, soglashajas' na predlozhenie razrabotchikov Galaktiony - komp'juternoj igry s polnym pogruzheniem v virtual'nuju real'nost'. Eshhe by! Sobstvennyj kosmicheskij korabl', komanda opytnyh igrokov, zamanchivye uslovija uchastija i milliardnyj priz v konce! Vot tol'ko pochemu v proekte zainteresovano pervoe lico gosudarstva i bogatejshij chelovek planety? Kakoj im prok v rjadovyh igrokah? Otvety lezhat gde-to tam, v mezhzvezdnoj bezdne Galaktiony.... Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Der Erbe der Schatten (Weitseher 3) Hörbuch von Robin Hobb

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robin Hobb) — Sat, 28 May 2016 05:13:42 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Erbe der Schatten (Weitseher 3) Autor:: Robin Hobb Erzähler: Matthias Lühn Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 41 hrs and 6 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 05-28-16 Herausgeber: Ronin - Hörverlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Fitz Chivalric hat versagt. Sein skrupelloser Onkel hat den Thron der sechs Provinzen an sich gerissen, und der wahre Herrscher, Prinz Veritas, gilt als tot. Fitz bleibt nur noch eines: Rache! Doch wie soll er bis zu dem Mann vordringen, der ihm alles genommen hat? Einem König, geschützt von Soldaten und Magie? Ohne Rücksicht auf sich selbst, treibt Fitz seine Pläne voran. Da erreicht ihn der Ruf eines Totgeglaubten - Prinz Veritas! Dieses Hörbuch war bisher unter dem Titel "Der Nachtmagier" erhältlich. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2010 Heyne (P)2016 Ronin Hörverlag

Bloodletting, Part 1 Audiobook by Peter J. Wacks, Mark Ryan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter J. Wacks) — Mon, 16 May 2016 15:44:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bloodletting, Part 1 Subtitle: The Affinities Cycle, Book 1 Author: Peter J. Wacks, Mark Ryan Narrator: Carl Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-16 Publisher: WordFire Inc Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Long ago, the seven races fought to control the Heart Gem, which could grant them enormous power - and those terrible wars shattered the gem into thousands of shards, thus bringing about an age of defeated peace. To reassemble the Heart, one race would have to collect all the scattered shards, which even the gods deemed impossible. But ambitions do not consider the impossible, and after a long and uneasy truce, the seven races once again build toward a titanic, all-consuming war to reunite the Heart. A young man, Tetra, is a victim of the encroaching conflict. With his twin sister missing and his spine shattered, and trapped in a castle under siege, there is little he can do to change the world except let go of everything he knows. And maybe then Tetra can achieve the impossible - and become more than anyone around him thought possible. Members Reviews: zzzzzzzzzz... I didn't care for this book and kept falling asleep while listening to it. While I sometimes enjoy books for pre-teen/young teen audiences this wasn't one of them. The narration was really bad. The narrator's voices for the young protagonist was whiney and all of the other young characters had whiney voices too. It was really bad. I don't recommend this book.

Kasmah Forma, Book 1 Audiobook by S. Vagus

biacuaduc@gmail.com (S. Vagus) — Thu, 12 May 2016 22:32:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kasmah Forma, Book 1 Author: S. Vagus Narrator: Peter Batchelor, Rekha Bhimani, Dave Miller, Harish Bhimani Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-16 Publisher: Talk Technique Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: A series written for those who enjoy discovering a world, its mythos, characters, and story threads both big and small, come together over multiple books. In the scorched lands of the Maharaan lives a dark-skinned girl soon to become a woman. Capable and strong, confident and caring; all she has known is peace, all she has known is purpose. All she will bring: Death. On the icy plains, beyond the Gadori forests, lies a dead boy. Forgotten by the world and himself, he is about to be given the hardest challenge of all: Life. In the center of Kasmah one sits above all, the Integra Divinitas. Beyond the trappings of the common, bound to mankind by responsibility. A burden that, should any Divinitas fail, could bring the worst fate of all: Chaos. All promises must be fulfilled. For Kasmah will grow. Members Reviews: pretty damn good loved the story. character development was slow and frustrating at times. voice actors did a good job, especially Rekha Bimani. full of emotion.

13 Anio Audiobook by Anna Kantoch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Kantoch) — Mon, 09 May 2016 08:46:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 13 Anio Author: Anna Kantoch Narrator: Slawomir Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-16 Publisher: Heraclon / storybox.pl Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: 13 Aniolów. Dwanascie dni. Dwa swiaty i jedno miasto, które zarazem jest lacznikiem swiata technologii ze swiatem magii, jak równiez miejscem akcji jednej z najlepszych powiesci Fantazy ostatnich lat. Przenikajace sie swiaty tworza calkiem nowa, ale jakze pelna rzeczywistosc. Wielokrotny samobójca, który byl milionerem, kobieta w ciele dziewczynki czy prywatny detektyw nie liczac Aniolów i innych stworów dopelnia misterne dzielo. Ksiazka zbudowana w konwencji kryminalu wciaga i nie wypuszcza, az do konca. Nic wiec dziwnego, ze powiesc byla nominowana do Nagrody Fandomu Polskiego, im. Janusza A. Zajdla. ©2014 Anna Kantoch (P)2014 Storybox

Der Erbe des Silberstern Imperiums (Die Letzten Helden 13) Hörbuch von David Holy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Holy) — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:50:07 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Erbe des Silberstern Imperiums (Die Letzten Helden 13) Autor:: David Holy Erzähler: Christian Rode, Wanja Gerick, Tanya Kahana, Dietmar Wunder, Kim Hasper, Eckart Dux Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 4 hrs and 37 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-07-16 Herausgeber: GoodToGo GmbH Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Romeo, ein junger Mönch und Waise hat nur Flausen, Schabernack und Frauen im Kopf. Eines Tages wird er wieder in Erwartung, dass eine seiner Schandtaten an das Licht gekommen ist, zum Oberhaupt des Ordens gerufen. Seine dunklen Vorahnungen bestätigen sich nicht und so erfahren er und seine Freundin Samantha, dass sein Vater lebt, und nicht nur das: Es ist Graf Silberstein. Der reichste und mächtigste Mann des Kontinents. ©2014 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic (P)2016 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic

Der Tempel der Unsterblichkeit (Die Letzten Helden 11) Hörbuch von David Holy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Holy) — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:21:41 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Tempel der Unsterblichkeit (Die Letzten Helden 11) Autor:: David Holy Erzähler: Dietmar Wunder, Kim Hasper, Eckart Dux, Engelbert von Nordhausen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 39 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-07-16 Herausgeber: GoodToGo GmbH Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Das Konzil der Elemente ist zugleich der Schlüssel zur Unsterblichkeit. In einem abgelegenen Dschungel findet der Magier einen Hinweis auf den Tempel der Unsterblichkeit. Ob das vielleicht sogar das Konzil der Elemente ist? Im Tempel lauern auf ihn tausend Gefahren und Rätsel, die den Magier an den Rand der Erschöpfung treiben. Ist er endlich am Ziel? Oder stellt sich das Ganze wieder als Lug und Trug heraus? ©2014 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic (P)2016 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic

Gniewny pomruk burzy (Cykl krzyzacki 3) Audiobook by Dariusz Domagalski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dariusz Domagalski) — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 05:60:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gniewny pomruk burzy (Cykl krzyzacki 3) Author: Dariusz Domagalski Narrator: Roch Siemianowski Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-16 Publisher: Heraclon / storybox.pl Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Trzeci tom cyklu krzyzackiego. Akcja powiesci osnuta jest wokól Bitwy pod Grunwaldem. Podobnie, jak w poprzednich tomach watki fantastyczne, lacza sie z historia. Plastyczna narracja i wartka akcja, to niewatpliwie najwieksze zalety ksiki audio. Dodatkowa zaleta jest idealne wywazenie proporcji pomiedzy fantastyka i historia. Swietnie poprowadzony watek kabalistyczny oraz niebanalne zakonczenie, czynia z audiobooka Domagalskiego pozycje obowiazkowa dla koneserów gatunku. Please note: This audiobook is in Polish. ©2014 Mariusz Domagalski (P)2014 Storybox

Aksamitny dotyk nocy (Cykl krzyzacki 2) Audiobook by Dariusz Domagalski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dariusz Domagalski) — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 08:04:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aksamitny dotyk nocy (Cykl krzyzacki 2) Author: Dariusz Domagalski Narrator: Roch Siemianowski Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-16 Publisher: Heraclon / storybox.pl Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Drugi tom cyklu krzyzackiego. Tym razem glównym watkiem jest zamach planowany na Wladyslawa Jagielle i pokojowe próby rozwiazania konfliktu. Domagalski odslania przed nami kulisy wielkiej polityki poczatku XV stulecia. O wygranej wojnie decydowaly wtedy, nie tylko wygrane bitwy, ale równiez dzialania dyplomatów i tajnych sluzb. Poznajcie fakty, których nie znajdziecie w podrecznikach historii! Please note: This audiobook is in Polish. ©2014 Dariusz Domagalski (P)2014 Storybox

Der Bruder des Wolfs (Weitseher 2) Hörbuch von Robin Hobb

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robin Hobb) — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:43:37 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Bruder des Wolfs (Weitseher 2) Autor:: Robin Hobb Erzähler: Matthias Lühn Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 31 hrs and 31 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-15-16 Herausgeber: Ronin - Hörverlag Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Fitz Chivalric hat bei der Verteidigung seines greisen Königs seine Gesundheit und beinahe auch seinen Verstand verloren. Doch König Listenreich bietet ihm keine Rache oder wenigstens Genugtuung. Schließlich war der Drahtzieher hinter Fitz' Verletzungen dessen eigener Onkel, der Sohn des Königs. Und der hat seine Pläne, um den Thron an sich zu reißen, nicht aufgegeben! Verzweifelt bemüht sich Fitz, die Intrigen des Prinzen zu durchkreuzen - und ahnt nicht, dass sein Schicksal längst besiegelt ist. Dieses Hörbuch war bisher unter dem Titel "Der Schattenbote" erhältlich. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2009 Heyne (P)2016 Ronin Hörverlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: Better than the original English! A masterful performance by Matthias Lühn and excellent translation by the translator. I was curious to discover a German adaptation of the concept of "Forging", based on the name of the village Forge, and was a little disappointed that the translator side-stepped that wonderfully evocative concept that Hobb invented. But apart from that, I loved listening to this excellent reading and high-quality audio. Bravo!

Der Hammer der Götter Hörbuch von Wolfgang Hohlbein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wolfgang Hohlbein) — Fri, 13 May 2016 23:35:28 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Hammer der Götter Autor:: Wolfgang Hohlbein Erzähler: Peter Lontzek Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 48 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 05-13-16 Herausgeber: Lübbe Audio Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Eine Flotte auf dem Weg ins Nichts. Tausend zu allem entschlossene Krieger. Ein Sturm, der das Meer aufpeitscht. Ein tödliches Geheimnis. Und ein Mann, der angetreten ist, es zu lösen. In den Augen seiner Männer ist er Thor, der Gott. In seinen eigenen ist er ein verzweifelt Suchender. Der Bezwinger, der einst bezwungen wurde und nun alles zu verlieren droht: Seine Schiffe, seine Krieger, seine Freunde, sein Leben. Nur was, wenn es nichts zu gewinnen gibt? "Der Hammer der Götter" erzählt die Vorgeschichte zu Wolfgang Hohlbeins großem Roman "Thor". ©2016 Bastei Lübbe (P)2016 Lübbe Audio

Himmel in Flammen (Drachenelfen 5) Hörbuch von Bernhard Hennen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernhard Hennen) — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:06:44 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Himmel in Flammen (Drachenelfen 5) Autor:: Bernhard Hennen Erzähler: Detlef Bierstedt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 39 hrs and 34 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-11-16 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Intrigen, verzweifelte Liebe und die alles entscheidende Schlacht am Ende der Zeiten. Seit sieben Jahren tobt der Krieg um Nangog, und Drachen und Elfen stehen kurz vor der Niederlage. Eine letzte Schlacht am Himmel über der Goldenen Stadt soll die Wende bringen. Immer noch glaubt die Drachenelfe Nandalee, sich aus allem heraushalten zu können, doch dann zeigt sich, dass ihr Schicksal untrennbar mit dem Nachtatems verbunden ist. So werden sie und ihre Kinder zu Gejagten, die nirgends mehr auf Zuflucht hoffen dürfen. In der Stunde der Entscheidung aber geschieht das Unglaubliche: Die legendären Alben treten aus den Schatten... ©2016 / 2016 Bernhard Hennen / Heyne (P)2016 Random House Audio Mitglieder Bewertungen: Want more from author. Want more from author.

Czarna wierzba (Diabu ogarek 1) Audiobook by Konrad T. Lewandowski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Konrad T. Lewandowski) — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:55:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Czarna wierzba (Diabu ogarek 1) Author: Konrad T. Lewandowski Narrator: Roch Siemianowski Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Heraclon / storybox.pl Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Polish.

Das Fest von Aquesta (Riyria 5) Hörbuch von Michael J. Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael J. Sullivan) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 13:28:38 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Das Fest von Aquesta (Riyria 5) Autor:: Michael J. Sullivan Erzähler: David Nathan Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 37 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-22-16 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der Erbe - in den Händen des Feindes. Die Hochzeit - eine tödliche Falle. Der Gegner - ein alter Bekannter. Mit den Feierlichkeiten will Saldur, der Regent des Neuen Imperiums, das Schicksal seiner Widersacher endgültig besiegeln: Arista, die Hexe von Melengar, und Degan Gaunt, der Erbe Novrons, sollen öffentlich hingerichtet werden. Um Arista und Gaunt zu retten, muss Hadrian am großen Turnier von Aquesta teilnehmen und einen Ritter töten. Royce hingegen jagt Merrick Marius, seinen größten Feind - und ältesten Freund. Gleichzeitig steht die Hochzeit der Imperatorin Modina an, der Höhepunkt der Feierlichkeiten, auf den schon bald ein tödlicher Unfall folgen wird... ©2016 J. G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung Nachfolger GmbH, gegr. 1659, Stuttgart (P)2016 Der Hörverlag

NiDemon Audiobook by Shawn P. Cormier

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Shawn P. Cormier) — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 19:12:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: NiDemon Author: Shawn P. Cormier Narrator: Jus Sargeant Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Shawn Cormier Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Fleeing the Nomadin, Ilien seeks aid from the last person he ever thought would give it. For his father, Gallund, is held prisoner by an enemy immune to Nomadin magic, an enemy who would use him to release an unthinkable evil upon the world. To rescue him, Ilien must forsake all he knows to be true. He must learn a forbidden magic. He must discover who he truly is, or become NiDemon. Members Reviews: Loved the 2nd book For this book being the writer's second book, he's an excellent author. This book contains alot of mystery, the action is not excessive, and it's first and foremost a page turner. Ilien and Windy are following the guide of the Swan and you are introudced to Bulcrist a Nidemon and Pedustil a steam dragon. Upon meeting Bulcrist it's not clear if he's to be trusted or not. Ilien still doesn't know what he is and it's not clear who the prophised one is yet. Ilien has begun seeing more and more visions of what the future holds. He will also begin learning a new magic, the Untrue Language. Is Ilien Nomadin or Nidemon? Is he Reknemarken or the Creator? If you are looking for more of a riproaring ride through a world filled with lots of mystery and magic, no matter your age, read the 2nd book in the Nomadin series. It does not fail to disappoint. Nidemon - a worthy sucessor to Nomadin Nidemon is Mr Cormier's second novel, and a worthy second in the series for Ilien and gang. In this story, Ilien must close a crossing that threatens the fabric of his world and, in the porcess, become that which he fears. As with Nomadin, the writing is excellant, the flow and pace drawing the reader in and keeping them there. The subtle use of humour enhances the plot and comes across naturally. After all, we do not go through the day without laughing and joking a few times, so why should characters be any diferent? Although written for the YA market, adults will find enough in this story ro keep them entertained. As Phillip Pullman said in a recent interview, adults are turning to YA books because in them they find a good story written at a pace to make them want to turn the pages, whereas most books aimed at the adult market are too literate in that they overdo description and go for elaboration when good story telling would sufice. In Nidemon you get a great story, well written, with an ending that leaves you wanting to read the third book in the series. Nidemon is a more than worthy successor to Nomadin and I would heartily reccommend it. I WANT BOOK 3!!!! This is very simply a very good book. Having read the first book, I thought I knew what to expect in the way of story. Boy, was I wrong! This story did something that most books don't do. It actually changed the boundaries of the original world that the story was contained in. In the first book, most of the mentions of the "Eastlander" were just brief. But the, Cormier takes us to the Eastland. Then, he talks of the worlds which are outside of Nadae, the original land of the first and second books, setting the stage for book 3. I am very pleased and excited with the fast-paced storyline. I can complain all I want about how I want more character description, but that's just nitpicking. Overall, it's the character development throughout the story which makes it very readable. Great Book, Mr. Cormier.

Tremontaine: Lies in Our Stars: Episode 9 Audiobook by Paul Witcover

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Witcover) — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:47:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tremontaine: Lies in Our Stars: Episode 9 Author: Paul Witcover Narrator: Katherine Kellgren, Nick Sullivan, Sarah Mollo-Christensen Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-16 Publisher: Serial Box Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Plots within plots ratchet up the intrigue in this week's installment of Tremontaine, the episodic web series set in Ellen Kushner's Swordpoint universe. A moment of staggering inspiration and insight sets events in motion that have the potential to fracture friendships, shatter alliances, and remake the balance of power in the city...and the world. As Micah explores the implications of her discovery, and Rafe moves quickly to exploit them, Kaab is faced with a calamity that threatens not only her own future, but that of her family and the Kinwiinik people. This episode is brought to you by guest writer Paul Witcover, who wants to thank Ellen Kushner and the rest of the Tremontaine writers' room for the chance to play in their sandbox. "Lies in Our Stars" continues the 13-part serial, Tremontaine, presented by Serial Box. This prequel to the cult classic Swordspoint is brought to you by the collaborative effort of a team of writers under the creative direction of Ellen Kushner herself. Join the dance of swordplay and scandal, week after week, on SerialBox.com Members Reviews: Can't wait to read more (This book was sent to me through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review) This episode continues the gripping story of the series. I'm so invested in the characters and on their personal journeys that I can't stop thinking about the episodes. The plot keeps developing and the suspense keeps building up. I still love Diane and her fantastic ability to play everyone around her. I also like the other characters and Micah has a special place in my heart but my favorite is still the cold Duchess of Tremontaine. I can't wait to read the next episode and I hope I'll get to it soon.

Seven Exalted Orders Audiobook by Deby Fredericks

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deby Fredericks) — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 14:18:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seven Exalted Orders Author: Deby Fredericks Narrator: Mary Allwright Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-16 Publisher: Sky Warrior Book Publishing, LLC Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Arkanost has Seven Exalted Orders. No more, no less. When a magus goes renegade in a far-off province, the Mage Lords demand that something be done. Ryamon is bitter and frustrated. He longs to be a Fire magus; as a Stone magus, he's miserable. If he can bring the rogue back, he has a chance - his last chance - to fulfill his dream. It's a great plan - until he actually meets Valdira. Members Reviews: A truly interesting exploration of power Deby Fredericks has created a very intriguing exploration of the idea of power in "Seven Exalted Orders." There are two Kingdoms, Arkanost and Costera. In Arkanost, the mages have restricted the form of their power. The Seven Orders are there to ensure a system of checks and balances, ensuring that mages can't get too much power, and ensuring that no one order can take political control of the kingdom. In Costera, a mage is allowed to seize land and control their own serfs to their hearts' content. Of course, the concept of power is contrasted delicately with the concept of freedom. In Arkanost, mages aren't free to do as they wish; in Costera, the same is true of commoners. The characters Deby Fredericks places into this world try desperately to exist in a world where power and freedom are precariously balanced. Each character has their own motives, and the desire for power or freedom changes from character to character. I found this novel to be almost completely engrossing. There's one change of a character's opinions that occurs very suddenly, but other than that I lost myself in the world of Ms. Frederick's characters. This has made for a rather droopy-eyed day at work, but it was worth it. Pretty good Despite the author almost driving me away with her own review i bought the book. So what did i think? I liked it. I thought it was well written with a well described and thought out world. The magic is fairly simple but interesting enough. I only had a few problems with the book and one doesnt have to do with content exactly. The first and biggest is Ryamon, or more specifically how he acts around Valdira. I found myself cringing at times and found the other characters in the book far more interesting, though it did get better over time. Some people im sure wont have a problem with it but again.. >< The second problem i had, and it did not affect the reviews rating, is that it is a single book. As i stated above i lkiked the world, i thought it was interesting. The story overall was as well with some good characters thrown in. Basically i think this could have been something better if made into a series, even just one more book. There are so many possibilities with the 7 orders, how they act together and other nations that it seems a waste to have only one book. All in all i found it worth the $3 i spent. Interesting I completely agree with Bruce (3 star reviewer), but I suppose I am little more forgiving in my ratings. Small number of reviews sometimes stop people from buying so decided to add my own. Nicely written with some good characters. Little simplistic compared to more grander fantasy. Maybe because its about low ranking people and not 'movers and shakers' of that world. It reads like a first book in the series with a promise of bigger things to come. I went to buy a book two... Uhm, it's a standalone.

Adversarius Audiobook by M. L. Chesley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. L. Chesley) — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 15:43:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adversarius Subtitle: Shadow of the Rose, Volume 1 Author: M. L. Chesley Narrator: Keith Michaelson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-28-15 Publisher: M. L. Chesley Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Two kingdoms. Two goals. The race of a lifetime. Two neighboring kingdoms, Paridzule and Relavia, have been at war for over 500 years. An accidental alliance is about to be formed when Kayta, daughter of the king of Paridzule, becomes secretly engaged to Alabassin, heir to the Relavian throne. Peace does not come without sacrifice or challenges. Alabassin's father soon discovers his son's treason and is more determined to prevent that alliance from forming - no matter the consequences. When Kayta and her brother, Hedric, disappear, the world assumes the worst. Their sister threatens to abdicate, leaving Paridzule exposed and vulnerable, with no ruler. Now, an unlikely, ragtag group must align to make sure Relavia's king does not invade Paridzule, taking the first step in what could become total domination. Members Reviews: Better than I thought The author is unknown in the fantasy genre. Gave the book a shot because of Keith Michaelson. I've enjoyed some of his narration and this one didn't disappoint. His performance is solid. The story was interesting with a good cast of characters. I sense a deep back story with several of the characters, which creates a larger feeling of awe in the world. Felt like the pacing was well done as well. Looking forward to the next installment...

Two Gun Magician Audiobook by Chris Wichtendahl

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Wichtendahl) — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 06:54:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Gun Magician Subtitle: Jax Edison, Volume 1 Author: Chris Wichtendahl Narrator: Kimberley Mesiti Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-15 Publisher: Chris Wichtendahl Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Born of magic and science, Jax Edison walks a broken world in search of adventure. With a gun on each hip and a spell book in her pocket, she brings hope to the helpless and strikes terror into the hearts of those who would do them harm. Jax and her faerie companion, Nikki Bones, run afoul of demonically possessed train conductors, ancient terrors from the dawn of time, undead cities, and the long lost temple of the machine god (among other things) in their myriad adventures. Love and death will touch them both, and Jax will find a peace she thought long denied her in Nikki's arms, but the last gift of a dying god king and the machinations of a novice assassin will threaten to unravel that peace as soon as it's won. Members Reviews: Fun and Diverting Jax Edison is the creation of author Chris Wichtendahl, whose imagination knows no bounds when it comes to fantasy and sci-fi, yet always manages to ground his characters with recognizable traits and behaviors. The dialogue flows easily, making these Jax Edison adventures a smooth, satisfying read. Great read, well written Came across this as a free download Kindle addition and decided to give it a chance. Loved it. Keep up the great work!

After Alice Audiobook by Gregory Maguire

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregory Maguire) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 13:27:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Alice Author: Gregory Maguire Narrator: Katherine Kellgren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Headline Digital Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: What happened to those left behind when Alice went to Wonderland? From the best-selling author of Wicked.... When Alice fell down the rabbit hole, she found Wonderland as rife with inconsistent rules and abrasive egos as the world she left behind. But how did Victorian Oxford react to Alice's disappearance? Gregory Maguire turns his imagination to the question of underworlds, undergrounds, underpinnings - and understandings old and new, offering an inventive spin on Carroll's enduring tale. Ada, a friend mentioned briefly in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, sets out to visit Alice but, arriving a moment too late, tumbles down the rabbit hole herself. Ada brings to Wonderland her own imperfect apprehension of cause and effect as she embarks on an odyssey to find Alice and bring her safely home from this surreal world below the world. The White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat and the bloodthirsty Queen of Hearts interrupt their mad tea party to suggest a conundrum: if Eurydice can ever be returned to the arms of Orpheus, or if Lazarus can be raised from the tomb, perhaps Alice can be returned to life. Either way, everything that happens next is After Alice. Critic Reviews: "Alice doesn't live here anymore - and Maguire has great fun upending the furniture to find out where she's gone. Continuing his tradition of rewriting fairy tales with an arch eye and offbeat point of view, Maguire turns his attention to Lewis Carroll and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.... A brilliant and nicely off-kilter reading of the children's classic, retrofitted for grown-ups-and a lot of fun." (Kirkus) "Outstanding." (Independent on Wicked) "Amusing and will delight fans of the previous two volumes." (The Times on A Lion Among Men) Members Reviews: Maguire takes on "Alice in Wonderland" ... Maguireâs âthingâ is giving us the back story to the well-known fable, and his âWickedâ was a masterful telling of âThe Wizard of Ozâ from the perspective of the Wicked Witch of the West â and my introduction to this author. Iâve read most of his later works, and theyâve been a mixed bag: âConfessions of an Ugly Stepsister: A Novelâ (a take on Cinderella) and âMirror, Mirrorâ (Snow White) were quite good; others, not as successful. The later Oz books just seemed forced, and âLost: A Novelâ was just a hot mess mash-up of too many characters from too many different totally unrelated stories. This one is somewhere in between. This time out, he stays more or less with one story line: when Alice went down the rabbit hole, what did the people who knew her DO? Iâll admit to being a HUGE fan of Lewis Carrollâs work (as a composer, Iâve set a couple of his poems to music for choir), and Carroll has a particular style and rhythm to his writing. Maguire has clearly made an attempt to emulate that style as much as possible with witty prose, his choice of language, and rather creative plot twists. You donât just skim this; you really do have to read it in order to get the story Maguire is telling. The story itself centers around Ada, Alice friend, and Lydia, Aliceâs sister, and their efforts both below ground (Adaâs story) and above ground (Lydia) to find the missing Alice.

An Emerging Threat Audiobook by Mark E. Lein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark E. Lein) — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:02:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Emerging Threat Subtitle: The Seeker's Burden Volume 1 Author: Mark E. Lein Narrator: Matt Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-15 Publisher: Mark E. Lein Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: An evil stirs, casting a shadow across the Islands. Two men begin quests to find the source of the darkness. One is a young scholar, given no choice but to follow the path ahead. Tragedy shapes him, nearly driving him to despair; an inner struggle pervades his journey. The other is a warrior forced to the task through a sense of responsibility. His royal blood and his knighthood drive his course. Their searches, though separate, have the same goal: to find whatever or whoever may be responsible for the darkening of their world. This book tells the story of their journey and the creatures, both friend and foe, that they meet along the way. Members Reviews: Excellent story and excellent audio book It's a unique world the author has created. The story keeps you interested for sure. I think the narrator did excellent. Very easy to listen to. I'll definitely be purchasing the second book in the series. This one leaves you hanging. An Emerging Story Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? The story appears to be a solid introduction to a rather interesting new world, yet its with a bit of wonder but with little passion, that we never quite get into the fun stuff. It builds to what I can only imagine would be an exciting and intriguing next chapter, but admittedly not a lot happens in this one. Its not very long, so was time well spent, admittedly just would have preferred there be more to the story rather than TO BE CONTINUED... What was one of the most memorable moments of An Emerging Threat? The wraiths are described in just enough detail to inspire awe at their monstrous visage, yet not so detailed as to derail the fear at their assaults. What about Matt Ryans performance did you like? He has a clear voice, easy to understand and follow. His pace needed a bit of development and the recording could have been cleaned up a bit. There is a slight squeak every now and again. But as a narrator he was comfortable and I would like to hear what he could do with a completed story. Do you think An Emerging Threat needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? It does because the story doesn't really end. Best book I have herd in a long time What did you love best about An Emerging Threat? This book is phenomenal. The description of each situation, character, and creature paints a wonderful picture that I never wanted to end. I listened to it in one sitting, and will be giving it another listen very soon! What did you like best about this story? The descriptions of everything are so perfect, you can see everything exactly like the author wants you to What about Matt Ryans performance did you like? This is one of the best narration I have experienced, It is so easy to distinguish each character and what is going on simply by listening along as he paints this amazing story for you. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I loved that there are two main characters, going through very similar ways, who lead you through their journey in different ways. Any additional comments? I highly recommend this book

Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity, Missive Two Audiobook by Julie Elizabeth Powell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julie Elizabeth Powell) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:59:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity, Missive Two Author: Julie Elizabeth Powell Narrator: Alan Weyman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-15 Publisher: Julie Elizabeth Powell Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: What is the significance of what Henry Ian Darling found in the boot of a car? And how did his wife know of the event? How could anyone be cruel enough to do such a thing? Find out where the discovery leads this collector of oddities and what it may mean for Henry's ultimate quest - finding the enigma, which will save or destroy all dimensions. Members Reviews: More enjoyable than the fist book I was able to get into this book slightly more than the first book in this series, I think because I was finally used to the narrator of the Audible audio version, and I kind of knew what to expect of the story and the main character. I did feel like there was a lot of repetition of the first book in the beginning as the character sums up what happened in the previous book. That being said, the characters were interesting, the situations were interesting, the narration was "unique." Even though I'll admit this series is not my normal cup of tea, I still want to know what will happen in the next book.

Sons of Stone Audiobook by Sommer Nectarhoff

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sommer Nectarhoff) — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:15:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sons of Stone Subtitle: The Book of Lokk Author: Sommer Nectarhoff Narrator: James Scofield MacKenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-15 Publisher: Sommer Nectarhoff Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Kartos has fallen, and when Lokk descends to the streets he finds that everything he once knew has evaporated - and now the city faces the gruesome aftermath of apocalypse. A mysterious army of foreign mercenaries worshipping a god from a land far across the sea has come to enslave those few who survived the Reckoning. What lies beyond the walls of Kartos? Who, or what, lives in the forbidden mountains that surround the city? And what is the purpose of these mercenaries that call themselves the Iron Edge? In this second chapter of the Book of Lokk only two things are certain: Legends will be born. And men will die. Members Reviews: Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't want to put this book down. I really enjoyed the pacing and it kept me wanting to hear what came next. I find myself getting more and more invested in Lokk and his friends. Looking forward to the next one. Fun and fast-paced adventure--a fitting sequel Any additional comments? A fun and frequently humorous adventure with a fast pace and a few twists along the way. Well-paced narration with distinctive voices for the audiobook. Who it's for: - People that read book one. It's a continuation of that, and the story opens up a bit as the characters go on an adventure. It's not as dark but just as enjoyable. - Sword and sorcery fans. The action is cool and there's enough of it to satisfy. Light on the magic aspects. - People that enjoy humorous banter. The main characters tend to be funny and jest with each other. It generally works and feels believable. Who it's not for: - People that do not like teenaged boys thinking about girls. The main characters are frequently ogling girls. It's usually played off humorously. (Note: There's no sex) - Fans of multiple PoVs. Aside from the prologue and epilogue, it's all from one perspective. For the book's length, I felt this was a fine decision. Looking forward to listening to book three! Note: I was provided a review copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Edgar Rice Burroughs: At the Earth's Core Audiobook by Edgar Rice Burroughs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Rice Burroughs) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:18:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Edgar Rice Burroughs: At the Earth's Core Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs Narrator: Jack Nolan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: ©2016 Lgt Publishing (P)Lgt Publishing Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a fantasy novel, the first in his series about the fictional "hollow earth" land of Pellucidar. Members Reviews: A pleasant surprise I've read a good bit of Burroughs, but up to this time only from Tarzan or the Barsoom series. I'd probably been influenced by the terrible movie to skip the Pellucidar series, and as it turns out I was depriving myself by doing so. I had come to "Tarzan at the Earth's Core" in the Tarzan series, and found that it came as the fourth book of the Pellucidar series as well as the thirteenth book of the Tarzan series. So I decided to put my head down and slog through Pellucidar until I was caught up to Tarzan. I'm really glad that happened. As much as I enjoy Tarzan, Korak, John Carter, and Carthoris, I may like At the Earth's Core just a bit better. It has all of Burrough's excellent world-building, engaging zig-zag plotting, deadly creatures, and tenacious heroes. The difference here is that our hero David is not the same type of superman as either Tarzan or John Carter. While athletic, he uses his wits more than his strength, which makes his story quite interesting. Looking at Burrough's bibliography, the poor readers of the day had to wait NINE YEARS for the resolution to the cliff hanger at the end of "At the Earth's Core". OUCH! During that time Burroughs published about twelve novels ... three Barsoom, six Tarzan, and the "Land that Time Forgot" series. I'm mighty glad I don't have to wait those nine years ... I'm on to "Pellucidar" right now. Highly recommended A great distraction While this short work contains many similar themes to Burroughs' own 'Barsoom' series, that should not discourage anyone from checking out the 'Pellucidar' world. On the whole, it is a fun mash-up of "Journey to the Center of the Earth", with that book's scientific take on man vs. nature, and the pulp action, romance and travelogue elements of "A Princess of Mars". As always, Burroughs does not disappoint in the pacing department, wringing a good deal of action and adventure into a mere 90 pages. Some of that is due to somewhat plainer prose than one might expect from ERB. That's not to say the story is a chore to read. On the contrary, there are a few passages memorable for the poignancy of their observation. One such follows: "...time ceases to be a factor the moment means for measuring it cease to exist." Another, for the sake of illustration: "Crouching beside the brook, I waited until one of the diminutive purple whales rose to nibble at the long grasses which overhung the water, and then, like the beast of prey that man really is, I sprang upon my victim, appeasing my hunger while he yet wriggled to escape." Of course, what Burroughs tale would be complete without some whimsical, borderline sardonic commentary or inner dialogue? A sample of such from this work: "I am frank to admit that for myself I was much more concerned with our own immediate future than with any problematic loss which the world might be about to suffer.

Outcast Audiobook by Kim Vandervort

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kim Vandervort) — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:50:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outcast Author: Kim Vandervort Narrator: S. George Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Hadley Rille Books Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Who is killing the street scats of Endelas Ortanos? After running the streets for most of his life, Skerth knows to avoid rival scats and skin traders, but this is something new. These killings are more than random acts of violence. All the victims are nearly 15 summers old, orphans and outcasts - just like he is, just like the lost heir to the throne. Dodging the city's caretakers, a rival street gang, and a handful of pirates working their own dark plans, Skerth trusts no one but his friend and secretive fellow scat, Kiri. Together, they forge unlikely alliances in an attempt to stop the killings. But as Skerth joins forces with a mysterious loyalist and moves further into danger, memories emerge: ash and roses, a ring, a ball, and familiar faces he can't possibly remember. Or, does he? Members Reviews: Definitely a great book! This was the first title I have read by Vandervort and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I absolutely couldn't put it down and read it in two days. Its a great young adult or adult read with twists and turns I never expected. The story line and dynamic characters truly fascinated me and the action in the plot was riveting. I cannot wait to read Vandervort's other titles, if they are as great as this one, I 'm in for a treat! Immediately engrossing! Truly a delight to read- within a few pages, the city of Endelas Ortanos will be a living place to you, its protagonist someone you immediately want to walk those streets with. Street fights! Assassins! Shadowy conspiracies! Pirates! Why are you still here?! Go buy it! ... read of a Kim Vandervort story and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening My first read of a Kim Vandervort story and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Interesting plot twists that leave you wishing you had the next book at hand. Good imagery.

Waterborne Exile Audiobook by Susan Murray

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Murray) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:40:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Waterborne Exile Subtitle: Waterborne Blade Author: Susan Murray Narrator: Danielle Winter Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In a world of turmoil, following the kings death, the traitor Vasic is struggling to secure his rule over the combined Peninsular Kingdoms whilst the exiled queen, Alwenna, has taken refuge with a freemerchant community whose elders fear her dark power. Mistrust rules the day with bribery, drugs, trafficking of children, and murder rife throughout the kingdom. As the priestess plot for revenge continues, Alwenna leaves to seek the outcast group of loyal kinsman. Marten attempts to restore Alwenna to the throne, but as the priestess closes in, will he succeed? Members Reviews: Five Stars you have to read the first one first. Waterbourne Exile 3.5 stars really. This second book suffers a bit from middle book syndrome. To be expected. But for fans of the first book, Murray, overall, does not disappoint. This is still a bit too much of a focus on romance over fantasy to award it a higher rating. And not just in terms of story focus. I found that the plotting elements lacked a bit of sharpness to make for a more compelling read due to some meanderings that felt a bit sappy. But otherwise I think this makes for a strong continuation with some soft but interesting plot elements introduced to enrich the series. If you enjoyed the first, you will want to read this. And for those looking for a decent romance with fantasy elements, this might be up your alley. I am interested enough to see what and where the author goes. Or perhaps how as I do find the series so far slightly predictable but still quite readable. Good continuation of the story I thoroughly enjoyed the first book, Waterborne Blade, in this series so I was anxiously awaiting the sequel. Ms. Murray is an excellent writer, fleshing out her characters and the world they live in nicely. As with a lot of sequels, this story moved the plot forward, but didn't really answer any of the major questions of whether Alweena would win back the crown, whether Marten would be instrumental to her quest or betray her again, and whether Weaver would be the final missing piece of the puzzle in defeating Vasic and removing him from the crown. Now that all the pieces are in place, I can hardly wait for the final book in this series. Fans of epic fantasy will enjoy this story. I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Finding Alaris Audiobook by Christina Simpson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christina Simpson) — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 21:45:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Finding Alaris Subtitle: Tri Realms Saga Book 1 Author: Christina Simpson Narrator: Angel Clark, Neil Hellegers Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-15 Publisher: Christina Simpson Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Princess Alaris found her home in the middle realm, after the actions of her father caused her to flee Volonia. But it was time for her to come home. So they sent him - the Warrior of Volonia. Neither of them knew what the ancients had in store. They could have never imagined that they'd be chosen. War was coming, and they would have to fight, or lose Volonia forever. Members Reviews: alaris by angel Where does Finding Alaris rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? angels voice puts it at 1 with the rest Who was your favorite character and why? all of teh voice actors just such a great voice gets you into the book Which character as performed by Angel Clark and Neil Hellegers was your favorite? all of them i couldent get enough of the voices while driving back and fourth to work If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? make teh voice actors main actors

Die Macht der Alten (Die Götterkriege 5) Hörbuch von Richard Schwartz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Schwartz) — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 11:28:31 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Die Macht der Alten (Die Götterkriege 5) Autor:: Richard Schwartz Erzähler: Michael Hansonis Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 16 hrs and 16 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-09-15 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Havald, der Engel des Todes, hat sich von seinen Freunden getrennt, die nun auf sich gestellt in die Schlacht ziehen müssen. Leandra wie Seraphine kämpfen mit Havalds Entscheidung, denn sie wissen, dass sein Weg ins Dunkel führt. Werden sie die Macht der Alten aktivieren und damit Askir und Illian retten? Oder wird der Nekromantenkaiser ohne Havalds Schutz die Reiche verschlingen? Richard Schwartz bringt in diesem aufwühlenden Roman seine Figuren für das Finale seiner High-Fantasy-Reihe in Stellung. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©2015 Piper Verlag GmbH (P)2015 Audible GmbH

The Gate Keeper's Daughter (The Gate Keeper's Daughter Series) Audiobook by David Randall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Randall) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 06:28:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gate Keeper's Daughter (The Gate Keeper's Daughter Series) Author: David Randall Narrator: Lisa Valdini Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Argoss Publications Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Audra is the daughter of a wealthy stonemason in the vast, walled trade city of Hilden Maar. Her father is publicly an influential member of society in the only free and independent city in all of The Kingdom of Argoss. Privately he is a member of a secretive society that alone acts as the keeper of The Gate, an ancient thing of barely imagined power and forgotten origins. She has been sent as an envoy to the king of Argoss, who is emperor over many lands including the free city of Hilden Maar, in a desperate plea for military aid. Some dark force has organized the tribal Helam. Their hideous humanoid bands and their evil allies have been assembled into a massive army, now running rampant, all but unchecked west of The Yole River. They drive refugees or slaughter and devour them on their approach to Hilden Maar to the north. Fear and panic fill the city as tightly as those coming to seek refuge inside the cities' three concentric walls. The eldest son of the king, Prince Robert Barius, and his Battalion of Light Cavalry is the only answer for the Helam. He and his men are the only remaining soldiers alive to stand between the hordes of hobgoblins (Helam) and Hilden Maar. The emperor is at present powerless to answer, as the king's armies cannot cross the Yole River until the early winter finally ices it over. Until then the king has no way of engaging the enemy or saving his son, let alone swinging far to the north to relieved a well-fortified, garrisoned, and walled city. Audra does not yet know it, but she will have to find another way to bring relief to the city of Hilden Maar, her home, her family, and all that she loves. Members Reviews: Absolutely amazing Great book. Dave Randall is an amazing writer. If your into fantasy this is a must read. great book my first read from this author if you are fan of the Hobbit you will love this book . it brings you to a lost world you don't want to leave well done

The Occupation Audiobook by David R. Beshears

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David R. Beshears) — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 08:37:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Occupation Author: David R. Beshears Narrator: James Nutt Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-15 Publisher: Greybeard Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The invasion had ended long ago. The remnants of humanity survived as best they could on reservations or in tiny communities out of sight of the masters of the planet. Most had never known a world not dominated by the Shylmahn, content now to live out their lives in the shadows. Some were not content. The Britton Family, legends from an all-but-forgotten war long since lost, fading into the obscurity of a human history soon to vanish, they now fought a war that no one knew was being waged. Book Two of the Shylmahn Trilogy. Members Reviews: The enjoyment continues! The Occupation (book two of the Shylmahn Migration) picks up a few years later in the storyline, yet leaves no gaps for the reader. The attention to detail linking this book to the first in the series left this reader chomping at the bit for the third book! The author did a great job leading the story forward in time while introducing new elements to the story that keep me engaged. Identifying with the struggle and the tenacity of mankind, our resistance to domination by anyone or anything and the refusal to give up0hope for our future are all traits that result in another great read! Nicely done sir! Imaginative, Gripping and highly entertaining Another wonderful novel by one of the great science-fiction writers of our time. Mr Beshears has a real talent for painting the most marvelous scenes this his Majesty of words. Loved it!

Der Sumpf des Vergessens (Die letzten Helden 10) Hörbuch von David Holy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Holy) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 06:47:19 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Sumpf des Vergessens (Die letzten Helden 10) Autor:: David Holy Erzähler: Dietmar Wunder, Kim Hasper, Eckart Dux, Engelbert von Nordhausen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 25 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-01-15 Herausgeber: GoodToGo GmbH Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Das Geheimnis des Konzils der Elemente liegt nahe und X begibt sich hierfür in einen Sumpf, in dem es nur so vor Monstern und Gefahren lauert. Die Prüfung, die er hier zu bestehen hat, geht über die Grenzen der Zeit hinaus. Mit mehr als 300 Sprechern und einer Laufzeit von weit über 30 Stunden zählt diese 24-teilige Fantasyproduktion zu den größten Werken der Hörspielgeschichte. Das Heldenepos, das in vier zeitgleich spielenden Akten nichts Geringeres als das Ende der Welt thematisiert, erscheint gesplittet auf 24 in sich abgeschlossenen Folgen über einen Zeitraum von vier Jahren. Sprecher: Dietmar Wunder, Engelbert von Nordhausen, Kim Hasper, Hennes Bender, Nico Sablik, Eckart Dux, K. Dieter Klebsch, Wolfgang Bahro, Nico Sablik, Bettina Zech, Marion Hartmann, Florian Köhler, Joseline Gassen, Tom Vogt, Gordon Piedesack, Robert Riechert, Florian Ertl, Benno Kneißl, Richard Köhl, Mark-Robin Köhl, Finn Wolke, Fabrizio Curci. ©2014 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic (P)2014 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic

Die Festung des Frostwurms (Die letzten Helden 9) Hörbuch von David Holy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Holy) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:27:08 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Die Festung des Frostwurms (Die letzten Helden 9) Autor:: David Holy Erzähler: Dietmar Wunder, Kim Hasper, Eckart Dux, Engelbert von Nordhausen Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 30 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-01-15 Herausgeber: GoodToGo GmbH Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Nach der Trennung von Amon und X ist nichts mehr, wie es war. X schlägt sich durch eine Eisweite auf der Suche nach Amon und trifft dabei eine wunderschöne Frau, die das Herz des Magiers erwärmt. Jedoch wird sie von einem riesigen Wurm verfolgt und es muss X gelingen, die Frost-Bestie zu bezwingen. Amon hingegen bereitet einen Feldzug vor, um vor seinen Herren eine Armee aufzustellen. Nicht jeder der Untergebenen ist mit Amon als neuen General zufrieden, ein Machtkampf aus Intrigen beginnt, der nicht mit fairen Mittel gespielt wird. Mit mehr als 300 Sprechern und einer Laufzeit von weit über 30 Stunden zählt diese 24-teilige Fantasyproduktion zu den größten Werken der Hörspielgeschichte. Das Heldenepos, das in vier zeitgleich spielenden Akten nichts Geringeres als das Ende der Welt thematisiert, erscheint gesplittet auf 24 in sich abgeschlossenen Folgen über einen Zeitraum von vier Jahren. ©2014 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic (P)2014 Holysoft Studios LTD / Hearoic

Emissary Audiobook by Betsy Dornbusch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Betsy Dornbusch) — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:43:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emissary Author: Betsy Dornbusch Narrator: Nick Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Draken vae Khellian, bastard cousin of the Monoean King, had risen far from his ignominious origins to become both a Bowrank commander and a member of the crown's Black Guard. But when cursed black magic took his wife and his honor away, he fought past his own despair and grief and carved out a new life in Akrasia. His bloody, unlikely path, chronicled in Exile: The First Book of the Seven Eyes, led him to a new love, and a throne. Draken has seen too much blood...the blood of friends and of enemies alike. Peace is what he wants. Now he must leave his wife and newborn child in an attempt to forge an uneasy peace between the Monoean King and the kingdom of Akrasia. The long, bloody shadow of Akrasia's violent past hangs over his efforts like a shroud. But there are other forces at work. Peace is not something everybody wants...not even in the seemingly straightforward kingdom of Draken's birth. Factions both known and unknown to Draken vie to undermine his efforts and throw the kingdom into civil war. Forces from his days in the Black Guard prove to be the most enigmatic, and a bloody tide threatens to engulf Draken's every step. Members Reviews: Definitely a 5 STAR! After reading the first book of the series, "Exile", I was hooked on Draken. Emissary is equally as exciting with constant action that had me up all night reading. Dornbusch has mastered the art of making a reader feel a part of the intense drama. Lynda Profitt, Dayton, OH An entrancing tale Full of twists and turns to keep you entranced the whole way thru. I've enjoyed this series this far and look forward to reading more.

Baron of Blood Audiobook by C. N. Faust

biacuaduc@gmail.com (C. N. Faust) — Fri, 08 May 2015 10:09:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baron of Blood Subtitle: Dawning Era, Book 1 Author: C. N. Faust Narrator: Martin Esposito Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-15 Publisher: C.N. Faust Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Sick of living in a world of dissolution and poverty, Baron Ezbon Cavalla decides to join forces with two of his fellow aristocrats in a revolution against a powerful empire and a tyrannical ruler who takes things way too personally. When the three barons Nicolas, Ezbon, and Ivan try to pull themselves together, they find that working with each other might not be so preferable to tyranny. Alongside their rocky relationships with one another, Ezbon and Nicolas are having problems in their own castles. Nicolas' wife is pregnant - and not by him. His servant boy, his lover, is slowly dying, and Nicolas cannot figure out why. On the other side, Ezbon has recently taken up a young fugitive named Charon who he comes to realize has a much darker past than he first anticipated. He should have known better than to let himself get all attached. Blood. War. Love. Betrayal. All that matters in the end is victory. Members Reviews: Entertaining Let me begin by saying this: I read the entire thing. Now, that may not seem like a glowing compliment, but I am not one of those people that reads a book simply because she picked it up. I am a writer myself, a college student, the mother of three children, and I work full-time. Furthermore, I am a mortal human being and I am dying as we speak. ;) I do not waste my time on reading boring books. If it's bad, I move on to something good. So when I say I read this from beginning to end, please understand that this is not a task I undertake lightly. I think the reason I read it through was because of the pacing. Every time my mind would wander, every time I would get irritated and consider putting the book down, something crazy interesting would happen and force me to pick it back up. Really, the author gave me no choice. This book was so fascinatingly plot driven I just kept reading it. All that said, there is a reason I gave this book three stars. Two reasons, actually. The first is that the characters did not behave like people. Half the time they behaved like a hot mess. At one point the behavior of one of the two women in the book was so ridiculous I actually rolled my eyes. Not because she was being bratty, but because she was being stupid. A pregnant woman does not pick a fist fight with a man, I wanted to tell her, that's no way to bring your baby to term. I almost put this book down at that point (not big on commitment, I) but right after that something interesting happened and I had to figure out what was going to happen next. Also, I couldn't understand why every person in the book was so desperately in love with Nicholas. He was a brutal, short-sighted little warlord. I guess he must have been really pretty? I really wanted his compatriots to see him for what he was, but that never happened, so that was a bummer. The second star was for the editing. I know grammar is not the most important part of a book, and for some people story overrides it so thoroughly that they wouldn't even mention it, but personally, I feel that grammar is a very important tool for a writer and it behooves him to know how it works. Several times the author used the word "taunt" when he meant "taut." Also, the word "lie" was repeatedly misused.

The Gracekeepers Audiobook by Kirsty Logan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kirsty Logan) — Tue, 19 May 2015 02:42:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gracekeepers Subtitle: A Novel Author: Kirsty Logan Narrator: Katy Townsend Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: For fans of The Night Circus and Station 11, a lyrical and absorbing debut set in a world covered by water. As a Gracekeeper, Callanish administers shoreside burials, laying the dead to their final resting place deep in the depths of the ocean. Alone on her island, she has exiled herself to a life of tending watery graves as penance for a long-ago mistake that still haunts her. Meanwhile, North works as a circus performer with the Excalibur, a floating troupe of acrobats, clowns, dancers, and trainers who sail from one archipelago to the next, entertaining in exchange for sustenance. In a world divided between those inhabiting the mainland ("landlockers") and those who float on the sea ("damplings"), loneliness has become a way of life for North and Callanish, until a sudden storm offshore brings change to both their lives - offering them a new understanding of the world they live in and the consequences of the past, while restoring hope in an unexpected future. Inspired in part by Scottish myths and fairytales, The Gracekeepers tells a modern story of an irreparably changed world: one that harbors the same isolation and sadness, but also joys and marvels of our own age. Critic Reviews: "A highly original fantasy, set in a haunting sea-world both familiar and mysterious." (Ursula K. Le Guin) "The Gracekeepers is an enchanting, magical tale, and Kirsty Logan's writing is beautiful. Compelling and vivid, with Scottish lore woven lyrically throughout, The Gracekeepers explores such issues as loneliness and isolation, our innate tendencies to create divisions between ourselves and others, the consequences of long-ago actions, and, ultimately, the restoration of hope." (Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants and At the Water's Edge) "A gorgeously melancholy novel, a post-apocalyptic fairy tale of mermen and mourning birds, ghost cities on the ocean floor and precious, precious soil. I envy the reader who is just now picking it up." (Camille DeAngelis, author of Bones & All) Members Reviews: Iâm pretty impressed that it still stands out to me after ... This was the very first book I read in 2016. Iâm pretty impressed that it still stands out to me after this incredibly long year! I was running around Scotland when I spotted this - I still have yet to spot it in the States, although I know itâs here. The cover immediately drew my eye, because itâs just downright gorgeous. It was being toted as Scotlandâs author pick of the month or year or season or something, because Logan spun her tale around elements of Scottish fairy tales and folklore. Not only that, but the description promised circuses on ships and mermaids and two strong lady protags. How can I say no? So I quickly decided it was a necessary souvenir and buddy-read it with a friend of mine. It did not disappoint. The dark whimsy that Logan crafted into her world left me wanting to know more about the characters and the lands they live on (or around). Definitely worth picking up. Even though the cover difference between US and UK is ASTOUNDINGâpick it up wherever you are An Unusual Book This is a really unusual book--if you liked Night Circus or Station Eleven, you'll enjoy Gracekeepers.

Fate of the Gods - Black Edition Audiobook by K Massop

biacuaduc@gmail.com (K Massop) — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 06:43:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fate of the Gods - Black Edition Author: K Massop Narrator: James Kermack Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-15 Publisher: K Massop Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Fate of the Gods: Black Edition is the fictional noble tale of tantalizingly complex battles in which gods, goddesses, and unbelievable mystical creatures clash in fierce combat on and above the world known as Lacertus. Humans and other beings mix supernatural war strategy with magic, sorcery, and a barrage of paranormal weapons in a life and death struggle for worldly as well as heavenly kingdoms, honor and, most of all, the very the existence of the world. Author K Massop skilfully takes the listener on a rapid paced, electrifying fantasy adventure set in the 14th century. The words spin an incredible story crammed with unexpected twists, astonishing turns, and a bombshell ending of epic proportions. Members Reviews: Great book! Very interesting characters and plot. Kept me entertained through out the story. I hope there's going to be a sequel.

A Demon's Quest Audiobook by Charles Carfagno Jr.

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Carfagno Jr.) — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 06:20:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Demon's Quest Subtitle: The Beginning of the End Author: Charles Carfagno Jr. Narrator: Fred Wolinsky Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-15 Publisher: Charles Carfagno Jr Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: In a world where monsters are running amok, demons are emerging from the underworld to stake their claim on humanity. Battle lines are hastily drawn, ensnaring friends and foes in a fight for their lives. Unlikely heroes will emerge, some bravely volunteering to serve the cause, while others are forced into the fray. Torhan is of the latter. The human lad, accused of crimes he did not commit, must fight to clear his name. His journey is dangerous, fraught with possible death at every turn, but he is resourceful and skilled with a blade... but is it enough? Epic battles and unimaginable creatures await the listener in this fantasy adventure, volume one. Evil, so venomous it strikes without care, is mercilessly wielded by the demons in a bid to enslave the human race. However, a battle cry of freedom stands in their way, as courage, honesty and loyalty will not easily be outdone. An array of characters lead by Blood Knights, Monks of the White Fist, and the Lord of the Mind, are anxiously engaged in a battle of wits and distilled strengths. Demon's Quest is packed with magic, swordplay, monsters, and much more. Author Charles Carfagno Jr. has created a world akin to Dungeons and Dragons, a fanciful cosmos described with flare and unique penmanship for the most avid of fantasy fans. Members Reviews: A Creative, Unique Adventure Encouraged by a friend to read volume 1 of this series, I found myself, at first, bogged down in trying to remember all the names, places and circumstances. However, with pen and notepad nearby, I forged ahead and was soon caught-up in the lives of countless characters, who traversed a number of parallel plots. I had my favorites, enjoying the Red Knight and Torhan's storylines the most, but the others almost equally pulled me along. The story is set in a fantastic world of mythical creatures, absurdly evil villains and crafty humans. Although the plots are all someone separate in this first installment, I can see how the author is gradually weaving them together. The book does end somewhat abruptly, encouraging the reader to purchase the next volume -- not too unusual for the current trend in literature. I would have to say for a first attempt Mr. Cargango has done very well. The manuscript is almost completely free of typographical errors and the writing style is pleasing - kudos to this new author. The thing that captured my attention, above all else, was the writer's imagination. I thought some of the creatures, spells, and weapons were uniquely his own. They were well-described and aptly used throughout the story. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Fantasy and Adventure, but especially teens and young adult readers. Action! Pros: If you love action then this is the e-book for you! Itâs a collection of three beginnings. First, a group of men, or rather an army, led by Gilex looking for the Circle of Demise for treasure. Next an actual army whose General is captured by an evil sorcerer and turned into a skeletal puppet. Last, martial artists of the Order training and escaping from death from the monster gang of a crime boss. Each of the stories is filled with blood and gore with every step! The characters are tough and multi-dimensional and there are no loose ends.

Drachenzwielicht (Die Chronik der Drachenlanze 1) Hörbuch von Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret Weis) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:18:25 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Drachenzwielicht (Die Chronik der Drachenlanze 1) Autor:: Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman Erzähler: Gordon Piedesack Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 10 hrs and 42 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-07-10 Herausgeber: MFM Entertainment GbR Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Sechs Freunde aus vergangenen Abenteurer-Zeiten treffen sich nach Jahren wieder in Solace, der Stadt auf den Bäumen: Tanis, der Halb-Elf, Sturm Feuerklinge, der Ritter von Solamnia, Raistlin, der rätselhafte Magier, Caramon, sein ungleicher Zwillingsbruder, Flint Feuerschmied, der Zwerg und schließlich Tolpan Barfuß, ein Kender - die lästigste Rasse auf dem ganzen Planeten. Ein Kender kennt keine Angst und steckt deshalb ständig bis zum Hals in Schwierigkeiten. Die Gefährten sind in großer Sorge, denn in Solace machen sich die Drakonier breit, die unheilvoller Drachenwesen einer bösen fremden Macht. Doch dann treffen sie auf Goldmond, eine Barbarenprinzessin und ihrem Geliebten Flußwind. Die beiden tragen den blauen Kristall, der über das Schicksal der Welt Krynn entscheiden wird. Einer Welt, die von ihren einst hilreichen Göttern verlassen wurde und das Schicksal einer fürchterlichen kosmischen Katastrophe erleiden mußte. Die Welt der Drachenlanze begeistert mit spannenden, romantischen und emotional fesselnden Fantasy-Geschichten. "Der Herr der Ringe"-Fans kommen bei diesem Stoff auf jeden Fall voll auf ihre Kosten.

The First Law 4 Hörbuch von Joe Abercrombie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joe Abercrombie) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:01:08 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: The First Law 4 Autor:: Joe Abercrombie Erzähler: David Nathan Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 13 hrs and 3 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-26-09 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Während sich die Schlinge immer enger um Herrschende wie Untertanen zieht, reist Bayaz, der erste der Magi, in die verlassene Ödnis rund um die alte Ruinenstadt Adua. Zu seinem Gefolge zählen neben seinem Zauberlehrling Quai noch Ferro, eine verhasste Mörderin, Neunfinger, ein gefürchteter Kämpfer, und Luthar, Emporkömmling der Unionstruppen. Gemeinsam könnten sie die Menschheit retten, wenn sie einander nur nicht so hassen würden... Die deutsche Hörbuch-Fassung dieser Fantasy-Saga basiert auf den Romanen Kriegsklingen, Feuerklingen und Königsklingen. >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. Aus dem Englischen von Kirsten Borchardt.Copyright (c) der deutschsprachigen Ausgabe 2007 by Wilhelm Heyne Verlag, ein Unternehmen der Verlagsgruppe Random House GmbH, MünchenCopyright (c) und (p) der deutschsprachigen Audiofassung 2009 by Audible GmbH Kritik Bewertungen: Merken Sie sich diesen Namen: Joe Abercrombie wird Fantasy-Geschichte schreiben! -- James Barclay So packend realistisch, zynisch und bissig im positiven Sinn, wie es dem Genre schon lange gefehlt hat. -- James Barclay

Michael Köhlmeiers Märchenwelt 2 Hörbuch von Michael Köhlmeier

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Köhlmeier) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:40:18 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Michael Köhlmeiers Märchenwelt 2 Autor:: Michael Köhlmeier Erzähler: Michael Köhlmeier Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 40 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 04-27-12 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Enthält: Zwerg Nase; Schneewittchen; Das Strandgespenst; Ulfhild die Elbenfrau; Die kleine Seejungfrau; Die sieben wundertätigen Bergleute; Der Fisch und seine Braut; Bertha mit den großen Füßen; Frau Holle; Das versunkene Schloss, Rosalindo und Rosalie; Der Jäger Gracchus; Goldapfelsins Tochter und vieles mehr... Kritik Bewertungen: Eine wundervolle Entführung in eine zauberhafte Anderswelt voller heldenhafter Streiter, zorniger Feen, wundersamer Tiere und böswilliger Unholde. -- Zillo

Der Untergang (Die Chronik der Unsterblichen 4) Hörbuch von Wolfgang Hohlbein

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wolfgang Hohlbein) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:49:29 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Untergang (Die Chronik der Unsterblichen 4) Autor:: Wolfgang Hohlbein Erzähler: Dietmar Wunder Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 11 hrs and 25 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-25-13 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich.

Happy Hour in der Hölle (Bobby Dollar 2) Hörbuch von Tad Williams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tad Williams) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:43:00 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Happy Hour in der Hölle (Bobby Dollar 2) Autor:: Tad Williams Erzähler: Simon Jäger Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 17 hrs and 6 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-25-14 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Teuflisch: Der neue Bobby Dollar Bobby Dollar, Anwalt der verlorenen Seelen und Engel auf Erden, wird von seinem Himmelsmentor in die Hölle geschickt. Er soll dort dem Sklavenhändler Rhipash eine kryptische Botschaft übermitteln. Das passt Bobby wunderbar, will er doch die Teufelin Caz wiedersehen, in die er sich unsterblich verliebt hat. So macht er sich auf zur Höllenpforte - um im Innern ein unvorstellbar großes Reich vorzufinden. Tagelang läuft Bobby von einem Höllenkreis zum nächsten, und endlich findet er Rhipash. Dieser nimmt ihn mit auf seinem Sklavenschiff in den Kreis des Höllenadels und so dauert es nicht lange und er begegnet Caz. Und dann ist da noch Höllenfürst Eligor, der Bobby das Leben buchstäglich zur Hölle macht... ©2013/ 2014 Tad Williams/ J.G. Cottasche Buchhandlung Nachfolger GmbH. Übersetzung: Cornelia Holfelder-von der Tann (P)2014 Der Hörverlag

Dunkles Omen Hörbuch von Terry Goodkind

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terry Goodkind) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:39:53 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Dunkles Omen Autor:: Terry Goodkind Erzähler: Oliver Siebeck Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 52 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-27-13 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. Kritik Bewertungen: Terry Goodkind ist der wahre Erbe von J. R. R. Tolkien! -- Marion Zimmer Bradley

Der Rebell (Fallen Angels 3) Hörbuch von J. R. Ward

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. R. Ward) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:58:32 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Der Rebell (Fallen Angels 3) Autor:: J. R. Ward Erzähler: Uwe Büschken Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 53 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-13-12 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Seit Anbeginn der Zeit herrscht Krieg zwischen den Mächten des Lichts und der Finsternis. Nun wurde ein Gefallener Engel dazu auserwählt, den Kampf ein für alle Mal zu entscheiden. Sein Auftrag: Er soll die Seelen von sieben Menschen erlösen. Sein Problem: Ein weiblicher Dämon macht ihm dabei die Hölle heiß... ©2012 Heyne HC (P)2012 Random House Audio

Jenseits der Schatten (Night Angel 3) Hörbuch von Brent Weeks

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brent Weeks) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:00:01 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Jenseits der Schatten (Night Angel 3) Autor:: Brent Weeks Erzähler: Bodo Primus Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 22 hrs and 6 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-16-11 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Kylar Stern war der wahrscheinlich beste Assassine der Welt - bis er dem Töten für immer abschwor. Doch nun werden seine besonderen Talente wieder benötigt. Denn Kylars Heimat steht unter Belagerung, und die Hoffnung seiner Freunde ruht auf ihm genauso schwer wie das Vertrauen seines Königs. Ihm allein kann es jetzt noch gelingen, das Reich zu retten. Doch Kylars Plan ist selbstmörderisch und nahezu unmöglich durchzuführen - die Ermordung eines Gottes! ©2010 Blanvalet (P)2011 Random House Verlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: Genial Der letzte Teil der Saga ist der Krönende Abschluss!! Einfach genial geschrieben, fesselnd und spannend bis zur letzten Seite!! Ein muss!

Sturmklänge Hörbuch von Brandon Sanderson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brandon Sanderson) — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:35:11 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Sturmklänge Autor:: Brandon Sanderson Erzähler: Detlef Bierstedt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 25 hrs and 40 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 05-02-13 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Das neue Meisterwerk von Fantasy-Star Brandon Sanderson.

Tales of the Minivandians Audiobook by Tom Rogneby

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Rogneby) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 11:18:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Minivandians Author: Tom Rogneby Narrator: Adam McLaughlin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Tom Rogneby Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: The Minivandian is the warrior who values home and hearth. He finds the adventure in day-to-day activities. She is the barbarian queen who revels in every-day battles. These are their tales. Members Reviews: We should all strive to be Minivandians Any additional comments? I have been reading the Daddy Bear's Den blog for a couple of years, so I am familiar with some of the stories. There have been some improvements made for the published version, all of which seem positive. The stories vary from medieval versions of familiar events (a clogged drain, the first time a barbarian's daughter goes to a dance) to epic battles against the forces of the undead. The core of the book, however, is always about love, home, and family--and passing those values on to the next generation. My wife and I listened to this on a road trip, and while were both laughing at times, she was brought to tears more than once--tears of joy as well as tears of sadness. The audio performance on this was very good as well. The narrator gives each character a distinctive voice that fits their personality, and he never seems to have trouble with any of the names. The tone of his voice always seemed to match the tone of the story, and that definitely helps one to be immersed in the story. The book speaks especially loudly to me because, like the author, I have Viking blood and married an Irish lass. Excellent, original, and humorous book A book with a new take on reality, Tales of the Minivandians is an excellent collection of short and longer tales focused on the Minivandian, DaddyBear, and his family. Never has the humdrum of modern home repair and modern life been quite so medieval. You'd have to read it to fully understand how funny it is when modern problems are solved in a barbarian context. It's an original and interesting concept that works very well and leaves you smiling. Well written with lots of wry humor and with a narrator that really captures the spirit of the book, it's well worth your time listening.

Die letzten Eiskrieger (Drachenelfen 4) Hörbuch von Bernhard Hennen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernhard Hennen) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 06:05:22 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> Titel: Die letzten Eiskrieger (Drachenelfen 4) Autor:: Bernhard Hennen Erzähler: Detlef Bierstedt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 29 hrs and 11 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-26-15 Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die heißersehnte Fortsetzung der Drachenelfen-Saga! Im Feuer von Selinunt hat Nandalee ihren Geliebten und damit den Glauben an ihre Herren verloren. Während sich Elfen und Menschen zum ersten Mal in offener Schlacht am eisigen Himmel von Nangog begegnen, will sie nie wieder ihr Schwert für die Himmelsschlangen erheben. Doch dann mehren sich unheimliche Vorzeichen um die Geburt ihrer Kinder, und Nandalee muss begreifen, dass eine Drachenelfe niemals vor ihrer Vergangenheit fliehen kann. ©2015 Heyne Verlag (P)2015 Random House Audio Mitglieder Bewertungen: Five Stars Great book. Love it!

The Cold Tower Audiobook by Michael J Bertolini

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael J Bertolini) — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:00:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cold Tower Subtitle: The Dark Heritage Saga, Book 1 Author: Michael J Bertolini Narrator: Geoff Metcalf Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Michael Bertolini Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Peace. Prosperity. Freedom. After 50 years it ends. In the world of Scyllia darkness is coming. The evil sorcerer Enlokirim has risen from the grave, seeking revenge against those that destroyed him. He searches for the Triangles of Power: nine magical stones that are individually powerful, but even more dangerous together. Amras Oronar, an outcast elf warrior, leads a group of adventurers in hope of stopping Enlokirim. He is joined by Isla Solwen, a vampire hunter and priestess of the dead; Zara Wolf, a barbarian with a mysterious heritage; and Ginerva Page, a witch that knows the history and power of the Triangles. Together they'll face monstrous creatures both living and dead in an effort to save their world... but is that enough?

Final Passage Audiobook by Brad Magnarella

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brad Magnarella) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:23:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Final Passage Subtitle: The Prisoner and the Sun, Book 3 Author: Brad Magnarella Narrator: Steve Marvel Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-14 Publisher: Brad Magnarella Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: "You are closer than you believe." These are the mystic Adramina's final words to Iliff. But despite years of searching, Iliff has neither seen nor felt the one Mountain rumored to climb beyond the clouds to the Sun, and Skye is fading. Now the challenge before Iliff is clear: complete his quest or lose Skye forever. With time short and hope waning, his looming journey will demand everything of him. But clues are few and cryptic and all seem to point toward the last place he ever expected, or wanted, to venture. The stage is set for the powerful conclusion to The Prisoner and the Sun, the fantasy-based trilogy that asks: What lies beyond our walls? Final Passage is preceded by Escape and Lights and Shadows. You can also find all three books in The Complete Trilogy edition. Appropriate for ages 10 and older. Members Reviews: Still I tremble! There are not enough words to praise Mr. Magnarella's work. I have never, in the thousands of books read in my lifetime, come across such a masterful retelling of John Bunyan's PILGRIM'S PROGRESS. Pure genius! Following Iliff on his journey of his own spiritual enlightenment was uplifting and awakening for me. I will share this series with as many people as I can, and recommend it widely. Thank you, Brad Magnarella! And thanks to your editors and proofreaders for excellence in their work. The Epic Series Conclusion! Final Passage - Book 3 in The Prisoner and the Sun Series; the Epic Series Conclusion! Rating: 4.5 of 5 Author: Brad Magnarella Format: Kindle, Paperback Years after so many had sacrificed so much to unite the Fythe and Garrott, Iliff finds life with Skye and Troll's son Tradd to be more than he would have imagined possible. However as the years march forward, it becomes clear to Iliff that Skye is aging and soon she too will join the fallen who have gone before her and there is no way to stop it. Or is there? The Sun - his journey to the Sun, which he has been distracted from so many times may be the answer. Convinced this is the only chance to save Skye as well as her fallen people, together they search the lands to find the path. But their travelings lead them unfulfilled. Both their physical journeys and "reaching out" to places with their awareness provide no clue until an aged traitor returns with the answer. But how can they journey to The Far Place where the fallen go, if they themselves have not fallen? Brad Magnarella's Final Passage is the Third and final book in the Prisoner and the Sun Trilogy. From the first book's opening pages I was immediately hooked into this unique fantasy world. What was this journey to the Sun? What did it mean? Who was the old man Salvatore? If the journey to the Sun was so impossible yet fulfilling, how and why did he ever come back to the prison? And, for that matter, what was the prison? So many questions. Questions that drove my curiosity to continue reading and follow Illif's quest. I will admit I feared reading the final chapters. Two concerns came to mind - the first was what if the author punted and I would never get answers to these questions, the second was worse yet, what if the answers were there but were not worth the journey? Well, they answers are there and to me I was very satisfied when I finished the final pages. The Prinsoner and the Sun is a unique series with wonderfully unique and complex characters.

A Hungering of Wolves Audiobook by T.C. Rypel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (T.C. Rypel) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:55:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Hungering of Wolves Author: T.C. Rypel Narrator: Brian Holsopple Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Gonji, the demon-stalked warrior with the soul of his samurai forebears and the heart of his Viking mother, surges on through legend-haunted medieval Europe, seeking the key to his mysterious destiny His infamy - and celebrity! - has seen a militant cult spawned by his legend and philosophies. Thus, Gonji must face superstitious persecution from both religious and secular hierarchies, while dealing with deadly human and unknown supernatural assassins dedicated to destroying him and his band of loyal warriors. Facing almost certain death, Gonji must make a grim decision. His ally, the enigmatic golden werewolf Simon Sardonis, has come to him with an earnest plea for help in France against a monstrous enemy of his own: the brutal, shape-shifting Farouche Clan. These are demonic invaders from another world, with whom Simon shares an eerie kinship. Their savagery overwhelms even Simon's formidable power, and now they threaten the woman with whom he has come to share love. But worse still, the Farouche fiends are the vanguard of a tyrannical, inter-dimensional conspiracy. A conspiracy which has insidiously snared Gonji himself in its age-old web of evil dominance. But can even the skillful samurai Gonji and the massive werewolf Simon together raise an effective force against such colossal evil, when the armies of their world refuse to help? Is there any force mighty enough to battle another sphere's dark sorcery, when it devours all before it witha hungering of wolves? Members Reviews: A HUNGERING OF WOLVES MAKES YOU HUNGER FOR MORE GONJI! This fifth and final (thus far) volume in this well-crafted, wonderfully written and powerfully told story brings it all home in a perfect crescendo of swords, sorcery, human conflict, a very nasty family of werewolves, and page-turning action. Rypel goes out on top with this grand finale that will grab you by the throat like a raging wolfman and not let you go until you've reached the very last word. If you want to know how to write epic heroic fantasy, if you want to see how vivid characterizations, human drama, superbly choreographed scenes of battle, clever plotting, and cracking dialogue can bring literary depth to the genre of sword and sorcery . . . if you want to know how it's done -- A HUNGERING OF WOLVES is a shining example, and so is the entire 5-volume saga of this unique and memorable character named Gonji: warrior, poet, artist, a wandering soul in search of his heritage and his destiny. Below is from my review of T.C. Rypel's "The Deathwind Trilogy," the first 3 books in the 5-volume Saga of Gonji Sabatake: "This book is not only one fantastic reading experience -- it totally rocks! There is an energy to Ted Rypel's writing, an honesty and a genuine love for his characters that grabs you by the heart AND the throat, and doesn't let up until the final word on the last page of this 5-book saga lets go of you. Ted's crackling dialog, subtle nuances, raw emotional power, and the pathos of his style and story telling is pure magic. He picks you up and sets you down right in the center of the amazing events and characters he has created. His prose conjures images in the mind -- images of unforgettable characters like Gonji the Samurai, Simon Sardonis, and Lydia Bendetto -- images of epic, well-choreographed battle scenes, clever intrigue, and the development of characters made of real flesh and blood.

Tides of Darkness Audiobook by Judith Tarr

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Judith Tarr) — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 14:16:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tides of Darkness Subtitle: Avaryan Resplendent, Book 3 Author: Judith Tarr Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Hailed as "a sweeping saga, spiced with exciting, unexpected plot twists" (Publishers Weekly), Judith Tarr's richly imagined Avaryan fantasy series has gained a broad and devoted following that eagerly awaits each new book. Now, after more than five years, Judith Tarr at last offers her many fans a stunning new chapter in this majestic epic. A wild, spoiled princeling of the house of Han-Gilen, Indaros Karelios is handsome, arrogant, a seducer and tavern-crawler with little regard for the noble line that spawned him. But Daros is also a mage, unruly, untrained, and unbound by the constraints that block other workers of magic. Caught violating the mages' gravest prohibition, crossing through the forbidden gates between the worlds, Daros is brought to judgment before the Lady Merian, ruler of the Golden Empire, Mistress of the Gates, and heir of Avaryan. But in Daros' eyes, Merian sees something no one else has seena power that far exceeds any she has ever known, and a burning passion that kindles her own restive desires. Unable to take his life, Merian exiles Daros to serve the one person who might tame him, the Emperor Estarion, the near-immortal who relinquished his rule to live a simpler life in the lands to the north. As Daros learns to control his dawning powers under Estarion's discipline, he discovers a hideous truth: A vast, inexorable wave of darkness is approaching, devouring world after world. Recklessly seeking its limits, Daros vanishes into the chill night, and Estarion, too, is swept up by the shadow, landing on the shores of darkness, where he begins a new life in an ancient land plagued by demons of the night. Members Reviews: Fantasy I hate the cover of this book,but once again the author bound me to one of her worlds,even a bit slow to start,I read it in a day.So now have to check out if there are more. Love it Book arrived on time and was in perfect condition it was a gift for my grandson so imconfident he will love it as this will fill out his collection tremendous epic fantasy A hedonist of the worst order, Indaros Karelios seeks a good time whether he is wenching of drinking. Nothing else really matters to the member of the aristocratic house of Han-Gilen. Daros actually has talent, but chooses to hide his abilities so he could avoid having to attend Mage School. He fears that would cramp his style. When Daros gets in deep trouble and has to appear before the current Lady of the Gates, the Golden Emperor Merian sees inside to the very soul of Daros. She concludes that the wastrel is a strong but untrained mage. She decides he will be allowed to live but he must be punished. Lady Merian exiles Daros by sending him to her grandfather to receive the training he needs to control his power. Now a student disciple of the mighty Emperor Estarion, Daros soon is alone battling against the growing darkness of demons destroying his world one land at a time. His mentor has been dispatched by the evil one to a more mundane orb called earth. TIDES OF DARKNESS, the latest Avaryan Chronicles, is a tremendous epic fantasy that will send genre readers in search of the previous novels, all wonderful entries. The story line makes the fantastic seem authentic as if Judith Tarr has visited this magical plane in her real life. The growing terror adds to the belief that this realm exists outside of the fertile imagination of the author.

Darker than the Storm Audiobook by Freda Warrington

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Freda Warrington) — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 14:60:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/843/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darker than the Storm Subtitle: Blackbird, Book 5 Author: Freda Warrington Narrator: Alex Wyndham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic Publisher's Summary: Freda Warrington's 'orphan novel' is actually part of the Blackbird series, telling the story of what happened to Ashurek and his love, Silvren, after the end of A Blackbird in Silver Darkness and before A Blackbird in Amber Twilight Prince Ashurek of Gorethria looked up amazed. The towers of Niankan-Siol soared skywards, all blue and gold and glass, seemingly as light as air. Walkways, weightless and swaying, threaded among the pinnacles and spires, while winged creatures and air transports flitted between the glittering heights. But Niankan-Siol was a living illusion. The towers were deep-rooted in the despised under-city where an enslaved people huddled in earth-bound decay. While beyond the teeming city, the whole land was dissolving into Chaos and darkness as the swirling demonic energy of the Maelstrom tore the sorcery-doomed world of Jhensit apart. Prince Ashurek, grieving for Silvren, his lost love, looked up and shuddered.