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Title: Age of Iron

Subtitle: Iron Age Trilogy, Book 1

Author: Angus Watson

Narrator: Sean Barrett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-02-14

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Legends aren't born. They're forged.

Dug Sealskinner is a down-on-his-luck mercenary travelling south to join up with King Zadar's army. But he keeps rescuing the wrong people. First, Spring, a child he finds scavenging on the battlefield, and then Lowa, one of Zadar's most fearsome warriors, who's vowed revenge on the king for her sister's execution.

Now Dug's on the wrong side of that thousands-strong army he hoped to join - and worse, Zadar has bloodthirsty druid magic on his side. All Dug has is his war hammer, one rescued child, and one unpredictable, highly-trained warrior with a lust for revenge that's going to get them all killed.... It's a glorious day to die.

Members Reviews:

caught me up, could not stop listening until end

Would you listen to Age of Iron again? Why?

yes, very gripping

What other book might you compare Age of Iron to, and why?

not so much another book as another author/ books, it has the feel and style of D Gemmell... but stands out on its own, very good

Which scene did you most enjoy?

all the book

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I enjoyed it all

Any additional comments?

fantastic listen

a good yarn

Sean Barrett is without doubt a fabulous narrator so I feel most books he reads will usually be enjoyable. The story is good and I will definitely get part two when it is out. Dug is a fine character and there is an equally good supporting cast of characters. it's a typical road movie of revenge and mishap that chugs along at a comfortable pace. The historical notes have been kept in at the end which is helpful for me as like that sort of thing--if you tend to enjoy Bernard Cornwells Saxon or Arthur books, or a bit of Game of Thrones fantasy and are looking for a new tale, I reckon you will like this too-if you don't just send it back

Refreshing take on fantasy.

Would you consider the audio edition of Age of Iron to be better than the print version?

I'm a great lover of audible and thought the narration by Sean Barrett really good. I haven't read the printed version but generally i find if the narrator paired with the book is good then i feel it adds extra enjoyment over any printed book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Dug was a brilliant character and to me instantly likable. I found him to be funny and although a lot of the time he tried to stay out of trouble invariably he became the heroic savior....also I've never heard so much Badger related profanity in my life! Brilliant stuff!

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Without giving too much away probably the inn scene when Dug meets Lowa.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Again not trying to give too much away probably Dugs love life and his attachment to spring.

Any additional comments?

I loved the setting of Iron age Britain and the way Angus Watson managed to combine real history with fantasy fiction. This gave the story a rich and believable feel. Can't wait for the next book.

I found it difficult after listening to the first two Raven's Shadow books to find something that held my attention. I am please to say this certainly did.