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