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