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  • The Dargonesti Audiobook by Paul B. Thompson, Tonya C. Cook
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    Title: The Dargonesti
    Subtitle: Dragonlance: Lost Histories, Book 3
    Author: Paul B. Thompson, Tonya C. Cook
    Narrator: Gregory St. John
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    In a time of war, a princess of Qualinost and an elite band of warriors sail forth to rescue their contrymen from the collapsing Ergoth Empire. Their journey goes awry when a strange mist engulfs Princess Vixa's ship and transports them to a phantom island. Who are the mysterious masters who imprison them in their undersea city? No soul has encountered the fabled Dargonesti or visited the city of pearl marble that rises from the sea floor - and lived to tell the tale. Princess Vixa and her companions meet the race of sea elves, experience a fantastical underwater world, face a foe counted among the legends of Krynn, and accept an impossible mission that will bring them back to the land they call home. The Dargonesti: The Lost Histories Series probes the historical roots and epic struggles of the heretofore little-known peoples of Krynn.
    Members Reviews:
    No less than expected
    I discovered these authors when I read the Elven Exiles trilogy, which I highly recommend. I had to have more. Sadly, this was a stand-alone story and not quite as captivating. However, it was everything I expected it to be. This book is a light read, very pleasing. It is humorous and exciting, yet very relaxing. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I do recommend it.
    WOW!! Outstanding achievement in literary fiction...
    I was deeply impressed with this work. I was literally riveted to each and every word. Not once in this book did I see the next bend in the road. Every time you think you have a good bead on what is gonna happen next, BAM!. You become dead wrong. This work was more than fascinating!
    A fantastic work. This book deal with a lost race of elves called the "Dargonesti". This race lives at the bottom of a great sea. In this book you'll see..
    (1) Qualenesti Elves
    (2)Silvanesti Elves
    (3)Dargonesti Elves
    (4)A Kracken
    (5)Humans
    (6)Dwarves
    (7)A gryphon
    This is a absolutely fabulous read. If you are a veteran of this series, you'll love this book! If you are a newbie to the world of Krynn...you'll adore this book!
    -Jon
    great
    I received an advance copy of this set and it's spectacular and is reasons. I can tell you having only gotten to see a few episodes of the series total that the show itself is entertaining.
    A major let down
    I was disappointed with this book. Poorly written, bad plot, no interest created for any of the characters. I expected more of a background story about the Dargonesti, but this is just a story about them and they aren't even the main characters. I believe this is the worst book I've read in the DragonLance series so far. I really expected more from the book especially considering the authors have written other DL books that have been great. I guess they all can't be good. Nothing spectacular here, just seemed like a story that was quickly put together as filler in the series. Only recommended for hardcore DL fans.
    Disappointing story is not a history at all!
    In a series of books titled "Lost Histories," one might expect to learn about how various races and peoples originated and how they changed through time. In "The Dargonesti" you instead get a story that focuses on a Qualinesti woman who encounters and interacts with some Dargonesti in her travels.
    This book could only appeal to Dragonlance fans who want to read every book out there.
    9 hr 41 min
  • Shadowbane Audiobook by Erik Scott de Bie
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    Title: Shadowbane
    Author: Erik Scott de Bie
    Narrator: Rupert Degas
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    The city of Luskan has always been a den of pirates, thieves, and murderers. But lately, things have gotten much worse. A ship crashes offshore with nothing but corpses. Every day, people go crazy and brutalize those around them. And the only signs that even the most hardened criminals still walk the streets at night are bones. Luskan's sister city, Waterdeep, has sent a detachment to quarantine the unclean city - to let the filth within die, rather than infect the rest of the Realms. But Myrin has slipped inside, declaring that she will save Luskan. Shadowbane follows, determined to save Myrin and therefore her pet city - even if he has to kill every rat in Luskan to do it.
    Shadowbane features the triumphant return of the popular, dark vigilante from Downshadow and carries forth the threads of the worlds - spanning Abyssal Plague series. This expanded audiobook also includes a brand-new short story, entitled "A New Purpose".
    Members Reviews:
    Awesome performance
    There was a lot of great parts to this book. Great writing technique. Great character development. But, overall for some reason, the story just didn't do it for me. It seemed to drag a little here and there. The performance by the narrator was second to none.
    For a novel that has so much going for it...
    For a novel that has so much going for it, this is disappointing. I have loved reading Forgotten Realms for years. The universe has a rich landscape and history, giving the author a lot to work with and includes stories by some of my favorite authors including R A Salvatore and Elaine Cunningham. However I have been constantly disappointed by the poor standard of narration ruining novels I loved, when I come to listen to the Audio books. So after finding that this was narrated by Rupert Degas (who did such a wonderful job on the King Killer Chronicles) and listening to the sample, which centered around an intriguing female character for a change, I immediately purchased the book.
    Unfortunately, the only thing that did not let me down was Degas' performance and I hope he works on some of the other novels in this universe.The heroine whom I liked, is banished for hours at a time, being replaced by a hero who is wooden and I found myself completely unable to connect with. Most characters felt like less well written copies of characters I had read in other books. Truthfully I struggled to finish this and am unlikely to read the sequel or re-read this.
    Shadowbane is most likely to be of interest to Forgotten Realms fans, who want to listen to something by a brilliant narrator, like their macho knight hero stories and want something new after having already read and enjoyed the better stories in this universe.
    10 hr 47 min
  • A Warrior's Journey Audiobook by Paul B. Thompson
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    Title: A Warrior's Journey
    Subtitle: Dragonlance: Ergoth Trilogy, Book 1
    Author: Paul B. Thompson
    Narrator: Dennis Holland
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 13 hrs and 38 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 11 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    The first title in a new trilogy from Dragonlance author team Thompson and Cook.
    Writing team Thompson & Cook once again explore the history of the ancient Dragonlance world in A Warrior's Journey, the first title in the new Ergoth trilogy. Considered the historical specialists of the Dragonlance world, the authors take the story to a colorful and violent era of its history that has not been previously chronicled in any novel.
    The mighty Ergothian empire is gripped by civil war. Centuries before the first Cataclysm sunders Ansalon, two imperial dynasties struggle for supremacy. Brutal warlords jockey for power, while corrupt wizards sell their skills to the highest bidder. Unnatural monsters prey on the unwary. Amid this chaos and upheaval, a brave young peasant shakes the towers of the mighty as his fate and the destiny of Krynn collide.
    Members Reviews:
    Here comes the Horde
    This is a very hard to rate novel, part of me wants to give it a lower ranking, but I think it deserves what it gets. The main problem is that it is set over a long period of time, over ten years in fact. This causes a lot of problems. For one it suffers from Villainitis and there is no clear and present villain through out the whole novel only a few minor villains that really can never be taken seriously. Also because the "journey" in the title is a life journey and not one event the novel is broken up into different adventures and problems rather than one long quest. All these adventures allow, Tol, a farmer's son, to rise to greatness in the Ergothian Empire, right up to the side of the Emperor. He defeats wizards, rebels, and battles with the mysterious monster XimXim.
    This is most definitely a beginning novel to a trilogy, it's leading up to the bigger story that is going to happen in the second and third novels. That being said, it does an excellent job setting that story up (should have probably stayed away from the classic Arthurian love triangle though) for what is coming. It is well written, has tons of action, a tad of mystery, and more magic than most. For those that love kender, a third of the novel takes place in the kender land of Hylo, so there are plenty of pesky kender. But still it was a set up novel, so don't expect it to be one full novel with another episode coming, it answers almost no questions, and if you can't go without them I suggest waiting until the second Ergoth volume comes out.
    Final Thought: They named a monster XimXim, what's next WakaWaka?
    Highly underrated trilogy
    This book snuck up on me. I bought it thinking it was the latest in a line of Dragonlance books that had been, as of late, sub-par. Yet, what I read was truly a diamond in the rough. I am guessing this book (and trilogy) will be overlooked by many readers.
    This first book, covers a rather extended period of time. We start with a 10 year old boy and end with a man attached to a Horde. To some, this may be too long of time frame, but in the current story line it's an appropriate time lapse.
    I can't say enough things about this book. It's a truly a captivating read. The story is a great mix of action and character development.
    13 hr 38 min
  • Hand of the Hunter Audiobook by Mark Sehestedt
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    Title: Hand of the Hunter
    Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: Chosen of Nendawen, Book 2
    Author: Mark Sehestedt
    Narrator: Dara Rosenberg
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    Epic struggles as a young woman comes of age in the Forgotten Realms world...
    Nendawen the Hunter has accepted Hweilans sacrifice and claimed her as one of his. Now she must learn to truly become a hunter so that she may take on the powers of Nendawen and avenge her family. But while Nendawens faithful forge the young woman into a brutal killer, the undead forces of Jagen Ghen have found a way into Nendawens sanctuary in the Feywild.
    Following in the footsteps of such masterworks of setting as The Wheel of Time and Shannara, the Chosen of Nendawen series is a deftly detailed fantasy that sucks readers in and leaves them eager for more.
    Members Reviews:
    Five Stars
    I really like this trilogy, this story would make great anime.
    Chosen of Nandawen, book 2
    Hand of the Hunter: Chosen of Nendawen, Book IIis the second book in the Trilogy, The Chosen of Nendawen by author Mark Sehestedt. This novel is broken into three parts, two of which occur in the present and in the Giantspire mountains and one in the Hunting Lands/Feywild. Part one sets the stage with the main character, Hweilan's long lost "love" come searching with his half-brother and trusty lieutenant. Part two involves the training of Hweilan and her shaping into the Hand the demi-God Nendawen needs to destroy his ancient enemy, Jagun Ghen. Hweilan must learn the Lore, she must learn to Know and she must learn to Hunt. Hweilan is succesfull and manages to learn all three though not without leaving behind the little girl in Highwatch and becoming the Huntress, cold, beautifull and unforgiving. Parte de trois details really who Hweilan has become. During this time she puts all her training into action by saving the lover who never was and meeting up with her old friend, Menduarthis. Hweilan is tested near the end, and fails, causing her to truly come to terms with herself and steeling herself for what she must do, in the next novel of course. (Last sentance is spoiler free so it may not make much sense in context.)
    Pros:
    1. Hweilan is a major pro in this book as you can truly see her transformation into the warrior huntress that is needed to defeat Jagun Ghen.
    2. Prejudice is present in part three of this novel and though a small part of the novel, gives it character.
    Cons:
    1. Part two of this novel is a con purely because of its length. It is much too long! I would've liked for it to be shorter and more to the point, with more detail in part three, thought I do aknowledge Mr. Sehestdet's use of this part as Hweilan's transformative period.
    All in all, this was a good second volume in Mr. Sehestdet's trilogy,
    Becoming the Hand of the Hunter
    Foreword: This review was written after having read the whole trilogy.
    Scenario: While the book does begin with Hweilan fighting against Nar and a daemon, to save some unexpected people, this book is primarily about Hweilan becoming the Hand of Nendawen.
    Cast: Hweilan, a group of nobles investigating the fall of Highwatch, the real of Nendawen, and the daemons themselves.
    Storyline: As already mentioned this book is more about Hweilan becoming the Hand of Nendawen in the Feywild. Thus the majority of the book is about the trials she had to go through to become the hand of a primordial being. As to be expected, it is neither pleasant nor sane.
    12 hr 33 min
  • The Enemy Within Audiobook by Christie Golden
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    Title: The Enemy Within
    Subtitle: A Ravenloft Novel
    Author: Christie Golden
    Narrator: David Witanowski
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    Sir Tristan Hiregaard of Nova Vaasa appears outwardly to be a kind nobleman who would never harm anyone. But his sinister alter-ego, the evil crime lord Malken, finds no act too base when it comes to extending his vast criminal empire.
    Members Reviews:
    perfection
    from start to finish. thrilling. like car crash I just couldn't stop listening till the very end.
    Interesting, but ending was lacking
    I found the book to be an entertaining murder mystery and I liked the depth of the characters. At the end, I found the open-ended finale a bit underwhelming and I didn't feel there was a good explanation regarding the existence of Malcan. However, perhaps that is what one should expect from a Ravenloft novel.
    10 hr 38 min
  • Swords of Dragonfire Audiobook by Ed Greenwood
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    Title: Swords of Dragonfire
    Subtitle: Forgotten Realms: The Knights of Myth Drannor, Book 2
    Author: Ed Greenwood
    Narrator: James Patrick Cronin
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    Jump into a new adventure by fan-favorite Ed Greenwood!
    Florin and his friends have finally made a name for themselves - only to find themselves the pawns of both dark and noble forces in a battle for power. Together, the Swords of Eveningstar must untangle the webs of lies that surround them before the threat to the kingdom eclipses their abilities to defend it.
    Swords of Dragonfire is the second title in an exciting new trilogy by best-selling author Ed Greenwood, the creator of the Forgotten Realms setting. This novel is a fast-paced sword and sorcery adventure worthy of a place on your shelves next to Conan and Fafherd and the Gray Mouser.
    Members Reviews:
    Fun Story, Sometimes silly performance.
    the story was fun but with at least one pretty blatant rip off of a famous fantasy novel. (not that all d&d based books aren't a "rip off" of said book).
    The performance was sometimes silly, with some courtiers sounding like valley girls and merchants sounding like southern hicks. But with so many characters, James had to do SOMETHING to make them sound different.
    Character voices
    Plus : the narrator attempts to add uniqueness to character voices.
    Minus : the characters sounds like dimwitted blondes, not like heroic Rangers etc
    12 hr 7 min
  • Thieves of Blood Audiobook by Tim Waggoner
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    Title: Thieves of Blood
    Subtitle: Eberron: Blade of the Flame, Book 1
    Author: Tim Waggoner
    Narrator: George Newbern
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    Diran used to make his living as an assassin - one of the best money could buy. But after a life-altering spiritual experience, he's turned his back on killing. All he wants is peace. But in a shoddy port city, his past catches up to him, and killing may be the only way to bring peace to a city on the verge of destruction.
    Members Reviews:
    Pretty good adventure
    If you could sum up Thieves of Blood in three words, what would they be?
    The synopsis is inaccurate. Diran used to be an assassin, felt saved by a faith, and is now a member of the order of priests who travel around and kill or dispel evil things; vapires, liches, etc. He was a killer, he still is, the difference being what and why. His half orc pal also fought in the last war but as a warrior merc and not an assassin and has decided to travel and help him in his mission, though he does not worship the same faith. The past that catches up with him is an assassin he used to know and at first he does not know if she is there to kill him or has also left the assassin company and looking to rekindle their personal relationship.
    The characters and plot are pretty good for a D&D novel of this kind. A fleet of pirates with vampires invades the town and capture slaves to take to their stronghold and Diran and co are off to try and find the place. They have a few adventures while heading toward their main goal, with some characters joining the party. It is good as a standalone but there are 2 other novels in the series.
    9 hr 4 min
  • The Secret of Pax Tharkas Audiobook by Douglas Niles
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    Title: The Secret of Pax Tharkas
    Subtitle: Dragonlance: Dwarf Home, Book 1
    Author: Douglas Niles
    Narrator: Ax Norman
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    An ancient ruin holds its secrets in a death grip in this exciting new Dragonlance(R) trilogy!
    The dwarven realms of Krynn are slumbering, locked in mountain fastness, removed and aloof from the affairs of the world. But the world has a way of finding someone when it needs them. A wealthy aristocratic dwarf from Kayolin is forced to flee his home. A gully dwarf from Thorbardin is lucky to escape his own city with his life. And a brilliant and impetuous descendant of the once-mighty Hylar wonders what failures have steered her people onto a path of self-destruction. Can she change that course before it's too late? Together, these three heroes hold the future of dwarvenkind, and all Krynn, in their hands.
    Members Reviews:
    Great start of a trilogy that avoids some typical dwarf traps
    Of all the authors to contribute to the DragonLance universe Doug Niles has penned some of my favorite contributions, notablyThe Messenger: Icewall Trilogy, Book 1. I have not read a DragonLance novel in several years and when I went looking for a new one I was thrilled to discover Doug has a new trilogy in the Dwarf Home. I picked this up for myKindle Fire HDX 7", HDX Display, Wi-Fi, 16 GB - Includes Special Offers (Previous Generation - 3rd)and used the text to speech function to listen to about 30 minutes to an hour each night before bed and the book was fantastic. Doug manages to tell the combine the tale of several characters in to a delightful series of arcs which even goes so far as to make a gully dwarf a central comedic character to the developing plot. Unlike some dwarf novels which tend to stick to subterranean issues Doug deals with surface dwarfs, notably hill dwarfs, and sees the party travelling on the surface as needed.
    Overall I would recommend this book. Nearly all story elements conclude at the end so it's capable of standing by itself should you not wish to read the rest of the trilogy.
    Brandon Bluestone's Bad Luck
    The Bluestone Luck....all bad if you believe the rumors. Brandon certainly does as his family's fortunes wane, his brother is murdered, their gold claim is stolen, and he is thrown out of Thorbardin and then twice imprisoned. On the other hand, perhaps it is part of Reorx' Master Plan. After all, he has also met the beautiful Gretchen, priestess of Reorx, bested an evil monster, and stopped an internecine war -- at least for the time being.
    A solid start to a new trilogy
    The Secret of Pax Tharkas by Douglas Niles is the first book in a new trilogy called Dwarf Home set in the Dragonlance universe. Mr. Niles is the author of several other fantasy novels and series, most recently he finished the Rise of Solamnia trilogy; also set in the Dragonlance universe. After finishing the Rise of Solamnia trilogy I felt a little disappointed at where the story was left and all the events that transpired. The Dwarf Home trilogy sets the stage for what could be some very dramatic events. Of course, time will tell if those event occur and just how they occur. There is definitely promise though.
    The plot of this book is divided up into several points of view. There is one of a dwarven historian seeking to record events and interview different people and promote an ideal. A second point of view revolves around a gully dwarf who always seems to find himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
    11 hr 33 min
  • The Dragons of Chaos Audiobook by Margaret Weis (editor), Tracy Hickman (editor)
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    Title: The Dragons of Chaos
    Subtitle: A Dragonlance Anthology
    Author: Margaret Weis (editor), Tracy Hickman (editor)
    Narrator: Michael Rahhal
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    The Chaos War rages...
    For fans of Dragons of Summer Flame, this is a new short-story collection, featuring the brave heroes, dark villains, differing races, and all varieties of dragons of one of the most popular fantasy worlds - Krynn. Edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, this volume highlights familiar and beloved characters (and creatures), filling in some intriguing gaps of lost Dragonlance history.
    Members Reviews:
    Five Stars
    Awesome
    Dragons of Chaos is just like the other anthologies.
    Dragons of Chaos is the same as the other anthologies in the fact that some stories are great and others are truly terrible. This collection of short stories by various authors of the Dragonlance saga has some very good stories. Knaak's Son of Huma is great and so is the Dragon's Eye. But there are others that are simply boring and make you say "I wish I skipped that one." And most of the stories take place either after or before the Chaos war, not during it. But I have to say that Roger Moore's "There is Another Shore..." is probably the best story. It tells of two men who are whisked into a parallel dimension where the Cataclysm never happened! This was an awesome story and should have been a book. It deserves 5 stars itself. So pick up this anthology if just to read Moore's great short story.
    The ongoing battle continues...
    I really like the way this series is going, and The Dragons of Chaos is no exception. There is lots of action, character development, twists in the plot, and finishing the book makes you anxiously wanting the next book of the series to come out.
    Weis and Hickman give us just enough information on certain characters and events to get your mind thinking on what could happen - and then when it finally happens, it's very different than what you expected.
    I have found Weis and Hickman to be consistently excellent writers, and I've read most of their other books. I felt it would be hard to come close to the success of their first Dragons series, but with such an excellent storyline, it will be close.
    I definately suggest reading this anthology. What are you waiting for? Get it!
    Bought it for my son
    I have no clue what these books are about, but when my 21 year old son asked for a series of these books compared for whathe could have asked for, I bought it for him. It kept him out of my hair and my pockets for about 2 days! (smile)
    Fine anthology
    For a newcomer to Krynn and its world of Dragonlancers, THE DRAGONS OF CHAOS was a very interesting book to read. Stories are clear, concise, and both fun to read (Dragonfear) and almost sad (Son of Huma). Most likely the Krynn aficionado will be more appreciative of the finer nuances of THE DRAGONS OF CHAOS but I found it a delight to read.
    12 hr 30 min
  • The Shard Axe Audiobook by Marsheila Rockwell
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    Title: The Shard Axe
    Subtitle: Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited, Book 1
    Author: Marsheila Rockwell
    Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 01-08-13
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
    Publisher's Summary:
    A mission she doesnt want, to protect and defend a dwarf she cant forgive, in a city full of enemies....
    Sentinel Marshal Sabira dDeneith has her work cut out for her as she searches for a killer whose methods seem eerily familiar....
    Blending adventure, fantasy, and hardboiled noir fiction, The Shard Axe brings the broader world of Eberron to the setting of the immensely popular game, Dungeons & Dragons Online: Eberron Unlimited.
    Members Reviews:
    Pleasant surprise
    Any additional comments?
    It is not a story of adventurers on a quest in a strange, new environment. It is a more of a detective murder trial mystery, with action and political intrigue backdrop. In some places it had the feel of enjoying a Kill Bill or James Bond action scene. The detective part is most of the story with action scenes along the way. The mystery is not obvious, so several theories of whodunnit and why occurred to me at different points. The creatures and magic are givens described, without system or theoretical explanations, which is how D&D is supposed to be. The main character is in the Defenders, which is like an order of Marshals or the Pinkertons who operate in and for several kingdoms and their courts, and she has a reputation some like and some dont. She and the other main characters are interesting and complex, not 2D and stupid, so that adults can actually enjoy the story. There is no graphic sex, blood and guts, and almost no romance aspect -thankfully on all 3 counts as those are different generas. Flashbacks to a previous event occur and help to add body to the story and characters but you don't need to have read whatever book that is from, if there actually is one. It did not seem like catch-up stuff but there to add depth to the present.
    I liked the narration. A few of the nonhuman voices are a little strange but they are dwarves and other creatures so I would have expected this and it seemed right to me.
    Most of the books in this new D&D Audible section seem to be recently released and I didnt see any reviews yet so I thought I should add one.
    9 hr 32 min

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