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Title: Pandaemonium

Subtitle: Desdaemona, Book 2

Author: Ben Macallan

Narrator: Penny Scott-Andrews

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-07-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Desdaemonas done a bad, bad thing. Again. So shes back on the road; and where better to look for shelter than with the boy she was running from before? But trouble follows. If it wasnt Jaceys parents who sent the deadly Twa Corbies in chase of her, then who was it? Deep under London, among the lost and rejected of two worlds, answers begin to emerge from Desis hidden past. Answers that send her north, in a flight that turns into a hunt, with strange companions and stranger prey. Dangers lie ahead and behind, and inconvenient passions ambush her just when she needs a clear head. At the last, even Desi has to beg for help. From one who has more cause than most to want her dead....

Members Reviews:

The voice in this book is terrific. The action is fun and fast

The voice in this book is terrific. The action is fun and fast. The constant conflict and banter between the characters keeps the pages turning even as they narrowly escape one disaster after another.

Five Stars

our name is McCallan so this is especially great.

Sequal to Desdaemona

Not as interesting a book as the first. Desi must deal with the consequences of her act of betrayal at the end of the first book. Predictable and not as dark as the first.

Great sequel

This is a strong sequel and, of course, it leaves the reader wanting more. I certainly hope a third book will be coming. I enjoyed the narrative from Desi's point of view.

Rather disappointing

Interesting story that gave better background on Desadaemona, but she just was not interesting as Jay's story in the book Desadaemona.

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Title: Of Sound Mind

Author: Julie Elizabeth Powell

Narrator: Linda Roper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-30-15

Publisher: Julie Elizabeth Powell

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Jorja always knew she was different. But it wasn't until she discovered her telekinetic ability that she realized just how different she was. Living with her frail mother and an obsessive, cruel, and hated aunt, Jorja grapples with the truth of her being.

As her story is revealed, other powers are uncovered - that she can see other people's souls in the colors that surround them - and we are led into a surprising and shocking world of fantasy, forcing doubt to the sanity of the heroine.

We follow Jorja's life, delving into her loves, hates, and fears, and cannot help but delight in the woman she becomes, despite the question that hangs mysteriously in the air.

It will be up to the listener to decide if Mageia and its diverse inhabitants are indeed real or only the illusionary world created by a disturbed mind due not only to grief, but also to her persecution by her aunt and the defective qualities of a barbarous doctor.

Members Reviews:

A remarkable book for all ages

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I feel in love with this book. It was truly a work of art. I loved how the story was told and the narration was wonderful.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Of Sound Mind?

When she buys the "home" Lucy is staying at.

What about Linda Ropers performance did you like?

It was a superb performance. She really made the story seem real. It was like if your grandma sat you down to tell you about her life. Excellent choice going with her for this book she brought the tale to life.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A gripping story of the life a girl with special powers

Any additional comments?

I LOVED this book. The book itself was told as a tale from and older lady about her life since she was a child. It was very gripping and had me interested from the very start. I listened nonstop until the end. I couldn't wait to find out what had happened next. She told her tale of her life and a bit about her family. With her family brought or a certain family member brought her trouble...and so the gripping story of her life starts, of family, loss, love and happiness. It was truly a remarkable book for all ages and sexes. My husband loved the book as well.

Of Sound Mind

What did you like best about this story?

Jorja takes us along on her journey from childhood through her adult years. Some profound issues are explored here, such as the challenges of not fitting in, school bullies, controlling adults, and just what it means to be sane. I enjoyed listening to the audiobook

An Incredible Story!

I loved this book and thought it was great. I like anything paranormal, so it was right up my alley. The narrator did an amazing job and I loved her voice.

A GREAT STORYTELLER!

Any additional comments?

I thought this was a fantastic story that kept my attention. The narrator's voice was perfect for this type of novel and she keeps you in suspense.

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Title: Weird

Subtitle: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive One

Author: Julie Elizabeth Powell

Narrator: Alan Weyman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-03-15

Publisher: Julie Elizabeth Powell

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Henry Ian Darling is a collector of oddities, those that bring him closer to an enigma, one he hopes will be a great thing. But maybe it isn't?

Members Reviews:

A short enjoyable listen

As always, another great listen from Julie Elizabeth Powell. She has such a creative mind and it really comes out in her books. I loved the narration as well. It really added to the story. Not many authors can tell a full story in such a short period of time but I've learned from listening to her other books that if anyone can do it Julie Elizabeth Powell can. The story was just under an hour but I came away feeling like I've listened to a whole story. I can't wait to move on to part two. Good for all ages.

Weird story, but good characters

I was not sure how I felt about this book. On one hand, I don't think this book is my normal cup of tea, but I did find that I cared about the characters and was drawn into the story by them. I like the short-story genre, especially if it is written well and is able to come to some sort of conclusion. Even though this book is part of a series, each book contains its own adventure, so there is a sort of conclusion. I listened to the Audible audio version of this book narrated by Alan Weyman. Again, I'm not quite sure how I felt about him as a narrator. He pronounces his "R's" as "W's", which irritated me at first, but eventually didn't bother me as much. Despite the speech impediment, his voice lent itself to a very vivid picture of the character.

A fun lunchtime break!

Henry Ian Darling talks directly to the reader via a journal entry or such in this short story. He likes to collect odd things and sometimes those odd things give him a small adventure. In this story, hell need the help of his second wife, Clara, and his ghostly friend Bret.

We learn early on that Henry had a massive heart attack after his first wife died. They brought him back, and with a passenger of sorts. Bret is the only dead person Henry can see and hear. Bret has no idea how it happened either. When Henry met his second wife, Clara, he decided to not keep any secrets from her and so far that is working well for both of them. Now the three of them have a quiet, if rather eclectic, settled life.

That is until Henrys oddities collection brings them something from the other side! Cue classic horror music maniacal laugh! I really enjoyed this story and I find its a little hard to say all the reasons why without getting spoilery. So if Im a bit vague, its because I want you to explore this story and discover all its goodies yourself.

First, Henry is an adorable old geek at heart. He was geek before there were computers and their was only tinkering with bits and bobs. He loves his oddities and his den is covered with them. The entire story is told from his point of view so we get to see how his mind can ramble a bit and take unusual turns, but thats all for the best as it turns out. Hes also quite fond of cliches and he doesnt mind pointing them out and poking fun at them either. Then he also gets a little snarky under stress, and what worthy hero doesnt? Right away, I really liked Henry and wanted to adopt him as an uncle.

This story had some surprises for me. First, I wasnt too sure who Bret was with his disfigured face.

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Title: The Clockwork Fairy Kingdom

Author: Leah Cutter

Narrator: Hallie Ricardo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-21-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Adele - the beautiful fairy queen with wings of clockwork - despairs when her husband, the master tinker, dies before he finishes the great machine that will reignite the human-fairy war and drive the humans away. When she meets Dale, a human boy with natural talent - who can finish the machine - she enslaves him and binds his will with her fairy magic. However, Dale's twin sister, Nora, who has only recently discovered that she is a maker and has power of her own, escapes before she can be taken as well. Can Nora understand and accept the magic that makes her different and save both her brother and herself before the fairy kingdom clockwork can be turned on, killing millions of innocent people?

Members Reviews:

Interesting story

I found the story interesting and different then most books I have read. Really liked the story line, though I think the author could have done alot more with it.

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Title: Wisdom

Author: Bonnie Watson

Narrator: Stephen Richard Planalp

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-10-15

Publisher: Foreseer Productions

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Raised in a secluded cottage, Keith has only ever known the outside world through the travels of his father. Yet, that all changes when he's forced from the comforts of his family home into a world he only envisioned. Now stranded in a thief's paradise, he begins to entwine the lives of others on a very personal and timely quest to discover the truth behind his secretive upbringing.

Meet a half-breed black wing seeking his captive mother in the human realms in order to escape his pure-blood family; an alchemist wielding a newfound power he hopes will make him the magic user he has always wished to be; a healer seeking to destroy the very foundation that lead to the division of his people; and two sister unicorns - one pure and one dark. Keith will discover his connection to a nearly forgotten race and a cycle in nature that needs to be preserved before time runs out.

Members Reviews:

Entertaining with great characters

I enjoyed the drama and character development. The story builds with surprises and thrills. For me a true test is whether I am excited to read the next book, and I am hooked.

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Title: Jonesbridge

Subtitle: Echoes of Hinterland

Author: M.E. Parker

Narrator: Joel Richards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In this world-building series, perfect for fans of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and Hugh Howey's Wool, to survive a grim island prison a young man and woman must work for the Complex. To escape it they will need to destroy it.

Myron enters the Jonesbridge Industrial Complex as a worker, a prisoner, commanded to harvest the scant resources that enable the powers that be to continue waging an unwinnable war. When Sindra - a fellow prisoner and a spirited fighter - joins him at the salvage line, he finds a new reason to live and to escape. Even though any attempt to leave will lead to execution, Myron and Sindra plan a daring escape. But when a guard is found murdered, and Myron is blamed for the crime, it appears they will not even get a chance to attempt to fly over the gorge that separates Jonesbridge from the rest of the world.

It will take everything Myron and Sindra have merely to survive their brutal overlords. It will take even more to set them both free. As their world changes, Myron and Sindra work through the Jonesbridge underground, meeting a mesmerizing cast of characters - dangerous survivors bent on destroying Jonesbridge once and for all.

Critic Reviews:

"...Jonesbridge isn't just a dystopia of geography, but that of the human condition, ravaged by history.... M.E. Parker is a cartographer of the spirit, navigating us through his powerful prose that is unflinchingly honest...." (Peter Tieryas Liu, author of Bald New World and Watering Heaven)

Members Reviews:

a story about poverty, slavery and despair

Jonesbridge is in a secret location, a place where the slogs are kept in subhumanconditions, working twelve hour shifts and watched 24 hours a day by the called ghosts. The story is set more than 200 years in the future, after the Zealot War, which started with what looks like an enormous EMPpulse. The slogs in Jonesbridge are instructedto protect the Alliance with their work, and try to salvage spare parts from a dead old world. They are fighting against the Eastern Bloc over the land that could still be worth it and radiation free.

Myron and Sindra are the main characters in this story, two slogs decided to escape their destiny and try to pursue their dreams. Most slogs are captured as children, making this easy to condition them. Myron was hidden by his family until the age of seventeen, which helped him to gain knowledge inaccessible to most slogs.

This is a dystopian / postapocaliptic story from the ones at the bottom of the society's point of view, the slogs. This is why we are told very little about how the world works, and what were the exact events leading to the current situation. This is mainly a story about poverty, slavery and despair. People enduring inhuman conditions, without the possibility to dream about a different life. They are reminded every day about the importance of their jobs to win the war, but I do not think they even know what the war or the world beyond the war is about.

This is classified as YA, but the events happening in the book could be related to any age, and I did not especially identify Myron or Sindra as teenagers. They were, indeed, but their life was so different tonormal teenagers', so void of dreams, that I would not call this a YA book. The main topic here is survival; and love, if there is a bit of it, does not even play second fiddle.

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Title: Ashes of Foreverland

Author: Tony Bertauski

Narrator: Paul Trembley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-18-15

Publisher: tony bertauski

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Tyler Ballard was in prison when his son created a dreamworld called Foreverland, a place so boundless and spellbinding that no one ever wanted to leave. Or did. Now his son is dead, his wife is comatose, and Tyler is still imprisoned.

But he planned it that way.

The final piece of his vision falls into place when Alessandra Diosa investigates the crimes of Foreverland. Tyler will use her to create a new dimension of reality beyond anything his son ever imagined; a Foreverland for the entire world.

Danny, living outside of Spain since escaping the very first Foreverland, begins receiving mysterious clues that lead him to Cyn. They are both Foreverland survivors, but they have more in common than survival. They become pieces of another grand plan, one designed to stop Tyler Ballard. No one knows who is sending the clues, but some suspect Reed, another Foreverland survivor. Reed, however, is dead.

Everyone will make one last trip back to Foreverland to find out who sent them. And why.

Members Reviews:

I also just loved the ending

A thrilling end to this trilogy. Everything from the first two books unites together in "Ashes" and it's a chilling, exciting ride. Never knowing what is reality or the dreamworld kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. I also just loved the ending! Now I have the short prequel to read next, then I'm off to explore Bertauski's other worlds (I mean books) but I'm pretty sure I know which series I'll read next. Tony is a new favourite author! Yeah!

Home Run!

After reading Annihilation of Foreverland and Foreverland is Dead, I wanted the last book right then, but also didn't want the story to end. So when I learned that Tony Bertauski had written and released Ashes of Foreverland, I bought it immediately. And then, like with all good things, I waited a full month before I opened it. That was Tuesday, I didn't put it down until I finished it early Wednesday morning. That is how good it is.

The story itself is a roller coaster of mysterious circumstance and intrigue. It's rare for a book to keep me guessing until the end, but the layers the author built were too many for me to unravel. Even when I thought I had it figured out, BAM! He'd land another surprise hit. When they finally started to unfold, it was shocking but felt so very right.

Ashes certainly doesn't disappoint as the end of a series go. In fact, reading Ashes of Foreverland has made me want to read the entire series again. It was definitely a home run!

Loved it!

I expected that this final book in the series would tie up some of the loose ends left from the first two books. Tony did that, plus much more. Iâm happy to admit that I wasn't a hundred percent sure of what was real in the story until halfway through the book. Even then, I guessed wrong about some of it. This is such a wonderfully devious and twisted plot, even more so than the other Foreverland stories. The ending is not at all what I expected, but itâs a satisfying conclusion to a great series.

I was a bit surprised to realize that this series took place in the same universe as Halfskin. That made a lot of sense, so now I have to wonder if I missed previous hints in the first books. Devious writer, I tell you. If you havenât read Halfskin yet, you should.

While Iâm sorry to see this series end, I very much enjoyed the way it concluded with this book.

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Title: '50sVille Vol. 5

Author: Paul Ibbetson

Narrator: Tom Kruse

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-05-15

Publisher: Paul A. Ibbetson

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome to '50sVille: The town you will absolutely love, or else...

Imagine a town where the people perpetually live in the 1950s, a place where time has all but stopped and where everyone loves his family, job, and life. In this strange place, only a select few people ever leave the city limits, and even then they leave reluctantly.

This is what 15-year old Benjamin Granault faces as, through a string of amazing events, he finds himself living in this town. A place where he can never talk about modern technology or current events, a place where being an outsider can cost a person his life and being part of the community may very well cost more.

Follow the adventures of Benjamin Granault in '50sVille, the strangest town Indiana has ever been unaware of.

Members Reviews:

Awesome reading

I was sorry to see them end. I hope there will be more in the future.

Would recommend this book to anyone

Was a wonderful book...I have read the whole series and is such an easy book to follow and really love the outcome in Volume 5!

Five Stars

Very good story. Loved the characters.

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Title: Find Me

Author: Laura van den Berg

Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-15

Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Things I will never forget: my name, my made-up birthday...the dark of the hospital at night. My mothers face when she was young. Things other people will forget: where they come from, how old they are, the faces of the people they love. The right words for bowl and sunshine...what is a beginning and what is an end.

Joy spends her days working the graveyard shift at a store outside Boston and nursing an addiction to cough syrup, an attempt to suppress her troubled past. But when a sickness that begins with silver blisters and memory loss and ends with death sweeps the country, Joy, for the first time in her life, seems to have an advantage: she is immune. At once a hauntingly beautiful portrayal of a dystopian future and a powerful exploration of loneliness.

Members Reviews:

Lose this one

This was a book were you keep waiting for something to happen but it never does.

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Title: Voidhawk: The White Lady

Subtitle: Voidhawk, Book 4

Author: Jason Halstead

Narrator: James Killavey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-15

Publisher: Novel concept Publishing

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The people of Kelios have an unlikely group of saviors in a cursed priest, a confused sorceress, and a woman with a damaged soul trapped in the body of a teenage girl.

The three members of the Voidhawk's crew came to Kelios seeking council with an powerful race of beings called the Fayer. Along the way they run afoul of the unholy army of The White Lady and vow to stop her. The only problem is that the answers to Bekka's problems may come from the very being they're determined to destroy.

Members Reviews:

Bit of a departure but well worth it

Loved this departure in the series. Got to see a different side of three major characters. Love this series in general. Kind of a medieval space adventure with a little raciness added to it. Does it have flaws? Yes. Will it please everyone? No. I read a little of everything. Stephen King to the classics and I found it and the series an enjoyable read. I look forward to joining the crew of the Hawk on many more adventures.

Three Stars

This series has really taken a dive from its intriguing beginnings.

Voidhowk - The White Lady - Lots of typos, sentence errors, etc.

The story was good, though the ending seemed rushed. There were numerous typos and sentence errors that detracted from the book. Seems like in the rush to get this book out they relied solely on "spell check" to catch the errors, rather than someone actually reading the book first. Since "spell check" can be set to ignore all CAPS, one sentence began with the letter H, instead of the word, He. There were many instances where sentences had errors or the sentences were awkward. I'm starting to read the Lost Soul now. Hopefully won't have the same issues.

very fun read of scy fy and fantasy adventure

ok when I started this series i did not know what to think. It did take a couple of chapters to get into the book but became a really fun read. a very unique way to look at both types of writing. The author blends the story very well and keeps you entertained nicely.

you have humans, dwarves, elves, magical constructs and more. With sailing ships in space it can get pretty wild. A good blend of magic and technology makes it work.

if a person is looking for a new twist in scy fy and fantasy adventure this could be the read for you.

Good Read

Interesting series. More fantasy than science fiction, but it in an interesting twist on the whole genre. Lots of action. Good read!