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Title: Nighthawk

Author: Naida Kirkpatrick

Narrator: Denise Randall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-13

Publisher: Melissa Miller

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

When Tyran III explodes into cosmic rubble, Dogan MacRae, human and Kereth, a golden Tyran are flung into the vastness of space. After a journey of many weeks, their small scout ship is wrecked against the cliffs of Culdara. Kereth is injured and Dogan, exhausted from carrying her to a safe place find refuge in a small cave. When Dogan is attacked by a cliff panther, he manages to kill the animal with his last bit of strength then collapses beside Kereth in the cave.

The refugees are rescued by Nighthawk and her small companion, Thykar. Nighthawk takes them to Sanctuary, where the adventures of Dogan and Kereth continue as they build new lives on Culdara.

Members Reviews:

Strong central characters and beautiful imagery

Kirkpatrick combines scientific ideas with engaging fiction to create an inviting and intriguing experience for tweens and teens alike. Strong central characters and beautiful imagery earn Nighthawk an extra star. I especially enjoy how the author creates words for ordinary things that sound like what they are, empowering readers to discern the meaning from context alone and sometimes leaving us to wonder whether they are real or imaginary.

great book

great book great author would recommend for any one to read and enjoy read one of the authors other books also

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Titel: Heldenklingen

Autor:: Joe Abercrombie

Erzähler: David Nathan

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 25 hrs and 31 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-01-13

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Bewertung: 1 von 5 von 1 Stimmen

Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Es herrscht Krieg. In einem unbedeutenden Tal entscheidet sich das Schicksal der Nordlande, und drei Männer kämpfen sich durch eine dreitägige, blutige Schlacht: Bremer dan Gorst, in Ungnade gefallener Leibwächter des Königs der Union, Prinz Calder, machtbesessen und feige, sowie Curnden Craw, einer der letzten ehrlichen Barbaren. Drei Männer mit dunklen Seiten, drei noch finsterere Tage voller Blut und Tod, und eines steht von Beginn an fest: Helden gibt es hier schon lange nicht mehr...

"Heldenklingen" ("The Heroes", 2011) ist keine Fortsetzung der First-Law-Trilogie ("Kriegsklingen", "Feuerklingen", "Königsklingen"), spielt aber in derselben Fantasy-Welt.

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©2011 Random House Verlagsgruppe (P)2013 Audible GmbH

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Fast 900 Seiten geballtes Schlachtengemälde.

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Title: Cross and Crescent

Author: Susan Shwartz

Narrator: Emily Zeller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-14-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Cross and Crescent continues the story of the Empire of Byzantium, once the center of the world. After centuries of power, the Imperial Throne is in danger. The citizens of that great nation must play a dangerous game to save their land, from infidel and barbarian Christian both - and the things done in God's name may condemn an entire generation.

Members Reviews:

Disappointing...

The basic take-off point of the tale seems to be the machinations and ambitions of Anna Comnenus, the Byzantine princess who celebrated her father, the Emperor Alexius, in her well-known text, The Alexiad, itself a rather dry though intriguing document of the political twists & turns and military escapades undertaken by the Byzantine Greeks of that time. The promise of it all was great. But not so, the execution. There are elements of intrigue and fantasy and adventure here but they are not well meshed. Some of the characters were promising and I did like the attempt to depict the life of the Byzantines on their wharfs and in their palaces. But the mixing of pagan deities with the real world of religious Byzantium just didn't work for me. Although I like this kind of stuff, I put this one down about half way through -- though I tried mightily to see it through to the end. But I failed. And so, regrettably, did this book. -- SWM

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Title: Golden Triangle

Subtitle: Wild Times, Book 2

Author: David Bridger

Narrator: Bernard Setaro Clark

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-13

Publisher: Carina Press

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Book Two of Wild Times

Joe Walker was once a regular guy - until he discovered the truth about his past lives and magical abilities. He's also been reunited with his immortal lover, Min - though they've been forced into hiding by Tyac, a werewolf who will stop at nothing to destroy them.

When their nemesis reappears, an old friend sends Joe back into the supernatural realm known as the Wild - and away from Min. He takes sanctuary at a lake that's a gateway to an even more extraordinary world, where golden angels embark on dangerous quests for power.

But as Joe gets to know these mysterious beings, both he and the goldens are being hunted by enemies old and new. When a betrayal puts Joe in imminent danger, he and Min must find their way back together before dark forces tear them apart for good.

Find out how it all began in Quarter Square, .

Members Reviews:

Take a walk on the wild side

Golden Triangle is the sequel to Quarter Square and the second in the Wild Times series, but though some of the events tie back, if you accept that Joe and Min are on the run, I think you can enjoy it out of sequence. You notice I donât say on its own simply because once youâve stepped into David Bridgerâs world, youâll want to see where it started as much as where itâs going next.

The Golden Triangle narrative is told in a non-traditional way, with both rapid and laid back sections, but when put together by Bridger's talented hands, it works. Thereâs a large cast with intertwining goals and histories, many of which are not revealed to the Joe and Min until after everything goes cockeyed, but thereâs always at least one, if not more than one, thing going on at a time, even when it appears to the characters that danger has taken a breather.

At its root, Golden Triangle is a story about how love isnât enough by itself. About how a relationship requires more than a blind cupid shooting arrows to make it work.

This is where the odd narrative comes in, because the story unfolds in disaster after disaster, with old enemies and new come hunting Joe for revenge or willing to use the talents he has.

Iâm trying really hard to avoid spoilers, which is binding my fingers because everything in this story is multilayered. Every character, it seems, has more than one role to play and is involved in multiple levels whether knowingly or not, whether willing or not. A simple comment with a name applied may give away too much, and though the story will still delight, thereâs something wonderful in trying to figure out the different threads without knowing whatâs coming.

What I can tell you is there is magic, alternate worlds, and fantastical characters all intertwined with complicated people and circumstances. Thereâs a blend between our modern world and other not so modern ones. There are outright chases and battles, and there are hidden manipulations to bring about events no sane or good-hearted person would want.

Take a walk on the wild side with David Bridger. Itâs worth the trip.

P.S. I received this novel from the author in return for an honest review.

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Title: Moon Flower

Subtitle: Convergence, Book 1

Author: MIchael Combe

Narrator: Matthew Stevens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-27-12

Publisher: Mountainland Publishing, Inc.

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Mass destruction has erupted all over the world and one group is laying claim: The Darkwings. But this mysterious group will not reveal their hidden agenda nor will they cease their carnage until their unknown mission is achieved. Only the ultra-secret spy network of Monitor can possibly stop them.

In this whirlwind of clashes between nations and ideals emerges Moon Flower, a survivor of one of the Darkwings plots. Alone and powerless, she tries to rescue her friend from Kraagen, a renegade dragon and Darkwing Commander who has plans for his captive in a future Darkwing scheme. It is a race against time, against military forces, against the very essence of magic itself to save the girl and the world.

Members Reviews:

Nice twist of Fantasy - Great Read!

Perhaps one of my favorite aspects of this book was that it captured some of the elements that people have come to love about the fantasy realm, dragons, wide variety of races, glorious ancient towns/civilizations, etc... but it has a modern feel that grabbed my sci-fi interest as well. Really fun take on magic and ways that magic can weave in and out of the world. I would easily recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fantasy read. Especially if you like any of the political struggles mixed in with the adventure of it all, this book really did capture a lot of elements that I enjoy in a good story.

excellent book

Great book, very detailed, slightly r- rated because the death and Gore is described. If you like spy books mixed with elves and dragon then this is the nook to read.

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Titel: Der Krieg der Trolle

Autor:: Christoph Hardebusch

Erzähler: Michael Pan

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 18 hrs and 43 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-18-12

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Spürt ihr das Beben der Erde? Die Trolle sind zurück!

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Christoph Hardebusch schreibt Fantasy-Spektakel!

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Title: The Knight

Subtitle: The Dark Elf of Syron, Book 2

Author: Laura Lond

Narrator: A. T. Chandler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-14-12

Publisher: Laura Lond

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Renowned and knighted for capturing the fearsome Dark Elf of Syron, Sir Fredric has nagging doubts about his victory. His brother Malgrid's drunken remark strengthens dire suspicions. Was it all some devious scheme? Fredric has enough enemies who would want to compromise his honor, especially with the prestigious Jewel Quest coming up.

It seems that there is only one person who can possibly shed some light on the situation - the Dark Elf himself. But will the captured enemy speak? Will Fredric discover the truth before a plot far more elaborate and danger much greater than he realizes take his life?

Members Reviews:

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The Knight (The Dark Elf of Syron, #2) by Laura Lond

4 STARS I liked the Knight book 2 as well as the first. Did not want to put the book down till I finshed reading it. I hope book 3 is out now or soon because I want to read it. The Govenor after his two visits with the dark Elf scares him and when he is drunk opens his mouth to his brother and tells him he did not win on his own. Sir Fredric comes back when his brother Malgrid is sober and asks him what he meant. Malgrid refused than Sir Fredric will go to the prison and ask the Dark Elf himself. Sir Fredric has honor,bravery and courage. I like him. its full of drama, fantasy and moral codes. I was given this ebook to read in exchange of honest reviews from Librarything. 47 pages.

A great sequel

The Knight was an excellent sequel to The Prisoner, it answered just about every question I was left with after reading book one. I really enjoyed getting more background information on the Prisoner and seeing the relationship between him and Lenora grow. Also, learning more about the man who "captured" the Prisoner made for an interesting read.

This was a very fast paced short story, at some points it seemed a little bit too fast and also a bit too predictable, there were however a few plot twists that I did not see coming that set it up very well for a third story in the series. Unlike the first story which was very mysterious this one was much more straightforward and did not leave me with as many questions once I was done. There are new questions that arise concerning the new path the plot has taken towards the end which does leave you wondering what will happen next.

I was very excited to read this story and was definitely not disappointed, yet comparatively this story is not as good as the first. It did not leave me wanting more the same way the first did (although I would most certainly read the next story to find out what happens) and I would highly recommend that anyone wanting to read this story read the first one beforehand otherwise they will not have as good an experience because they will be missing very important details.

A Great Sequel for a Great Series

This book - along with The Prisoner (book 1 of The Dark Elf of Syron) - was an excellent read. I really enjoyed it. The characters were different from each other but worked really well and I found myself really into the story. I would say this needs to be read after the first book - this books follows the first logically - and i also want to know what happens next.

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Title: Witch of Talera

Subtitle: Book 3 of the Talera Cycle

Author: Charles Allen Gramlich

Narrator: Kaleo Griffith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Talera is a world in turmoil, a world where warfare is constant, where violent death is a part of life. Ruenn Maclang, an Earthman who now claims Talera as home, has learned to walk the sword's edge as he fights to preserve those he loves and the world in which they live. But the source of Talera's violence is more mysterious than Ruenn suspects, and the puppeteers who guide it are about to take a hand in the game.

What can a single swordsman do when he fights not only beasts and men, but the architects of a planet? What can he do when the gods themselves take the field against him?

Members Reviews:

A Great World But Not A Great Conclusion To the Series.

I love the world that Gramlich created but I feel that this book was the weakest in the series. I give it Three Stars because I liked the swashbuckling tenacity of Ruenn Maclang. He was indomitable! No man could stop him! The Witch would have been better off seducing him with her feminine wiles and then while he slept simply marooning him on another world instead of playing all of those games with him. Ruenn Maclang is not a man one wants to trifle with!

The journey to the jungle aboard the Princesses yacht and the subsequent trip Ruenn and his brother made thru the gateway seemed to throw the plot off kilter. It might have been better for the initial confrontation to have been over Arethane's former domain and then have the remainder of the group (Diken Included) return to the city.

The introduction of modern weaponry may have been another mistake as it seemed that the overall tone of the series seemed to change. But the realism the book tried to achieve at least held its own. I have forgotten much from the first book and almost half of book two of this series. I still recommend that one purchase this book if he/she has read the previous two. I'd like to see more books written for this series. There is still so much more to discover about Talera. I also want to know how the wars were resolved with the other nation states. Mr. Gramlich please include a map if you write another batch of books to compliment this series.

A. Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.

Witch of Talera

Gritty battles with Witch driven mutant and undead armies highlight this third venture on Talera. The Witch Vohanna, thought to have died, returns to claim thrall over Bryce, Ruenn's once possessed brother, using him for the conquest of Talera she believes already in her grasp. Standing against her across the shattered world, Ruenn and his chosen mate Rannon, gather their forces to defend the planet with the help of yet another mysterious warrior. If humor is what you crave I'd recommend another novel, but if swashbuckling combat with dark intricate plotting entertains you, Witch of Talera and its two predecessors in the Talera trilogy deliver.

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Title: Wings Over Talera

Subtitle: The Talera Cycle, Book 2

Author: Charles Allen Gramlich

Narrator: Kaleo Griffith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-08-12

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Talera is a world of warriors and heroes, not all of them human; a world where sailing ships ply the skies as well as the waters, and where beasts are as likely to hunt men as be hunted by them. On Talera, beauty and steel are equally dangerous companions, and sorcery is the deadliest of them all.

Ruenn Maclang is a 19th-century Earthman mysteriously transported to this wondrous world. His sword is his constant companion, and war a daily promise that is seldom broken. But now he must battle the woman he loves, and either kill his own brother - or die in the attempt!

Members Reviews:

Action, Adventure & Intrigue Color This Near-Perfect Sword & Planet Space Opera!

Action, adventure and intrigue color this near perfect Sword & Planet Space Opera! I was hooked from the very beginning of this book as we see the floating galleon of Rannon come under attack from the hordes of the demon Goddess Vohanna. Unlike the previous novel, Gramlich writes internal conflict in this book and this is one of the reason why the book succeeds so well. While Ruenn has to prove his name to the woman he loves, he also has to defeat one of the most evil women characters I've ever read described on paper! Gramlich pulls it off with aplomb! Along the way Ruenn makes new friends and even has a friend turn against him.

This book conveys the emotions of a man searching for the brother who is missing. Then it jumps to another track and has Ruenn running to clear his name. Ruenn Maclang is a hero of heroes! He can fight better than any man on Talera. Only Diken Graye was able to hold his own against Ruenn and even he would have lost in the end. Kudos to Diken for surrendering and touché to Ruenn for sparing his life.

This book is a masterpiece and it's one that will go down as being one of the best Sword & Planet sequels ever. I can't wait to read the culminating book next year and already I'm wishing that Mr. Charles Gramlich had written more books in his World of Talera. There is so much to explore in this great world whether it be the geography or all the myriad flora and fauna of the world. The many denizens of Talera also show a multifaceted arc for this genre that few other series can match. My only quibble is the lack of a map to showcase the cities and geographical locations of Talera.

Buy this book and you won't be disappointed! Five Stars all the way. My review is the fourth Five Star review and the fifth overall.

A. Nathaniel Wallace, Jr.

Wings Over Talera

Ruenn Mclang battles across Talera in search of his brother, Bryce. A misunderstanding with Rannon puts Ruenn's new found love at risk, and alienates her Father. Setting off with warriors loyal to him, Ruenn survives numerous traps and run-ins with the witch Vohanna, and the death of his cousin Eric. I enjoyed this second part of the Talera trilogy very much. The introduction with Ruenn delivering a new manuscript of his adventures at the beginning enhances the tale. First rate sword and sorcery pulp fiction.

A Second Winner

Ruenn Maclang returns in book two of the Telara Cycle. He's still looking for his brother and boy does he find him. Mr. Grmlich continues to explore his world, introducing us to more peoples, more beasts, and more battles. This time it's for his love's country and life. The tale moves along briskly, making one wish the book were longer.

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Title: Firesong

Subtitle: The Wind on Fire Trilogy, Book 3

Author: William Nicholson

Narrator: Kati Nichol, William Nicholson

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-12

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Led by Hanno and Ira Hath, 32 mostly Manth survivors of the fall of the Mastery search for the fabled Homeland. Ira knows that as long as she feels the warmth on her face, despite the wintry conditions, they are heading in the right direction. She also knows that, according to the prophecy, she will die when they reach the homeland. She grows weaker with every step. Hanno must keep up the spirits of the marchers on the gruelling journey.

Members Reviews:

I expected more

I expected more after having read the glowing reviews. The writing style is fine, but not great. The story is less about how the children can figure out how to solve the situation and more about how the author can think up something bizzare to solve it for them. I considered quitting half way though, but stuck with it thinking it would get better....it didn't. It was a somewhat fun read but I have certainly read much better in children's literature (Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time", "A Wind in the Door", etc. Time Quintet comes to mind). I had purchased Book 2 and Book 3, but put them in the "give away" box unread.....there are much better things to spend my time on.

Ok

Good read, seemed like it was for tweens and teens mostly

Great Book

My ten year old had just started to read it, and he is already half way through. He said it is really interesting. We got him book two and three also. So he can't wait to read all of them. He also said that it is weired so far, but nice and keeps him want to know more.

Good reading

I enjoyed this book very much. I read the first two in the series first. More a teen book but I enjoyed it anyway.

Great books all around

My ten year old had just started to read book one, and he is already half way through. He said it is really interesting. We got him book two and three also. So he can't wait to read all of them. He also said that it is weired so far, but nice and keeps him want to know more.