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Title: A Demon's Quest

Subtitle: The Beginning of the End

Author: Charles Carfagno Jr.

Narrator: Fred Wolinsky

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-15

Publisher: Charles Carfagno Jr

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

In a world where monsters are running amok, demons are emerging from the underworld to stake their claim on humanity. Battle lines are hastily drawn, ensnaring friends and foes in a fight for their lives. Unlikely heroes will emerge, some bravely volunteering to serve the cause, while others are forced into the fray. Torhan is of the latter. The human lad, accused of crimes he did not commit, must fight to clear his name. His journey is dangerous, fraught with possible death at every turn, but he is resourceful and skilled with a blade... but is it enough?

Epic battles and unimaginable creatures await the listener in this fantasy adventure, volume one. Evil, so venomous it strikes without care, is mercilessly wielded by the demons in a bid to enslave the human race. However, a battle cry of freedom stands in their way, as courage, honesty and loyalty will not easily be outdone. An array of characters lead by Blood Knights, Monks of the White Fist, and the Lord of the Mind, are anxiously engaged in a battle of wits and distilled strengths.

Demon's Quest is packed with magic, swordplay, monsters, and much more. Author Charles Carfagno Jr. has created a world akin to Dungeons and Dragons, a fanciful cosmos described with flare and unique penmanship for the most avid of fantasy fans.

Members Reviews:

A Creative, Unique Adventure

Encouraged by a friend to read volume 1 of this series, I found myself, at first, bogged down in trying to remember all the names, places and circumstances. However, with pen and notepad nearby, I forged ahead and was soon caught-up in the lives of countless characters, who traversed a number of parallel plots. I had my favorites, enjoying the Red Knight and Torhan's storylines the most, but the others almost equally pulled me along. The story is set in a fantastic world of mythical creatures, absurdly evil villains and crafty humans. Although the plots are all someone separate in this first installment, I can see how the author is gradually weaving them together. The book does end somewhat abruptly, encouraging the reader to purchase the next volume -- not too unusual for the current trend in literature.

I would have to say for a first attempt Mr. Cargango has done very well. The manuscript is almost completely free of typographical errors and the writing style is pleasing - kudos to this new author. The thing that captured my attention, above all else, was the writer's imagination. I thought some of the creatures, spells, and weapons were uniquely his own. They were well-described and aptly used throughout the story.

I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Fantasy and Adventure, but especially teens and young adult readers.

Action!

Pros: If you love action then this is the e-book for you! Itâs a collection of three beginnings. First, a group of men, or rather an army, led by Gilex looking for the Circle of Demise for treasure. Next an actual army whose General is captured by an evil sorcerer and turned into a skeletal puppet. Last, martial artists of the Order training and escaping from death from the monster gang of a crime boss.

Each of the stories is filled with blood and gore with every step! The characters are tough and multi-dimensional and there are no loose ends.

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Title: Fate of the Gods - Black Edition

Author: K Massop

Narrator: James Kermack

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-27-15

Publisher: K Massop

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Fate of the Gods: Black Edition is the fictional noble tale of tantalizingly complex battles in which gods, goddesses, and unbelievable mystical creatures clash in fierce combat on and above the world known as Lacertus. Humans and other beings mix supernatural war strategy with magic, sorcery, and a barrage of paranormal weapons in a life and death struggle for worldly as well as heavenly kingdoms, honor and, most of all, the very the existence of the world.

Author K Massop skilfully takes the listener on a rapid paced, electrifying fantasy adventure set in the 14th century. The words spin an incredible story crammed with unexpected twists, astonishing turns, and a bombshell ending of epic proportions.

Members Reviews:

Great book!

Very interesting characters and plot. Kept me entertained through out the story. I hope there's going to be a sequel.

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Titel: Der Aufstieg Nyphrons (Riyria 3)

Autor:: Michael J. Sullivan

Erzähler: David Nathan

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 12 hrs and 41 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-23-15

Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag

Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Die berüchtigten Diebe Hadrian und Royce, die sich Riyria nennen, übernehmen einen Auftrag als Spione des Königs von Melengar, während sich das kleine Königreich verzweifelt im Kampf gegen das Neue Imperium wehrt. Mit einem brutalen Krieg gegen die Bevölkerung versuchen die Putschisten, hinter denen die Kirche Nyphrons steht, die Macht an sich zu reißen. Allen Königreichen droht die Knechtschaft. Kann Prinzessin Arista auf eigene Faust ein Bündnis gegen die Aggresoren schließen?

Als Begleitung nimmt sie die besten Agenten des Königreichs mit: Riyria. Doch schon bald findet sich das Trio in einem uralten, beinahe 1000 Jahre alten Konflikt wieder, aus dem es keinen Ausweg zu geben scheint.

©2011 / 2014 Michael J. Sullivan / J.G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung Nachfolger GmbH, gegr. 1659, Stuttgart. Übersetzung von Wolfram Ströle (P)2015 Der Hörverlag

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Title: Seeds Across the Sky

Subtitle: Lodestone, Book 4

Author: Mark Whiteway

Narrator: James Nutt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-13-15

Publisher: Cyzaran Limited

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Five planetary turns have passed since Humans were driven from the planet Kelanni. Keris learns of an ancient record that purports to tell the true origins of her people, and of a being named Ash who has manipulated their development for his own purposes. But is the record true, or merely another cynical attempt by Humans to exploit the power of Lodestone...?

The first Lodestone trilogy saw Keris of the Kelanni join a ragtag band to combat the 'alien' invasion of her world.

Five turns of the season have now passed. Keris receives a disturbing report of the theft of an ancient artifact. The perpetrator? Alexander McCann, the last human left on Kelanni!

When she tracks him down in a liquor den, the drunken McCann spins a fantastical tale. An ancient sphere recording claims that her people, the Kelanni, are alien invaders just as the humans were. Worse yet it tells of Ash, an all-powerful alien being, who almost destroyed her world in the in the distant past.

Now sinister forces are plotting Ash's return.

Accompanied by McCann, Keris must travel to the ancient ruined city of Gal Mador, uncover the truth of her people's dark past, and find a way to defeat an invincible alien foe.

Members Reviews:

Different take on the Kelanni story, but still just as good

Just like the Star Wars episodes, this story picks up from where the last story left off (in this caseThe Lodestone Trilogy (Limited Edition) (The Lodestone Series)) and fills in some of the blanks about the past. Right from the beginning, you are briefly caught up with the story of the gang as they advance in the new society after the death of the "Prophet" in the first series of books. From there, the book goes back to the past, exploring another dimension of the mysterious Kelanni people. Just at the point when you thought you knew it all...

For readers of the last Lodestone books, you will find some familiar territory but the characters, setting, and ending are a little different. For one thing, this book delves more into the societal issues than the first 3 books. This book also has a more menacing "evil" than the "Prophet" in the first book. The bad guy in this story, "Ash" has serious firepower and is more manipulative than the "Prophet" ever was, so the stakes are little more dangerous. This actually makes the book more exciting in my view. The setting is also a bit different. Although all of Mark Whiteway's books involve space travel, this book focuses more so on that aspect than other. You will see all kinds of space travel in this book. (It's definitely a plus if you like books with space travel.) The ending is also a little different. Instead of knowing the goal at the end of the story, this kind of story ends on a more ominous cliffhanger.

That being said, fans of the other Lodestone trilogy books, should be at ease with this book. You will be able to recognize who the "Shann" is in this story (Zemira) as well as the "Keris" (Evalina) and also the "Boxx" (Ash) along with other characters. Both this book and the other deal with a journey, a rigid class society, intrigue, and disloyalty plus some interesting twists and turns.

Overall, I would give the book a 4.5 rating, but since Amazon does not have that option I prefer to sway on the side of optimism.

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Title: Tales of the Minivandians

Author: Tom Rogneby

Narrator: Adam McLaughlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-06-15

Publisher: Tom Rogneby

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The Minivandian is the warrior who values home and hearth. He finds the adventure in day-to-day activities. She is the barbarian queen who revels in every-day battles. These are their tales.

Members Reviews:

We should all strive to be Minivandians

Any additional comments?

I have been reading the Daddy Bear's Den blog for a couple of years, so I am familiar with some of the stories. There have been some improvements made for the published version, all of which seem positive.

The stories vary from medieval versions of familiar events (a clogged drain, the first time a barbarian's daughter goes to a dance) to epic battles against the forces of the undead. The core of the book, however, is always about love, home, and family--and passing those values on to the next generation.

My wife and I listened to this on a road trip, and while were both laughing at times, she was brought to tears more than once--tears of joy as well as tears of sadness.

The audio performance on this was very good as well. The narrator gives each character a distinctive voice that fits their personality, and he never seems to have trouble with any of the names. The tone of his voice always seemed to match the tone of the story, and that definitely helps one to be immersed in the story.

The book speaks especially loudly to me because, like the author, I have Viking blood and married an Irish lass.

Excellent, original, and humorous book

A book with a new take on reality, Tales of the Minivandians is an excellent collection of short and longer tales focused on the Minivandian, DaddyBear, and his family.

Never has the humdrum of modern home repair and modern life been quite so medieval. You'd have to read it to fully understand how funny it is when modern problems are solved in a barbarian context. It's an original and interesting concept that works very well and leaves you smiling.

Well written with lots of wry humor and with a narrator that really captures the spirit of the book, it's well worth your time listening.

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Title: Spear of Heaven

Author: Judith Tarr

Narrator: Jonathan Davis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 02-03-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The emperor Estarion's long reign has finally brought peace and even reconciliation to the two warring halves of his empire. But no sun lord can rest content in his triumph. Now Estarion and Vanyi, his master of mages, have the leisure to explore the rest of their wide world. Vanyi's Mage Guild has created a series of gates that can take a traveler halfway around their planet in only a few steps. Daruya, Estarion's willful granddaughter and heir to the throne, has wheedled permission from him to travel with Vanyi to the far side of the world--to a high mountain kingdom at the end of the chain of gates. Daruya will be Estarion's ambassador while her own daughter and heir remains behind. But on the eve of their departure, the gate in the Kingdom of Heaven is shattered by unimaginable forces, trapping its keeper and sending a shockwave of power down the World Road to the heart of Estarion's city. Suddenly Vanyi's pleasant embassy becomes a dangerous overland journey to discover who can wield such power. And though Daruya is forbidden to go, she disobeys and hides among Vanyi's guardsmen. It is just as well that she does, for inside the Kingdom of Heaven, mere magery will meet its match. Vanyi will need the power of the sun lords and the surprising alliance Daruya discovers to counter the breaker of gates.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Great

Another Fine Addition

Judith Tarr continues her Avaryan Rising saga with another fine addition. It is a must have for a true fan of the previos novels, and works well by itself to introduce new fans to the series and inspire them to seek out the earlier Avaryan Rising novels. While it may not be quite as powerful as the originals, Spear of Heaven is still an excellent read and should not be missed by anyone who has read any of the first four volumes.

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Title: Bane of the Liche Lord

Subtitle: Nameless Dwarf, Book 5

Author: D.P. Prior

Narrator: Bob Neufeld

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-27-15

Publisher: D.P. Prior

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

All hell has broken loose in the Forest of Tar. Thousands of demonic Feeders consume everything in their path, but top of the menu is dwarf flesh.

Nils has been captured by the Liche lord Otto Blightey but would sooner be dead, and Nameless is on the run, carrying a warning of doom to the last of his people.

As the Liche Lord and his horde of Feeders relentlessly pursue him, there is little time for Nameless to settle old scores, mend bridges, and pray that the survivors of his butchery at Arx Gravis can forgive him just enough for him to save them.

Only problem is he's not sure he has the strength or the courage for the task.

With the sentient ax of the dwarf lords as petrified as everyone else, the last hope of the dwarves lies in the hands of a shapeshifting assassin with a reputation for self-preservation at all costs.

Members Reviews:

cool ending

I just enjoyed the dwarf and his traveling companions. Everything is answered in this last book. You will enjoy it.

"The Bane of the Liche Lord"... Ray Nicholson's Reviews 'Fantasy Adventure Book of the Year - 2012'

"Bane of the Liche Lord" is the fifth and final book in the 'Chronicles of the Nameless Dwarf' series by author Derek P. Prior. This Kindle e-book was a 573 Kb download and sold for $3.99 at the time of writing this review.

Please Note: the author provided me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Spoilers

The Liche Lord has all the advantages... he's got the sentient and malevolent Ebon Staff, a new host (Silas' body) and a soul (well maybe not... lol) that is morally bankrupt and totally without a conscience. Oh, and if that's not enough, he's got a minion of 'feeders' at his beck and call. Nameless and his trusty axe 'Paxy' along with the few remaining dwarves don't stand a chance... just don't tell them that.

End Spoilers

Some thoughts on "Bane of the Liche Lord"...

The Pros:

1.) superbly written, deftly told

2.) easy to read... names that by and large were easy to pronounce and told with characters that spoke with a distinct British/Scottish inflection, that seemed a perfect dialect for this largely Dwarvian tale.

3.) humor... although maybe not as prominent as in some of the other books in this series, there were nonetheless some great moments that had me laughing out loud (plus there were some interesting descriptions and word play that added to the brilliance of the overall prose.

4.) some horror descriptions that will make your skin crawl.

5.) several chase/fight scenes that were tense and thrilling to read.

6.) map... beautifully rendered with a subtle coloring and detailing. (but see Cons below)

7.) an action vs drama ratio that was close to perfect; perfect from the point of view that even the quiet scenes didn't feel like fill... they actually contributed to the plot in many ways.

8.) some terrific character development that was supported and abetted by meaningful dialogue between several important figures. (and even some minor ones).

9.) believability...

a.) no impossible escapes or saves at the last moment that were not realistic within the contest of this particular fantasy/adventure setting.

b.) in addition, important characters can be severely injured or killed...

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Titel: Die letzten Eiskrieger (Drachenelfen 4)

Autor:: Bernhard Hennen

Erzähler: Detlef Bierstedt

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 29 hrs and 11 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-26-15

Herausgeber: Random House Audio, Deutschland

Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Die heißersehnte Fortsetzung der Drachenelfen-Saga!

Im Feuer von Selinunt hat Nandalee ihren Geliebten und damit den Glauben an ihre Herren verloren. Während sich Elfen und Menschen zum ersten Mal in offener Schlacht am eisigen Himmel von Nangog begegnen, will sie nie wieder ihr Schwert für die Himmelsschlangen erheben. Doch dann mehren sich unheimliche Vorzeichen um die Geburt ihrer Kinder, und Nandalee muss begreifen, dass eine Drachenelfe niemals vor ihrer Vergangenheit fliehen kann.

©2015 Heyne Verlag (P)2015 Random House Audio

Mitglieder Bewertungen:

Five Stars

Great book. Love it!

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Title: The Parasite War

Author: Tim Sullivan

Narrator: Stephen Graybill

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-08-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

A combat veteran leads a ragtag group of survivors in an all-out war against invading aliens! The world's cities have been destroyed by a ghastly holocaust from space. The few remaining souls eke out an existence in the ruins, ransacking skyscrapers for food and living in the city's sewers like vermin. Alex Ward, a man who has lost everything, and a beautiful woman named Jo unite the survivors to battle the slithering menace of the Colloids, parasites whose seed has drifted through space for millions of years in search of the perfect world for their depredations - Earth.

When Alex and Jo discover the Colloids' ultimate biological purpose, the motley band of guerrillas is put to the test in a monstrous battle for the future of mankind.

Members Reviews:

Hooks you and leaves you wanting

I picked this book up on a whim and was initially very pleased with the opening. It starts off with great action and the author is excellent with his discriptive text. His premise and concept are great and it's easy for the reader to get drawn into the story. Unfortunately, this apocalyptic novel about an alien parasite infection suffers from a blatant lack of simple research. Examples of this are evident in the simplest areas such as when the survivors break into a National Guard armory and the vehicles described are "jeeps", which haven't been used by the NG or the Reserves since the '70s. The author glosses over a lot of things which become to glaring to ignore; like stating many times how the alien Coloids are destroyed by water yet they feed on humans - which are 98% water! He describes the protagonist as having been in the Iragi war in Faluja and states he was a Marine, then later says he was in the National Guard (which isn't and has never been part if the Marines) then mentions that he was in the Army. I won't even get into the errors he makes with the weapons the survivors use (Note: an RPG is NOT a morter!) The errors and inconsistencies continue to mount until the climax at the Statue of Liberty. It's obvious from the descriptions the author gives that not only has he never been to the Statue, or Liberty Island, but didn't even bother to look at it on Google maps! Overall, this had the potential to be a great novel with an engaging premise. Unfortunately, due to the lack of research and inconsistencies, the book falls far short.

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Title: The Doom Guardian

Subtitle: Chronicles of Cambrea

Author: Julie Ann Dawson

Narrator: Cristina Petrarca

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-17-14

Publisher: Julie Ann Dawson

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

For centuries, the Spirit Wall has protected the world from the terrible powers of the undead god Vagruth. But now the Spirit Wall has begun to crumble, and with it the only thing preventing the world from becoming overrun by undead hordes. Meanwhile, the demonic Felsworn seek to take advantage of the chaos and enact their own plans. In a world fractured by politics, greed, and apathy, fate will unite three unlikely heroes to save the Spirit Wall from destruction.

Nadia Gareth knows all too well the evils that lurk in the hearts of the Vagruth's minions, the Necromancers. Nadia walks the land as a dhampir, a cursed thing trapped between the worlds of the living and the dead as a result of the Necromancers' vile experiments. Yet her curse also gives her the strength she needs to combat the forces that seek to turn everything around her into an undead waste. But this is one fight that may be too much for her to handle alone.

Darseidon Stonecleaver survived the War of Reckoning, and now journeys to the Mouth of Chaos to retrieve the Chaos Diamond, the one thing powerful enough to save the Spirit Wall from destruction. As he enters his Twilight, the aging dwarf knows it isn't a matter of if he will die, but when. He can only hope to complete his last mission before it is too late.

Nigel Stormthorn just wants to escape town with his stolen gems, but finds himself caught up in events that may determine the fate of the world. As his survival instincts wage war against his meddlesome empathy, he discovers that perhaps his gems are of less value than the secret that resides within him.

Members Reviews:

Exciting and fun

This was a really fun book to read with a great cast of characters and some interesting twists on the typical epic fantasy theme. This book has adventure, romance, and humor in almost equal amounts. Even with heroes and adversaries that include demons, fire-breathing horses, vampires, assassin shapeshifters, and warlocks, the world feels comfortably familiar and realistic. My only complaint is the conclusion leaves the reader hanging with a surprise at the end that in retrospect was hinted at but still unexpected.

A Yummy Book

Oh Nigel. Soooo deliciously bad. So decadent. So yummy! OK, the main character is Nadia, a dhampir paladin of sorts that tracks down undead and demons for her church. But Nigel just eats up the scenery throughout the book and is definately my favorite character. A dark elf (they are called Marets throughout the story) con artist on the run after stealing some gems from a powerful noble, Nigel tricks the stern and pragmatic Nadia into helping him get out of town. Some of the dialogue between these two is just hysterical. The plot is a roller coaster of twists and surprises. Hershey's Special Dark with Almonds Good!

Wanted: Undead or Alive

On the Kindle, it's hard to judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, though, when an author is particularly attentive to detail, you can judge a book by its epigraph. Julie Ann Dawson is one of those authors, and her novel The Doom Guardian is a book packed with such detail that a re-read may be in order. But first things first-turn to the first page after the copyright and you'll find this:

This is a work of fiction.