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Title: Plod On, Sleepless Giant

Author: M.P. McVey

Narrator: Pavi Proczko

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-16

Publisher: Michael McVey

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

At the center of Earth exists Temelephas. Created as an insensitive automaton, he is chained to his wooden wheel, ever turning our world. Never to feel, never to remember.... He was made to only walk.

Earth is ravaged by a storm the likes of which humanity's meteorologists have never seen, leaving nothing but questions. Cities are left in rubble and then people like Edward and Lily begin to put their lives back together, all while afraid of the storm's possible resurgence.

Destruction lays in wait for Earth and its inhabitants, and there is nothing they can do. It is left to a sole Watcher - those that guard over all in creation, sent on a fool's errand to save the earth, humanity, and most likely the universe.

"Walk, walk, walk, through the darkness he would stomp; his feet pounding his life into the earth."

Members Reviews:

A debut not to be missed.

M.P. McVey's genre-bending debut novel gives an intriguing look at the fallout after the Earth stops spinning, even just for a moment. In a Bradbury-esque twist sprinkled with poetic prose, McVey takes the rotation of the Earth and turns it inside out. Temelephas, a giant elephant, plods along at the center of the Earth attached to a giant wheel. When an unexpected visitor enchants him enough to halt his turning, the world above is thrown into chaos. Characters find themselves in places they don't belong and are drawn into a deeper conflict that had been brewing under the surface for some time. As the book draws to a close, the reader is left in wonder at how it could all work out and everything be returned to its rightful place. McVey is able to draw the characters together seamlessly and provide an enticing and convincing solution without it feeling rushed or trite. If this is what McVey is able to accomplish with his debut novel, readers should be on the watch for whatever he produces next.

Great book

What a great imagination! This book grabs your attention right from the first page. It takes you on a wild adventure full of twists, turns, awesome characters and unexpected friendships.

Five Stars

A must read!

Five Stars

Great book!

Great First Novel!

All great fantasy/science-fiction novels must ask a question: that question could be simple, dismissed in a mere handful of pages, or it could be complex, requiring volume after volume to ferret out. As the quote above suggests, M.P. McVey asks a big question in his first book, Plod On, Sleepless Giant. What is the nature of the world as its been handed down to us? Do we truly know why we know what we know? Or even who we are? By exploring this question from multiple perspectives (both semi-divine and painfully human), McVey not only presents us with a fabulous tale, but he makes us question the nature of stories themselves. For to read is to come closer to knowing your place in the universe, however large or small; each book is a step closer toward the most profound knowledge of all. This book might actually count for two or three steps, particularly if the reader takes time to savor the small details hidden along the way.

Not surprisingly, McVeyâs novel defies easy categorization, almost demanding its own subgenre of the science fiction/fantasy genre. Without resorting to clichéd magicians speaking in hushed tones of Armageddon, McVey has created a truly magical world which teeters on the edge of disaster.

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Title: Duskfall

Author: Christopher Husberg

Narrator: Adam Verner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-28-16

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Pulled from the sea, pierced by arrows and close to death, Knot has no memory of who he was, and a Tiellan woman, whose people have long been oppressed by humans, is married to and abandoned by Knot on the same day.

In her search for him, she will discover her control of magic but risks losing herself entirely. Their fates and those of others will intertwine in a land where magic and daemons are believed dead, but dark forces still vie for power.

Critic Reviews:

"Has me thrilled for the future of fantasy." (Steve Diamond)

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Title: Snow Flower: Arara's Tale

Subtitle: A Flower's Fang Prequel

Author: Madison Keller

Narrator: Viva Becker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-22-16

Publisher: Hundeliebe Publishing

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Born as an undersized runt puppy, Arara has been constantly bullied by the bigger pups in her pack. As far as she is concerned, her life is horrible and it's not going to change anytime soon.

However, during a hunt, Arara discovers that she can move things with her mind. Armed with this new power, Arara convinces another bullied puppy to help her take down Kerka - the biggest, baddest pup in town.

But when things go wrong and a life is put in danger, Arara must face her fears before it is too late.

Members Reviews:

A Fun Read!

My son and I read Snow Flower as a homeschool assignment. It was awesome, but poor Arara can't seem to get ahead! We look forward to the next book.

YA Fantasy Novella

ââshe wasnât content with always being the under-dog just because sheâd been born small.â (Kindle Locations 897-898).

Arara doesnât want to go to school where sheâs bullied and belittled by the confident and large alpha pup, Kerka and his followers. Arara has a special ability to hear othersâ thoughts, but that wonât help her win any fights. Until she finds out she has another special power, she does everything she can to avoid going to school, but she could use a lesson or two in paying attention and following directions.

Itâs so interesting to see a society where fighting is not only allowed, but encouraged. Since this is a society that is based on dogs/wolves, this makes sense, since alphas must establish themselves and everyone knows their place in the pack. Not so with underdog Arara. Though she is destined to be an omega, she wants to be an alpha-guard. The only hope she has to win such a high placement in the pack is through her newly discovered ability to use her mind.

Arara is hard to like at the beginning of the story. Sheâs impulsive, scared, reckless and canât get her act together. She doesnât listen or follow directions, even from her father whom she loves. She whines and ultimately acts like a very young pup. Cue the lesson, which she ignores because of her own stubbornness. She wonât take bullying sitting down, but she knows she canât beat the bigger, stronger, and arrogant Kerka. But will getting back at him make her feel better? Will it solve all her problems? Arara has to learn the hard way that anyone can be a bully and that itâs not best to get revenge. I loved how Arara was able to finally take the lesson of the story to heart by the end of this novella.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author and this is an honest review.

This very original and enjoyable tale had me hooked from ...

This very original and enjoyable tale had me hooked from the beginning. By the time I'd hit the end, I was dying to pick up Flower's Fang. There were some repeated and extra words that might have benefited from a deeper edit, but preview to Fang's Flower at the end was far more polished. This story was so spellbinding and well crafted that without the errors it definitely would have been a five star.

I very much look forward to reading more from this world, as soon as possible.

Good story!

This story was good and engaging.

Some minor editing things that could have been avoided (word choices and the like) but nothing that could have taken you out of the story. The characters were real, the story engaging and it's part of a longer story that the author wrote.

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Title: The Way of the Brother Gods

Subtitle: The Malja Chronicles, Book 3

Author: Stuart Jaffe

Narrator: Michelle Auriana Simmons

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-22-16

Publisher: Stuart Jaffe

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Malja's post-apocalyptic adventures continue!

Throughout her journey across Corlin, a land destroyed by the abuse of magic, Malja has sought one thing - a way home. With the help of her companions, Tommy and Fawbry, she may finally have her chance.

But after years of using magic, Tommy is spiraling into madness, and it could destroy the whole world. Caught between those she loves and that which she desires most, Malja will have to risk everything - friendships, lives, even her chances to get home - in order to save it all.

Members Reviews:

One of my favorite series!

The Way of the Brother Gods (The Malja Chronicles #3) by Stuart Jaffe takes this series to a whole new level. I just adore this series! The imagination, the fantasy, the characters, the world building, the interactions, the dialogue, well...everything about these books have been so right on the mark! Now when I get more money, I will get the next three books LOL. These three books end the time on their planet. But I am satisfied right here. It was a good place to end, a place I feel good at. The next three they will be on a new mission to track a world jumper so I assume that is what they will be doing.

D B Chapman

Great read. Intense cliff hanger just like the 1st two books. Malja continues to struggle in her attempt to find her home world. This book is a winner. I'm reading the 4th book now I hope that Stuart will write more.

Another great read

I'm loving this series.The characters and quirky but relatable and the story line isn't the same old same old. It's a winner.

Good development of story line

This was a good installment. I like the fact that each book is self contained. The writing continues to improve and is descriptive with out going to extremes. And while Malja isn't necessarily a good person, she has a good heart, and you root for her.

Worth the money

If u are enjoying the Malja Chronicles, then absolutely... do not under any circumstances start this series anywhere but book 1 !!!

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Title: The Streets of Red Glen

Subtitle: Red Glen Series, Book 3

Author: Michael Veith

Narrator: William L. Sturdevant

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-16

Publisher: Michael J. Veith

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Even after four generations, the spirit of Montgomery Worthington lives on in a distant grandson named Chance Reading. In the wake of a furious storm, Chance and his friend Hero Swift find themselves among a ragged band of refugees determined to make sense of the ruin of their beloved town. Bound to a common cause but separated by fate, two mice strive for reunion in the face of disaster, madness, and betrayal.

Members Reviews:

TheStreets of Red Glen

Hero and Chance get seperated in the storm but eventually come together again to save all the people that had to flee Red Glen.This is a great series!William L. Sturdevant is an excellent narrator as usual.I was given this book free by the narrator,author or the publisher.

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Title: Who is the Sun King?: Sol Liddens Journal

Subtitle: Tales from the 21st Century

Author: Edward C Harwell

Narrator: Sol Lidden

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-16

Publisher: Mercury Publishing

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Tales from the 21st century is a collection of stories that follows a narrative in which the listener follows Sol as he travels through time during medical hypnosis. As Sol regresses, he forms memories; these develop into the stories into which the listener is drawn.

Members Reviews:

Impressive art through pictures and words

Reading this book was a real surprise. Well developed characters, and very well written. The author has a wonderful imagination and shows us a story of Sol Lidden who gives us a glimpse into his drug induced world. From a machine to end all wars to "the moment we absolutely commit ourselves to change, providence moves too." It is a very engaging read. There are wonderful illustrations throughout this book. I was really impressed with the artwork. Both in words and pictures. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more by this author.

Fascinating story.

This boo really took me off guard. Not sure what to expect as I started reading it went much deeper than I thought it would. Following Sol through flashbacks/ hallucinations while under medical hypnosis is stunning. The writing is well done, and pretty easy to follow. There are pictures here and there through the book as well. Overall I did enjoy reading this and I reccomend reading while you don't have many distractions.

gret read and always entertaining

An astonishing read; I was captivated by Benjamin Trumanâs masterpiece of invention; a 'Collider' that can split space-time. Edward C. Harwellâs expert interpretation of Sols Liddenâs journal provides a provocative insight into life in other dimensions.

Often bizarre, always entertaining, Iâm sure âWho is the Sun Kingâ will continue to enthrall readers for generations to come.

A very good book

this book is very interesting, talking about a pax team that finds all kinds of planets, it also talked about other characters like Von Clapp , the doctor blunt, his buddy clown, about when he was young and his first small telescope that magnified x24. i liked the part about the 3 paintings that made it into the smithsonian , have to say that blew my mind. Von Clapp seems to be really smart on how he deals with things. in this book he talks about alot of different places, stars, planets, and so many others. this is a very good book packed with all kind of surprises. I really enjoyed it and i thank you will too.

Breath taking read! Will definitely get you thinking!

A beautifully written and amazingly in depth book! Complete with sketches and illustrations, it really takes your mind to places that it's never been before. I've never read a book that has tested my imagination as much as this one did! There are so many twists and turns, and it leaves you questioning so many things and really gets your mental cogs going. The characters within the book are all described with such precision that you feel as though you have met every single one of them yourself.

This book is a fantastic read! I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be passing it onto my boyfriend for him to enjoy too!

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Title: A Rarer Gift than Gold

Author: Lucy Branch

Narrator: Helen Taylor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-28-16

Publisher: ABL Press

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Abigail Argent stands out. Some people notice that she always wears gloves and shudder when they know why. The ones who know her best notice her ability with metal. Abigail's particular talent lies in the coloring of alloys, for seeing the beauty in a plain piece of metal and being able to draw it out. Her study leads her to discover a connection between her own craft and that of her favorite childhood myth: changing lead into gold.

Moving to Venice, Abigail continues to uncover more about the history of her trade while making friends, and a lover, whose lives become inextricably linked with her own. But her abilities soon pique the interests of a powerful group, determined to guard the secret that she may unwittingly expose. Delving into the deepest secrets of ancient Italy, Abigail's story will take everything you think you know about alchemy and turn it on its head.

Members Reviews:

The High Price For Gold

Thank you for this exciting adventure for Abi and her research of Alchemy which almost cost her life. I found the storyline amazing and the characters horrific at times and so evil. It kept me glued to my Kindle right through to the end.

Wow! An incredible story!

One of the best stories that I have ever read! Terrific characters, and a strong story line, the action and suspense kept building to the end at an amazing pace. Well done!

Different

I don't know what I expected, but this story wasn't it. I loved it, a believable fantasy with just enough romance in the mix. Great detail without becoming boring.

Well worth the read

Good story, well written and researched. Look forward to the sequel.

dangerous hobby exploited

an exceptionally well written and thought out tale. I enjoyed reading this novel because of the depth of the detail and fluency of style/ I think this story would convert well to a movie in this age of technology and special effects well done Lucy and thank you, look forward to more of your writing.

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Title: Schimmelhorn's Gold

Author: Reginald Bretnor

Narrator: S. George Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-16

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Outwardly, Papa Schimmelhorn is an elderly cuckoo clock assembler with overactive hormones. But beneath the lecherous facade lurks a powerful subconscious. Having solved the problems of time travel, black holes, and alternate universes, he looks forward with unbounded glee to the simple problem of converting lead into the world's most precious commodity - gold!

But then he meets Gaspar Gansfleisch, the finest (and vilest) alchemist in Europe, and the 400-year-old homunculus who is his prisoner, and the luscious Priestess Philippa Theophrastra Bombast von Hohenheim. Life is never simple for a subconscious genius.

And if you think things can't get worse, he has yet to meet the Minotaur!

Members Reviews:

Papa Schimmelhorn at his octogenarian finest

Papa Schimmelhorn is my old, in many ways, hero. When I was half his ostensible age I hoped for half his manly virtue. This says nothing of my admiration for his subconscious "chenius" which opens the path to other dimensions, time travel, anti-gravity and now the liberation of stranded UFO-aliens, beside, more or less as along the way, mastering the alchemical puzzle of turning lead to gold without lethal radioactive consequences...

Four Stars

If you like gnurrs...

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Title: Dreadmire

Author: Elizabeth Donald

Narrator: D. Jordan Padrona

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-13-16

Publisher: Inkstained Succubus Productions

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome to a float trip through Hell.

When the love of Tam's life vanishes in the Dreadmire, a vile swamp created by magical fallout from the Great War a century before, he knows he must find her. With his companions, a would-be paladin, a halfling with visions, and a local guide, Tam braves the twisted creatures and land.

But the Dreadmire corrupts all it touches, and even the best of intentions do not give the party immunity to its effects.

Members Reviews:

Read me first!

Would you try another book from Elizabeth Donald and/or D. Jordan Padrona?

Yes.

How could the performance have been better?

The story is really good. The narrator is really good. There is something wrong with the recording!! How did this make past Audible's QA?

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Title: More Fables and Fantasies

Subtitle: A Five Story Collection

Author: Dale T. Phillips

Narrator: Julie Hinton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-26-16

Publisher: Dale T Phillips

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

In these five tales, you'll hear serious stories about dragons, swords, castles, people on quests, demons, witches, and also fairy-tale characters acting out in fun. So there's a little something for everyone. These are lands where the people may be like us, but the landscape is of the fantasy realms, and anything can happen. You may change upon this journey, like the characters themselves.

Members Reviews:

A Fun Collection

Summary: 5 short fantasy stories featuring dragons, peasants, heroes, villains, and interesting twist on fairy tale heroes.

Additional Comments:

- In a collection like this, everybodys going to get something different out of it. I especially enjoyed the one in the middle told from Hansels point of view.

- The ending of the Christmas one was predictable yet still awesome.

- There was decent world-building even in something so short. This stood out in the one about the young man and the dragon.

- The one with the young woman who finds truffles had the markings of traditional fairy tale. It felt very similar to the one with the young man and the dragon.

- The narration was nice. Im a huge proponent of audiobook versions. It adds a wonderful layer to each story. The voice for the wood carver was my absolute favorite.

Conclusion: This is definitely a worth-while collection to read.

*I received a free audio version. That did not influence my review or my decision to review