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Title: Rune of the Apprentice

Author: Jamison Stone

Narrator: Kevin T. Collins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 137 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

In a world where magic, technology, and nature have merged, the few who can control Runes hold dominance over all of creation. All believe that Aleksi, a 16-year-old orphan, was blessed to be born with a Rune embedded in his palm, but that's only because they don't know the truth - Aleksi's Rune is so powerful it's killing him.

Asura, a brutal emperor who uses Runes to conquer entire continents, will stop at nothing to kill Aleksi and claim the boy's power for his own. With Aleksi's Rune burning its way through his body and assassins hunting his every step, his survival depends on discerning ally from enemy and learning to tame the competing forces of light and dark within.

With the burden of his rune haunting his days and the prophetic whispers of a young captive priestess illuminating his nights, Aleksi will be able to unravel the mysteries of his past, rescue the girl in his dreams, and challenge the most powerful warlord the world has ever known only if the one thing keeping him alive - his Rune - does not kill him first.

Members Reviews:

Decent book, even though a bit clichéd

I was initially turned off to the whole "one man fulfills his destiny in the fight against good and evil" vibe. The first couple paragraphs read like a list of fantasy tropes. The book is extremely theatrical and nobody speaks like an actual human being. However, I eventually got into the story and got past the dramatic presentation. The narrator slurps while speaking, which is a bit distracting, but he puts emotion behind all of the characters. Make sure to listen to the sample to see if this book is for you.

had a lot of potential

Rune of the Apprentice is the first novel in a series called Rune Chronicles by Jamison Stone. Aleksi was born with a rune on his palm in a world where control of runes imparts extreme power. Those who can control runes become powerful and can control others. However, Aleksi's instructors dont know that his rune is so powerful that the awakening power is slowly killing him. Thus, to save his life, Aleksi sets out on a quest to find his absent mentor who is wanted for crimes against humanity. During this journey, Aleksi meets a variety of people including a ship full of pirates, fighters, and a captive priestess. He becomes entangled in their lives, while still trying to maintain his secret and prevent his rune from killing him.

This story had a lot of potential to be really good, but it was too confusing for me. It is a complex world and the workings of it were not completely clear. However, the magic structure did seem to be unique. Fortunately, in spite of the confusion, the story was pretty interesting. There were a lot of characters, and I actually liked the pirate ship captain and his crew a lot. Aleksi, by comparison, was not as exciting and preoccupied. His coming of age story must progress through the next novels, but he appears to grow little in this novel. The growth is intellectual and hopefully, that will translate to character changes as the novel continues and he comes to terms with a revelation from this novel. A lot of the story takes place on a ship, which is not as confining as it may seem. However, there was a lot of description of the ships components like the different rigging and the boom that could get boring. The novel ends at a stopping point, but there is not resolution.

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Title: Black Dogs

Subtitle: Black River Irregulars, Book 1

Author: Richard Lee Byers

Narrator: Scott Aiello

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-21-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Back in black!

When Canice Gormleigh becomes the target of a brutal foreign crime syndicate called the Black Dogs, Colbie Sterling and the rest of the Black River Irregulars are prepared to defend her. Yet what begins as a simple bodyguard assignment turns personal when the syndicate, led by the vengeful underboss Ivan Varnek and a strange mother-son duo, marks the Black River Irregulars as the sole remaining obstacle keeping the Black Dogs from taking over the Undercity...and then the city of Corvis itself. Where other underworld gangs have negotiated, surrendered, or fled from the Black Dogs, the Black River Irregulars will stand and die instead.

Members Reviews:

Can't wait to hear more.

Very nice, loved the story. going deep into the undercity, is exactly where I hoped to go.. Sweet!

Fun Story, Great Narrator

I had never heard Scott Aiello narrate before and was very impressed by him. I'm not sure how narrators are chosen for books but I can't imagine anyone else more suited for this one. The story really came to life with hs characterzations. And the story itself was a lot of fun. It was very straight forward and easy to follow yet didn't seem shallow.

I have The Undercity board game it was very nice to see those characters in a book and listen to their story. I'm looking forward to more books in the series.

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Title: Night of Wolves

Subtitle: The Paladins, Book One

Author: David Dalglish

Narrator: Ben Smith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-05-16

Publisher: Dalglish Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

"The humans are weak. Their skin is soft, and their minds dull from years of safety. We are the vicious. We are the destroyers. Come the full moon, when our goddess watches our victory, we will taste of their blood!"

Wolf-men, savage creatures given humanoid form in an ancient war, mass along the Gihon River. Led by their pack leader Redclaw, they seek to cross the river and claim a land of their own, slaughtering those who would stand in their way. Two paladins, Jerico of the god Ashhur, and Darius of the god Karak, must lead the desperate defense against the invasion. Their friendship will be tested as their gods resume an unending war, and their very faiths call for the death of the other. Together, friend or foe, they must face Redclaw's horde.

Members Reviews:

Really a 4.5

Any additional comments?

I like it when a book exceeds my expectations. I've never listen to Mr. Smith before. I thought he did a wonderful job. I like the contrast between the paladins' religion. I look forward to the next book. I received this audiobook for free through Audiobook Boom for my unbiased review.

Great Book!

Any additional comments?

This was a very good book! Interesting characters, lots of action, and a great story line makes for a very interesting read. The narrator did a very good job. Can't wait to read book 2!

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Medieval weapons vs werewolves, I like it.

What made the experience of listening to Night of Wolves the most enjoyable?

I liked that despite the main storyline, there was so much more going on elsewhere. Even though these people are in for the fight of their lives, they are still only a small town in a very large empire.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Night of Wolves?

When one of the characters learns that his idea of faith, is actually not faith at all. * Sorry to be vague I didn't want to give out any spoiler's

What three words best describe Ben Smiths performance?

Solid, fluid, unique

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

It takes faith to fight unimaginable horror.

Any additional comments?

I received this audiobook from the author narrator or publisher for free via audiobookboom in exchange for an unbiased review

Werewolves and Paladins! Awesome!!

I have read some books by this author but this was the 1st of his audiobooks I've listened to. Really great book. The epic world development is spectacular. The pantheon, the monsters and the heroes all mixed with the common towns people. Really great story and can't wait to see what happens from there. I received this audiobook from the author narrator or publisher for free via audiobookboom in exchange for an unbiased review

Great book

Well written with a nice cliff hanger at the end. Great narrative and well spoken. Wolves gone what is next hopeful to see.

I was given this book free for my review and it is a great story.

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Title: Stiletto

Subtitle: The Checquy Files, Book 2

Author: Daniel O'Malley

Narrator: Maggie Mash

Format: Unabridged

Length: 26 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-16

Publisher: Avid Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The Checquy: a centuries-old covert organisation that protects the nation from supernatural threat. The Grafters: a centuries-old supernatural threat.

After centuries of rivalry and bloodshed, The Checquy and The Grafters are on the verge of joining forces and only one person has the supernatural skills to get the job done - Myfanwy Thomas. But as a wave of gruesome atrocities sweep London, old hatreds ignite and negotiations grind to a halt....

Critic Reviews:

"Packed full of twists, O'Malley creates a lively and absorbing world." (Daily Express on The Rook)

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Title: Homecoming

Subtitle: A Monster Squad Novel

Author: Heath Stallcup

Narrator: Maxwell Zener

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-19-16

Publisher: Heath Stallcup

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Enemies within, enemies without. Love gone wrong, love yet tested and love waiting to be discovered. Nothing spurs the desire for revenge more than betrayal, except maybe a perceived threat to family.

Follow along as the hunters face yet another series of challenges. Some large, some small, but all focused on the same goal...the final destruction of the Monster Squad. Just another day at the office for this clandestine group.

Members Reviews:

Good and bad

Compared to the other 4 books the characters seem softer and not the larger than life soldiers that they were portrayed as. The new narrator didn't do any background check on how the characters are portrayed

a+++

same Nick ass monster squad. Maxwell Zener is no Jack Voorhies. the change in narrator hurt

I really really need a new monster hunter novel

I gave this series I try cause was fiending for a new monster hunter novel. honestly it's pretty much garbage, it's formulaic and anti climatic I can't believe I actually listen to five of these if I could I would return them

good one in the series, hate the cliffhanger

stupid cliffhanger. i admit this is a dark secret of a pleasure, the venerable guilty nerdy pleasure. but i enjoy this series and I'll continue the saga as they come out.

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Title: Firestorm

Subtitle: The Sword of Light Trilogy, Book 2

Author: Aaron Hodges

Narrator: David Stifel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-18-16

Publisher: Kemah Bay Marketing, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

*The Gods have fallen. The Three Nations are in chaos. Archon is coming.*

Enala is surrounded, trapped on the blood-soaked sands of Malevolent Cove. Desperate and alone, she faces the sky, watching as the Gold dragons circle. Yet it is not the beasts she fears but the men and woman encircling her. They promise their protection, but they are only words, and she has already lost everything to betrayal. Swamped by grief, she teeters on the edge of madness.

Meanwhile, Eric is close to mastering the curse of his magic. The perilous force writhes within him, desperate for freedom, but he refuses to bend to its will. Instead, he is determined to wield it for good, to right the wrongs of his past.

Members Reviews:

No book 2 letdown!

The story continues as Aeric and his companions deal with the death of the gods as they struggle to find the only weapon that can help them possibly hold off the Dark Lord Archon and his army of dark monsters and demons. With plenty of intrigues, setbacks, reunions and revelations, this book never lets you rest for a second. The characters are all further fleshed out, and the story has a lot of twists, turns and surprises in store for you. Any fan of epic fantasy or coming of age stories will really enjoy this series.

Ass's always, David Stifel does an outstanding job narrating, really bringing the characters to life and keeping a good flow to the narration.

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Captivating From Start To Finish

What made the experience of listening to Firestorm the most enjoyable?

Besides, the context, I think the fact that the listener is brought right into the heart of the story is what made listening to this audiobook so enjoyable. Firestorm picks up immediately after where book one last left off, following Eric and his team's bittersweet victory of finally locating the sole surviving descendant of Aria, Enala, but at a great cost for all of them. This small victory seems to dim in the realization that the growing darkness unleashed by Archon and his followers is only just the beginning and is more deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of once thought to be trusted allies then any of them realized.

And with a soul stealing, possessed, zombie-demon-king in hot pursuit, Enala, Eric and their small team struggle even more to get to the Sword Of Light in time once they're forced apart. And with the gods gone, it makes the narrative seem and feel even darker as their world begins to crumble around them in this foreboding wave of darkness.

What did you like best about this story?

I think what I liked the most about this book was the way in which Eric takes lead on his mission which much less reservation or hesitation.

In comparison to Stormwielder, his maturity and character growth is apparent. I also really liked that this book is essentially Enala's story with some noticeable parallels to Eric's story as the reader sees her come into her own and learn a few hidden truths about herself she never knew before.

Lastly, I loved seeing Gabriel's path of redemption of sorts in Firestorm, as his character finally begins to works his way through his pain and grief since Oaksville and starts to make amends with Eric.

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Titel: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

Autor:: Susanna Clarke

Erzähler: Peter Lontzek

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 37 hrs and 33 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 08-04-16

Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH

Bewertung: 2.5 von 5 von 3 Stimmen

Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Vor vielen Jahrhunderten gab es in England noch Magie. Jetzt, zu Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts, glaubt niemand mehr an wirkliche Zauberei. Bis der zurückgezogen lebende Mr. Norrell auftaucht und die Statuen der Kathedrale von York sprechen und tanzen lässt. Die Nachricht über dieses Ereignis verbreitet sich, und Mr. Norrell geht nach London. Er nimmt den brillanten jungen Zauberer Jonathan Strange als Schüler auf und begründet mit ihm eine neue Tradition englischer Magie. Doch bald wird aus der Partnerschaft Rivalität...

Dieses in über 20 Sprachen übersetzte, elegante Fantasy-Epos - laut Time Magazine "Ein Meisterwerk, das Tolkien Konkurrenz macht" - wurde 2015 als BBC-Serie verfilmt.

©2004 Berlin Verlag, Berlin. Übersetzung von Anette Grube und Rebekka Göpfert (P)2016 Hörbuch Hamburg HHV GmbH, Hamburg

Mitglieder Bewertungen:

Its in german

Would you try another book from Susanna Clarke and/or Peter Lontzek?

Only if I take German lessons

What do you think your next listen will be?

Something in English

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I couldn't understand a word he was saying

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell?

Hard to decide, it would be easier if I could understand it

Any additional comments?

Sprechen sie deutsch? NEIN!

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Title: Black Rose

Author: K.L. Bone

Narrator: Sara Dunham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-29-16

Publisher: K.L. Bone

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

"May the Black Rose protect you in life and avenge you in death." - Vow of the Black Rose

Six hundred years ago, the Muir Court was wiped from existence, destroyed by an elite group known as the Black Rose Guard. Their Captain, Mara, has a reputation of being a harsh woman who leads the guard with a fierce formality. During her long years, she has known pain, loss, heartache...and one great love.

Edward was the Captain of the Royal Guard. He loved her once. However, it was a love that faded the day he met young Liza, the Princess who stole the heart he had once sworn belonged to Mara alone. Liza was also the woman that Mara was fated to protect. When the Queen learns of her daughter's forbidden love for Edward, she devises a series of punishments, torturing Edward while her daughter is forced to watch. In a an act of desperation, Mara takes Liza's place and looks on helplessly as Edward endures the torments which break his body and Mara's soul.

All of their pain is put aside when Liza is murdered by the rulers of a rival court. Haunted by her failure to protect the Princess and adhering to tradition, Mara takes the vow of the "Black Rose". It is an ancient oath which ties those under its power to abandon the lives they knew for the sake of a single goal: vengeance. Her quest leads her on a dark path of violence, rage and bloodshed.

Tormented by a fate they can neither accept nor escape, Black Rose is a tale of retribution, love, and above all, honor - at any cost.

Members Reviews:

Beautiful, dark and very romantic.

Would you listen to Black Rose again? Why?

Yes. Love the story and the characters

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and I almost did.

Any additional comments?

K.L. Bone is brilliant!

Fantastic!

If you could sum up Black Rose in three words, what would they be?

Tragic Love Story

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mara is my favorite character because she has the strength and the determination that I wish that I had.

Which character as performed by Sara Dunham was your favorite?

Mara. She captured her tone and inflection.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I have listened to this book several times.

Any additional comments?

I enjoy the complete series.

powerful

this was a very powerful story. From the start of the book it was full of action and you can feel the characters anguish throughout

Could not get into it

it might have been better if the narrator wouldn't have sounded sooooooo depressed, unfortunately I could not get past the narration in order to really sink into the story...

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Title: The D'Karon Apprentice

Subtitle: The Book of Deacon Series, Book 4

Author: Joseph Lallo

Narrator: Karyn O'Bryant

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-16

Publisher: Joseph Lallo

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

It has been months since the Chosen finally defeated the D'Karon and the Perpetual War came to an end. Once warriors, Myranda, Deacon, Ivy, and Ether must now take on the role of diplomats in the ongoing task of preserving the unsteady peace between the lands of Tressor and the Northern Alliance. Generations of war have left a deep distrust between the people on both sides of the border, and any sign of treachery or hostility could cause a new war to flare. If that happens, the weakened Northern Alliance will have little hope to survive against the military might of their neighbor to the south.

A mysterious figure, long slumbering and forgotten, has stirred in the wake of the Chosen triumph. She is not pleased to find the D'Karon no longer answer her calls, and she sets out to find them once more. This woman, a powerful necromancer with deep knowledge of D'Karon magic and little concern for the world and its people, spreads chaos wherever she goes. Her bloody swath through the southern lands is just the spark the volatile world needs to take to flame once more.

To keep their lands from descending back into a war that will claim the lives of untold thousands, Myranda, Deacon, and Myn must venture into the heart of Tressor. Escorted by a Dragon Rider named Grustim and surrounded by fear and distrust, the road ahead will not be difficult, but the chosen have fought too hard and lost too much to lose it all to this dark apprentice.

Members Reviews:

Wonderful!

This was a great follow up to the Book of Deacon series that I fell in love with! This was my first Audible book and it was read beautifully. I am a fan and would highly recommend to those into mystical and fantasy fiction.

a new edition

I loved the original trilogy (read them in one weekend) so when I discovered that a fourth had been written I was ecstatic. It's not as well written as the original three, but it's a great addition. hopefully they'll be more, Lallo is a fantastic writer and I look forward to seeing more of what he'll produce.

the narrator did an good job. the only real complaint I have is about her accents, and that's just a matter of personal preference. honestly she did a pretty good job.

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Title: The Weight of Blood

Subtitle: The Half-Orcs, Book 1

Author: David Dalglish

Narrator: C.J. McAllister

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-14-16

Publisher: Dalglish Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 49 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Fantasy author David Dalglish begins his series of the half-orc brothers, whose struggles will soon bathe the land of Dezrel in demon fire....

Five hundred years ago, brother gods devastated their world with civil war. When they were imprisoned, their conflict ended without a victor. Centuries passed while their followers secretly continued the war, a war that will soon have an end. The gods have found their paragons.

When half-bloods Harruq and Qurrah Tun pledged their lives to the death prophet Velixar, they sought only escape from their squalid beginnings. Instead they become his greatest disciples, charged with leading his army of undead. While they prepare, Harruq trains with an elf named Aurelia, to whom he owes his life. She is a window into a better world, but as war spreads between the races, their friendship takes a dire turn.

Velixar orders them to fight alongside the humans, changing Aurelia from friend to foe. To protect her, Harruq must turn against his brother and fight the killing nature of his orcish heritage. To side with one means to turn on another. No matter Harruq's decision, someone he loves will die.