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Title: The Path of the Storm

Subtitle: The Evermen Saga, Book 3

Author: James Maxwell

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-25-14

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 736 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Two years have passed since the war. The Primate is dead, the machines at Stonewater have been destroyed, yet without essence the Empire's economy has collapsed. Trade is at a standstill, famine sets in, and, with no food and no essence, the people begin to riot.

In the midst of the growing unrest, Miro struggles to balance his life with Amber against his resolve to keep threats to the Empire at bay. His sister Ella helps to build the machinery the Empire desperately needs, but she longs to find Killian and believes his powers will be needed in the conflict to come.

News of a wedding brings a much - needed ray of hope to the weary people. But as citizens and leaders gather from afar for the festivities, an evil threat shatters the fragile peace: one of the Evermen has returned. And he will not rest until he has completely destroyed the humans he despises.

Members Reviews:

Overall okay

These books have several good elements in them, such as, the world building, the interesting magic system and the individual character stories. But, there's so much battle and struggle struggle that it gets bogged down and a bit tedious, at times. The situation with Amber is kind of ridiculous. She's smart and capable, but she's a sorceress and she never has any of her sorceress'a gear with her, so she's really just a normal person. It's kind of weird. What's the point of her even being a sorceress? At least she is a good character, intelligent and capable. Overall, these books are okay. I'm always curious where the story is going, even though sometimes it's obvious. It would be nice if they were a little faster paced.

book 3 of the Evermen series

Narrator was great and probably made the story seem better. In this book much more than previous ones, there are so many plot holes, the thing is like Swiss cheese. I was still sucked in and wanted to find out what happens, or how it happens in the case of predictable parts. I feel like any book that keeps me going back to it gets 3 stars, even if it drives me a bit nuts.

Characters devolving

Would you try another book from James Maxwell and/or Simon Vance?

I enjoy Simon Vance and I would definitely listen to another performance.

What could James Maxwell have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

The main characters were maturing and gaining depth during the couse of the first two books of the series. In this book they reached positions of responsibiliy, but instead of well thought out challenges and solutions Mr. Maxwell placed Miro and Ella in a series of forced action sequences where they continued to make the same type of mistakes over and over again. In the end I'm no longer interested in finishing the series.

Riveting

Great series, keeps you iinterested from start to finish. Can't wait for the next one.

Excellent story with high hopes for the final installment!

This was an excellent story once again! James Maxwell is an wonderful writer and Simon Vance brings the story to life. I am looking forward to the final book in this saga to learn how it all ends but I go there with trepidation because I now the story will end and I have already read everything else these two story tellers have done together.

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Title: Born of the Ashes

Subtitle: The Frontiers Saga, Book 11

Author: Ryk Brown

Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 07-16-14

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 807 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

A world in chaos

An eager new ally

A newly acquired ship

An even greater threat on its way

Captain Nathan Scott must decide whether to stand and fight to the end, or live to fight another day - even if it means the end of his world.

Members Reviews:

Brown is maturing in his writing..best yet

This is Brown's best yet. His characterizations are becoming well-developed with real emotions and real problems. Nathan Scott has matured into someone far wiser than his years, which one would expect considering his past 8 months. The plot continues to interest and occasionally surprise. Can't wait for the next installment.

Another great addition to the series..

I have every book in the series and would place it in the category as these space series -- The Lost Fleet by Jack Campbell, Kris Longknife by Mike Sheperd, and Cassandra Kresnov by Joel Shepperd.

Another Excellent book in the series

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

Well if your sucked into the series you have no choice but to recommend them.

What other book might you compare Born of the Ashes to and why?

No each book I read is different

Which character as performed by Jeffrey Kafer was your favorite?

None really, but the Author better keep JK he is an excellent voice actor. An audio book can succeed or fail on the voice actor. You change voice actor in this series of books would kill them. Pay whatever price he asks for. And no he is not my brother or cousin.

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

Aurora against all odds.

Any additional comments?

I wish he would write a longer book, Ben Bova seems give more bank for the buck. Plus I would think since this is a series the time between books would be shorter your just continuing with the story line. I would suggest you ask the readers to submit story line ideas. Might help in moving the story along faster. No they don't get paid and No they don't get credit. They get to see their idea on the written page and that should be enough

Great Story!

While great on its own, Books 10 and 11 go very well together. Be prepared to download both for a great listen and a more complete story.

Brown is getting better with each book

In the last book, the Arora had the Jung battleship defeated and the Ghatazhak troops had found and rescued his father. Nathan had killed his brother in a stand-off. The Jung were attempting to destroy all the major cities on Earth.

The Jung battle fleet is almost to Earth. The Aurora and Celestia are racing to repair severe battle damage and get the Celestas jump drive operational. The messenger with the Data Storage containers has reached Tug (Prince Casimin) and he has set about to obtain ships and crew to set a fleet to help the Arora.

The Ghatazhak troops are fighting insurgent skirmishes on Earth while the spaceships are trying to fix the ships, manufacture parts and find basic raw or salvaged materials for the replicators. The suspense builds as the Jung Fleet keeps getting closer and a massive battle platform is missing. Is it on the way to Earth? Then the battle begins: the Aurora and Celestia against two Jung battleships and their protecting ships and a battle platform coming.

Brown keeps improving with each book. The characters continuing to mature and develop with each book. The story continues to becoming more complicated as there are more people and side stories evolving.

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Title: The High Druid's Blade

Subtitle: The Defenders of Shannara, Book 1

Author: Terry Brooks

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-08-14

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 772 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Legend has it that Paxon Leah is descended from the royals and warriors who once ruled the Highlands and waged war with magical weapons. But those kings, queens, and heroes are long gone, and there is nothing enchanted about the antique sword that hangs above Paxons fireplace. Running his familys modest shipping business, Paxon leads a quiet life - until extraordinary circumstances overturn his simple worldand rewrite his destiny.

When his brash young sister is abducted by a menacing stranger, Paxon races to her rescue with the only weapon he can find. And in a harrowing duel, he is stunned to discover powerful magic unleashed within him - and within his ancestors' ancient blade. But his formidable new ability is dangerous in untrained hands, and Paxon must master it quickly because his nearly fatal clash with the dark sorcerer Arcannen wont be his last. Leaving behind home and hearth, he journeys to the keep of the fabled Druid order to learn the secrets of magic and earn the right to become their sworn protector.

But treachery is afoot deep in the Druids ranks. And the blackest of sorcery is twisting a helpless innocent into a murderous agent of evil. To halt an insidious plot that threatens not only the Druid order but all the Four Lands, Paxon Leah must summon the profound magic in his blood and the legendary mettle of his elders in the battle fate has chosen him to fight.

Critic Reviews:

The Sword of Shannara is an unforgettable and wildly entertaining epic, animated by Terry Brooks cosmically generative imagination and storytelling joy. (Karen Russell, New York Times bestselling author of Swamplandia!)

If Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy, Terry Brooks is its favorite uncle. (Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Desert Spear)

I cant even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks books Ive read (and reread) over the years. From Shannara to Landover, his work was a huge part of my childhood. (Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Wind)

Terry Brooks is a master of the craft and a trailblazer who established fantasy as a viable genre. He is required reading. (Brent Weeks, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Angel Trilogy)

The Shannara books were among the first to really capture my imagination. My daydreams and therefore my stories will always owe a debt to Terry Brooks. (Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyonders and Fablehaven series)

Members Reviews:

A departure from the typical Shannara storyline

A couple of spoilers in this review (4th paragraph)- You have been warned!

First, I have to say that overall I am a Brooks fan. Next to the Hobbit, Brooks was my introduction into the Fantasy genre at a pretty early age with the Sword of Shannara, and I've read everything he's put out since. So the medicare star rating should be a heads up.

Most of the Shanarra series has been somewhat, "formulaic", in the overall plot line, and I do want to give props to the author for exploring new ground (though in this book it's not really a good departure in my opinion).

This story centers once again around the Ohmsford family (though now it's the Leah name as the bloodlines merged at the end of the last trilogy, Witch Wraith).

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Title: Blood Politics

Subtitle: Blood Destiny, Book 4

Author: Helen Harper

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-14

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 869 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

You'd think that life would finally be dealing Mack Smith a kind hand. Living in London and with the opening of the new and improved city version of Clava Books mere days away, things appear to be settling down.

Other than the terrible nightmares about dragons, that is. Or the fact that she's being constantly tailed by a string of mages, shifters, and faeries, all of whom are constantly demanding her attention. And that's without even bringing the temptation of Corrigan, Lord Alpha of the Brethren, into the equation. Then, when a local dryad asks her for some help, things really start to fire up. There are some long, hot summer days ahead.

Members Reviews:

hmmm, Not really thrilled... Thoughts?

Have you ever started a book in the middle of a series where some amount of time has past for the characters between the books (i.e.: 10 years later). When that happens they will usually summarized things for you during the main storyline. That is exactly what this book should have been (a Summary). With the exception of one thing all of which happened over the last few chapters. This book should have been book 3.5 (Not book 4). I want to give more details as to why but even though I am disappointed I don't what to give any spoilers.

For those people who are really into the drama behind the relationship buildup (not sure if that is a spoiler or not) then that is what this book is about. I think I could have pulled out about 5 chapters and put them at the beginning of the next book to get the same result. You know when a writer completes a novel and it is not quite long enough for the publisher... The writer will go back through the book and add what I call filler, more details here and there and maybe a side adventure, With the exception of a few chapters, that is how I feel about this whole book. I would not be surprised if she wrote book four first, then decided she needed something in between and wrote this one.

Another thing that bugs me is the ending didn't really fly for me. The writer pushed the last part without any real reason behind it. Yes it did add some senseless drama, but the urgency didn't make sense to me, the writer was clearly trying to hook you in for the next book (skip a little common sense and BLAM, you have DRAMA), which after reading this book I can see why Helen Harper panicked, however I was already invested, I know the Lord Alpha wouldn't be manipulated by the last event like the drama suggests, it's out of character. I have no doubt something will be explained in the next book to iron out the ridiculousness of the final drama. Still like I said the last few chapters were good, it felt more like the beginning of the book should not the end.

I am with HIGH HOPES, the next book brings it... !!!

I'll let you know. :)

Disappointing

I am by no means a wallflower but seriously... it's really irritating when the main character can't speak three sentences without saying f**k. I have never listened to a book with so much swearing and the bad tempered heroine routine got tiresome - almost didn't finish and I'm doubting the next book.

Wow

I am so devastating by this ending I want it all to get better. Great series and recommend book but have to hear the next one now

Wonderful series

This book is not as gripping as the two previous books and also doesn't stand alone like they do.

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Title: The Shadow Throne

Subtitle: Book Two of the Shadow Campaigns

Author: Django Wexler

Narrator: Richard Poe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-14

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 365 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Anyone can plot a coup or fire an assassin's bullet. But in a world of muskets and magic, it takes considerably more to seize the throne. The ailing King of the Vordan lies on his deathbed. When he dies, his daughter, Raesinia Orboan, will become the first Queen Regnant in centuries - and a ripe target for the ambitious men who seek to control her. The most dangerous of these is Duke Orlanko, Minister of Information and master of the secret police. Having meticulously silenced his adversaries through intimidation, imprisonment, and execution, Orlanko is the most feared man in the kingdom. And he knows an arcane secret that puts Raesinia completely at his mercy.

Exposure would mean ruin, but Raesinia is determined to find a way to break herself - and her country - out of Orlanko' s iron grip. She finds unlikely allies in the returning war hero Janus bet Vhalnich, fresh from a brilliant campaign in the colony of Khandar, and his loyal deputies, Captain Marcus d' Ivoire and Lieutenant Winter Ihernglass. As Marcus and Winter struggle to find their places in the home they never thought they would see again, they help Janus and Raesinia set in motion events that could free Vordan from Orlanko' s influence - at the price of throwing the nation into chaos. But with the people suffering under the Duke' s tyranny, they intend to protect the kingdom with every power they can command, earthly or otherwise.

Members Reviews:

What a great book!

This book has the chance to be the beginning of a great epic fantasy series. The magic system isn't really unfolded until the second half of the book and it's quite novel. The narration is excellant and that makes it an even better listen. Definitely worth a credit.

Something's awry but I remain cautiosly optimistic

What did you love best about The Shadow Throne?

I love the characters. Not all of them, but the vast majority. Well developed, consistent, appropriately likeable/hateable. Well written, great prose helped to keep me hooked where the story was necessarily slow. Some of the best fight scenes of any writer/book I've read. Vivid, clear, delightfully brutal. The epic moments, the crescendos in this book are, like in The Thousand Names, miniature masterpieces in themselves. There are very few books with scenes so potent that they actual give me physical shivers or bring tears to my eyes, but both books in this series have given me that experience.

What other book might you compare The Shadow Throne to and why?

It's the second in the series and similar in style to the first, obviously. The Shadow Throne took a few turns that I didn't like, did a few weird things, but over all I still liked it and will without doubt be snagging the third book as soon as I can get my hands on it. I have to know what happens to Janus and Marcus, my favorite characters.

There are some differences I didn't like in the performance and editing as well, but they're forgivable.

What about Richard Poes performance did you like?

Richard Poe has a great voice for this line of work, and I think a great voice for this genre in particular, as well. I give him an overall thumbs up. His character voices are good, I can often tell which character is speaking just by Poe's voicing.

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Title: Crown of Vengeance

Subtitle: The Dragon Prophecy, Book 1

Author: Mercedes Lackey, James Mallory

Narrator: Kate Rudd, Christopher Lane

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-04-14

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 262 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Crown of Vengeance begins a new epic fantasy saga from New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory.

She is the unwanted spawn of a mad king and queen, her lands lost before her birth; her family - her very name - erased from history. Cursed by many, yet protected by an even greater curse.

She was born on a night of storm and terror, raised in protected concealment, then banished from the only home she had ever known - an ancient enemy's final stroke in a war begun centuries before.

Secret studies of hidden lore reveal the truth of the prophecy that heralded her coming. Dark dreams teach lessons of war and duty, of strategy and magecraft that she could not learn in a thousand lifetimes.

She does not have a thousand lifetimes. She has just one - and time is running out. For the prophecy spoke not just of her, but of a great Darkness that would destroy the elven kingdoms. A Darkness that is coming ever closer.

She is Vieliessar Farcarinon and she must save her people. Even if she must shatter custom and destroy the world she was born to rule.

Members Reviews:

Give it time...

The high fantasy elven language can be a bit much at first. Give yourself time, let the feel and emotion of the story take hold. This was a fantastic start to the prequel trilogy to the Obsidian Trilogy. Being thrust back into this world reminded me of how much I missed it.

Long battle scenes with longer names

This is a really great story for people who enjoyed the previous series set in this world.

I agree with the other reviewer who pointed out that the long Elven names could get on a person's nerves. The book could have been half as long with shorter names. However, they are Elven names, and this was to be expected based on the previous series.

The narrator would be better if she would leave a pause of some sort when the story changes setting. In the written books, I imagine there is some sort of line or ellipses marking the change in setting or speaker. It was confusing at points.

Absolutely Amazing!

I fell in love with the obsidian trilogy when I found it, and to have the history of the famed elven queen constantly referenced in the first 3 books made me so happy.

Yes the names are long and a bit confusing but as I listened and didn't focus on them I was able to separate who was who and what was what.

I had to remember that this was before the simplic names from the obsidian series, back when in lore things were long and proper to decern who was who. I personally loved it and it really helped me feel a part of the story. Can't wait for the next!

Too much shouting

The book is probably 3.5, but I really did not like the reader. Almost all the lines are shouted. The narrative is about the only part that wasn't yelled. As far as the book is concerned it drags a lot. The character names are pretentious, and Tolkein rip offs. I'm listening to this book because the others set in this world were really good. This one is the back story and I keep slogging through it hoping it will pick up, but not so far.

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Title: The Godling Chronicles: A Trial of Souls, Book 4

Author: Brian D. Anderson

Narrator: Derek Perkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-31-14

Publisher: Podium Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1901 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The time has come for the world to see the true power of the Reborn King. His vast armies march, bringing death and devastation to all who would dare oppose him. But hope will endure if the bonds of friendship, both old and new, remain strong. Gewey, split between the man he wants to be and the god he must become, will test his very soul in order to fulfill his destiny. And only through his love for Kaylia can he hold on to his humanity.

Members Reviews:

amazing story

I started using audible around 8 months ago. since then I have listened to all the Terry Brooks novels, the iron druid chronicles and other epic writers.

I adore how the godling chronicles are written and performed and I know how sad I will be when I must say goodbye to these deep and rich characters you care about.

Other stories only have one main line through them but these books have stories within stories and multiple character development lines. I LOVE Tolkiens world but I would argue this is deeper and more worthy of an epic multipart movie series.

the story has deep lore and so far all my questions have been answered at the right time.

Derek Perkins is fantastic with his voice acting and he creates the characters faces and mannerisms in your head. I wish more publishing houses would use consistent narrators throughout multi book series. I could not listen to the other DUNE series books due to the totally different pronunciation used by the proceeding narrators.

sigh, onto the last two books in the series and my last 24 hours with my human, God and eleven friends.

buy them all...

hooked

enjoying this series look forward to the next book. so much so that i have bought the next two book already.

One Great Story

The first 4 books are a story of coming to power by and young man who is also a God. He will face an evil the world has not seen before.

Awesome!

Great book and plenty of action! Listened for hours at a time!

Left off at a perfect place, now I have to wait to listen to the next one so EXCITED!

Absolutely wonderful

I am so pleased to continue listening to the series. So much so that I dread nearing its end!

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Title: The God-Stone War

Subtitle: Mageborn Series, Book 4

Author: Michael G. Manning

Narrator: Todd McLaren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-13

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 613 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Seven years have passed since Mordecai's battle with the Shining God, Celior, and since that time his control of his abilities has vastly improved. He has at last envisioned a use for the 'God-Stone,' but the gods want vengeance and now seek to destroy everything he has built. The secrets of the past threaten the future of his kingdom, his family, and perhaps humanity itself, unless Mordecai can discover the meaning of 'Illeniel's Doom.' How far will a desperate wizard go to protect his children...or will his efforts merely damn them all?

Members Reviews:

Great from Start to Finish

God Stone War is the first in this series (Other than the prequel) that I was entertained from start to finish and then even kept you intrigued for Final Redemption. With the previous 3 installments, I kept loosing interest before being caught up again. Manning does that really well. He wants there to be filler in the books so that they aren't over in a 100 pages, but the filler is never that great. With God-Stone War, he doesn't need filler, and the filler he does use is intriguing (Like the discussion over the World Road and the Trip to see Marc).

The fight between the people of Cameron and the Gods is brilliantly done because it tells us how smart Mort is beyond how powerful he is. It also brings together the characters and binds them even more into a family. Which makes it much more of an intriguing story.

Then after all that, you get the battle between Mort and Timmy, and the horribleness that follows that fight. It's a great/sad conclusion to this book that sets up everything in the future.

Book 4 is fantastic and you can tell that Manning is getting better at his trade with every word he writes. I always wondered how Embers of Illeniel was so great while Blacksmith's Son and Unbound felt a little lacking, but with God Stone War and now listening to Final Redemption, it's clear that Manning is finding his stride.

McLaren does his usual fantastic job.

Wow what a ride.

Where does The God-Stone War rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

It is a high rank as far as medieval time of books.

What did you like best about this story?

The Humor of the main character's troubled times.

Have you listened to any of Todd McLarens other performances before? How does this one compare?

I don't remember, but Todd does change his characters while reading.

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

yes.

Any additional comments?

Just waiting on the next installment.

Wonderful!

Where is book five? I love the first four! There must be some information on a release date. Please let us know!

Could have been so much more

This series has some interesting magical concepts. Particularly intriguing was the introduction of Moira and the idea of directly channeling the elemental energies of Earth, Air, Fire and Water.

However, the writing is poor and much of the character development weak. Most annoying is that Mort never matures. As a reader, I felt the same frustration expressed by characters such as Penny and Dorian about his immaturity. Despite the passing of a couple of decades, his humor stays that of a teenage boy.

I strikes me that the author may have tapped into some very ancient wisdom to present the concepts that I found intriguing. Unfortunately, he does not honor them in the story development.

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Title: Enoch Primordial

Subtitle: Chronicles of the Nephilim (Volume 2)

Author: Brian Godawa

Narrator: Brian Godawa

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-30-13

Publisher: Embedded Pictures Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 298 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

This second novel in the saga Chronicles of the Nephilim is a prequel to Noah Primeval that tells the story of the Fall of the Watchers from heaven and the rise of the Nephilim generations before the Flood. Follow the epic journey of Enoch the giant killer with his small band of family warriors who seek outlaw giants for bounty, but stumble upon a conspiracy of the Watchers that is so evil, it will change the universe forever if God does not stop them. Youll meet some of the beloved characters from Noah Primeval when they were much younger, like Methuselah and Uriel, as well as the origin stories of the lead Watchers, Semjaza and Azazel who became the gods Anu and Inanna.

Chronicles of the Nephilim is written in the mythic genre of The Lord of the Rings and Narnia, blending fantasy and mythopoeia with history to retell the Biblical narrative with a fresh perspective, while staying true to the original spirit of the story.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

Members Reviews:

Nephilim (vol2)

Really liked it, it seemed very biblical from a lot of points and quite accurate from my other studies. .

Warning: If not open minded, this is not for you!

Warning: If you are not open minded, then this book is not for you. Brian Godawa takes minor and major characters from the Bible and embellishes the story and characters into a plausible tale. All I can say is, well, it could have happened that way. I am interested in seeing where it goes next.

Disappointing after Noah

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Simply a better less repetitive story

What was most disappointing about Brian Godawas story?

This sort of Scooby Doo and the gang meets a day time soap opera thing going on. I don't understand what was with all the lovey dovey banter between the characters and their wives. I was ready to delete the whole book before finishing it after hearing the "Methuselah poozalah bunnie" and "edna pedala poo" for the umpteenth time. It really made me want to barf. What married couple talks like that let alone ones taking place in a time of turmoil such as this.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

He wasn't too bad. His voice for females was a little irritating though.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Enoch Primordial?

All of the banter scenes and the bickering of the Archangels about which killed more giants than the other. The whole Lilith giant tree of corpses miscarriage scene. Added nothing to the story but filler.

Any additional comments?

Having read Genesis countless times and the book of Enoch. Both are very profound and thought provoking in what they convey. This book seemed to cheapen the story by making it in to some sort cartoonish wise cracking buddy comedy story. Enoch himself was a very one dimensional. We're talking about a man that "walked with God" to such a degree that God took him and he did not die yet in this book he's very boring.

Enoch story is wonderful to bring the books to life from the apocryphal texts loved the characters an perspective of it to life

Wonderful audio story of a time of true beginnings of civilization as it was in that time .

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Title: Seer of Sevenwaters

Subtitle: Sevenwaters, Book 5

Author: Juliet Marillier

Narrator: Terry Donnelly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 296 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Prior to making her final pledge as a druid, the young seer Sibeal visits the island of Inis Eala, where the Sight leads her to Felix, a survivor of a Norse shipwreck who has no memory of his past. As the island's healers struggle to keep Felix alive, he and Sibeal form a natural bond. But Sibeal's vocation is her true calling, and she must choose between the two things that tug at her soul - her spirituality and a chance at love....

Members Reviews:

Love the series, but has problems

I have mixed feelings about this author and series and especially this installment. On the one hand, Juliet Marillier has created a world and characters that we've come to love. While there are certain predictible formulaic aspects to the stories, she does not write cookie cutter stories. She often takes chances with her plots and characters. They aren't always the typical hero/heroine.

She also takes her time in her writing. Really takes her time. Which is not always good. This book could have been trimmed at least 20% and lost nothing. She has a tendancy to go on and on and repeat things until I start to lose patience with her. This is a long book, which I normally love and I don't feel like I'm a person who needs non-stop action, but for half the book almost nothing happens. We're mostly waiting for the male character to get well. At one point, she spends at least 15 minutes telling the story of Son of the Shadows over again. Perhaps it's because I've been listening to this series in succession, but it annoyed me for her to spend so much time repeating a story we already know.

The story itself has few surprises. It's pretty easy to guess where the story is going. This is also a weakness of this author that her plots are often pretty transparant.

The narration of this didn't help. Felix, the main male character sounds too whiney. Everything is too dramatic and drawn out, which does not help this story which is already too drawn out. I found myself wondering if I would have liked the story better if it was read differently.

So with all those negatives, would I recommend the book. Yes, if you like this series. It's still a part of the 7 Waters story, which I quite like. When I think of this story as a whole, it's a decent installment, just not 17 hours worth of story. Make sure you have something else to do while listening to this one.

It brings me back to the overall love/hate problems I have with this author. I love her characters and worlds, but I wish she had an editor that forced her to tighten up the repetitiveness and drawn out drama in her writing.

A disappointed listener

This 5th book of the Sevenwaters series was a great disappointment. I'm accustomed to how this author seems to take forever to get a story started but this book took forever to get to the action then forever to draw to a conclusion. BORING!

The narrator Terry Donnelly was terrible. Her voice variations, especially for male characters and creature were grating, annoying or laughable (when they weren't meant to be funny). The intensity of her delivery made the characters sound overwrought, hysterical or whiny all the time without fitting the situation. I continually found myself thinking Ho hum...more histrionics...get over it.