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Title: The Shock of Night

Subtitle: Darkwater Saga Series, Book 1

Author: Patrick W. Carr

Narrator: Danny Campbell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-04-16

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

When one man is brutally murdered and the priest he works for mortally wounded, Willet Dura, reeve to the king of Bunard, is called to investigate. As he begins to question the dying priest, the man pulls Willet close and screams in a foreign tongue. Then he dies without another word. Willet returns to his task, but the clues to the crime lead to contradictions and questions without answers, and his senses are skewed.

People he touches appear to have a subtle shift, as though he can divine their deepest thoughts. In a world divided between haves and have-nots, gifted and common, Willet soon learns he's been passed the rarest gift of all - a gift that's not supposed to exist. Now Willet must pursue the murderer still on the loose in Bunard even as he's pulled into a dangerous conflict that threatens not only his city, but his entire world - a conflict that will force him to come to terms with his inability to remember how he escaped the Darkwater Forest and what happened to him inside it.

Critic Reviews:

"Filled with suspense, intrigue and action." (RT Book Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Wonderful Fantasy Mystery

I loved the complexity of the novel and the depth of characters. I read first the prequel, By Divine Right, and found that it added value to The Shock of Night. Other reviewers have mentioned that The Shock of Night was slow moving because it contained more prose than dialogue. This may be true, but I found Mr. Carr's prose well worth reading. It added depth and a level of sophistication not found in many of today's popular novels. If you are in the mood for a beach read that doesn't delve the depths or require much reflection, then this is not the book for you. However, if you're into books that take the time to develop decent plots, deep characters and make you think, then I highly recommend this book.

Many complex story lines, intrigue with credible surprises, very exciting and wholesome content

Many complex story lines, intrigue with credible surprises, very exciting and wholesome (evil recognized as evil, good called good) in content. The inherent violence and depictions definitely push the minimum age of this book to mid-teenager range or above. There is plenty of violent situations; however, the gory descriptions are more sparse. Darker issues of rape and abuse are present--however, not with enough description to educate an innocent, but with enough candor to challenge the more aware audiences.

This is an excellent series, looking forward to the next installment!

Loved this!

Patrick Carr is simply amazing. His characters are deep and real and likable. His adventures are intense. And to top it all, he keeps throwing new twists into the story. I'm left guessing and wondering and thoroughly mystified until he solves it all at the end. Then I'm left wanting more. My only complaint is that Carr doesn't write fast enough!

Recommended for readers of fantasy and sword-fighting. I'm a girl, but my brothers love this book just as much as I do. Light romance but clean. Several scenes of intense drama and some violence (but not as bad as some of the movies we watch; think the violence of Avengers or Iron Man).

I recommend reading By Divine Right (e-novella) first, since it explains a lot of the nuances to Dura's story.

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Title: Curse

Subtitle: The Dark God, Book 2

Author: John D. Brown

Narrator: Alex Wyndham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-16

Publisher: Podium Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Argoth and Shim have only a short season before Mokad comes to annihilate them. If they're going to survive, they will need to raise an army of dreadmen and fell-maidens and train them in the lore.

Argoth sends out a call to Groves throughout the western lands and begins to train Talen, Sugar, and 30 others. But Mokad isn't waiting. Mokad has already sent an armada with armies from four glorydoms. It has also sent its Guardian - a terrifying Divine everyone thinks is a sleth ally, coming with an invitation from Argoth himself to join Shim's men.

Outnumbered and outmatched, humankind is about to lose its first chance in an age to fight against those who enslave them. Unless, of course, this new Grove can find a way to do what no other has ever done before.

Members Reviews:

No time for a breather

Those, like me, who nervously thought book 2 would take many chapters before an adrenaline rush would begin to take hold will be pleased to learn that there will be little time to rest before the pace picks up, as the true manifestation of the malevolent players of the dark arts begin to reveal themselves and display their cruel and bone-chilling methods of harvesting towns of souls almost with impunity. There is also ample an amount of intrigue and betrayal to sate the appetites of even the most fantasy-aware readers.

John D. Brown again create an amazing mixture of sadness, exhilaration, deep anguish threaded with thin strands of hope against impossible odds and constant fear of impending doom. Alex Wyndham excellent narration skills regulates the emotional rivers of the telling to always keep the listener ever hopeful but knowingly one misstep from ill-fate.

If you liked book 1, you'll be even more pleased with book 2.

It just keeps getting better!

Wow, what an incredible series! I would say that it easily compares to both "The Wheel of Time" and "The Stormlight Archive." If you liked either one of those you'll be right at home here. :D

Good book

This book has a lot of characters so it can get confusing, but it's a good book anyways. I have been getting into these books lately to escape this world and this one really does take you somewhere else. I don't think it's the absolute best book ever and at times yes you can get lost in the details, but the story is good and entertaining and lots of action. It's really good to listen to.

Enjoy

Story Gets Better

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

Fun, exciting, adventure.

What other book might you compare Curse to and why?

Maybe The Silent Tempest series from Michael G. Manning.

Have you listened to any of Alex Wyndhams other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, The Silent Tempest series from Michael G. Manning. It was after listening to these books that I looked for other books narrated by Alex Wyndham. Both series are well narrated.

Any additional comments?

This book was a good sequel to the first as thing really got moving, and the action picks up. A few new characters are added including a new bad guy who gets some action as a protagonist.

Overall I'm liking this series so far, but could still use some more world building.

Enjoying this series

Fun storyline. Lots of twists, turns and a bit of mystery. A variety of interesting characters and a lots of action.

The narrator is one of my favorites.

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Title: Servant

Subtitle: The Dark God, Book 1

Author: John D. Brown

Narrator: Alex Wyndham

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-02-16

Publisher: Podium Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 140 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

A spirited blacksmith's daughter accused of using the dark and terrifying sleth magic. The young man who hunts her. And the ferocious monster who wants only to be free.

Trapped in a web of lies and ancient secrets, of right becoming wrong, the three must struggle not only against each other but also against a being of irresistible power, a creature who is gathering her servants to usher in the impending human harvest. If the three succeed, they will save those they love the most. If they fail, the clans of the land fall with them.

Thus begins the towering fantasy series that introduces an elaborate new world, a multifaceted system of magic, and a cast of compelling characters and creatures. Listeners who love deep, rich worlds, strong characters, and perilous adventures will be delighted with the action, surprising turns, and discoveries.

Members Reviews:

Awesome narration!

The character weren't exceptionally dynamic, but the story was engaging enough. I listened to this on audible, and found that this is possibly the best narration I've heard yet!

Wonderfully outlined and executed fantasy

What starts out as abruptly fractured chapters soon becomes clear as a means to introduce the tale's disjoint characters along with their backstories early on. As the saga's name implies, this fantasy focuses on the dark arts, however, its usage is not only exercised by those with evil intent, although there is plenty of that. There are also those with this talent who have banded together to resist those people who are bent on limiting those who can practice this magic to a select powerful few. Additionally, there is an unknown dark presence, long ago forgotten, that has returned to reclaim its former control over all humankind.

While there is a strong element of coming-of-ageism, that is only one aspect of the novel. There are substantial threads involving substantive familial relationships and, of course, the evilness that is ever-present.

John D. Brown proves himself as an excellent writer who can weave a complex, and often poignant, tale. Alex Wyndham is very adept at voicing this novel's full breadth of characters from adult men/women and adolescents.

I liked this first book so much that I didn't hesitate purchasing the next two novels even before finishing this one. So much so, that I fast-tracked the next novels ahead of others I've had in waiting.

Brilliant

Grew on me at a steady pace and left me with no choice but to start on the next book immediately. Great narration helped bring the characters to life in my mind.

Awesome read!

I absolutely loved it! I couldn't stop listening and now that it's over I need more!

Unique Take on an Old Story.

I thought it was great. A bit wordy at parts, but I was hooked.

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Title: The Last Enchantment

Subtitle: The Arthurian Saga, Book 3

Author: Mary Stewart

Narrator: Nicol Williamson

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 07-27-16

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Arthur Pendragon is king! Unchallenged on the battlefield, he melds the country together in a time of promise. But sinister powers plot to destroy Camelot, and when the witch-queen Morgause - Arthur's own half sister - ensnares him in an incestuous liaison, a fatal web of love, betrayal, and bloody vengeance is woven.

Members Reviews:

Probably the weakest of the core trio

Honestly, I thought the first two were fine, stand-alone books, with no need to revisit the saga. This third book does not utilize Geofrey of Monmouth's History of British Kings, but does make reference to the later French Romances of Arthurian lore. This change in foundation does hurt the story, as it loses the original gritty feel, but was inevitable as Geofrey wrote down all the surviving British legends (with his own additions). There simply wasn't anywhere else to look. The characters have a very different feel to them, which will annoy some readers. Having said all that, Mary Stewart wrote superb fiction and I cannot countenance removing two stars from what is otherwise an excellent drama.

A Whimper, not a Bang

The last installment in Stewartâs Arthurian trilogy was a bit too prosaic for my taste. While some of her interpretations of the legend were very interesting, such as there being two wives named Guinevereâ Dare I say it? I found the whole thing downright boring and had to force myself to finish. Marion Zimmer Bradleyâs âThe Mists of Avalonâ is still my favorite version of the legend.

Excellent series!

Having loved the Arthurian legends since I was a small child, this series is turning out to be a wonderful prequel and elaboration, with some surprising details. The author includes some of the actual historical basis regarding how certain cultures moved around the that area of the world, and against each other. The characters are more developed, in a personal way, than any other book I've read on the subject. The story is engrossing, even though I know how it all turns out. At least I think I do.

GREAT OLD SERIES

A old series but a great read. I read series over 20 years ago and my daughter has read 3 times over same period. My wife was looking for a good series & I suggested this one, but forgot my daughter still had them and I purchased them again. My wife has read first book and is into the second & is really enjoying them also. Be sure to read the series in order.

and Mary Stewart was an author from whom many today could learn a great deal. The series was perception-altering back when I ...

This whole series is one of my favorites, and Mary Stewart was an author from whom many today could learn a great deal. The series was perception-altering back when I first read it as a teenager, and is still engrossing and wonderful with every subsequent re-read after all the years in between. I love this series, and I love every book in it.

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Title: The Dragon Lords: Fool's Gold

Author: Jon Hollins

Narrator: John Banks

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-19-16

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 106 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Guardians of the Galaxy meets The Hobbit in this rollicking fantasy adventure.

It's not easy to live in a world ruled by dragons. The taxes are high, and their control is complete. But for one group of bold misfits, it's time to band together and steal back some of that wealth.

No one said they were smart.

Critic Reviews:

"Ideal for fans of humorous capers and heist stories - such as Ocean's 11, Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastard Sequence series, and Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Chaotic, violent, and funny in a dark way.

"The Dragon Lords: Fool's Gold" is a humorously dark misadventure featuring five misfits; An unlucky farmer, a crazy drunk old man, two mercenaries; a psychotic lizardman and his sociopathic teammate (though she is trying to be better), and a scholar trying to overcome dark impulses triggered by magic.

By bizarre coincidence these five unhappy characters bump into each other one day and decide to risk everything and attempt to rob an evil dragon that rules the region. It's crazy, suicidal even, but greed and revenge trump common sense and they actually follow through. Of course, nothing goes right and bloody chaos happens in a horrifying / amusing domino effect that leaves a listener guessing what will happen next.

There is a lot of gallows humor, cursing, and descriptively gory bloodshed in this book, so if you were expecting some lighthearted quarky adventure story where a bunch of characters with a few quarks slowly learn to become better people by working together then, well, this is mostly not that. While it is funny in a dark way, lots of characters die in this book in horrible ways and the featured party of characters are comprised mostly of selfish rogues with obvious mental instability that pretty much stay that way throughout the story. Still, the over all effect is oddly entertaining.

The narrator, John Banks, does a good job bringing out the characters, their voices as individuals, and emotional attitudes for this audiobook. He also has a good range. The lizardman and crazy drunk old man voices are particularly impressive.

This book is recommended for those listeners who enjoy dark yet goofy humor as much as action packed gore in their fantasy stories. This book also ends on a satisfying conclusive note even though it has a sequel.

foul language

had way more cuss words then I like but the story its self was good.

Great story,Great performance

Do yourself a favor and pick this one up! This story renewed my faith in modern fantasy. Funny,great character development and most of all a great performance!

new favorite book!!!

I have listened to this book 12 times so far! The characters are amazing, I laughed all the way through it. I can't wait for the next one in the series!!!! I highly recommend this book if you are having a bad day!

Hilarious fantasy adventure

The writer is amazingly funny, had me laughing half the time. and the narrator did a fantastic job with all the different characters. Definitely worth listening too.

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Title: Earthsea

Subtitle: BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

Author: Ursula le Guin

Narrator: Toby Jones

Format: Original Recording

Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-16

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Ltd.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

A BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation, based on the first three books in Ursula Le Guin's best-selling Earthsea cycle.

Set on a vast archipelago of islands, where magic is a central part of life, Earthsea tells the intertwined stories of Ged and Tenar.

Ged is a boy from the island of Gont, born with innate magical talent and a reckless nature, who tampers with long-held secrets and releases a terrible shadow into the world. He must risk everything in order to restore the balance.... Meanwhile, Tenar, a girl from the island of Atuan, is taken from her home and family to become Arha, the Priestess Ever Reborn, guardian of the ominous Tombs of Atuan.

Deep within the Tombs, Ged and Tenar encounter one another and seek a way of bringing peace to the troubled archipelago.

Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea series have sold millions of copies and been translated into 16 languages, and this epic dramatisation of 'A Wizard of Earthsea', 'The Tombs of Atuan' and 'The Farthest Shore' will take you deep into a rich fantasy world of sorcery, wizards and dragons. Among the cast are Shaun Dooley (Broadchurch) and Toby Jones (Dad's Army). Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes approx.

Members Reviews:

Anxiously awaited!

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

I hove long loved this series and now can listen to it in a new way.

What did you like best about this story?

It is a well-done adaptation. As such it condenses the overall story into a presentation worthy of the long cherished series.

Have you listened to any of Toby Joness other performances before? How does this one compare?

While I had not previously heard Toby Jones perform, I will be looking for more of his works.

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

While you could enjoy this in one sitting, it matters not for you will enjoy it nonetheless.

Any additional comments?

Chapter 6 will awe you!

disappointing

pacing poor. highly abridged. narrative not straight foward enough. lacks the punch of the bbc's previous Earthsea adaptation.

The adaptation of Earthsea I never thought I'd see

I liked this very much. The voices were lovely; I could hear the affection between Ged and Tenar. Despite some (heartbreaking) cuts of content, I felt they got to the soul of the books and the simplicity of the last few lines was beautiful.

Fantastic

What did you like most about Earthsea?

It's a great audiobook for people who are already familiar with the Earthsea material, simply because there are less explanatory passages and more action. However, this does not detract from the quality and I highly recommend it for fans of the series.

Awful, unless perhaps you know the story already

If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more?

Folk who know the story already...hopeless to follow otherwise..confusing..tried twice but still confusing

Would you ever listen to anything by Ursula le Guin again?

Yes, very much. I'd just choose a more 'straight' version where l might just follow the text.

What didnt you like about Toby Joness performance?

I just got confused about who was who, the plot, the characters.....just lost it. So difficult to follow and hard work.

What character would you cut from Earthsea?

Hard to say, didn't really get any of them

Any additional comments?

I know this is a well known, liked, and respected book.

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Title: A Crown of War

Subtitle: Whill of Agora, Book 4

Author: Michael James Ploof

Narrator: Saethon Williams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-07-16

Publisher: Michael James Ploof

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Eadon's dark armies have descended upon Agora. Rifts within the kingdoms of humans, dwarves, and elves have unleashed hordes of draggard and dark elves. Although The Other has destroyed the rifts, Whill and his friends are now trapped far across the ocean in Drindellia.

Whill must find a way to overcome his alter ego and, ultimately, the dark elf Eadon. The ancient elf Kellallea claims that Whill need only hand over the power of Adromida to her, and Agora shall know peace. He has successfully united the races against the dark elves, but is it too late?

Dirk Blackthorn has finally been reunited with his long-lost Krentz. They are free of Eadon once and for all, free to live the life they choose. Dirk urges that they go far away from Agora, believing that Eadon will succeed. Krentz, however, has set her sights on thwarting her father's plans.

Roakore is far from his mountain kingdom of Ro'Sar, a kingdom he believes is in dire peril. As he and his companions fight to find a way back to Agora, Roakore struggles with the doubts planted by the Book of Ky'Dren. Soon he will discover something of such magnitude that it will change his life forever.

Aurora Snowfell stands upon the brink. Torn by loyalty and the promise of power, she must choose between the future of her people and her very soul.

Members Reviews:

As with the rest of the series, an excellent book

Plenty of action and conflict with interesting characters.

The only thing that irks me about this one is the ending. It felt like a marvel movie. The main conflict ends with a few unresolved issues but the book continues on with winding down the story. Then another character serves the role of Samuel L Jackson and pops in to point out these loose ends but doesn't really offer a conclusion to them. The problem with this is that these loose ends really can't lead to any further story progression. Their resolution may be addressed in some later book but it will most likely be in passing like referencing a historical account but that feels like a cheap way to end it considering these loose ends.

Overall a very excellent book, but the ending leaves things hanging.

Edit:

After thinking about it I realized there were a couple of other things in this book that just seemed wrong.

*Spoilers ahead*

The previous book built up the conflict between Whill and the Other so much with the Other gaining full control at the end. You'd think with so much build up, this would be a major plot point of the fourth book. It wasn't. Not far into the book Whill essentially says, "Hey, Other. I love you." and the problem is "resolved" (the Other is locked away again because apparently accepting the fractured part of his mind means locking it deep down inside again because that worked so well last time...).

After retaking control of his body, Avriel pretty much says she preferred his crazy size and nothing ever came of it. This seems strange to me. I imagine if your lover said they preferred it when the psychotic part of your mind was in control rather than you, your relationship would feel some strain.

The whole giving up the power to the other elf also made no sense. Whill's first interaction with her was the elf trying to deceive him into giving her the power and making her a god.

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Title: The Wheel of Osheim

Subtitle: Red Queen's War, Book 3

Author: Mark Lawrence

Narrator: Sean Ohlendorf

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-02-16

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 44 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

From the critically acclaimed author of Prince of Fools comes the third volume of the brilliant new epic fantasy series The Red Queen's War.

All the horrors of hell stand between Snorri Ver Snagason and the rescue of his family, if indeed the dead can be rescued.

For Jalan Kendeth, getting back out alive and with Loki's Key is all that matters. Loki's creation can open any lock, any door, and it may also be the key to Jal's fortune back in the living world. Jal plans to return to the three Ws that have been the core of his idle and debauched life: wine, women, and wagering.

Fate, however, has other larger plans....

The Wheel of Osheim is turning ever faster, and it will crack the world unless it's stopped. When the end of all things looms and there's nowhere to run, even the worst coward must find new answers. Jal and Snorri face many dangers - from the corpse hordes of the Dead King to the many mirrors of the Lady Blue - but in the end, fast or slow, the Wheel of Osheim will exert its power. In the end it's win or die.

Critic Reviews:

"There are special rewards in store here for readers of the Broken Empire series. Highly recommended." (Robin Hobb)

"Mark Lawrence is the best thing to happen to fantasy in recent years." (Peter V. Brett)

"Marks an unbroken and steady ascent to the top of my favourite-fantasy pile. Lawrence gets better with each book he writes." (Myke Cole)

"Reminds me of when I first discovered Gemmell and Hobb and I can't wait for the next instalment." (David Chadwick)

"The brisk adventure and black magic will leave readers eager for the next chapter in the series." (Publishers Weekly)

"Lawrence improves with every book he writes and if he keeps on like this, we may have to turn the ratings system up to eleven. Magnificent, and highly recommended." (Starburst Magazine)

"Mark Lawrence should be commended on another excellent book of The Red Queen's War trilogy that gives enough information to make the reader want more." (Impulse Gamer)

"The dialogue is a humorous, frightening lullaby that flawlessly depicts this dark, disturbing universe and its meticulously constructed characters, both friends and fiends." (RT Book Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Loved it!

This was an excellent and fitting end to the series. Yet again Mark weaves a magical mix of humor, action and suspense. It definitely doesn't disappoint.

solid conclusion

Great series and tied in nicely with the Broken Empire trilogy. I'll definitely be doing a reread of the entire series soon.

Mark Lawerence master at writing

Sean Ohlendorf master of telling .Absolutely loved the whole series. Well written well spoken

Absolutely superb

Fantastic story, deep engaging characters, incredible plot twists and the narrator is an absolute legend

Good Ending

I'm better pleased with the last book than I was with the first. The story flows better - it has more nerve. I'm entertained throughout.

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Title: Born of Water: Elemental Magic & Epic Fantasy Adventure

Subtitle: The Rise of the Fifth Order, Book 1

Author: Autumn M. Birt

Narrator: Thom Bowers

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-19-16

Publisher: Autumn Birt

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

In the buried archives of the Temple of Dust may lie the secret to defeating the Curse, a creature which seeks to destroy 16-year old Ria for the forbidden gifts she possesses. But it is from among the ranks of those who control the Curse where Ria will find her best chance of success.

Only the Priestess Niri can save Ria from the forces that hunt her, if Niri doesn't betray the girl first. Along with Ria comes Ty and his sister, Lavinia, both bound to defend Ria from the Church of Four Orders. However, Ty has been living a life less than honest and keeping it from his sister. To survive a journey that takes them across the breadth of their world, the four must learn to trust each other before pursuit from the Church and Ty's troubled past find them.

Born of Water is the first book in the Rise of the Fifth Order saga, full of elemental magic and epic fantasy adventure. Welcome to the mythical world of Myrrah, ruled by the Church of Four Orders - Fire, Earth, Water, and Air.

Members Reviews:

Awesome new author

Autumn Birt did some amazing things with her story. I personally loved that she thought out the elementals abilities so well. I remember a part where I was ecstatic thinking "Oh my! Did she just do what I think she did?!" And then she waited to verify it. It was awesome.

Starts off slowly, stick with it, it's worth it

If you could sum up Born of Water: Elemental Magic & Epic Fantasy Adventure in three words, what would they be?

Magic, fantasy, love

What did you like best about this story?

Lavinia and Darag's proposal/marriage scene was very touching. And the battle sequences were very suspenseful and kept me on the edge of my sea

Which character as performed by Thom Bowers was your favorite?

I loved all the characters so it's a hard choice. He really brought the characters to life, giving each a unique voice

Any additional comments?

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

A Great Start to an Amazing Series

Any additional comments?

Niri is a Priestess of water that failed to identify an elemental during the festival. She wants to make amends to her order and goes on the hunt for this girl. But when she finds Ria she realizes there is more to this girl than what she originally thought. So she goes on a quest to find out the truth about Rias powers and her own. Lavinia and Ty are brother and sister and friends to Ria, they go along to keep Ria safe but end up learning more about themselves. But this is a race against time since the Curse has been released to hunt down Ria. But secrets about the church are going to be exposed and Niri is going to learn that although she is the weakest of the elementals she has more power in her than she knows.

When elementals are discovered, they are taken away from their families and indoctrinated into the church. This is the only life Niri has known for years and at first those teachings is all that she sees. But as the story progresses she learns that there is more to the story of the church and it is not as wonderful as she has been told. Ria has this amazing power but she is scared to use it because of the Curse hunting them down. I loved watching her grow throughout the story.

Ty has his own secrets and at first hates Niri.

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Titel: Die Krone von Lytar (Die Lytar-Chronik 1)

Autor:: Richard Schwartz

Erzähler: Michael Hansonis

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 19 hrs and 24 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 05-05-16

Herausgeber: Audible Studios

Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Ein Land ohne Herrscher. Eine Krone ohne König. Nur das Banner - ein Greif auf goldenem Grund - und eine Prophezeiung, sind alles was von Lytar, der einstigen Hauptstadt des alten Reiches und seiner großen magischen Macht übrig geblieben ist, bevor es dem Erdboden gleichgemacht wurde.

Nur wenige überlebten und ihre Nachkommen glaubten sich im Laufe der Zeit von der Welt vergessen. Jahrhunderte später werden sie jedoch von ihrer eigenen Vergangenheit eingeholt und ihr Dorf brutal überfallen: Eine fremde Macht ist auf der Suche nach dem magischen Artefakt des alten Reiches, das den Legenden nach, für dessen eigene Zerstörung verantwortlich war und über unsagbare Macht verfügen soll. Die Krone von Lytar. Auf Geheiß des Ältestenrates ziehen die Freunde Tarlon und Garret, die Halbelfin Elyra und Zwerg Argor nach Lytar, um die Krone zu suchen. Doch was sie entdecken, verändert alles...

Die ersten beiden Bände waren vormals unter dem Pseudonym Carl A. DeWitt erschienen. Nun liegt endlich die komplette Serie mit dem exklusiven neuen Abschlussband für alle Richard-Schwartz-Fans vor.

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