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Title: The Tower of Bashan

Subtitle: The Epic of Andrasta and Rondel, Vol. 3

Author: Joshua P. Simon

Narrator: Jeffrey Kafer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-15-15

Publisher: Joshua P. Simon

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Her goal is in sight. His plan is in place. Those who force their hand will pay.

The journey to the Tower of Bashan has tested Andrasta and Rondel's partnership, threatened their friendship, and left them with a wealth of scars. After months of research and careful planning, the tower is now before them. They are confident that with the knowledge they have gained, they will defeat the guardians protecting the Jewel of Bashan within.

Their progress is halted when they discover that the entrance is no longer the same. With the tower taunting the pair and their plan useless, they take out their frustration on each other until a quick-witted, young girl gives them an idea on how to succeed. A new plan is formulated, creating political waves and upsetting the criminal underground.

They entered Bashan to steal a jewel, but they may just quicken a civil war.

The Tower of Bashan is the third standalone novel in the Epic of Andrasta and Rondel.

Members Reviews:

A well done series continues!

Enjoyable read again from Joshua Simon. The characters continue to grow and flesh out with each new installment of the series. I enjoyed the addition of several of the side characters in this book as well. Each had their own story to tell and were vital to the plot. Action, humor and heart make up a lot of these stories and keep making them compelling to read.

Great entertainment!

I have read most of his books and have had a great time following the characters through some pretty exciting adventures. I can't wait to see what's coming next. I think Joshua P. Simon is a very entertaining story teller and would recommend him to anyone in need of a good tale.

Perfect conclusion

An awesome trilogy with just the right amount of twists and turns. Simon keeps us entertained and still manages to hold the last pieces of our characters until the end. This story has the makings of a true epic fantasy series. Cannot wait for the next installment.

great continuation of a great series

great continuation of a great series, the twist on characters make it an interesting read while allowing the fast pace book to develop.

Five Stars

Another great story in the series!

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Title: BlackHeart's Legacy

Subtitle: The Odyssey of Jon Sinclair, Book 1

Author: Sally Copus

Narrator: Paul Woodson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-17-15

Publisher: Sally copus

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Jon Sinclair is a precocious 12-year-old boy, living with grandparents who have a very unique hobby: time travel. Having already made several trips in the time capsule known as the Carousel, Jon and his grandmother plan a trip back to July 4, 1776, to watch the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

But things go horribly awry when the computer system of their space -time ship malfunctions, and they are thrust onto the shores of Port Royal, Jamaica, in 1692. As his grandmother works to repair the back-in-time ship, Jon wanders off on his own...and is promptly kidnapped by the notorious pirate, Captain BlackHeart. Forced into the role of cabin boy, Jon does his best to adapt to a rugged life at sea as his grandparents embark on a desperate search to find him.

Will Jon survive his frightening ordeal? Or will he meet his fate at the hands of rival pirates - or, worse yet, as the result of a tidal wave that threatens to destroy the entire pirate stronghold?

Filled with excitement, mystery, and harrowing danger, BlackHeart's Legacy, Book One in the Odyssey of Jon Sinclair trilogy, is a thrilling time-travel adventure that will captivate listeners of all ages.

Members Reviews:

Blackheart's Legacy: Fun for any age group

What did you love best about BlackHeart's Legacy?

With a little imagination, you can cast yourself into the role on any of the characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of BlackHeart's Legacy?

Enjoyed Blackheart being outsmarted by the 12 year old, Jon.

Have you listened to any of Paul Woodsons other performances before? How does this one compare?

No I haven't, but I'll be watching for his name from now on. Great job.

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed the book very much. The author pulls you right into the story. Job well done.

Fun, fun, and more fun!

my 11 tear ikd son and I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and are eagerly looking forward to the next!

What an adventure for any age!

Any additional comments?

What a fantastic adventure! Meant to be for 9 through 14 year olds, but Im telling you right now, I found it exciting with time travel to 1692, Port Royal, Jamaica Islands. Its everything a youngster would love and those of us oldies ready to travel to far-off lands. But this time travel was an oops, almost ending in disaster.

Traveling with Jon on his journey has enriched my life, says Copus. I cant wait to see where he takes me next and what we find there.

What a fun adventure with Jon and his Grammy and later Allistair at the infamous Pirates Babylon, better known as Port Royal in the Jamaican Islands.

We didnt know where we were when we eventually reappeared other than it was 1692. However, Sally Copus did a terrific job, along with narrator Paul Woodson, through her words and his way of storytelling to bring us up to speed. We saw the forest where the Carousel landed, the town of Port Royal with ships in the harbor, the pirates and people a little unsavory.

Jon separates from his grandmother (not such a good idea Jon), however this creates a bunch of adventure we shared with Jon. Grammy, dressed as a young lad, eventually locates Jon when she cleverly listens for any word from the men coming off the ships.

Now BlackHeart was an unusual pirate and we find out how in the storytelling.

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Title: Islands in the Mist

Author: J.M. Hofer

Narrator: John Keating

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-03-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Islands in the Mist breathes new life into ancient Welsh mythology, masterfully weaving its characters into a rich tapestry of heroism and sacrifice.

The great warrior Bran has been called home from the battlefield to his mother's deathbed, where he vows to solve the strange mystery surrounding what fatally attacked her in the night. He travels to the Crossroads, seeking the wise counsel of Talhaiarn, high priest and advisor to his clan, where he learns similar attacks have been reported by clans to the north and east - horrors that Talhaiarn determines are the dark handiwork of the powerful Cerridwen, a rogue priestess of the sisterhood that dwells on an island surrounded by the misty waters of Lake Tegid.

On his journey Bran encounters the fiery, red-haired Lucia, widow to a Roman centurion, and her strangely gifted stable boy, Gwion, an enigmatic child graced with understanding far beyond his years. Lucia possesses "the Sight", an ability that has plagued her from the time she was a small girl, tormenting her with visions of terrible things that invariably come to pass. Fate leads Lucia to discover that many of her maternal ancestors were masterful women gifted with psychic abilities, and some of them have been watching her from the shadows for years.

Upon returning to his village, Bran finds himself at odds with the hot-tempered Aelhaearn, who is determined to become their clan's next chieftain. Much to Aelhaearn's disappointment, Bran's sister, now priestess in her mother's place, convinces the clan to choose Bran for the honor instead.

In the aftermath of their conflict, Bran learns something shocking about his rival. Slowly all are pulled into the seductive maelstrom of Cerridwen's power, and though many will fight bravely, only one is able to make the sacrifice required to defeat her.

Members Reviews:

I loved listening to this tale

Islands in the Mist was a captivating tale, told beautifully in the Audible version. The narrator (John Keating) was able to put the listener in the middle of the action, perfectly capturing the landscape and the of spirit the characters, a seamless bridge to the story.

The story itself was engaging, and ultimately, surprising. Any preconceived notions about the genre flew out the window, making it tale worthy of your time. Definitely worth a listen or a read.

A captivating and entertaining read.

A captivating and entertaining read. Very enjoyable and I'm already downloading book two in the series.

Fantastic story, left us wanting more.

My husband and I listened to this story on a road trip from Alaska to Utah. We enjoyed each chapter more than the last. The characters are unique and likable. The writing is brilliant and the reading performance is great. The end had me in tears. We can't wait for the next book!!!

Fabulous tale!

This was such a pleasure to listen to! Great story, kept me interested the whole time. Narrator brought it to life and was very enjoyable. Can't wait for the sequel!

Not Bad but not the best.

I think my major issue with this book isn't the story, which if fact is pretty good, but with the narration. I have no earthly idea what accent he is trying to imitate but it certainly isn't Welsh or any other accent from the British Isles. He makes the protagonist sound like an idiot. I think this would have been a much much better listen if He hadn't ruined it for me.

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Title: Goddess Tithe

Subtitle: Tales of Goldstone Wood

Author: Anne Elisabeth Stengl

Narrator: Stephen John Rees

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-24-15

Publisher: Rooglewood Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

An audiobook set in the award-winning Tales of Goldstone Wood series.

The vengeful goddess demands her tithe.

When a stowaway is discovered aboard the merchant ship Kulap Kanya, Munny, a cabin boy on his first voyage, knows what must be done. All stowaways are sacrificed to Risafeth, the evil goddess of the sea. Such is her right, and the Kulap Kanya's only hope to return safely home.

Yet, to the horror of his crew, Captain Sunan vows to protect the stowaway, a foreigner in clown's garb. A curse falls upon the ship and all who sail with her, for Risafeth will stop at nothing to claim her tithe.

Will Munny find the courage to trust his captain and to protect the strange clown who has become his friend?

Critic Reviews:

"Fans of Tolkien and the darker tales of Faerie will be drawn into Stengl's effusive prose and wonderfully scary worlds." (USA Today)

Members Reviews:

A thrilling adventure

Munny the ship's boy wonders why his captain chooses to protect a foreign stowaway despite the wrath of a terrifying monster/goddess that claims stowaways as her tithe. Wonderful fantasy adventures, epic heroes, and poignant love fill this beautiful novella.

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Titel: Der Triumph der Zwerge (Die Zwerge 5)

Autor:: Markus Heitz

Erzähler: Johannes Steck

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 23 hrs and 15 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-16-15

Herausgeber: HörbucHHamburg HHV GmbH

Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 6 Stimmen

Kategorien: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Der Krieg um das Geborgene Land scheint vorüber. Frieden kehrt ein und die Völker festigen ihre Freundschaft, um geeint jeder Gefahr zu trotzen. Doch die Elben schmieden in ihren alten Reichen einen bedrohlichen Bund. Und im Grauen Gebirge wird ein Menschenkind aus dem Jenseitigen Land gefunden, das die Sprache der Albae spricht. Auf wundersame Weise gewinnt das Mädchen die Gunst vieler Bewohner des Geborgenen Landes, während die Zwerge dem Neuankömmling misstrauisch gegenüberstehen.

Als ein übermächtiger Feind im Gebirge gesichtet wird, stellt sich heraus, dass das Mädchen ein Geheimnis hat, das die Zukunft des Volkes der Zwerge verändern wird. Wird eine letzte Schlacht geschlagen werden müssen? Und handelt es sich bei dem zurückgekehrten Tungdil tatsächlich um den legendären Helden der Axtschwinger?

Der heiß ersehnte letzte Band macht die Bestsellerserie um "Die Zwerge" endlich komplett.

©2015 Piper Verlag GmbH, München (P)2015 Hörbuch Hamburg HHV GmbH, Hamburg

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Title: The Rose Cord

Subtitle: The Ballad of Sir Benfro, Book 2

Author: J.D. Oswald

Narrator: Wayne Forester

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-15

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Ballad of Sir Benfro: The Rose Cord, the second installment in the new fantasy series from JD Oswald, read by Wayne Forester.

Fleeing the vengeful Inquisitor Melyn, Sir Benfro is drawn to the last resting place of a great dragon of legend, Magog. Through Magog's spirit, Benfro discovers the true nature of his forebears. But with this knowledge comes terrible danger.

Errol Ramsbottom's dreams of becoming a great Warrior Priest are shattered when he discovers the dark secret of the Holy Order's power. But as a chosen novitiate he is trapped, unwillingly drawn deeper into the sinister plans for war which will engulf Gwlad.

With the forces of magic gathering so the destinies of Errol and Sir Benfro further entwine.

Members Reviews:

surprise ending

Would you try another book from J.D. Oswald and/or Wayne Forester?

Well I am stuck now, so other readers be prepared. For those of you who thought this was a trilogy, guess what? The author seems to think it needs to go on, and on, and on. If I had known that it is going to be another endless Game of Thrones want-to-be, I probably would have waited until the whole series was completed before I purchased it.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

The 3 works have many repetitive details. If those repetitions were removed and the author concentrated on those issues germane to moving the story along, and closure, then it would probably have been very nice trilogy. As is, who knows when it will end?

What does Wayne Forester bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Nicely narrated.

A bit more than book 1

Book 2 was a better overall story than the first, but for some reason we keep going back to the Dragon that has his name on the book. He's just the worst character in the series. And it's a little hard to follow/understand what's happening between him and Magog.

Errol's story is much better though and he seems to be filling into his role rather well, if not a little hesitantly. He's definitely not the BA we were hoping for at the start of this book, but still a good character. But Errol meeting up with all of his unbeknownst family throughout this book is fun and entertaining. And his powers are growing. The BA is apparently going to be Klum; which is okay too since he seems to be the best overall man in the entire world of Gwlad.

And again, I come to the point where I'm actually following Queen Beulah more than anybody else, she's a "W(b)itch" at heart, but then we see the side of her where she actually starts to care about something other than herself for once. She's by far the best character in the series and I'm very interested to see where she ends up.

So to conclude: Benfro shouldn't be the main character of this book, Errol is showing great promise, Klum appears to be a BA, Melyn is a worm, and Beulah is the one I'm routing for. I'd waste a credit/money on this book.

Oh, and again, the narration is just okay. Better than the first, but nothing that makes you want more.

twists and turns

This book starts off were the last one ended, and introduces more problems to the mix. I am interested to see were Oswald is going to go with this series.

I prefer the audio book to the ebook, because of the narrator.

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Title: The Golden Cage

Subtitle: The Ballad of Sir Benfro, Book 3

Author: J.D. Oswald

Narrator: Wayne Forester

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-15

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 80 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Ballad of Sir Benfro: The Golden Cage, the third installment in the new fantasy series from JD Oswald, read by Wayne Forester.

Queen Beulah is determined to have her war, despatching Inquisitor Melyn north into the land of her enemies.

Battling the ever-growing influence of Magog, Benfro struggles to resist the treacherous orders of the long-dead Dragon Mage, a task made yet more difficult by the arrival of Errol in his forest refuge.

His body broken, Errol is tormented by dreams of his beloved Martha, imprisoned in a Golden Cage. He has escaped from King Ballah's torture chamber but remains powerless to help her.

Yet fate has united these two. Apart, they will surely perish, and all Gwlad with them.

Members Reviews:

I keep waiting for awesome..and waiting and..

Its almost good and then we digress and the protagonists make another goofy move...you can even see where its headed. And why do the antagonists have it so easy? Like no one knows this stuff and suddenly or then they get help from...really? I just got annoyed after a while. More so because there is such potential for a great story. This is my last of this series unless I hit the "need a book bad wall" again.

No Progress

What did you like best about The Golden Cage? What did you like least?

In this Book there is not a lot of development in the main characters. They change locations slightly but not their abilities or who personalities.

Would you be willing to try another book from J.D. Oswald? Why or why not?

Yes but but I would hope for more of a story next time.

What three words best describe Wayne Foresters performance?

Great performance.

Did The Golden Cage inspire you to do anything?

No, unless you consider running from one disaster to another inspiring.

Hard to put down

The entire series kept me entranced. I loved it. The narration is storytelling at its best.

I'm routing for Beulah and Klum

I frankly don't care about the Dragon's anymore and I don't think Oswald does either. Beulah and Klum are uniting a Kingdom with ease. It's actually great to hear it happen. And Klum is truly turning into an amazing leader, while Beulah has apparently found a heart!

I just don't care about a boy and a Dragon who's chief concern is defeating an already defeated dragon since Dragon's can't apparently die in this world! The way I see it, if Errol should just kill Benfro then all the problems in Gwlad would be solved. He could go and live in peace anywhere he wanted, and Magog couldn't get another body.

Then there's all this stuff about Benfro and Errol getting caught, it's pretty sad what they've become but I don't care. Long Live Beulah.

Narration is the same as the previous books. No better, no worse.

very slow

felt like not much happened in this book and I found my attention straying quite alot, I'm invested in the characters now though due to the previous books so will continue with the series

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Title: Rough Magick

Subtitle: GnomeSaga, Book 1

Author: Kenny Soward

Narrator: Scott Aiello

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-07-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

NIKSABELLA the gnome has tinkered in the shadows for years, developing an invention that might change the world - even if she doesn't know it. She has few friends and even fewer allies in Hightower, where social and academic status is crucial. Her brother NIKSELPIK is an obstinate wizard who drinks heavily, sings dirty songs, and makes unmannerly passes at gnomestresses.

A dark addiction consumes him, giving him increased power while also pushing him closer to death. Dark, otherworldy creatures, foreign to the lands of SULLENOR, have suddenly appeared, making chaos wherever they go. In the wake of this, Niksabella must fight to protect her life and her invention, while Nikselpik engages the enemy as an unlikely counselor to Hightower's military elite.

Will the gnomish siblings find their true powers together, or perish apart? And will they overcome the wounds of their childhood before it's too late? Rough Magick is Book One in the GnomeSaga trilogy by fantasy standout Kenny Soward. It continues in Book Two, Tinkermage (December 2014), and concludes in Cogweaver (February 2015).

Critic Reviews:

"The action scenes are wonderfully bloody, ruthless, and rough. The magic system differed nicely from others. It was great to read about necromancy, thaumaturgy, polymagic... the three schools of gnomish magic." (Beakerheads, Technocrats and Neverminders)

"Kenny Soward is an excellent storyteller and writes from his heart. In my opinion, he's an author to watch [and] I'm personally looking forward to reading the sequel, because Rough Magick is such an entertaining fantasy book!" (Seregil of Rhiminee, RisingShadow website)

Members Reviews:

Audiobook is in my top three performances

My life was changed when at the age of thirteen and a friend showed me Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis. My first adventure into living dragons, half elven heroes, knights, princesses, and more captivated my imagination with the joy of discovery and wonder. Some of the characters, like the mage, Raistlin, had dark pasts, but the overall feeling was hopeful. Sad things happened, but you never gave up hope.

Somewhere along the years my love of Fantasy has been usurped for that of high tech battles or survival tales against monsters. Ive also become more busy than I seem able to handle.

And then I won a book giveaway for Rough Magick (GnomeSaga #1) by Kenny Soward. I was immediately impressed by the care with which hed wrapped his book, followed by the exquisite cover art and even some goodies in a poster of the same and a key chain mockup of a silver sprocket used for currency in their world.

The layout of the print edition is beautiful and evocative of the kind of atmosphere my thirteen year old past dreams of reliving.

Sadly, Im no longer on that week long vacation where I could sit and read Dragons for as long as I cared for. Im a father and husband, writing fiction on top of my job and all the in between that steals my time in fantasyland.

Rough Magicks first chapter blew me away with potential for a phenomenal story to come. The combination of rock monsters, living ships, and the magick thriving all around as two powerful forces collide awed me with Sowards abilities to weave a frantic and colorful first chapter.

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Title: The Godless

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Ben Peek

Narrator: Chris Sorensen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

The Gods are dying. Fifteen thousand years after the end of their war, their bodies can still be found across the world. They kneel in forests, lie beneath mountains, and rest at the bottom of the world's ocean. For thousands of years, men and women have awoken with strange powers that are derived from their bodies. The city Mireea is built against a huge stone wall that stretches across a vast mountain range, following the massive fallen body of the god, Ger. Ayae, a young cartographer's apprentice, is attacked and discovers she cannot be harmed by fire. Her new power makes her a target for an army that is marching on Mireea. With the help of Zaifyr, a strange man adorned with charms, she is taught the awful history of "cursed" men and women, coming to grips with her new powers and the enemies they make. Meanwhile, the saboteur Bueralan infiltrates the army that is approaching her home to learn its terrible secret. Split between the three points of view, the narrative of Godless reaches its conclusion during an epic siege, where Ayae, Zaifyr, and Bueralan are forced not just into conflict with those invading, but with those inside the city who wish to do them harm.

The first installment in Ben Peek's exciting new epic fantasy series, Godless is a fast-paced pause register set in an enthralling new world.

Members Reviews:

ok story, narration bad

This review is written without finishing the book. The writing for the story itself is ok, but it gets confusing from time to time because one minute your talking about a scene of something that's happening now and the next second your a decade to a few thousand years in the past depending on the characters point of view and just and abruptly the viewpoint switches back to the present again.

The biggest problem with this audio book is the narration. Some narrators perform with passion and others make separate voices for the different characters and this narator does neither. Everyone sounds like they are all speaking with an arrogant insincere tone of voice that some times sounds arrogant but almost always very even and never varying much. Once in the book the narrator forgets himself for a minute and the characters voice changes and actually sounds angry. So far 3/4 of the way through and that has only happened once. The strait level reading would be OK, but the nasal tone of voice were they always sound like they are getting away with something with EVERY SINGLE WORD gets grating after the first hour.

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Title: The Free

Author: Brian Ruckley

Narrator: Bernard Setaro Clark

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-14-14

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic

Publisher's Summary:

They are the most feared mercenary company the kingdom has ever known.

Led by Yulan, their charismatic captain, the Free have spent years selling their martial and magical skills to the highest bidder - winning countless victories that have shaken the foundations of the world. Now they finally plan to lay down their swords.

Yet when Yulan is offered a final contract, he cannot refuse - for the mission offers him the chance to erase the memories of the Free's darkest hour, which have haunted him for years.

As the Free embark on their last mission, a potent mix of loyalty and vengeance is building to a storm. Freedom, it seems, carries a deadly price.

Members Reviews:

Quietly beautiful

When i finished this book, i put in my lap and quietly said to myself,"Wow, life goes on". This is the best book I have read since William Kent Krueger's "Ordinary Grace", and there have been many books in between. Willy Vlautin has captured me aa a new fan and I have just ordered his three previous novels. Read this book everyone...ypu won't be disappointed.

Hmmmmm

Idk. It just kind of ended. One loose thread, but thatâs life. Maybe I say it âjust endedâ because I didnât want it to end. I wanted to see what happened further with one of the characters. The book seemed to open a door to view the lives of several related characters, then after a time, gently close the door and the view into their lives. The book is very simply writtenâno prose or play on words or pretty descriptions in this book, just plain storytelling in the sparest way possible. Very likable and believable characters; in spite of the spare writing style, Iâll miss them.

Like taking a deep breath

The only thing I hated about The Free was that it ended, and the characters were no longer in my life. What good, kind, gracious human beings exist in this world. In this ordinary, everyday world filled with unbelievable horror we are shown how to be gracious even in the face of the worst things imaginable.

Another Amazing Vlautin Work

I was always a huge fan of Vlautin's lyrical work with Richmond Fontaine, so when he started publishing his stories I was very excited. HIs first three novels were great: heartbreaking, sparse, intimate, and beautifully-written portraits of down and out everyday people of the West. I love how rooted his stories are in place (whether it is WA, OR, or NV). I really loved "Lean on Pete," and couldn't put it down, despite my frequently-misted eyesight :). "The Fall" continues Willy's run of excellence. As usual, he brings to life the desperate, downtrodden, unsung characters of everyday Western life and makes them hauntingly unforgettable. For all the heartbreak, there is just as much hope packed into these pages. No surprise--this is one of the best books of the year, and further evidence that Vlautin is one of the best American writers of his generation.

a cross between Raymond Carver stories and "The Road" by Cromac McCarthy

Excellent book by an author with whom I was unfamiliar. The story feels like a cross between Raymond Carver stories and The Road by Cormac McCarthy. It follows three characters whose lives intersect, and who are marginalized to a greater or lesser extent. One characterâs dream metaphorically characterizes the story.