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Title: Betrayal in the Highlands
Subtitle: The Riddle in Stone, Book 2
Author: Robert Evert
Narrator: Fleet Cooper
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11 hrs and 43 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-05-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Epic
Publisher's Summary:
Pursued relentlessly by goblin hunters for the ancient secret he knows, Edmund the stuttering librarian, fights back in the fast-paced sequel to the epic fantasy novel, RIDDLE IN STONE. Edmunds old, boring life is gone forever. Knowing the answer to a cryptic riddle that, if in the wrong hands, could destroy all of humanity, Edmund is hiding in a sleepy coastal town as far from the frozen mountains of the Undead King as possible. For a moment, he believes hes finally safe. Then he learns that Molly, the woman hes loved since childhood, is telling stories about him - stories that will get him and his friends killed. Edmund is forced to embark on a perilous journey home to confront the woman who broke his heart. If he fails, all will be lost.
Members Reviews:
More fantasy books should be written like this
If you could sum up Betrayal in the Highlands in three words, what would they be?
Unforgettable non-traditional hero
Any additional comments?
Betrayal in the Highland was a great continuation of the first book in the series Riddle in Stone. The hero Edmund definitely grows into his hero shoes in this book, but he is definitely still not your typical cookie cutter hero. The antics of Edmund and his eclectic group of friends kept me interested from start to end.
The right amount of humour, grit, adventure and goblins left me with a book that I did not want to put down.
This series has put Robert Evert into my list of favourite authors along with Kevin Hearne, Brandon Sanderson, Jim Butcher, Peter V Brett, Patrick Rothfuss and Michael J Sullivan. If you enjoy their books, you should check out the Riddle in Stone series.
Easy listen. Enjoyable story.
Would you consider the audio edition of Betrayal in the Highlands to be better than the print version?
I did not read the print version.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I love how devoted the characters are to each other.
Any additional comments?
This is not epic fantasy. If you are looking for something deep like George R.R. Martin, Abercrombie, or Jordan, you may be disappointed. If you want a break from heavy politics and war this is a great book. Wonderful story, wonderful characters. It is not a shallow book, it is just not rife with politics and war. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book and the second was just as enjoyable.
Unlikely, and Awesome!
What made the experience of listening to Betrayal in the Highlands the most enjoyable?
This story is something i've never read before, with the most unlikely hero I've ever heard of. A middle aged, balding, stuttering scholar, turned into the hero of the book.
What other book might you compare Betrayal in the Highlands to and why?
In terms of how it's written, i'd say Roberts writing is as easly and interesting to read as David Eddings, however his story is darker than said author.
Which scene was your favorite?
No, I don't think I'll put any spoilers here :)
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. It certainly was.