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  • The Gates of Azyr: Age of Sigmar Audiobook by Chris Wraight
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    Title: The Gates of Azyr: Age of Sigmar
    Subtitle: Realmgate Wars, Book 1
    Author: Chris Wraight
    Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 09-27-17
    Publisher: Black Library
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    The war is over, and the Mortal Realms have all but fallen to Chaos....
    Korghos Khul rampages across the fiery Realm of Aqshy, hunting down mortal kind to slaughter or subjugate to Khorne. His Goretide have crushed all resistance...until the storm.
    From the heavens hurtle paladins clad in gold. Sent by Sigmar, the Stormcast Eternals have come to liberate all the realms from the yoke of Chaos. Their leader is Vandus Hammerhand, Lord-Celestant of the Hammers of Sigmar.
    After a long age of darkness, there is hope. Vandus must open the Gates of Azyr to unleash Sigmar's righteous fury against the damned. Everything depends on his victory.
    Members Reviews:
    reboots are tough
    a reboot for a franchise like warhammer fantasy will always be a hard undertaking. The fight scenes are good, the character development is ok. But the biggest negative is the worldbuilding. all we really get is "oh yeah, chaos destroyed everything". fair enough, but where are we, where is Azyr, or akshi? are we in the physical world in this scene or the warp?
    Short story, pretty decent.
    I'm not entirely sure that this is worth an audible credit, but the rest of the books appear to be longer. The story is a good introduction. The voice actor does a great job.
    A good entry point for Age of Sigmar new comers
    It's the Age of Sigmar starter set but told through a story and it sets up the universe for further tales.
    Really good book .
    narrator read it brilliantly . story was very good with great descriptions . My only issue was the book felt a bit short . may just be the books im used to listening to are quite long
    Enjoyable but short
    It was enjoyable, and I appreciate it is basically just an introduction to the series but it is incredibly short with basically just one battle. I bought it in the sale and would have been annoyed if I'd paid full price for it, but I've already bought the second book so it can't have been that bad! :)
    3 hr 36 min
  • The Unlikeable Demon Hunter Audiobook by Deborah Wilde
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    Title: The Unlikeable Demon Hunter
    Subtitle: Nava Katz Series, Book 1
    Author: Deborah Wilde
    Narrator: Hollie Jackson
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 09-20-17
    Publisher: Tantor Audio
    Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    Ari Katz is intelligent and driven and will make an excellent demon hunter once initiated into the Brotherhood of David. However, this book is about his twin, Nava: a smart-ass, self-cultivated hot mess who is thrilled her brother is stuck with all the chosen one crap.
    When Nava half-drunkenly interrupts Ari's induction ceremony, she expects to be chastised. What she doesn't expect is to take her brother's place among the until-now all-male demon hunters. Even worse? Her infuriating leader is former rock star Rohan Mitra.
    Too bad Rohan's exactly what Nava's always wanted: the perfect bad-boy fling with no strings attached, because he may also be the one to bring down her carefully erected emotional shields. That's as dangerous as all the evil fiends vying for the bragging rights of killing the only female ever chosen for Demon Club.
    Odds of survival: eh.
    Odds of having a very good time with Rohan before she bites it: much better.
    Members Reviews:
    Pass this one!
    I could not finish this book. The story started out so funny and entertaining that I immediately order the second book. I listened to 5 hours of the book and 80% of Navas conversation was sexual. Nava is a horny, mouthy, irresponsible young lady. Her powers manifested when she was giving a hand job to a demon. Granted she did not know that he was a demon, but it set the tone for the book. She whines because she was chosen over her brother and because she did not have the years of training like the others. She looks at all the men as a sexual object.
    The demon club is an old Jewish organization created to fight demons, it is similar to the Templars. Young Jewish males are identified at birth to have the characteristics to become a hunter. They spend 20 or 21 years of training. On their 21st birthday they are tested for their magic ability.
    I am not a prude. I dont expect urban fantasy genre to be on par with fine literature. I do like a little romance and even a roll in the hay, swearing is okay too. I like strong kick ass women, with a little snark and she MUST be intelligent. Nava is missing the intelligence, and self-respect even a sexual liberated woman must have. I return the second book.
    Amazing
    This book is absolutely hilarious. I was dying of laughter in the middle of my office to the point where I actually had to take the ear buds out and explain to my bewildered coworkers why I was laughing so hard. At one point, I left the room altogether and listened to the scene outside where I wouldn't be a distraction to others. Very good book that brightened my boring Saturday.
    good
    nice to have a more organic attraction between the two she is a party girl who seems to be constantly in heat surround around a bunch of very attractive men and hooked up with the first aggressive man that came on to her after she found out he was great in bed she wanted more and more of it. He on the other hand seems like naval reminds him of someone and is a major control freak which excites her more. So reguardles how poorly he treats her she will still go back for her physical needs.
    9 hr 10 min
  • The Vale of Three Wolves Audiobook by J.A. Cipriano, J.B. Garner
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    Title: The Vale of Three Wolves
    Subtitle: Elements of Wrath Online, Book 2
    Author: J.A. Cipriano, J.B. Garner
    Narrator: Joe Hempel
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 09-07-17
    Publisher: Jason A Cipriano
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    When Max and Kayla embark on an epic questline few have ever completed, they'll find themselves trapped face-to-face with the primordial forces of darkness.
    Now, to return back to the larger game world, they must complete the trials and vanquish the darkness from this pristine holy land before all is lost.
    There's just one catch, if they don't complete it within the time limit, they'll not only lose their chance at finishing it, but they may lose their characters as well.
    Members Reviews:
    Great 2nd book in this series!
    I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
    Joe Hempel is a tremendous narrator, and I've found I quite like J.A. Cipriano's writing. As with the first book, I liked the blending of Max's real life, and his gamer life. I thought this was a great addition to the series, though I wish it was longer. Just makes me want the next one to come out that much sooner!
    I can't wait till the next one.
    This is so fun, not only are you involved in a game, but also the personal lives of the gamers. Two who are promised and two who have taken the quest to get promised. What happens next? Please hurry and bring on the third book. I received this audio book for free at my request and voluntarily reviewed.
    A highly entertaining VR fantasy adventure
    The Vale of Three Wolves is a highly entertaining virtual reality fantasy adventure. The story has a detailed VR world, interesting and involving characters, lots of action, and a bit of romance. The narrator does a terrific job bringing the story to life.
    A fantastic read!
    I really love this author's story that keeps you entertained right from the start. It keeps your focus on this book and never allows your attention to waver. So good! I absolutely love novels that have this ability to keep me focused and excited for what is to come.
    Excellent narration!
    D&D style game with full immersion
    Welcome to the 2nd book in a series that is part of a larger loosely connected style/series called LitRPG. This style of book focuses on futuristic gaming style that fully immerses the player into the game and allows them to essentially feel and live the life of their character. This one focuses on the new quests in a massive gaming world and specifically on a side quest that few seek and even fewer success at. The rings of promise. They allow the seekers to bond and eventually overcome the limits of the privacy filter so that they can then bond in the real world as well. Great story with great narration. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
    6 hr 37 min
  • The Something Girl Audiobook by Jodi Taylor
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    Title: The Something Girl
    Subtitle: The Frogmorton Farm Series, Book 2
    Author: Jodi Taylor
    Narrator: Lucy Price-Lewis
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 08-24-17
    Publisher: Audible Studios
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 341 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    From the best-selling author of The Chronicles of St Mary's. The Nothing Girl has grown up....
    It's life as usual at Frogmorton Farm - which is to say that events have passed the merely eccentric and are now galloping headlong towards the completely bizarre.
    Once again Jenny struggles to stay afloat in the stormy seas of matrimony with her husband, Russell Checkland, together with an unlikely mix of Patagonian Attack Chickens, Jack the Sad Donkey and Mrs Crisp's mysterious boyfriend. The old favourites are still around, of course. There's Marilyn the Omnivorous Donkey, Russell's ex-girlfriend Don't Call Me Franny and the neurotic Boxer, currently failing to deal with butterfly trauma.
    So nothing much is new...except for the mysterious figure dogging Jenny's steps and who, if she didn't know better, she would swear was her sinister cousin Christopher, last seen being hurled from the house by her wayward husband. He couldn't possibly be stupid enough to come back and try again.... Could he?
    Members Reviews:
    Loved book one; this one was good but...
    Any additional comments?
    I was so excited to see a sequel to The Nothing Girl. I loved that book so much and I wanted more of Frogmorton and Russell and Jenny. I even pre-ordered this listen so I wouldn't miss a thing.
    The narration was some of the best I've ever listened to. Lucy Price-Lewis was exceptional. She gave us the kinetic nature of Russell, delivered Jenny's stutter without making her seem like a caricature, and still made us believe in talking golden donkeys.
    I love that the story picked up after Russell and Jenny were married. The usual suspects were there and there were warm fuzzys all around.
    Where I take exception with this listen was in the (SPOILERS) kidnap and subsequent escape. It was so extreme it bordered on slapstick. The conversation between Jenny and Thomas was just too ridiculous (yes, I know she was talking to a golden donkey, but still.) I rolled my eyes so many times during that sequence that I almost hurt myself. And that hospital scene. Why wouldn't they tell the cops the whole story????!!!!!
    I have listened to quite a few Jodi Taylor books and I am a definite fan. I liked this book but it was the narration that saved this listen for me.
    it finished too soon.
    Jodi Taylor does it again. I love her writing' I wish it were longer. hopefully there are more books on the way
    Less charming, more silly
    The Nothing Girl was charming in the quirky appeal that Frogmorton had on the reader, but this version has too much silliness for me to enjoy. Russels witty conversation in the original sounds much more condescending and their daughters presence is very fleeting. Are they the worst parents ever??? Joy seems to have a pretty free range childhood experience, in my opinion.
    The ending was almost too silly for me to handle. I actually rolled my eyes a number of times. Performance was strong like the first but the story was rubbish.
    Painfully uninteresting
    I liked the first book in the series particularly because of how good the narrow is, but this book was just a poor repetition of everything that happened in the nothing girl. there was nothing fresh about it and the heroine's self pity and insecurities became unbearable after a point.
    7 hr 59 min
  • Queen Fae Audiobook by Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve
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    Title: Queen Fae
    Subtitle: NYC Mecca Series, Book 3
    Author: Leia Stone, Jaymin Eve
    Narrator: Eva Kaminsky
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 08-01-17
    Publisher: Leia Stone LLC
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 172 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    When the fae kidnapped Violet, they underestimated Arianna, Queen of the wolf shifters. There was literally nothing she wouldn't do to save her best friend. Which is why she sets out with her mate and pack of dominants to rescue the magic born from the fae lands.
    As she expected, the Otherworld is fraught with danger, but there is one thing which takes her completely by surprise. A dark secret which could rock her world to its very foundation.
    Arianna must now save her friend and herself, because the fae have been waiting for her, and she's just walked right into their trap.
    Members Reviews:
    Awesome shifter book
    I loved this series and the authors have left off at such a good point. I cant wait for the next book to come out! The narrator does an amazing job too!
    Another great book in the series.
    Yet another great book in the series. The authors are great at building a world in our world. Full of magic, shifters, fae and love - this book has it all. This book came to a nice conclusion while setting us up for the next book. It didn't leave on a cliff hanger, but it did let us know what the characters next adventure with be.
    The narrator, again, did a wonderful job. It was smooth and the characters had defined voices. It was easy to listen to.
    I cannot wait for the next book in the series!
    fantastic story
    Addictive, I enjoyed the entire series and can't wait for the next book. Narrator speaks in choppy sentences and is a bit breathy but still worth the credit. you won't be disappointed
    good enough
    wish this one would have been a bit longer with more character depth. It was enjoyable enjoyable other than that!
    What a wonderful world to be draw into...
    What a wonderful world to be draw into. This book series is only getting better and better, the characters and story are fantastic and the narrator brings it all together to create a really captivating world to experience. I really cant wait for the next in the series.
    7 hr 34 min
  • Hero of Thera Audiobook by Eric Nylund
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    Title: Hero of Thera
    Author: Eric Nylund
    Narrator: Jeff Hays
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 07-31-17
    Publisher: Eric Nylund
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 371 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    Be a hero in the ultimate game.
    Are you a top-rated gamer?
    Then you might have the skills to play the Game...where players are sponsored by actual demon lords, gods and goddesses, or Lovecraftian nightmares.
    Enter Thera, a real kingdom at the crossroads of many other worlds, but with all the augmented-reality interfaces, character progression, and game mechanics that players know and love.
    And the stakes of the Game?
    Nothing less than Creation - every world in every universe and reality.
    So...no pressure.
    Thus Hector Savage, gamer extraordinaire, comes to Thera. Nothing can prepare him, though, for the schemes of Abyssal Lords, rampaging barbarian ghosts, and a host of nefarious forces who want him dead - before he can even make fifth level!
    Members Reviews:
    Wonderful in book and audio formats!
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
    If your a fan of fantasy and video games you can not go wrong listening to this wonderful audio book. Hero of Thera is the type of book/audio book that you just want to keep reading/listening to to the very end, then start it up again. The characters are well written and like-able allowing you to enjoy the journey along with them.
    What did you like best about this story?
    I enjoy following Hector on his journey and seeing how he reacted to the world around him.
    What does Jeff Hays bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?
    Jeff Hays narrates Eric Nylunds wonderful story perfectly. Engaging from the first moment to the very end. His voices he used were spot on for the characters and made the story even better.
    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
    I just really enjoyed it. As a game and avid reader of fantasy / sci-fi it hit the spot!
    Any additional comments?
    If you have enjoyed any of Eric Nylunds other titles like the mortal coils series this is a must read/listen.
    I received a copy of the audio title for free in exchange for an unbiased review.
    MORE!
    Picked this up a but reluctantly and I am so happy I did!
    Fantastic world and character building with a wonderful narrator. This title went by very fast and I am desperate to hear more. I greatly look forward to see where this author goes with this story.
    I do not try to summarize the story or characters in a novel because I am terrible at it, this was a good LitRPG and if you enjoy the genre I believe you will enjoy this one too.
    One of the best LitRPG' out there
    One of the few LitRPG's I've done in one sitting. Well structured, well written and leaves you wanting more. Excellent work Mr. Nylund. Jeff doing an outstanding performance as always.
    MORE!!!!!!!
    Wow! Where to begin. If you are a LitRPG fan stop reading this and go buy the damn book already. If you are not a fan or don't know what that is have no fear this book will entertain you. It has it all everything you want in a story from the rollercoaster of good/bad win/loose, relationships, battles, humor, listen by yourself or with family. It's a gem. Jeff does the narration and well, you can tell he's no rookie. I did receive this book from audioboom for an unbiased opinion and could give two shits if I got it for free or not. This was an epic tale, and extremely entertaining. I absolutely cannot wait until book 2
    litRPG with a great story and masterful narration
    The story itself is well crafted. Interesting game elements. Fantasy based instead of VRMMO.
    11 hr 38 min
  • Waylander Audiobook by David Gemmell
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    Title: Waylander
    Subtitle: Drenai, Book 3
    Author: David Gemmell
    Narrator: Sean Barrett
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 07-27-17
    Publisher: Hachette Audio
    Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 72 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    The Drenai King is dead - murdered by a ruthless assassin. Enemy troops swarm into Drenai lands. Their orders are simple - kill every man, woman and child. But there is hope.
    Stalked by men who act like beasts and beasts that walk like men, the warrior Waylander must journey into the shadow-haunted lands of the Nadir to find the legendary Armour of Bronze. With this he can turn the tide. But can he be trusted? For he is Waylander the Slayer. The traitor who killed the King...
    Members Reviews:
    the assassin
    Another great book by Gemmell love waylander,'book moves well. Readed these years ago Against The Horde was my first,in the 80's now get to listen to them.Nice job Sean. wow!!!
    A personal favourite
    As with all of David Gemmell's books the characters in Waylander are colourful and fully fleshed out. The overriding plot is essentially straightforwards, but the Author is still able to work in some clever twists and turns. This is one audio book that I will listen too again in the future ... a credit well spent.
    I have been waiting for these books!!!!!
    I have read Gemmell books for years now over and over again. I even listened to the original CD's back in the day! These are EPIC novels that are so well done and timeless. The Drenai and the Reganti books are my favorite ones. I do plan to buy all my favorite books and have a lot to look forward to. Oh, I have collected most of his books in paper back over the years so there is no worries about buying these if you love EPIC Fighting/swords/monsters/honorable stories!
    Awesome!!
    First Gemmell book I ever read, hooked me for life. This audio version really brings Waylander to life. I'm getting ALL of the audio books of David Gemmell, his books are top notch.
    Exceptional!!!
    I love this book! One of my all time favorites for sure. The Sean Barrett did an awesome job as always.
    11 hr 24 min
  • Fantasy Online: Hyperborea Audiobook by Harmon Cooper
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    Title: Fantasy Online: Hyperborea
    Author: Harmon Cooper
    Narrator: Jeff Hays
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 07-17-17
    Publisher: Boycott Books
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 185 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    Nineteen-year-old Ryuk Matsuzaki and his best friend Tamana decide to start over with new avatars. When Tamana is suddenly killed right in front of him in a Tokyo subway, Ryuk knows there is only one place he can search for answers -- Tritania, the world's most popular online fantasy world. Standing in his way are a mysterious guild known as the Shinigami, and his older brother, a Yakuza crime lord hell-bent on squashing his dreams. As a lowly Ballistics Mage, Ryuk must quickly recruit guild members, level up, loot and shoot his way across Tritania to discover the dark and sinister secret behind Tamana's untimely death. Joining him in his quest are a famous Swedish gamer, a powerful half-dragon half-human female assassin, and a devious ax-wielding goblin. Get started on this action-packed, coming of age LitRPG saga from the author of The Feedback Loop series now!
    Members Reviews:
    a fun and interesting story underneath the humor
    If you are in the mood for a literary role-playing game (LitRPG) tale full of fantasy humor, snarky wit, and slapstick comedy, Fantasy Online: Hyperborea is the book you are looking for. This is another story authored by Harmon Cooper and the audiobook edition masterfully performed by Jeff Hays. It is the first book, in what appears will be a new series which takes place in the Proxmia universe. Because the books events occur in the same universe as The Feedback Loop series (which I highly recommend you read), a few of those characters make cameos in this story; such as Dirty Dave. I quite enjoyed the tie in and interaction having listened to the entire Feedback Loop series. As this is a separate series, one is not required to have any knowledge of the other series events, but it does make for some additional entertainment value. If you have listened to any of Harmon Coopers other works and enjoyed them, you will not be disappointed by picking up this one.
    The book is a coming of age story centered around two battling brothers who are both a part of a crime lords family. This book contains a fair amount of action, adventure and fighting, both in the physical and virtual worlds. The opening scene is one that hooks you from the beginning and the story continues to unfold after that. Not only was this scene tense and action-packed, it was rather emotional and impactful. The author takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride which seems to decrease in its intensity as you progress down the tracks. I can say without a doubt, I did not feel as close to the main characters than I did at this scene. There were a few scenes containing or alluding to slight romantic aspects, but nothing that felt deep and meaningful. I really liked the characters, but I wanted to see more of their flaws and need to survive as a group; apart from times of fighting monsters together.
    Compared to his other works, this book is zanier and at times feels a little over the top with its continuous flow of pokes, zings, and disses happening between characters. I like when there is tension and banter within a traveling party, but this book seemed much more light-hearted then the others were. Although there was a great and compelling story underneath, I wished at times that humor was not spread so liberally where the core story aspects felt obscured or covered.
    10 hr 43 min
  • Legend Audiobook by David Gemmell
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    Title: Legend
    Subtitle: Drenai, Book 1
    Author: David Gemmell
    Narrator: Sean Barrett
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 13 hrs and 13 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 06-22-17
    Publisher: Hachette Audio UK
    Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 321 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    The Legend
    Druss, Captain of the Axe: the stories of his life were told everywhere. Instead of the wealth and fame he could have claimed, he had chosen a mountain lair, high in the lonely country bordering on the clouds. There the grizzled old warrior kept company with snow leopards and awaited his old enemy, death.
    The Fortress
    Mighty Dros Delnoch, protected by six outer walls, the only route by which an army could pass through the mountains. It was the stronghold of the Drenai Empire. And now it was the last battleground, for all else had fallen before the Nadir hordes.
    And hope rested on the skills of that one old man....
    Members Reviews:
    Two Legends Come to Audible
    In the early 90s, back when there were still bookstores to browse in, I picked up a copy of David Gemmells Lion of Macedon because I thought it was about one of my favorite historical figures, Alexander the Great. Well, it was and it wasnt, but it was a great book and I went on to read Legend," Gemmells first published book, and then pretty much everything else he wrote (which was a lot) before his premature death in 2006.
    These books introduced me to heroic fantasy and led me into Guy Gavriel Kay and later G.R.R. Martin, Michael J. Sullivan, and Brandon Sanderson. The shifting POV that is prevalent in all these authors' works, the mixture of magic grounded in a world that is often recognizable (history shifted 25% to the fantastical, as I believe Kay has said), the many shades of gray between black and whiteall these are present in Gemmells books, which now, finally, are coming to Audible. Hooray!
    In Legend, the fort of Dros Delnoch stands between the Drenai civilization and devastation. It is undermanned and soon to be under siege by the barbarian Nadir under their leader Ulrich. The earl in command of Dros Delnoch has sent out two desperate pleas, one to The 30, an order of (surprise) 30 warrior monks with both physical and supernatural gifts; and a second plea to the legendary hero Druss of the Axe. The tales say Druss and his axe Skaga together once turned back an invading army of thousands. The earl, who was at that battle, knows its somewhat but not really true, but he needs someone to restore morale and stop the desertions. Now 60 years old, Druss is called upon for one more epic stand.
    Once you know Gemmell admitted to a fascination with the Battle of the Alamo, the general outline of the story of the book wont be a surprise, although its outcome might be.
    Gemmells books are less poetic that Guy Gavriel Kays and (thankfully) less dismally violent than George R.R. Martins. In all Gemmells books, the underlying metaphysical battle concerns the balance between Creation (the Source) and Chaos, between life and destruction. There is also the Void, a gray and dismal state of stasis (purgatory?). There is a hopeful note in most of these books that I find is lacking in today's postapocalyptic fantasy.
    As a first novel, Legend definitely has flaws, but it sets the stage for the Drenai tales, one of several series and a number of stand-alones the prolific Gemmell wrote. The Drenai books (Ive listed them below) dont have to be read in order, and the last few are, in my opinion, not all that good--along with some great stuff, Gemmell penned several 2-star stinkers. The different books take place backward and forward in Drenai history.
    13 hr 13 min
  • Phantom Magic Audiobook by Linsey Hall
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    Title: Phantom Magic
    Subtitle: Dragon's Gift: The Seeker, Book 5
    Author: Linsey Hall
    Narrator: Laurel Schroeder
    Format: Unabridged
    Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
    Language: English
    Release date: 06-20-17
    Publisher: Bonnie Doon Press
    Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 62 votes
    Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
    Publisher's Summary:
    Del Bellator has screwed up. Big time. She's failed to defeat her enemies, the Shadows, and has been forced to open a portal between hell and Earth. Now, demons are flowing onto Earth as fast as lava down a volcano. And the effects are going to be just as deadly.
    With the help of her friends and her boyfriend, the powerful Warden of the Underworld, Del must find the portal and close it. And that's not even her biggest problem. Thousands of demons are now on earth and Del has to figure out how to get rid of them and her enemies, the Shadows - without ending up dead and bringing everyone else along with her.
    Members Reviews:
    Magic wins
    I am in love with this whole series. I feel the characters are perfectly portrayed, and each as an individual. Class, Del, and Phoenix are three kick butt girls who went through a bad experience that made them lose their memory. They are criminals just because of their magical abilities so they are hard to trust anyone. It takes a lot of effort and time for them to trust the men that show up and even their best friends.
    Great ending
    This last book of the series pulls Dell's life together with the ultimate battle to finish her struggles. A happy ending as I like, now for Nix's story.
    5 hr 55 min

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