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Title: Promise of Wrath
Subtitle: Hellequin Chronicles, Book 6
Author: Steve McHugh
Narrator: Simon Mattacks
Format: Unabridged
Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-09-16
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 619 votes
Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
A powerful sorcerer. A forgotten past. Hellequin is back, and the end is near.
A terrible storm is brewing in London, and Nathan Garrett, the sorcerer known as Hellequin, is the only one who can stop it.
But his enemies have other plans. Harnessing the power of an ancient stone tablet, they cast Nate and his allies into another realm, where a bloody conflict rages between creatures twisted by magic. Meanwhile, with his friends' lives in danger, Nate must put centuries of differences aside, and place his trust in one of his greatest foes.
Time is running out. Trapped and outnumbered, Nate must use all his wits and power to survive and find his way home before his enemies start a war that could destroy everything he holds close. Welcome to the penultimate chapter of the Hellequin Chronicles.
Members Reviews:
I hate when you change narrator. mid series
Why change narrator on the last book in a series? I have a hard time telling characters apart.
New voice lacks proper rage and grit
New narrator, He's ok, not as good as James for Nate, Simon makes Nate sound like a college age capable guy. James makes him sound like an tough middle aged utter badass that no one wants to fuck with. Simon just doesn't give Nate the grit/gravitas that the character needs. Simon is decent for Nate, and totally inadequate for HELLEQUIN you REALLY notice the difference in the scenes where Nate gets angry and starts talking about it and how he's going to kick Ass. James gives his voice real growl/rage to the words in those situations :-D
Other than that, the book was awesome, plenty of New fun stuff and I think I like it more than the previous book.
Narrator change...
I generally hate narrator changes. This change wasn't as bad as others, but it still wasn't a good thing. Often the narrator made Nate sound like one of the female characters. It was I'd having a high pitch question be followed by Nate asked. Otherwise the narrator was good.
Otherwise I liked the book. I'm not where I'd place the book in comparison to the rest of the series, mainly because the narrator took some of the joy out of it. These books are always full of plot holes and yet are fun enough that we joyfully go along with it. This one is no exception. Fun, action packed, with enough emotion and wit to keep ones mind away from the flaws. I'm good with it. They don't pretend to be anything else. And, the originality is great.
Can't wait for the next book, though I hope we get the original narrator back.
Narrator change killed it for me
Would you try another book from Steve McHugh and/or Simon Mattacks?
From Steve? Sure. Another book from Steve narrated by Simon? No. I will not be making that mistake again.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Promise of Wrath?
None. I couldn't stand the change in narrators, so this was a wasted purchase.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Simon Mattacks?
James Langton. The original narrator. He did the most amazing, diverse voices. Every character was uniquely voiced and instantly recognizable.
What character would you cut from Promise of Wrath?
The narrator.
Any additional comments?
This series I have only listened to the audio books, haven't read them.
The change in narrators killed it for me.
