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Title: Taken

Subtitle: An Alex Verus Novel

Author: Benedict Jacka

Narrator: Gildart Jackson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-14-15

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Welcome to Fountain Reach. Ancient seat of the Aubuchon dynasty. Majestic setting of the White Stone tournament.

Alex Verus' (not necessarily reliable) reputation attracts all sorts. Most are plain bonkers. Yet there's one invitation he just can't refuse.

At Fountain Reach, Alex is perfectly placed among the noted and notorious to figure out why apprentices have been vanishing. But the tournament is a minefield of ancient grudges and new threats, and Alex can't afford to miss a trick as his elusive adversary stays one step ahead in this most dangerous of games.

Members Reviews:

Keep getting better!

Really enjoyed this one. With every story you learn more about the characters history and the reasons that make them "who they are"

Great narration and good plot to keep it all together

He doesn't do women's voices well

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

Yes, Jacka is a good story teller, even if the books could do with tighter editing. There were many times I sat in the car outside the house not wanting to turn it off.He tends to use the same sentence constructs over again which is OK when reading the books, but jars when it is narrated.

Any additional comments?

Gildart Jackson does not do the women's voices well. He makes them sound all breathy, and permanently petrified which jars with their actions. Not enough to put me off altogether though!

Am loving this series of book

Excellent characters, enjoyable stories and this is a great example. The narration is perfectly suited to the type and style of book as well. Am alreadt recommending this series to others.

Hooked

What did you like most about Taken?

I like the way that it just drags you into its world, you feel that you are part of Alex's world and become friends with all of his friends and just want to learn more.

If youve listened to books by Benedict Jacka before, how does this one compare?

I have previously listened to one prior to this book and will indeed be buying more.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Nothing, his voice perfectly matched these books

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I howled with laughter, these books are full of humour

Any additional comments?

A work in progress, trying to read them all.

Brilliant

I think this series is great. The narrator has grown on me and I really enjoy his performance