C. L. Turner
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The Mad Mage of Sevendor
- Spellmonger, Book 14.5
- De: Terry Mancour
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 6 h y 41 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 3,462
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,150
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3,138
After his eventful trip to the non-magical molopor in the distant domain of Anghysbel, Minalan’s return to civilization and magic finds him challenged by the changes wrought in the crypt of Szal the Yith. With nine distinctive sets of memories, besides his own, Minalan struggles to define himself in a turbulent time. With his brain buzzing with memories and feelings that aren’t his own and a list of vital tasks he must accomplish in order to save the world of Callidore from destruction, Minalan sets pen to parchment to chronicle his days in the heat of the struggle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Continues to amaze
- De Scott guffy en 09-27-22
- The Mad Mage of Sevendor
- Spellmonger, Book 14.5
- De: Terry Mancour
- Narrado por: John Lee
Jumping the Shark?
Revisado: 11-15-22
This series has been inspirational, but all good things must end.
I resent being "Wheel of Time'd". As a consumer I really don't appreciate a series dragging on, while the quality of the writing diminishes.
The last few books have had mistakes, editorial errors and a lack of focus. I want to finish this series, but if it goes on for another X# of books then I wont.
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Leviathan Falls
- Expanse, Book 9
- De: James S.A. Corey
- Narrado por: Jefferson Mays
- Duración: 19 h y 40 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 16,025
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 14,501
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 14,455
The Laconian Empire has fallen, setting the 1,300 solar systems free from the rule of Winston Duarte. But the ancient enemy that killed the gate builders is awake, and the war against our universe has begun again.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome conclusion to an awesome series!
- De Kindle Customer en 12-01-21
- Leviathan Falls
- Expanse, Book 9
- De: James S.A. Corey
- Narrado por: Jefferson Mays
Beautiful
Revisado: 06-23-22
Just beautiful. This was a Glorious adventure. Consistent in writing, the performance made this whole journey into an old friend that I'm sorry to see go.
Thank you.
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Empire in Black and Gold
- Shadows of the Apt, Book 1
- De: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrado por: Ben Allen
- Duración: 23 h y 4 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,164
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,015
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,012
The Lowlands’ city states have lived in peace for decades, hailed as bastions of civilization. Yet that peace is about to end. A distant empire has been conquering neighbours with highly trained soldiers and sophisticated combat techniques. And the city states are its desirable new prize. Only the ageing Stenwold Maker – spymaster, artificer and statesman – foresees the threat, as the empires’ armies march ever closer. So it falls upon his shoulders to open the eyes of the cities’ leaders.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A hidden gem in Epic Fantasy
- De Blaise Ancona en 12-14-20
- Empire in Black and Gold
- Shadows of the Apt, Book 1
- De: Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Narrado por: Ben Allen
Nah, not a fan of the fantasy
Revisado: 11-16-21
I really enjoy AT's Sci-Fi, but I just couldn't get into this. It's missing the "informality" and humor of his other work, leaving it feeling bloated and a bit lifeless.
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The Collapsing Empire
- The Interdependency, Book 1
- De: John Scalzi
- Narrado por: Wil Wheaton
- Duración: 9 h y 24 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 20,856
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 19,229
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 19,175
Our universe is ruled by physics, and faster-than-light travel is not possible - until the discovery of The Flow, an extradimensional field we can access at certain points in space-time that transports us to other worlds, around other stars. Humanity flows away from Earth, into space, and in time forgets our home world and creates a new empire, the Interdependency, whose ethos requires that no one human outpost can survive without the others. It's a hedge against interstellar war - and a system of control for the rulers of the empire.
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4 out of 5 stars
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THE STUPIDITIES OF COURT
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 04-01-17
- The Collapsing Empire
- The Interdependency, Book 1
- De: John Scalzi
- Narrado por: Wil Wheaton
Good listen much better than Cats
Revisado: 08-26-21
I enjoyed this. Much better than Cats. I will listen again and again.
A. Kreskin
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Reign of Madness
- King's Dark Tidings, Book 2
- De: Kel Kade
- Narrado por: Nick Podehl
- Duración: 19 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 24,775
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 22,981
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 22,922
Equipped with skills far beyond those of the outworlders, Rezkin has been suddenly thrust into a foreign world. The young warrior clings to his only known purpose as he continues his search for any information about his identity and the reason for his existence. While the hardened warrior scorns both dueling and tournaments, he believes some of the answers he seeks may be found at the King's Tournament, the greatest dueling championship in all of the kingdoms.
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4 out of 5 stars
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This author obviously has a poor opinion of females...
- De PhD hiker girl en 10-25-16
- Reign of Madness
- King's Dark Tidings, Book 2
- De: Kel Kade
- Narrado por: Nick Podehl
An Anarchist's Handbook for Revolution
Revisado: 05-23-18
***Note to the Author: I see what you did there!
I cannot explain why I am loving this series:
*There are a some Plot contrivances
*A bit of the story is "Convenient"
*Occasionally I want to shout "WELL DUH!!!" at the book!
Regardless, the weave and craft of the writing, the thought and careful planning of detail and "texture" within the words, and the talent of Nick Podehl (normally not in my top 5) combine to bring this story to life in a wonderful way! I've rarely devoured book after book -- hopping through various series' and books for variety.
It is simply enjoyable! Funny, and thought provoking, especially NOW. The research that went into this work is amazing and carefully placed among the storylines.
Give this series a chance, open your mind, and suspend "disbelief"...it's worth every second and every word.
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Dawn of Wonder
- The Wakening, Book 1
- De: Jonathan Renshaw
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Duración: 29 h y 31 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 42,488
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 39,751
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 39,652
When a high-ranking officer gallops into the quiet Mistyvales, he brings a warning that shakes the countryfolk to their roots. But for Aedan, a scruffy young adventurer with veins full of fire and a head full of ideas, this officer is not what he seems. The events that follow propel Aedan on a journey that only the foolhardy or desperate would risk, leading him to the gates of the nation's royal academy - a whole world of secrets in itself. But this is only the beginning of his discoveries.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Instant Favorite
- De Joe en 03-21-16
- Dawn of Wonder
- The Wakening, Book 1
- De: Jonathan Renshaw
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
Even my Wife began listening!
Revisado: 07-28-17
I listen to these as I settle in to sleep. As such, my wife is often the (sometimes) victim of my listening tastes. This book drew her in as well! I cannot say enough about this one...completely enjoyable.
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Skullsworn
- Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne
- De: Brian Staveley
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Knowelden
- Duración: 15 h y 21 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,181
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,082
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,081
Pyrre Lakatur is not, to her mind, an assassin, not a murderer - she is a priestess. At least, she will be once she passes her final trial. The problem isn't the killing. The problem, rather, is love. For to complete her trial, Pyrre has ten days to kill the seven people enumerated in an ancient song, including "the one who made your mind and body sing with love / who will not come again." Pyrre isn't sure she's ever been in love.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Couldn't finish it
- De RI_WW79 en 07-29-17
- Skullsworn
- Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne
- De: Brian Staveley
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Knowelden
Very, very Nice!
Revisado: 07-28-17
I completely enjoyed this offshoot! Even though the end (not a spoiler) of the series was a let-down, I really liked the characters and their stories. Seeing this book made me happy, and I downloaded immediately. The world-building for this part was done well, the characters were layered nicely. Struggles, conflicts and plots were placed nicely.
It did suffer the "Star Trek ending", like the series...but I was satisfied at the end, since that wasn't really the point - it was the journey we were on, not the destination.
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Wrath of Lions
- The Breaking World, Book 2
- De: David Dalglish, Robert J. Duperre
- Narrado por: Nick Podehl
- Duración: 22 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 157
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 145
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 144
In this second volume of the sprawling dark fantasy epic The Breaking World, gods and armies are on the move as all of Dezrel prepares for war…and nothing short of total subjugation will suffice. In the east, Karak invades Paradise with an army 20,000 strong. Meanwhile, Ashhur travels west along the Gods’ Road, gathering as many of his people as he can against the coming onslaught. In Mordeina, the Wardens raise a massive wall around their settlement with the assistance of spellcasters from the north. And in Dezerea, the Quellan elves move secretly to join the fray.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Almost returned...almost.
- De C. L. Turner en 05-07-14
- Wrath of Lions
- The Breaking World, Book 2
- De: David Dalglish, Robert J. Duperre
- Narrado por: Nick Podehl
Almost returned...almost.
Revisado: 05-07-14
I didn't mind the first book. I did not like this one at all.
Plot was leaking all over the place and the characters degraded to paper dolls, easily torn. I had the whole thing playing as background noise by the end.
Sorry, won't be following the rest of this story.
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Dawn of Swords
- The Breaking World, Book 1
- De: David Dalglish, Robert J. Duperre
- Narrado por: Nick Podehl
- Duración: 19 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 300
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 275
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 279
On the young world of Dezrel, brother gods Karak and Ashhur, fleeing their own failed world, recreate mankind in an attempt to make amends. The fledgling race of humanity is guided by the First Families, men and women who will not age so long as their hearts remain devoted to their deities. But quickly the realms are thrown into chaos by the construction of the Temple of the Flesh, built by exiled children of Karak in the unclaimed land of Haven that lies between the two kingdoms.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Second Half Is Good Listening
- De Connor en 04-29-14
- Dawn of Swords
- The Breaking World, Book 1
- De: David Dalglish, Robert J. Duperre
- Narrado por: Nick Podehl
Um...not great.
Revisado: 05-07-14
Interesting story idea and not a bad book. The plot has some "convenience" tricks (the right people or things in just the right places at exactly the right time). You never really get a sense of peril for anyone, nor do you care much about any of the characters. Not great, not bad.
The narration is a bit irritating at times...many of his female characters are grating.
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Crux
- Nexus, Book 2
- De: Ramez Naam
- Narrado por: Mikael Naramore
- Duración: 18 h
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,253
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,114
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,124
Six months have passed since the release of Nexus 5. The world is a different, more dangerous place. In the USA, the freedom fighters of the Post-Human Liberation Front use Nexus to turn men and women into human time bombs aimed at the President and his allies. The first blows in the war between human and post-human have been struck.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Just a lot overwritten
- De C. L. Turner en 02-04-14
- Crux
- Nexus, Book 2
- De: Ramez Naam
- Narrado por: Mikael Naramore
Just a lot overwritten
Revisado: 02-04-14
I enjoyed the first book. Nexus was Naam's first novel, so there was an energy there and I liked it. This book just turned me off. Overwritten, seemed a bit rushed (on the editing) and just kind of beat you over the head. I couldn't finish it and will return this if I can.
The performance of Mikael Naramore is a bit over the top too. The screams...ohh, the screams.
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