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Jun 29 2016

AudioBook Review – Half Share

 

Excellent to be back with this very different Space Opera : ) written by Nathan Lowell and narrated by Jeffery Kafer.

You can pick the book up here –

 

http://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Sci-Fi-Fantasy/Half-Share-Audiobook/B01GEWKMH8?

 

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“Great book 2! ”

It was nice to be back with Ismail and the crew of the Lowis and I really did enjoy everything that happened here.

Jeffrey Kafer, does an outstanding job with the character voices and emotion he puts in. He’s a joy to listen to, (so much so I have the complete Exodus trilogy on at the moment now too haha)

I must admit though, I wanted this book/listen to be a bit longer, or in this one something to go wrong, even if it were an environmental problem, but it didn’t and I honestly think that was the only thing letting it down here. Just not quite enough conflict. Of course, that being said, this series really isn’t like anything I’ve ever read/listened to before. It’s not the gun toting action packed Sci Fi SO where aliens invade and everything goes wrong, so it was kind of nice for there to be all internal character developments here.

Contains Spoilers ——

One of the many great things about listening to Ismail is the facts that we’re watching and learning more about him with every episode, shocked to hear he wasn’t a virgin, as I thought he would have been for sure, but I was okay with it.

This book focussed on his new job, the people around him which we really get to know a lot better here and in his own developments. There’s a new crew member on board, and Ismail’s caring nature brings the very hurt Sarah into her own. I’m glad of this, but again I think there was just a little bit to much of a ‘good thing’ here, most people who are battered, used and abused carry a fair few more demons than the author lets rip here, and either she’s going to blow up in the next book or she really should have had an episode to counteract all the good that goes on.

The trip to the tailor was very interesting, they went in as friends but came out as more. I can see that. 3 young eligible women cooing over an 18 years old in his underwear… lol must have been a sight to see either way, but there’s lots of growth here, and it fits for their relationship.

I do wonder though if Ish, is actually really sorry that he and Big B can’t get together, or one of the others, or is he just not sure at all what he wants… there’s still so much room for him to grow and do things, I wonder.

The fact he’s questioning his own life here, is also very good and I’m glad he’s also the people around him who care about him to make him question himself. I think he is destined for more, and having not read the books, I’m only guessing. But the mention of the academy and becoming an officer… ooooo squee. I can totally see Ismail Wong a Captain of a great ship! go Ishmail!

Anyway, just those two little cravats. But can’t wait for more 🙂

Jun 6 2016

Audiobook Review – Modern Sorcery – 1

Modern Sorcery – The first Jonathan Shade novel – by Gary Jones, narrated by Joe Hempel I’ve been listening to some shorter pieces this last week, so I’ve not reviewed them here, ( a couple of erotic books as well, shock horror) but this one was a very pleasant listen, so it gets to come here.

As usual, some spoilers, but enjoyed this one, I’ll be listening to more in this series.

You can find the audio book here – http://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Crime-Thrillers/Modern-Sorcery-Audiobook/B0193XZ55E

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“Head Turner”

Of course when you start following a narrator, you begin to see all the books they’ve done. this came on my newsfeed, and I thought okay why not. So I started to listen to it… I didn’t take much notice of the title, just more the ‘jonathan shade-novel’ and knew it was part of a series, I mean come on guys, the more series I listen to the more complicated my listening life is.

However, in all seriousness, I had no idea it was paranormal and no idea what this book entailed. So from the very first ‘Ester poked her head through the wall’ I was laughing at her, Jonathan and my own stupidity for not even realising this was paranormal. I presumed it was a normal PI kinda book. And I was very pleasantly surprised.

Joe does a great narration, and that’s one of the reasons why I picked this up. His characters stand out a mile, but I’ve gotta say that fact is marred by the ‘I said, she said’ you know when each character is speaking, and it got in the way a few times through this book. Of course not Joe’s fault, more down to the author. I could after listening to some of Joe’s other books tell this was an earlier version of him as a narrator, so I’ve still rated it according to all my thoughts.

What I really enjoyed about this book was the characters of course, Jonathan is a great guy, he’s his personal issues, and his life is plodding along, all until an old flame walks in and wants him to investigate the murder of her mother by her father. The murder itself is brutal and horrid to listen to, but it adds in some great tension. Naomi isn’t however letting Jonathan and his team in on all the facts and she’s quite the secret keeper. Of course only his team keep warning him that there’s something off with her and because he’s still got love blinkers on, he doesn’t listen till it’s too late.

I admit here, one of my fav characters, is Kelly, she’s the total kick ass woman we all love in these books, strong, not afraid to give an opinion and really not afraid to get stuck in and use what she’s got to get the information they need.

Ester comes pretty close as a great lovable character too. 🙂

I admit, Joe you’ve got me wanting the rest in this series, it’s action packed the characters are awesome, so much alive that you’d think they were real people. Goes all fangirl at the great storytelling and narrator acting. Haha now I gotta go pick up the others.

May 31 2016

Squee! our AudioBook is live!

I’m super excited, after all our hard work and waiting it’s live today!

http://www.audible.com/…/The-Secret-King…/B01G9D0W2C

Blurb – (think you know but here it is) hehe

Kendro, King of the Aonise, can do nothing to prevent their sun from collapsing, consuming their home planet, Letháo, in a single fiery blast. Running out of time and options, he evacuates the entire population, setting off into the unknown galaxy in four crowded ships. Under constant danger from their ancient enemy, the Zefron, treasonous dissent seeps into his inner circle. Threatened inside and out, Kendro struggles with whom to trust, until a mysterious vision finally brings hope to the distraught king.

And it’s the LAST day to grab the ebook for free!

http://myBook.to/TSK

I promise I won’t post about it so much now it’s out. Normal everyday stuff and writing stuff will resume. 🙂

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Dawn

May 30 2016

Author ShoutOut – Patreon for Midnight Redemption

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MIDNIGHT REDEMPTION
“A love that stands the test of time, stretching across every lifetime….”

Rayven, a young Nildörian nobleman encounters the mesmerizing, Armarra, an ancient and powerful elven vampire late one night as he journeys to the home of his beloved fiancée.
Drawn into Armarra’s seductive web, Rayven finds himself surrendering to the ancient beauty and awakens anew as a vampire.

Rayven and Armarra cut a bloody swathe across the realms of Véneanár, leaving death and destruction in their wake. However, Rayven, leaving Armarra after an unforgivable betrayal, eventually returns home to the city of Cil-Gariah after centuries absent and is confronted by the ghosts if his past, not for the first time.

In a land on the brink of rebellion Violette, is forced to hide her magical abilities and true lineage from the narrow minded people of Cil-Gariah.
She works in her father’s tavern, taking care to evade unwanted attentions from the loathsome Gideon Halverston, youngest son to the steward of the south, even as rumors of a string of brutal murders whisper through the city.

Violette has accepted her fate long ago, until one night she is rescued from a vicious attack, by an enigmatic stranger, and her life is forever changed.

She wears the face of Rayven’s lost love and he finds himself inexplicably drawn to her, even as his past and Violette’s present collide, threatening to destroy them both.

This is the story of a love that stands the test of time, stretching across every lifetime, spanning the ages, but always ending in tragedy. Can Rayven defeat the curse that has been unwittingly set upon them and have the courage and tenacity to ultimately save his soul mate?

Murder, suspense, reincarnation, magic, love, and lust come together to make Midnight Redemption a serial you do not want to miss…

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May 29 2016

Cover Reveal for our Second AudioShort!

This is our second short – again by the amazing and talented Holly Adams –

https://www.facebook.com/hollyadamsnarrator/

Brie’s Results (to be released soon)

Brie's Results V3

And our blurb is –

Fresh from her medical exams, Katya Brie heads to a new life on Outpost Frelik. Thrust into her duties, Brie tends to badly wounded, yet handsome, Lt. Commander Sheve Hadi. From that moment, life takes an interesting turn, as she finds herself amid treason, conspiracy, and a plot that threatens her, the Ainoren, and everyone she loves on Letháo.

Are you interested? If so let us know why entices you!