Knight Awakened

Circle of Seven, Book 1

De: Coreene Callahan

Narrado por: Suzan Crowley

Warlord Vladimir Barbu has seized control of Transylvania, but his claim to the throne remains anything but certain. The king of Hungary opposes his rule, his people despise him, and the high priestess needed to crown him has vanished without a trace. Refusing to see his ambitions thwarted, he hires an assassin to hunt her down.… Killing is the only life Xavian Ramir knows. But now the elite assassin wants out, vowing to start anew after one last job.…

High priestess Afina Lazar is running for her life, desperate to protect the magical amulet entrusted to her care. When Barbu’s hired killer finds her, she knows her only chance of stopping the warlord’s rise to power is to convince this enigmatic - and handsome - hunter that she is more valuable alive than dead. Together, they will undertake a dramatic adventure through a magical world where love and redemption come at a terrible price.

©2012 Coreene Callahan (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

BOOK 1 of 7 & A MYTHICAL MASTERPIECE

Let me first get the narration issue out the way - she was so slow it was painful but thankfully I could double speed her but, in my opinion, this choice of narrator has resulted in a lesser rating.

The actual plot was exciting and gripping set in a fictional world filled with with interesting characters, imaginary creatures, mysteries and magic. Coupled with this is the romance between Xavian and Afina which is touching as both of them need saving from themselves and, as they finally learn to trust in each other, their love grows to become an unbeatable force which will be needed for the forthcoming war between good v evil.

Worth a credit? Yes and I'm ready to spend the other 6 credits on the remaining books in the series but please Publishers/Audible try a different narrator and fellow listeners maybe listen to the sample first to judge for yourself.

Thanks to the reviewers who encouraged me to try!!

Not familiar with the author, but interested in the plot synopsis, I read the reviews and decided to give this book a try. I am very glad I did.

Set in Transylvania in the early 14th century, the main character is a assassin who wants to retire to his home after one last job. The love story begins when he meets the women who is the target of his last assignment. Written with great emphasis on atmospheric detail, emotion and character development, this is not a romatic comedy, but two tortured souls looking for redemption.

Some found the narration slow, and I did at first, but after about an hour I began to appreciate the pace, accents and Ms. Crowley's great male character voices.

A great narrator and a fantastic storyline, the author and Ms. Crowley immerse you in the characters, the mystical places and the details that make you want to continue to listen -- you become engrossed in the storyline and the characters - I didn't want this to end. The only bad part is that I will have to wait forever for the next 6 books. I will start with her other series and hope she write fast.

Thanks to all the listeners who took the time to write a review.

loved it

Just finished the authors Dragonfury series so looked for more & found this. Loved the story line, characters and cannot wait tobread the next book

I would give a six if I could!

The story pulled me in from beging to end. The story teller had a sultry, enticing quality that added another dimension. I have to say I would enjoy listening to it again.

Great Fantasy Book

It's been a while since I wrote a review, but I had to. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had everything I like in a fantasy read. A strong tall dark and handsome medieval guy with a good sense of humor and loyal friends and a strong willed female, also with a good sense of humor. Not one but several possible evil threats. Great character development of supporting friends and foes to keep me guessing. Mystery, Magic, Romance, Sex and a perfect narrator . I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

enjoy

Enjoy every minute. The plot was fasted paced with great characters and interesting twist. recommend

Good book, annoying narration!

The book was generally very good. However, the narration was unbearable. The narrator has a great voice and conveys emotion very well. The problem was in the speed of her speech. She read SO SLOWLY and put LONG pauses in every few words and at the end of each sentence. It really affected my ability to pay attention and follow the story. I had to force myself to continue listening to the book and seriously considered returning it several times. I won't listen to another book read by her.

I think this series has a lot of potential and I will probably get the next book in hard copy.

Boring

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I really had a hard time getting into the story. The narrator was monotoned..had to force myself to listen.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I kept with it because the story should have been good. But, I just wished it would finish already.

What three words best describe Suzan Crowley’s voice?

She was boring.

Do you think Knight Awakened needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No.

Ok, but with many flaws

Heroine may have magic but dumb as a rock. Audio product also poorly done
Vpices at times faint whispers that couldn't be heard

Great story; loved the narration

This was a good start to the series and I’ll read/listen to the next book for sure. I loved this narrator. The voice acting was excellent and the level of emotion during some of the heavy scenes was tear jerking. For example, the horse scene; although it is heartbreaking on is own, the narrator just gutted me with her interpretation of Shay’s feelings between the spoken words. I will look for other books by this author and other work from this narrator.