Jeffrey Smith
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Flames of Stone
- Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone, Book 3
- By: Sever Bronny
- Narrated by: Moira Quirk
- Length: 27 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 80
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Story5 out of 5 stars 80
As a teacher, a wife, and a mother, Anna Atticus Stone craves peace. But being a warlock champion means protecting the kingdom. It also means watching over her unruly daughter, Thia, who's fallen for a boy. A boy who happens to dabble in—of all things—necromancy. When that boy—and a deadly figure from Anna's past—involves Thia in an illegal warlock tournament, Anna must consider dusting off her dueling skills. But not all is as it seems, and when Anna discovers Thia has been cursed, she finds herself in an epic battle for her daughter's soul.
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5 out of 5 stars
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this book series never disappoints!!
- By Mom on 03-30-25
- Flames of Stone
- Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone, Book 3
- By: Sever Bronny
- Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Very Doom & Gloom
Reviewed: 10-13-24
I thoroughly enjoyed the first several books and thought they were well written and a very enjoyable storyline. While I understand not every book nor every book in a series is lollipops and candy canes this book was too far down the path of doom and gloom, Anna never getting a break, her life falling apart, children dying, and more importantly we lost 30 years of her life where there could have been some really interesting stories. Several times I was ready to put this down simply because it was so depressing. I would probably read a fourth installment just because of how much I enjoyed the first two but if it follows the same theme as this and I would not listen long.
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Humanity's Promise
- Paradigm 2045, Book 2
- By: Robert W. Ross
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 720
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 641
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Story5 out of 5 stars 641
Less than three months have passed since Captain Charlotte Omandi and the crew of Earth’s first starship, the TSS Bladerunner, narrowly prevented an extinction-level event from wiping out humanity. Omandi knows Earth remains on borrowed time, until she meets with leaders of the Galactic Confederation to convince them that our planet no longer represents a threat. As she and her crew prepare to become the first humans to travel outside our solar system, a string of assassination attempts lead them to an unlikely mystery.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So Insanely Great, I Finally Wrote a Review
- By Jaime on 09-14-21
- Humanity's Promise
- Paradigm 2045, Book 2
- By: Robert W. Ross
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Absolutely Fantastic
Reviewed: 01-20-23
First of all, I have not read a complete series this good or listened to a series this good as far back as I can remember. Absolute kudos to both the author and narrator. Nick Podehl (narrator) is easily my favorite narrator and his ability to make you believe in each of the characters as individuals with their own personalities, their own voice, is simply beyond compare. The author's ability through writing to elicit such emotion in the reader is also second to none. I listened to the Sentinels of Creation and thoroughly enjoyed the series. this one to my amazement, was better but both very worthy.
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Trinity's Children
- Paradigm 2045, Book 1
- By: Robert W. Ross
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 17 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,253
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,123
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,117
In 2004, Doctor Damien Howard's 131st birthday celebration took an unexpected turn. His personal SETI project detected an extraterrestrial signal directed at Earth. Unfortunately, Dr. Howard's long-hoped-for communication contained a message of dire warning rather than greeting. In 1945, humanity had become a species of galactic interest and was given 100 years to address the issue.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Next Great Sci-fi Series!!
- By Sara on 08-25-20
- Trinity's Children
- Paradigm 2045, Book 1
- By: Robert W. Ross
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
absolutely amazing
Reviewed: 01-15-23
as a general rule I read fantasy, haven't read Sci-Fi of any sort of ages read years. I did however read the sentinel series and thoroughly enjoyed it. And I am a huge fan of Nick Podehl. Both of those going for this series so I took a chance on it. From the very beginning I was hooked with the characters, the plot, the writing, the narrating, and completely caught up in the emotion of the situations. I can't recommend this series enough and I've only read the first book.
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Crystal Caged
- Vortex Chronicles, Book 5
- By: Elise Kova
- Narrated by: Sarah Sampino
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 139
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 124
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Story5 out of 5 stars 125
One way or another...she will be the end of the world. With powers that weren't supposed to be touched by mortal hands, Vi Solaris is determined to free herself and the world from the deadly vortex it's trapped in. This mission has taken her to forbidden lands and has transformed her from a sheltered princess to a fearsome warrior. But the ultimate triumph requires the ultimate sacrifice, forcing Vi to choose between the last tethers to her humanity and the very people she's sworn to protect.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent conclusion to the series
- By John E. Williams on 01-30-23
- Crystal Caged
- Vortex Chronicles, Book 5
- By: Elise Kova
- Narrated by: Sarah Sampino
Great Series
Reviewed: 05-20-22
Great series and excellent narration. Definitely recommended read. Nine Ten Eleven Twelve Thirteen Fourteen Fifteen
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A Testament of Steel
- Instrument of Omens, Book 1
- By: Davis Ashura
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 19 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,701
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,342
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,335
Cinder Shade’s life begins on a fateful afternoon at the bottom of a well where he awakens, bruised, battered, and bereft of all memory. His only understanding is a driving imperative to protect those who can’t defend themselves and become a warrior worthy of the name. He discovers within himself a peculiar gift, one in which the codes of combat are made evident and the language of steel is made clear.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Repetitive plot, terrible dialogue
- By Anonymous User on 01-10-21
- A Testament of Steel
- Instrument of Omens, Book 1
- By: Davis Ashura
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Great Book
Reviewed: 04-02-21
Excellent book, excellent narrator. Looking forward to the next books. Hope I don't have to wait long.
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A Traitor in Skyhold
- Mage Errant, Book 3
- By: John Bierce
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,088
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,684
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,678
It turns out that surviving the depths of the labyrinth and helping stop a coup both tend to attract notice. If Hugh had his way, he'd happily go back to being just another anonymous student. He has more than enough to deal with already as he starts his second year, between his crushing load of schoolwork, training as a prospective candidate to the Librarians Errant, and navigating a long distance relationship.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Mostly dull
- By Murry on 01-22-20
- A Traitor in Skyhold
- Mage Errant, Book 3
- By: John Bierce
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
Great Book
Reviewed: 10-18-20
Excellent books, well written and we'll narrated. Highly recommend that you read the series. Enjoy.
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Paths of Alir
- A Pattern of Shadow and Light, Book 3
- By: Melissa McPhail
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 34 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 6,112
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,658
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,634
Powerful beings from the fringes of Chaos have come to the realm of Alorin. Fate bends to their will, and their will is set upon Alorin's destruction. Alone in understanding the threat they pose, Alorin's Fifth Vestal, Björn val Gelderan, has launched a desperate plan to stop them: a "great game" played upon the tapestry of mortal life. Now, in Paths of Alir, Björn's Players have taken the field.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Gratuitous rape, violence, and betray.
- By Anonymous User on 01-22-18
- Paths of Alir
- A Pattern of Shadow and Light, Book 3
- By: Melissa McPhail
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Outstanding Series
Reviewed: 05-09-20
Easily one of the best series of books I've ever listened to or read. Nick Pohdel is without a doubt my favorite narrator and I look for books he's done as a matter of habit.
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The Wise Man's Fear
- Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 2
- By: Patrick Rothfuss
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 42 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 84,611
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 76,421
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Story5 out of 5 stars 76,373
My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me. So begins a tale told from his own point of view - a story unequaled in fantasy literature. Now in The Wise Man’s Fear, Day Two of The Kingkiller Chronicle, Kvothe takes his first steps on the path of the hero and learns how difficult life can be when a man becomes a legend in his own time.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well worth your time
- By Robert on 09-08-11
- The Wise Man's Fear
- Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 2
- By: Patrick Rothfuss
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Great Book
Reviewed: 04-17-19
well written, excellent performance as always. highly recommend this book and the corresponding audio book
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On the Shoulders of Titans
- Arcane Ascension, Book 2
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 24 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17,784
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 16,248
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16,193
Corin Cadence finally has a firm reason to believe his brother, Tristan, is still alive. Unfortunately, finding more information isn’t going to be easy. Tristan appears to be entangled with a clandestine organization that calls themselves Whispers. And Corin’s last brush with the Whispers didn’t exactly end well. As much as he wants to follow that lead, Corin has more pressing problems to deal with.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The author tries awfully hard to be hip and modern
- By Jonathan park on 01-16-19
- On the Shoulders of Titans
- Arcane Ascension, Book 2
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
excellent series
Reviewed: 02-02-19
excellent narration great storyline occasionally too much details about non-essential but otherwise a fabulous read
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Iron Garland
- Harbinger, Book 3
- By: Jeff Wheeler
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,842
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,540
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,524
For three years, Sera Fitzempress has been a pawn in a gilded prison. Disgraced and exiled from society, she has been isolated from the downtrodden she’s determined to liberate. Cettie Pratt has grown into an independent young woman, although she continues to be tested by the high society of the clouds. Advancing in the magic of the Mysteries, Cettie is also a useful tool of defense during turbulent times. The fog of war is drawing in, and with it comes a startling new enemy who may unravel secrets that both women would prefer stay hidden.
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5 out of 5 stars
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What a fantastic web!!!!
- By Mpeckabl on 11-15-18
- Iron Garland
- Harbinger, Book 3
- By: Jeff Wheeler
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
great series
Reviewed: 12-08-18
thoroughly enjoyed the series looking forward to next book would highly recommend anyone read this.
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