Heroes Road: Volume One [Dramatized Adaptation]

Heroes Road, Book 1

By: Chuck Rogers

Narrated by: full cast

Coel ap Math and Snorri Yaroslav serve on the Frontier with Debts of Commission they can never hope to pay. When an enemy no one believes exists wipes out their detachment, the two warriors find themselves disgraced, destitute, and dishonorably discharged. They are soldiers without a cause, and must pay off their commissions or face a lifetime of indentured servitude or a rope.

When an Eastern sorcerer makes them an offer they cannot afford to refuse, they join a disparate band of associates. Each has their own tale of woe. Each has their own reasons for serving the sorcerer. The sorcerer has powerful enemies, and what started as a simple job as hired swords becomes an epic quest that takes them across the known world, and one that will determine the world's fate.

With enemies ringing the horizon behind and unimaginable peril ahead, their only refuge is honor, and the only path left to take is the Heroes Road.

Narrated by: Amanda Forstrom, Andy Brownstein, Andy Clemence, Barbara Pinolini, Bradley Smith, Carolyn Kashner, Chris Geneback, Chris Stinson, Colleen Delany, Dani Stoller, David Jourdan, Dylan Lynch, James Konicek, Jason B. McIntosh, Jeff Allin, Jonathan Feuer, Karen Novack, Ken Jackson, Michael Glenn, Michael John Casey, Nanette Savard, Nick DePinto, Nora Achrati, Richard Rohan, Scott McCormick, Terence Aselford, Thomas Keegan, Yasmin Tuazon, Zeke Alton

©2016 Chuck Rogers (P)2021 GraphicAudio

What a wonderful ride

I almost skipped this title simple for the title name, it was on sale for 3.99 and thought to myself
why not?
words can't describe the emotional Rollercoaster Chuck Rogers has thrown me, instantly fell in love with the characters, not a single one felt out of place, as soon as I was done with book one. I purchased the remaining 2 and ordered the books, hoping one day to meet rogers.
if you are looking for comedy, fantasy, action and the story of an unlikely hero, look no further.

this a really a comic for your mind

And its a trash comic too. this series started off as a mediocre medieval D&D fantasy telenovela for teenage boys who are going through a "phase" and then it jumps the shark and nosedives straight into the trash bin , the dialogue is sometimes laugh out bad and characters gain new knowledge and insights at the speed of exposition.
But hear me out now, should get a decently high score because this story is staying in its lane, its not trying to become the next Stormlight series. if you like some background noise while working out or traveling to work and just want to follow a story with paying attention to it then this is it.
I'll probably continue this series just for B-rate movie shenanigans alone.

A wonderful trip into a fantastic world

The blend of our medieval past with myth and legend takes you back to a world both fascinating as well as exciting. Hearing this as a graphic novel took to a place that was so gripping as not let me go. I from the first minutes of listening until the regretful last go not stop being drawn in. My regret came as I watched the minute counter run down knowing my journey with Cole was coming to an end. I was completely drawn in and had to constantly pull myself away to go back to my normal life. This was a fantastic story that was well told and in a fashion that truly brought into the world along side them experiencing their hardships. I think at one one point I began angry for the hardships inflicted on Cole and saddened at the loss when his companions fell one by one. This story very clever in its design giving us places we can easily imagine as they are a part of our real past leaving so much more time flushing out the characters and the story creating an excitingly rich and rewarding journey!

11/10 - simply fantastic in all categories

Listening to this audiobook made me question some of my other audiobook ratings. Not because they have issues, but because this one simply blows almost all of them away. That’s probably partially due to the graphic audio (a movie…IN YOUR MIND). Haha, this was my first graphic audio experience and it was amazing! At first I thought it to be distracting, but quickly was immersed into the experience and it took off with a fun exciting story and many very interesting characters. To me, this is a standout. If you love action, fantasy, and adventure then this is the one for you!

Outstanding

This was such an epic story!!!!! I wrecked my truck while listening to this book and still sat in the cab to listen before I got out to check the damage. Lol
The tree is fine btw and my truck…now has extra character.

Awesome

This is epic fantasy and a masterwork. My new favorite author! I hope this series goes for a long time.

An Epic Adventure!!

I could not get enough!

Great story that weaves a mesmerizing spell, with characters that posses a depth that leaves me wanting more!!

The vivid descriptions, intricate details and masterful world-building, transported me to a realm of wonder.

Love love love!

Roads

The story is entertaining and quick paced. Unique setting and ideas come together to tell the age old tail of the hero. The full production performance is also very cool. Overall very enjoyable.

Fantastically performed; great story

I love this and want the second volume so badly. It's performed possibly the best of any audiobook / audio drama I've ever listened to, with each voice actor absolutely nailing it and appropriate sound effects at the right moments; the story is exciting — never a dull moment, never found a spot I wanted to stop listening to it; and the characters are fun and interesting. The setting is absolutely fascinating and unique, as well, with mysteries and dark magic and historical peoples and lands galore. It can be dark and bloody — but has also made me laugh more than most comedies.

A medieval adventure that spans the globe, in a world very like our own... except with sorcery and monsters and dwarves, every now and then. Fantastic.

My only complaint is that sometimes, Coel is absolutely useless. He's a strong and competent, if flawed, hero — until suddenly he starts deciding to stagger around stupidly and block rocks with his face. But this is a minor thing, and happens only rarely; and who knows, maybe it's realistic.

In the end, I rate it 11/10, and I wish I had more like it more than I've ever wished for any other audiobook.

Incredible

This has completely changed audiobooks for me. If I could add another 27 stars it wouldn’t be quite enough.