Master of the Cauldron

Lord of the Isles, Book 6

By: David Drake

Narrated by: Michael Page

Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

Garric - or Reise - was born the son of an innkeeper in Barca's Hamlet on the Isle of Haft, but through valor and determination became first a prince and then the Regent and successor to the feeble Valence III, King of the Isles.

But the Kingdom is weak, its rule barely extending past the island of Ornifal. The Isles need a strong king to bring unity, because danger is coming. Magic is stronger now than at any time since the fall of the Old Kingdom in a cataclysm of uncontrolled magic. Evil is growing in the spaces beyond the world, waiting to complete the destruction begun a millennium before.

Only if the Isles are united into a strong New Kingdom can humanity survive. Garric has sworn to become a true Lord of the Isles. Standing with him are his sister, Sharina; his friend and Sharina's lover, the shepherd Cashel; and Cashel's sister, the weaver-witch Ilsa. They have been to Hell and back together in their quest...to save humanity.

©2004 David Drake (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Entertaining Series

Although quite bloody in a way one of my favorite characters spoiler passed away there is a lot of violence so be careful it’s one of the series that you were able to read through the whole thing as it is included in Audible plus also believe even if it wasn’t I would’ve used a credit on it second time I listen to it and besides the violence it was quite good

Great overall story

If I had to critique, I'd say the scene transitioning needs work. It's a series you have to remain laser focused on or you'll miss major events or suddenly find yourself in a different scene, unsure how you got there. I ended up re-listening to several chapters to figure out how it went from here from there. With that said, the overall story is original and interesting. The character development is great. I'd love for Cashel and Ilna to have their own spin-off.

all six

I started with the first one which was long-winded long really but it was enough to intriguing me to go to the second book what about the third book I was committed so this is the last one and it's pretty good I'll give it four stars all the way

A delightful listen!

The story is wonderful, and the narration exactly what was needed for the characterizations. I enjoyed it immensely!

Once again a superior novel.

This series is one of the few I follow. The writing is excellent, the storyline flows from novel to novel and within each volume. I can envision each scene and battle without being mired in minutiae. The narrator is ideal and my mind and emotions are fully engaged from beginning to end. Where will the pieces lie in the end?

great read

nice full characters and very well put together I highly recommend the series in it's fullness

Tons of action! All over the place!

I love this story. I really do, and this helped me get to know all the characters even more and watching them grow in their new roles is freaking fantastic. Lots of fun trying to unravel the “patterns” so to speak. I’m still trying. Cashel is hilarious at one point, when you listen you’ll know what I’m talking about. I found myself laughing at how simple he is yet powerful and loyal to a fault. Anyway, I recommend this series and this installment is great.

great performance

extremely enjoyable performance. somewhat confusing book

as usual the main characters get split up and manage to each solve problems. then come together for other problems.