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  • The Magehound

  • Forgotten Realms: Counselors & Kings, Book 1
  • By: Elaine Cunningham
  • Narrated by: Kevin Kraft
  • Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (39 ratings)

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The Magehound

By: Elaine Cunningham
Narrated by: Kevin Kraft
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Publisher's summary

Some are born with magic. Some without.

Matteo, un-magical counselor to the mighty of Halruaa, has devoted his life to the truth - until he finds that he may have a hidden spark of magic after all. Now, with only a street waif for a companion, he's on the run from the mysterious Cabal. In the dismal Swamp of Akhlaur, Matteo will seek his own truth while battling a creature out of his nightmares.

But something even worse is on his trail: a relentless persecutor of magic: The Magehound.

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Halruaa Explored.

It was great listening to this, as a deep dive into Halruaa. When I played DnD 2E. I played a Sorceress from Halruaa. I love the place, and hooked for more from it. This gave me that.
It took a bit to get used to the readers deep voice. But once I did. I was hooked. Can't wait to start the next part.

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Brings me back...

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. I played Dungeons and Dragons often as a kid/teenager, and this really brought me back to that world of imagination and adventure.

What did you like best about this story?

It seemed well researched in terms of D&D lore. Everything was consistent with my remembrance from my D&D days of the geography, creatures, races and magical abilities of characters. It had a nice cliffhanger, too, which made me want to listen to the other 2 books in the trilogy.

What does Kevin Kraft bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He's great with the character voices. I could tell who was talking to who.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

She's a beautiful, powerful, exotic green elf wizard. But whose side is she on?

Any additional comments?

Take a trip down memory lane with this fun adventure book. Can't wait to hear the other two books in this series!

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horrible narration

why do these narrators never read the story before they record it? who is editing these things?! The number of words that are mis-pronounced is ridiculous. "be-rin-ged" my eye.... Is English a second language for this fellow?! I would wish that audible would take itself and it's products more seriously and have a care for the quality of products they release.

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sorry but the performer sounds terrible

Okay, so I saw the positive reviews, but I am not sure how anyone can get past the very bad sounding voice actor.

"WIND CHARM!" in a very corny voice. Did this guy even listen to himself?

Okay, the story is pretty good though.

I did find a trick. I turned the speed to 1.25 and the voice actor doesn't sound as bad. I couldn't finish the book though. The story is so boring.

Sorry Kevin Kraft, but you need to work on your voice acting.

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Skip it.

Never hooked me with the story or characters. Nothing great. Not bad. Okay narration by Kevin kraft.

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