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Fool Moon
- The Dresden Files, Book 2
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37,438
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32,723
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32,631
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden is Chicago's only openly practicing wizard. He is also dead broke. His vast knowledge and magical skills are unfortunately matched by his talent for making powerful enemies and alienating friends. With little more than his integrity left, he accepts an offer of work from Lt. Karin Murphy of Chicago's Special Investigations Unit. He wants to redeem himself in Murphy's eyes and make enough money to quiet his rumbling stomach.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best books I've read in a long time!
- By Just Dave on 05-06-10
- Fool Moon
- The Dresden Files, Book 2
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
Mixed feelings on this one
Reviewed: 11-26-24
I only really had one issue with this book. Murphys distrust of Dresden just felt so forced and often didn't make any sense. Because that affected the plot so heavily it really dragged the book down for me personally. I did still enjoy it by the end but some parts were rough.
The recording is a bit better this time. There's still some mouth noises that I'd prefer the mic didn't pick up. Performance wise I really enjoyed it though. It seemed like he grew into the character just a bit more this book.
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Storm Front
- The Dresden Files, Book 1
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56,454
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 49,350
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49,268
A call from a distraught wife, and another from Lt. Murphy of the Chicago PD Special Investigation Unit makes Harry believe things are looking up, but they are about to get worse, much worse. Someone is harnessing immense supernatural forces to commit a series of grisly murders. Someone has violated the first law of magic: Thou Shalt Not Kill. Tracking that someone takes Harry into the dangerous underbelly of Chicago, from mobsters to vampires....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Story, Distracting Sound Engineering
- By Tom on 05-20-10
- Storm Front
- The Dresden Files, Book 1
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
Decent start
Reviewed: 11-12-24
There was a bit too much lip smacking noise in the performance for my liking. I definitely think it'd be better if they were to trim those noises out. Some lines I felt like they were being read for the first time. There were a handful of awkward pauses I noticed that made it seem like he needed to read what was supposed to come next. I did like the performance though overall and it sounds like it gets better as the books go on.
As far as first books in a series goes, I thought this was pretty good. I was never bored or struggling to get through it. I guess my only complaint is it felt like there were a lot of moments of tension that felt forced. Maybe some of it would be more believable if I knew more about Dresden's past but with the info I had a lot of things just didn't add up.
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The Dark Tower I
- The Gunslinger
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40,076
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35,812
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 35,714
In the first book of this brilliant series, Stephen King introduces listeners to one of his most powerful creations: Roland of Gilead, The Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil. In his desolate world, which frighteningly mirrors our own, Roland tracks The Man in Black, encounters an enticing woman named Alice, and begins a friendship with the boy from New York named Jake.
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4 out of 5 stars
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LIKE A DULL AX THROUGH A CALF'S BRAIN
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 01-14-16
- The Dark Tower I
- The Gunslinger
- By: Stephen King
- Narrated by: George Guidall
I really struggled to get through this one
Reviewed: 08-20-24
I'm still eager to get into book 2 but this first book was just hard for me to follow along and i found myself forcing myself to listen to it. I never really felt a moment where I didn't want to put it down.
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Mage Errant: Publisher's Pack
- Mage Errant, Book 1, 2
- By: John Bierce
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Length: 16 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,562
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,029
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,021
Mage Errant: Publisher's Pack contains books one and two of the Mage Errant series: Into the Labyrinth and Jewel of the Endless Erg. Hugh of Emblin is, so far as he's concerned, the worst student that the Academy at Skyhold has ever seen. He can barely cast any spells at all, and those he does cast tend to fail explosively.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It’s not that kind of YA.
- By Christopher on 08-23-19
- Mage Errant: Publisher's Pack
- Mage Errant, Book 1, 2
- By: John Bierce
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
Recommended by Andrew Rowe
Reviewed: 07-17-24
I picked up this series after seeing it mentioned by Andre Rowe on one of his blogs and instantly fell in love. I'm onto book 6 at this point and for the first time in a while find myself nearly losing sleep thinking about what might happen next and convincing myself I can stay up to listen to just one more chapter.
If you liked Arcane Ascension this should be right up your alley. Ralph Lister nails the performance as well. I thought he had a great variety of voices that really helped differentiate between characters and really added personality to each. I'll definitely be looking for other series voiced by him.
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Sufficiently Advanced Magic
- Arcane Ascension, Book 1
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 21 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32,994
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 30,502
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30,428
Five years ago Corin Cadence's brother entered the Serpent Spire - a colossal tower with ever-shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Those who survive the spire's trials return home with an attunement: a mark granting the bearer magical powers. According to legend, those few who reach the top of the tower will be granted a boon by the spire's goddess. He never returned. Now it's Corin's turn. He's headed to the top floor, on a mission to meet the goddess.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very good book
- By Jason N. on 07-20-17
- Sufficiently Advanced Magic
- Arcane Ascension, Book 1
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Great Start to the Series
Reviewed: 03-13-19
I almost didn't pick this one up because of some of the negative reviews but I am glad I decided to anyway. The magic system is very interesting. I was always eager to listen to more.
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