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Till We Have Faces
- A Myth Retold
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,826
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,282
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,273
Set in the pre-Christian world of Glome on the outskirts of Greek civilization, it is a tale of two princesses: the beautiful Psyche, who is loved by the god of love himself, and Orual, Psyche's unattractive and embittered older sister, who loves Psyche with a destructive possessiveness. Her frustration and jealousy over Psyche's fate sets Orual on the troubled path of self-discovery. Lewis's last work of fiction, this is often considered his best by critics.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of a kind.
- By Stephanie on 07-07-10
- Till We Have Faces
- A Myth Retold
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
A work of genius
Reviewed: 06-25-24
Intensly good, realistic and earthy, but with the fantastic andmythical throughout. bittersweet, tragic yet joyous and above all, brain every way.
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Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
- By: James Luceno
- Narrated by: Daniel Davis
- Length: 14 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 28,500
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 25,646
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25,591
Darth Plagueis: one of the most brilliant Sith Lords who ever lived. Possessing power is all he desires. Losing it is the only thing he fears. As an apprentice, he embraces the ruthless ways of the Sith. Darth Sidious: Plagueis’s chosen apprentice. Under the guidance of his Master, he secretly studies the ways of the Sith, while publicly rising to power in the galactic government, first as Senator, then as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor. as Chancellor, and eventually as Emperor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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See Episodes I-III in a whole new light!!!
- By kalei on 11-09-12
- Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
- By: James Luceno
- Narrated by: Daniel Davis
A love letter to the old EU!
Reviewed: 06-24-24
A rich banquet for SW fans who eagerly followed the EU over the years and a look behind the scenes of the political machinations that set the stage for the SW universe. We learn about the mysterious Sith who trained Palpatine, and he does not disappoint!
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The Courtship of Princess Leia
- Star Wars Legends
- By: Dave Wolverton
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
- Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 149
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 138
Seeking rich, powerful allies to bring into the Rebel Alliance and a new home planet for the refugees from her native Alderaan, Princess Leia considers a proposal that could tip the balance of power against the evil Empire. The Hapes Consortium of 63 worlds is ruled by the Queen Mother, who wants Leia to marry her son, the dashing and wealthy Prince Isolder. Han Solo has always dreamed of marrying Leia himself, and now he makes a desperate, final gamble to win her back.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- By Nabou on 01-24-24
- The Courtship of Princess Leia
- Star Wars Legends
- By: Dave Wolverton
- Narrated by: January LaVoy
Pure fun!
Reviewed: 02-01-24
A joy to read and a joy to listen to. I love the early era pre-prequels EU books, where the creators were figuring things out and exploring the Galaxy far far Away. The author draws from the classic pulp well and balances the fantasy and science fiction elements of the franchise perfectly. This one introduces some elements that were to become fan favorites, including Dathomir, the witches, the Nightsisters, Zinge and the Iron Fist which figured so well in the X-Wing books, and it was a delight to see Han and Leia getting together.
The narrator was perfect, and I dearly hope Children of the Jedi and Planet of Twilight are made into unabridged audios next, and that this narrator is tapped to read. Possibly the same with Truce at Bakura.
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Outbound Flight
- Star Wars Legends
- By: Timothy Zahn
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 17 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 579
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 541
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Story5 out of 5 stars 541
The Clone Wars have yet to erupt when Jedi Master Jorus C’baoth petitions the Senate for support of a singularly ambitious undertaking: the dream of Outbound Flight. Six Jedi Masters, twelve Jedi Knights, and fifty thousand men, women, and children will embark—aboard a gargantuan vessel, equipped for years of travel—on a mission to contact intelligent life and colonize undiscovered worlds beyond the known galaxy. Unknown to the famed Jedi Master, the launch of the mission is secretly being orchestrated by an unlikely ally: the evil Sith Lord Darth Sidious.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Glad Marc redid Thrawns voice
- By Will D on 12-23-23
- Outbound Flight
- Star Wars Legends
- By: Timothy Zahn
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
A long-awaited addition to my audio library!
Reviewed: 01-26-24
An excellent production! I've long been wanting to hear more EU/Legends SW in full audio format, and I dearly hope more are coming!
I'm not a fan of matching Thrawn's voice to the cartoon - I much prefer the resonate and noble voice from the trilogy and Hand of Thrawn, but I tell myself he started out with more of a Chiss accent and cultivated an Imperial mode of speech later.
Here's to hearing more - with hopes that the New Jedi Order might also see production!!
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The Dragonbone Chair
- Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book One
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
- Length: 33 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,870
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,495
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,490
A war fueled by the dark powers of sorcery is about to engulf the peaceful land of Osten Ard—for Prester John, the High King, slayer of the dread dragon Shurakai, lies dying. And with his death, an ancient evil will at last be unleashed, as the Storm King, undead ruler of the elvishlike Siti, seeks to regain his lost realm through a pact with one of human royal blood. Then, driven by spell-inspired jealousy and hate, prince will fight prince, while around them the very land begins to die.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Work of art
- By Andre on 10-22-16
- The Dragonbone Chair
- Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn, Book One
- By: Tad Williams
- Narrated by: Andrew Wincott
Been waiting for this for a long time
Reviewed: 11-16-23
A classic work of epic fantasy, finally in audio form and made with perfection. Recommend.
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The Basilisk Throne
- By: Greg Keyes
- Narrated by: John Skelley
- Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
For centuries the Drehhu have ruled every continent, brutally enslaving the human inhabitants. Now after endless wars the human empires of Ophion, Velesa, and Modjal have pushed the inhuman enemy back to their heartland and unite in a final, massive assault. Alastor Nevelon and his son Crespin set sail against the Drehhu, and they have their own secret weapons. Yet Alastor is forced to send his daughter Chrysanthe to the capitol city Ophion Magne as a “token” of his loyalty to the emperor.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A complete story!
- By Robert DeFrank on 10-30-23
- The Basilisk Throne
- By: Greg Keyes
- Narrated by: John Skelley
A complete story!
Reviewed: 10-30-23
Keyes normally writes series, so I was putting off reading until the next one was out. How surprised was I to find when I finally broke down and read that it was a complete story.
As always, Keyes keeps the action accelerated and doles out information about what the larger stakes are in small increments. This could be a case where mystery box writing works.
There were some unanswered questions remaining at the end, about the origins and powers of certain characters and what made the world the way it is, but it ended fairly well for the main characters. The decadent court where one main character must play investigative politics contrasts with the coming invasion of a hostile alien power by an alliance that is planning mutual betrayal before the battle is even won.
I can easily imagine a few one shot follow ups exploring this world further.
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The Romanoff Jewels
- By: Maxwell Grant
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone, Kevin Pariseau, Victor Bevine, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 92
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 91
The Master of Darkness confronts international espionage from New York to Paris in this thrilling Shadow masterpiece novel. In The Romanoff Jewels, we also learn the real story behind the Shadow's fire opal ring, a priceless girasol that adorns the third finger of his left hand.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another pulp Winner! The Shadow Knows!
- By Matthew Kelley on 03-02-18
- The Romanoff Jewels
- By: Maxwell Grant
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone, Kevin Pariseau, Victor Bevine, Kevin T. Collins, Susannah Jones, Angelo Di Loreto, Marc Vietor, L J Ganser
Globe trotting adventure!
Reviewed: 09-03-23
The Shadow takes his mission of justice across the sea and back as he foils Red agents, Tsarists and jewel thieves!
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The Black Falcon
- The Shadow
- By: Maxwell Grant
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 65
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 65
The Black Falcon, a mysterious master of crime, has solved the Shadow's identity by cracking one of The Shadow's clever disguise. Keeping his own identity hidden, The Black Falcon assigns an evil henchman named Terry Rukes to carry out a bold kidnapping plan and capture The Shadow. With his identity compromised, the Shadow takes flight to avoid capture and triumph against this worthy foe.
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5 out of 5 stars
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We need more of The Shadow!
- By marc a. on 02-07-19
- The Black Falcon
- The Shadow
- By: Maxwell Grant
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
Another excellent Shadow adventure!
Reviewed: 06-17-23
The dark avenger matches wits with another cunning and daring supercrook! The Black Falcon swoops in and snatches his victims with apparent impunity, but the Shadow is on the case!
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The Voodoo Master
- By: Maxwell Grant
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
The Shadow matches wits against Dr. Rodil Mocquino, the so-called Voodoo Master. Dr. Mocquino possesses a strange hypnotic power over men that causes them to do his bidding like mindless zombies. When the evil Voodoo Doctor creates an army of walking dead drones to carry out his latest vile plan, it's up to The Shadow to put an end to the black magic and the doctor himself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One More Great Thriller
- By Solid Pawn on 04-09-18
- The Voodoo Master
- By: Maxwell Grant
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
A classic brought back to life!
Reviewed: 06-11-23
One of the Shadows most thrilling adventures and deadliest adversaries comes to Audible! So follow along, agents of the Shadow, in the fight against the most wicked of evildoers!
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The Third Cry to Legba and Other Invocations
- Selected Stories of Manly Wade Wellman, Volume 1
- By: Manly Wade Wellman
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 62
This audiobook collects Wellman’s John Thunstone and Lee Corbet stories, written between 1943 and 1979. These stories combine the mystical and horrific with traditional Southern folk tales and legends. These stories also reveal a post-World War II modernism that make them much more then pulp romanticism. The paranoia and cynicism of modern weird icons, such as The X-files, may well have had their genesis in the pulp musings of Manly Wade Wellman.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thunstone and Cobbett
- By Slothflyer on 10-25-13
- The Third Cry to Legba and Other Invocations
- Selected Stories of Manly Wade Wellman, Volume 1
- By: Manly Wade Wellman
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
Old school pulp fun!
Reviewed: 04-30-23
Fast moving and fun, with characters you'll love.to follow from one adventure to the next and a few winks and nods to other pulp masters of the tiem .
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