Paul Hengels
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The Silence of Unworthy Gods
- Arcane Ascension, Book 4
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
- Length: 20 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,597
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,050
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,043
Upon returning to Valia after his journey to Caelford and the Unclaimed Lands, Corin Cadence is confronted with a familiar foe—his own father. While his strength has vastly increased since his last encounter with Magnus Cadence, Corin knows that he’ll need every trick at his disposal—and maybe a few new ones—if he wants to survive a duel with his father intact. While Corin struggles with his family, his friends must face a second year at Lorian Heights with new classes, familiar but new chancellor, and deadly new enemies both on and off the campus.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Wasted chapters and filler
- By Phades on 12-30-22
- The Silence of Unworthy Gods
- Arcane Ascension, Book 4
- By: Andrew Rowe
- Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Minor gaps
Reviewed: 04-25-25
The performance is fantastic. And the world building is decent… But has some gaps. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a plot that has twist and turns and this one has a couple that are really enjoying. But it also sprinkles in without rhyme or reason. It sometimes seems like the author isn’t sure where they want to bring the story and there are a lot of loose ends at the end of each book that never mentioned at the start of the next one.
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Skin Game
- A Novel of the Dresden Files, Book 15
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 15 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 31,034
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 28,645
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Story5 out of 5 stars 28,518
Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, is about to have a very bad day.… Because as Winter Knight to the Queen of Air and Darkness, Harry never knows what the scheming Mab might want him to do. Usually, it’s something awful. He doesn’t know the half of it… Mab has just traded Harry’s skills to pay off one of her debts. And now he must help a group of supernatural villains - led by one of Harry’s most dreaded and despised enemies, Nicodemus Archleone - to break into the highest-security vault in town, so that they can then access the highest-security vault in the Nevernever.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hold onto your staff; Harry’s back.
- By Don Gilbert on 05-29-14
- Skin Game
- A Novel of the Dresden Files, Book 15
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
Still amazing
Reviewed: 03-16-25
These books are well written. They usually have a twist or two and while the main character “wins” it’s never a total victory or unscathed. That makes the whole thing more real and enjoyable. I think this delivery was a bit rushed compared to some, so I think they can take their time with Harry’s inner thoughts in particular. But that can’t stop me from listening to more!
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Tower of Blight
- Beastborne, Book 6
- By: James T. Callum
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
- Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 298
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 268
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 268
Though the Abyss beckons to Hal, an old foe resurfaces. Poisoning his home, the Shadesblight cannot be ignored. The Tower of Blight will corrupt the entirety of the Shiverglades if Hal does not stop it. With bitter winter setting in, Hal will have to battle not only the corruption on his doorstep but the very elements themselves. As the armies of the Twelve Tribes march on Brightsong, Hal and his allies don't have the luxury of time to deal with the Tower. Every floor presents life-or-death battles, even as loot and new monster powers dangle like bait. But there is a silver lining.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Some needless exposition
- By Christopher M. Estrada on 10-16-24
- Tower of Blight
- Beastborne, Book 6
- By: James T. Callum
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
Back to good
Reviewed: 10-26-24
I liked this series. There have been some choices that didn’t make sense to me, but hey, I’m not the writer. Overall, the characters are interesting & the world unique. The performance is solid & I enjoy it. Otherwise I wouldn’t keep coming back for more! This book keeps my hopes up that the author will bring some of the loose ends back together. Keeping it simple may be the key to continued success.
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He Who Fights with Monsters 11: A LitRPG Adventure
- He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 11
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 26 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 12,463
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,615
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,615
Jason and his companions managed to forestall the inexorable undead, but their battle is far from done. Both they and their enemies are scattered across a strange realm, one that someone must conquer if anyone is to get out alive. Territory by territory, factions fight to reunite their people and conquer the realm. Jason must contend with alliances he doesn’t want, friends he cannot find, and enemies ranging from angelic despots to the power of an undead god. He must face a realm that has been warped by his own mind and find a way to save a friend whose sacrifice got them this far.
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3 out of 5 stars
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stop moralizing at us so much
- By Brendan on 07-24-24
- He Who Fights with Monsters 11: A LitRPG Adventure
- He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 11
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
Another killer book
Reviewed: 08-06-24
No spoilers but damn Jason is moving up in the world! All around it was great Heaths performance was amazing the story is interesting and the jokes are great keep it up shirtaloon
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The Case of the Felonious Faire
- 5-Minute Sherlock, Book 3
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Scott Aiello
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 908
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 803
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 803
When a fiendish fraudster has been fomenting financial falsehoods, who can find the finagler? The World’s Greatest Detective Agency, of course! Staffed by the eccentric man who calls himself Sherman Holmes and aided by his ever-composed assistant Watson, the duo will take on cases other agencies might consider helpless, hopeless, or downright preposterous. Which is how our fearless fellows find themselves investigating a Renaissance faire’s cooked books, with the finger of guilt pointing directly at their client.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun and captivating
- By Samuel Warren on 12-08-23
- The Case of the Felonious Faire
- 5-Minute Sherlock, Book 3
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Scott Aiello
A fun romp
Reviewed: 12-29-23
The author and voice actor are both talented. Normally with this series, there are twists you don’t see coming. This one was more obvious, but still fun to listen to. The world was so captivating my 15 year old was exclaiming that he’d buy tickets to this imaginary faire.
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Unstoppable
- A LitRPG Adventure (The Class Shift Series, Book 3)
- By: Sean Oswald
- Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 459
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 408
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 408
Change is life. Consistency is a lie. Control is an illusion. Those are the words which greeted Tim upon his arrival in this new world which has become his home. They are the mantra that he has been forced to live. But are they true? Is there room for him to nudge his reality in the direction he wants to go? If he has to change so be it. He’ll ride the waves and make it work for him. This time he is determined to become Unstoppable.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I liked the story but the end was very rushed
- By Anonymous User on 05-24-23
- Unstoppable
- A LitRPG Adventure (The Class Shift Series, Book 3)
- By: Sean Oswald
- Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski
Good, but not great..
Reviewed: 12-19-23
The storyline seems a bit rushed. You get some good world glimpses but no my a lot of details. I think it could’ve been stretched out to a longer series. The one major set back the protagonist has is neatly corrected without a lot of personal growth. It was enjoyable to listen to though and I’m sure many will enjoy it.
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Unbalanced
- A LitRPG Adventure (The Class Shift Series, Book 2)
- By: Sean Oswald
- Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski
- Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 654
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 581
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 579
Tim wants to find a place in his new world. He wants friends, but bringing them along puts them in harm’s way. He will have to learn to control his ever changing classes to gain the power he needs. But learning about who he truly faces makes it clear the deck is stacked against him. He must ask what he is willing to pay for the power to face it. But some evils just have to be killed at any price.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Sigh
- By Chris Johnson on 12-04-22
- Unbalanced
- A LitRPG Adventure (The Class Shift Series, Book 2)
- By: Sean Oswald
- Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski
Getting better as it goes.
Reviewed: 11-25-23
I think some of the storyline jumps around. There isn’t a lot of world scape description
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He Who Fights with Monsters 7
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 7)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 18 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 21,948
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19,652
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19,596
Jason arrives at a kingdom in peril and he's surprised to discover that it's not his job to save it. With the authorities fulfilling their responsibilities (for once), he looks forward to some quiet time to rest and recuperate. The locals might not find ceaseless monster onslaughts and an interdimensional invasion relaxing, but Jason has had a rough few years. He's doing his best to let go of his anger. While his team is caught up in duty, Jason has no shortage of people looking to interfere with his rest. Enemies—old and new—are circling, and even would-be allies are trouble.
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5 out of 5 stars
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1 of the 2 best LitRpg series of novels
- By J Steven Sarvis on 09-16-22
- He Who Fights with Monsters 7
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 7)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
Has yet to disappoint
Reviewed: 02-20-23
The delivery and storyline are both great. You get a real sense of the depth of the worlds and characters. If you loved Saturday morning cartoons and D&D, this book series can quickly become your new addiction.
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He Who Fights with Monsters 4
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 4)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
- Length: 22 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 26,186
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23,143
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Story5 out of 5 stars 23,054
In the wake of an unexpected homecoming, Jason questions if there is still a place for him in the world he left behind. Forced to confront what he has become in his time away, he feels more alien than ever. But his old world is hiding secrets that he never knew. As he starts to unravel what has been hidden from him his entire life, he discovers that not only might he fit in better than ever but he may be exactly what the world needs.
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4 out of 5 stars
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To be honest.
- By Anonymous User on 01-05-22
- He Who Fights with Monsters 4
- A LitRPG Adventure (He Who Fights with Monsters, Book 4)
- By: Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
- Narrated by: Heath Miller
How is it still this good?!?
Reviewed: 12-30-22
Most sequels can get tiresome. And a lot of books series of more than three volumes will have slow spots or rise and fall in quality. This series has been entertaining in multiple ways and hasn’t stopped from page one. I highly recommend it. But only for people who have a sense of humor! It isn’t as adventurous as some books or as dark, but the blend is 100% quality.
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NPCs
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14,447
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,310
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,305
What happens when the haggling is done and the shops are closed? When the quest has been given, the steeds saddled, and the adventurers are off to their next encounter? They keep the world running, the food cooked, and the horses shoed, yet what adventurer has ever spared a thought or concern for the Non-Player Characters? In the town of Maplebark, four such NPCs settle in for a night of actively ignoring the adventurers drinking in the tavern when things go quickly and fatally awry.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable if you manage your expectations
- By Miachi on 01-23-15
- NPCs
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
Fantastic!
Reviewed: 07-02-20
The story synopsis doesn't do this book justice... A must read for table-top gamers or MMORPG gamers! This tale uses the overlap between fantasy & reality and the escapism/projection many of us delight in, to tell 2 stories at once. It is funny, quirky, exciting, mysterious, and practical. I loved it, heck - both my sons (ages 14 & 12) and my 44 year old brother have all listened to it and agree with my praise. The characters and world grow on you and are fully developed, the delivery is natural and consistent. The performer uses emotion, good inflection, and has really pleasing tone that doesn't become monotonous. My only small criticism is that I wish some of the female characters had more distinct voices. I sincerely hope you enjoy this book as much as I have - I'm on the last of the series and can't wait for more!
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