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Rune Gate Cycle, Book 1
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Mikael Naramore
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Mark E. Cooper
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Alexandra Yorke is one of a few trusted clairvoyants working with police on murder cases, but she has a secret. She isn't a clairvoyant, she's a witch unlike any other she has ever met. For years she has struggled to control her gifts, but years living inside one serial killer's head after another has taken its toll, and Alex has reached the end of the road.
Barely able to control her gifts any longer, Alex retreats from the world to live at her grandparents farm where she grew up. Seclusion is her answer, but the world will not leave her alone.
A few months of peace is all she has before a friend calls her in need of help and Alex can't say no. A body has been found, and evidence points to a connection with witches. Who is it that everyone just knows is a witch? Why, that strange woman who just moved back from the big city of course.
What a coincidence!
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I thought that Mikael did a fabulous job with the narration. All of the characters had their own voice and accent, which made it very easy to know who was talking at all times. He also did a great job with the female characters!
Great start to a new urban fantasy series
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What made the experience of listening to Rune Gate the most enjoyable?
I'd have to give a lot of credit to the narration. He did a fantastic job helping bring the story to life. I'm definitely going to be looking into more of his work.What other book might you compare Rune Gate to and why?
To be honest, I dislike comparing books. I think it's better that they stand out on their own. You can blame my parents for this, because I have four sisters and we are (TO THIS DAY) still compared to each other.Which character – as performed by Mikael Naramore – was your favorite?
Oh gawd... why would you ask me this? I'm going to be biased here and go with Douglas, but only because I have a weakness for Scottish accents. I blame my father for dragging me to rugby games when I was young.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. If I wasn't around young children most of the day, I'd have finished it in one sitting. Alas, I was... and there are some profanity that some people don't find acceptable for young children. I should really invest in headphones.Any additional comments?
I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.4.5 Platypires
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What made the experience of listening to Rune Gate the most enjoyable?
The narrator can change his voice to so many characters. That was a huge surprise.What did you like best about this story?
When Douglas was introduced. I just feel in love with his character. I wanted to shake Alex and say..... Just how often does Mr. Right just fall into your lap> Duh! :)What does Mikael Naramore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I would have never picture the different characters the way I did. It totally made the story line perfect! Like icing! :)Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
The book is over 7 hours. So I'd say yes and no. Yes I was that into it but no I couldn't have listened for 7 straight hours.Any additional comments?
I was so engrossed into the audio book. That I kept making that shhhhhhhhhhhh! noise to everyone that wanted to talk to me. LOLIt starts out with Alex (a witch) who is called in the middle of the night to help with a crime scene. With her psychic ability she can see the crime though the victims point of view. No matter how hard it is on her, she is determined to help as much as she can to catch the killer. Alex is sure she has seen this horrific crime before. Sheriff Thomas Edwards cares for Alex so he continues to try to keep her out but her determination continues. He is more than aware that she has the ability to read others thoughts and is very sensitive to touch. So he tries his best to keep her out of the investigation. In an attempt to protect her.
Thanks to fate she meets Douglas. Douglas is from another time and world. Douglas is trapped in our world without help from Alex. He helps her understand her psychic talent a little better. He also agrees to help her with the murder mystery. He believes that he knows the killer and is more than willing to help catch one of his enemies. Douglas is hoping that by helping Alex he will be also helping himself to return to his world.
This is the 3rd audio book I have listened to by Mikael Naramore. I was so impressed with all the different voices he had to use for the "Rune Gate" book 1. From the Sheriff sounding a little country, Douglas came across as a huge burly handsome Irish man. I could really picture the character as the narrator tells us the story.
The author has a talent for keeping us more and more interested in the story line. Until we don't want the book to end and are thankful there is a book 2 (Chosen). LOL I would only be surprised if this was never made into a TV mini series or movie. :)
Surprises at every turn!
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Unique storyline
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EXCELLENT WRITING AND NARRATION
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What made the experience of listening to Rune Gate the most enjoyable?
Rune Gate (Rune Gate Cycle #1) by Mark E. Cooper is a book about witches, magic, powers, other worlds, and more. This book literally had me captivated right away and I stayed up at night until it was finished. I had the audio version so that takes longer than how fast I can read but I started out I was just going to listen to a bit before I went to sleep but I couldn't stop. I had to hear more and then more! It had a murder mystery, (serial killer), an unknown man from an unknown land, Alex's powers, strange runes, action, adventure, intrigue, and suspense. Great book!Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I did!one of my favorite books
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Mark E. Cooper really did a fantastic job of writing this book.
The flow was so good I didn't once say huh.
Rune Gate is shrouded in mystery but when it comes together, it really surprised me because I wasn't expecting Douglas or where he came from. I expected a lame witchy read but this surpasses that.
Mark E Cooper's characters are all well developed and the plot is fast paced. The story captured me and I really can't wait to see what happens next.
This is one I'd definitely recommend you listen to both for the story and the narrators voice. It's an enjoyable and fairly quick read.
Mikael Naramore did an excellent job narrating this story. It was my first time listening to him and he made the listening experience quite pleasurable. Each character was given their own distinct voice allowing the listener to forget that the voices all belong to one man. I will absolutely be adding both the author Mark E. Cooper and the narrator to my list of favorites.
I gave audiobook 5 stars all around
OMG what a great book
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What made the experience of listening to Rune Gate the most enjoyable?
Everything! It was creative and entertaining! I think the author has a wonderful imagination and i will definitely be looking for more from him!What did you like best about this story?
I loved the main character Alex! She is spunky and talented. I love her compassion!Have you listened to any of Mikael Naramore’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
This story is just as awesome as his other narrations I've heard! He has a wonderfully entertaining voice and way of drawing you into the story!Any additional comments?
I loved this book. I have read a few Mark Cooper books before and can't wait for more! I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the paranormal and witches!A wonderfully entertaining listen!
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Contains triggers
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A cool mix of murder mystery and urban fantasy
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