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The Given Sacrifice

Emberverse Series, Book 10

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The Given Sacrifice

By: S. M. Stirling
Narrated by: Todd McLaren
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Rudi Mackenzie has won the battle that expelled the enemy from the new High Kingdom of Montival. Now he must free the people who live in the state once known as Idaho from occupation by the legions of the Church Universal and Triumphant and pursue them to their lair over the mountains. There he will finally confront the forces behind the Church - the Powers of the Void.

Yet even a victory will not end the conflict forever. The Powers of the Void are malevolent and infinitely patient, and the struggle is one that involves the entire world. They threaten Rudi not only in the present, but also in the future represented by his children, Orlaith and John. Rudi knows this.

And as his heir Princess Orlaith grows up in the shadow of her famous father, she also realizes that the enemy will do anything to see that she does not live to fulfill her parents' dream.

©2013 S.M. Stirling (P)2013 Tantor Alternate History Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Royalty
Compelling Writing • Captivating Series • Excellent Narration • Consistent Vocal Representations • Entertaining Plot Twists
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This is a series that's totally alive & worth reading!! Don't start lightly, there's over a dozen novels and the characters will kidnap you into the story....

Start at Book 1 & enjoy!!!

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completely loved the book narrator does it again so does Sterling captivating and edge of your seat and very Medieval accurate.

SM Sterling does it again .

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If you liked the other books you will like this one. All of the children are growing up, and taking there places in the world, and with that they are about to get there own set of problems. The story continues..... Yeah!! Worth your time cash/credit.

Still good

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Amazeing story, looking forward to the other books in this unique universe and amazing series.

Outstanding

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the change from the main part of the story til after the end of the cutters seemed very forced to me. wasn't until after orlathe was adult did it get back to his style of storytelling. other than that it was great

outstanding performance

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The final book in the second generation of one of my favorite series. Not as good as many of the others, but the narrator does a good job with it. Series gets a bit odd after this with the third generation.

Good series

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Maybe I've just read too many of these books now. Anyone who has read this far in the series ñb

Predictable

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soiler allert! great book! I loved every minute of it. Cant wait until the next book.

Goodbye Rudi

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Given Sacrifice to be better than the print version?

TGS was probably the most satisfying of this series since The Sunrise Lands, probably even more so. I've enjoyed all of these books but at times parts of them-sometimes large parts-seemed to be more place-holding than moving the story along. At other times the whole thing seemed rushed, like the author was up against a deadline. S.M. Stirling is a very compelling writer however, and he has never been boring. I'm pretty sure anyone buying this book has read the entire series. If not, do so before you read this one. These are not stand alone books and I would imagine the frustration quotient from trying to figure out who is who and keep up with the storyline would be huge. Also, knowing virtually the entire life stories of the characters make them like old and comfortable friends. That being said, TGS wraps up this part of the saga very well, with enough plot twists to keep the reader entertained and anticipating more. Stirling is evidently writing a trilogy within a trilogy: Dies The Fire and its two sequels, The Sunrise Lands through this one, then at least two more, covering three generations. I can't wait till next September.

Great Ending To This Part Of The Saga

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Given Sacrifice to be better than the print version?

Have not read the print version

What other book might you compare The Given Sacrifice to and why?

I can think of no books that compare to this series.

Which character – as performed by Todd McLaren – was your favorite?

Rudi McKenzie, the bear-killers and the evil CUT villans

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

An adventure through time

Any additional comments?

I have listened and enjoyed all the books in this series. The author and narrator keep you glued to the story. The characters make you really care about them. I also like the Celtic overtones.

Great story and characters. Narration excellent!

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