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The Iron Trial

Book One of The Magisterium

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The Iron Trial

By: Holly Black, Cassandra Clare
Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
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Most kids would do anything to pass the Iron Trial.

Not Callum Hunt. He wants to fail.

All his life, Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. If he succeeds at the Iron Trial and is admitted into the Magisterium, he is sure it can only mean bad things for him.

So he tries his best to do his worst - and fails at failing.

Now the Magisterium awaits him. It's a place that's both sensational and sinister, with dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future.

The Iron Trial is just the beginning, for the biggest test is still to come . . .From the remarkable imaginations of bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare comes a heart-stopping, mind-blowing, pulse-pounding plunge into the magical unknown.©2014 Holly Black and Cassandra Clare (P)2014 Listening Library Action & Adventure Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fiction Growing Up Growing Up & Facts of Life Science Fiction & Fantasy Social & Life Skills Friendship Magic Heartfelt Witches & Wizards
Engaging Plot Twists • Magical Adventure • Excellent Narration • Unique Fantasy Elements • Captivating Ending
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The Iron Trial is the first book in a new series focussing on a student, Cole, who discovers he is a Mage. He also discovers there is school for Mages to learn his/her craft, but ... One must pass the entrance trials first. This is a great coming of age story, well the first year of it any way. I would recommend this novel if you enjoy tales of magic and mystery. There are numerous surprises and twists along the way. I'm ready to start the next book, The Copper Gauntlet.

Will he be a Mage?

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If you could sum up The Iron Trial in three words, what would they be?

Different, mysterioso, funny

Who was your favorite character and why?

Anyone at this moment.

Have you listened to any of Paul Boehmer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, this was my first experience, and I liked this voice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

Any additional comments?

I heard the book dome time ago, so I do not remember many details. Anyway, it is a different job compared to other series from Cassandra Clare. It's Worth listenig this one.

Amazing

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I really enjoyed the pace of the story and the character building. The narrator did a good job bringing each character to life in his portrayal of them. Overall I enjoyed this audio book and will certainly be listening to the next one.

Great start to a series!

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What made the experience of listening to The Iron Trial the most enjoyable?

I loved listening to the story of characters and finding what they are going to be in life. This was a wonderful fresh of air!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rufus because he cares for the boys

What about Paul Boehmer’s performance did you like?

Very much so !

Any additional comments?

Keep them coming. I love the story line, and her books

Can't wait for next book

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I loved this book. I could not put it down but did find it was a little slow in the beginning.

Great book!!

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I have listens to over 170 books they are my comfort but this was one of the best of them I'm dislexiar and coeculiar so I need to listen I recumbents this book for the ages of 11to16 or adults please read and have a grate day

Best ever book out of 170 and more

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the book keeps you thinking all the way through until the very end very good book

very good story

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it was hard to get into it at first but the ending has a nice surprise! Clean - no sex.

Slow at first, great story

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Love the magic Good setting relatable characters Plot twist at the end a bit like Harry Potter

Good story

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Slow start for me. However, once the train started moving, very nice ride to the end. Hope there's a next because I'm on it!

curiously intrigued

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